“It’s kind of a gray day”…. So go outside and shoot!!
By Ken Brown Have you ever heard, or maybe you’ve heard yourself say – “Well it’s kind of gray outside, so it probably won’t be a great day to shoot”. Please do not let overcast weather ...
Photographing Gardens
By Amy Horn The Shore Acres State Park Garden is full of photographic opportunities and during my summer trip, I spent a few hours looking for macro and close-up subjects. It was a cloudy day, so I le...
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
By Megan P Galope If you’ve ever driven the stretch of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson, you’ve undoubtedly passed the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. Most people don’t stop to see what it’s all...
Why I Enjoy Being a Photo Guide with AHPS
By Jeff Insel I’ve been a volunteer Photo Guide with Arizona Highways PhotoScapes (formerly Photo Workshops) for over 7 years now. I submitted an application after participating in a 4 day workshop ...
Roller Derby
By Jeff Insel I was invited by a friend and colleague to attend her first roller derby match. It was a fun experience as I knew very little about the sport. Her match followed a Junior’s match. Turn...
Keeping an Open Mind
By Sara Goodnick Just because your goal is to photograph a particular subject, remember to stay on the alert for other possibilities and be willing to change your plans. It might result in an even bet...
WHO SAYS YOU NEED TO TRAVEL FAR TO CAPTURE GREAT ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
I’ve always thought that to be able to capture great photographs of animals, it had to be in the wild, which generally meant traveling to some place far away. Well, I’ve learned that that is not n...