I recently photographed a maternity portrait session in Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, AZ. This was the perfect location for a golden hour maternity session, as there were gorgeous sunset colors, a stunning mountain backdrop and desert flora.
How do you become a better photographer? Learn how to use manual settings. How do you learn the manual settings? Education and practice.
Let’s talk about practice today. Going on a photo adventure is a good excuse to explore and a great way to practice. Whether you live in a city, in the mountains or in the middle of farmland, there is something to photograph.
People are usually surprised when I show them my favorite photo from my camera roll. At first glance, the image does not look like anything special. It is not a stunning landscape or emotional portrait.
Instead, it is the type of photo that becomes more interesting the longer you look at it. There are a lot of details and context that make this photo my favorite.
Runners pass through Chinatown just after mile 21 in the race course. Mile 20 is where most people start to feel the effects of pounding on asphalt. At this point, your joints ache, your legs suddenly feel like 500 lb dumbbells, and your lungs are exhausted. This is the point that elites train for - how to run fast when it feels impossible.