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May 29, 2013 • I was compelled to photograph this thistle because I was intrigued by the subtle back-light and how it tended to bring out the sharpness of the thorns and the graphic, almost prehistoric nature of the plant. After placing the image in Photoshop I wanted to enhance that aspect even more. ...
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Mar 19, 2013 • Everyone takes pictures at weddings. Being a wedding photographer, however, brings added levels of responsibility, skill and artistry. There are ever increasing elements of photojournalism and storytelling involved in photographing modern weddings. What seems to have remained constant, even with the newer styles in photography, is the ability to capture the love and emotions of...
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Mar 19, 2013 • With the recent advancements in digital cameras, creating striking travel images has become easier. Creating strong environmental portraits of people we meet while traveling, however, is just as challenging as ever. I found this apple farmer, with his red apple stand, on a back road in California. A rainstorm had just passed through and I...
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Feb 13, 2013 • Architectural Photo Tip from Russ McConnell Probably the first thing that anyone photographing an exterior or interior of a building can do to improve their photograph is to add some type of foreground element. Most amateur’s architectural photos have nothing in the foreground to create depth. A foreground element can act to create leading lines...
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Jan 31, 2013 • A Photoshop Tip by Faculty member Rob Winner “A Surrealist Landscape – No Compositing Necessary” This panoramic image was taken in the Sierras above the tree line at about 12,000 feet during a backpacking trip I did in September of this year. The lack of trees gives it a surrealistic feeling. I wanted to enhance...
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Jan 31, 2013 • First in a series of tips for food photography by Pro Photo faculty Bill Robbins Lighting the Apricot Tart One of the most important elements of creating an outstanding photograph of food is the lighting. Besides having a tasty looking dish to begin with, what will...
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Jan 31, 2013 • You’ve likely seen the image above somewhere before – an amazing shot of what appears to be a small iceberg whose immense true size is revealed underwater. The concept the unique image depicts – “what you see is not always what you get” – is universal, which has helped the photo net an amazing $900,000+...
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Jan 30, 2013 • **Registration is now closed for 2013. We are currently taking names for the 2014 workshop. The Teachers’ Workshop @ Brooks Institute is back! Save the date – July 18-21, 2013 in Santa Barbara, CA Brooks Institute is proud to invite you to attend a four-day photography and...
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