photography tips – Tour Through A Lens

On February 4, 2020
In On The Topic Of Photography Photography Tips Uncategorized
Tags: Chicago Tour, Evernote, Instagram, Notes App, Photography, Photography Inspiration, photography tips, Polar Vortex, Social Media, Winter in Chicago

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How to Kick the Clouds Away – Photography Inspiration Tips & Tools

It’s a new year and wintertime in Chicago. So far, that combination has cast clouds over our New Years resolutions and stuck our feelings of new hope in the debris of the curbs. We’ve all heard it enough to gag: “Gray days are great for photography.” We’ve also heard “Everything in moderation.” Unlike the same […]

On June 6, 2017
In On The Topic Of Photography
Tags: exercise your eyes, mind and body, mindful photography, mindfulness, Photography, Photography Inspiration, photography tips, physical activity, psychology, psychology of photography, travel photography, visual art

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More Than A Photo…And Why It’s Important To Your Photography

Have you ever noticed how much you remember about a photo you took so long ago? Ever wonder why? Let’s start with a little exercise: Choose one photo from a trip or outing taken a year or longer ago and ask yourself Where was I? What stopped me to take this photo? Who was I […]

On April 11, 2017
In On The Topic Of Photography
Tags: camera, explore your city, habit, how to hold, keeping your camera safe, Photography, photography tips, safety and security, travel photography, urban

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How To Hold Your Camera Properly And 3 Reasons It Matters

Nearly all of my clients hear me use the phrase “Cradle your lens” when we’re out on a tour and, if they’re reading this, they’re probably laughing a little like we do when they hear me softly remind them. What does the phrase mean? Well let’s start by assessing how you currently hold your camera when […]

On March 14, 2017
In Events On The Topic Of Photography
Tags: affiliate marketing, arts and crafts, at your own pace, business of photography, camera gear, Chase Jarvis, Chicago, create music, CreativeLive, equipment manual, free workshops, gear talk, get healthy, improve your skills, Jasmine Star, Joe McNally, learn photography, lighting, marketing, mind and body, nature, online learning, Photography, photography business, photography sales, photography tips, Photography workshops, portrait photography, seattle, Tim Ferris, Travel, video, wedding photography, worldwide

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An Excellent Resource to Learn Photography!

(This post contains affiliate links and, if you make a purchase after clicking on my links, I will receive compensation from the corresponding companies.) Often, my tour clients, friends and colleagues hear me recommending CreativeLive as an excellent resource of online workshops to learn or improve photography skills or even learn about the business side. […]