Inspirational Learning
Bubbles in Nature Photography
By Amy Horn Learn how to photograph bubbles in nature from decomposing matter. In this short video, Amy Horn demonstrates her camera setup and exposure settings for these fun macro images.Gear: Camera...
Salt River Wild Horse Update Spring 2020
By Sara Goodnick Salt River Wild Horse Update Spring 2020 The Salt River Wild Horses have become very popular subjects for photographers. There have been some changes regarding where to find them sinc...
Paint, Oil and Milk Photography
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings: Macro lens 1/60 sec, f/8, ISO 100 Flash power – 1/32 Shutter release Off camera flash Soft box diffuser Tripod Supplies: Milk or creamer and/or vinegar Watere...
Playing with Colors
By Ivan Martinez The use of colors in photography as a composition guideline is something that will help you create images with the right mood or energy. The idea of colors is based on the color whe...
Time for Reflection
John Frelich Well here many of us sit waiting out the Covid-19 pandemic before we plan where our next photographic adventure will take us. There are many topics for consideration and for this blog I c...
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
By Vicki Uthe If you’ve never been to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta you really must put it on your bucket list. There was really nothing about it I didn’t like. Well…maybe the col...
Photographing Water Refraction
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings: Macro lens 1/160 sec, f/11, ISO 200 Flash power – 1/128 Shutter release 2 Off camera flash Tripod Supplies: Glass or black plexiglass Black cloth Colored back...
Self Quarantined?
By Jeff Insel Are you stuck at home now due to a job furlough or layoff? My wife and I have been “self isolating” since March 17 here in Arizona. Most of our time is spent reading books, watching ...
Milk, Food Coloring and Dish Soap
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings used: Macro lens 1/100 sec, f/11, ISO 100 Flash power – 1/8 Shutter release Off camera flash Soft box diffuser Tripod Supplies used: Milk Food coloring Dish so...
Framing – in photography
By Ivan Martinez Like many commercial photographers, because of the quarantine, I am finding myself spending lots of time at home. In an effort to keep active, I am exploring new projects, learning ne...