nature photography
Another year. Another chance to win some photography awards. In 2024 I entered two images into the PX3 photography competition, for the 2025 entry season I have opted to enter three beating last years entries by one.
Read MoreMy second favorite image I made in 2024 is of a beautiful Dahlia from when I visited my friend in Hillard’s Dahlia Farm. Visiting them and photographing their blooms that they spends countless hours preparing for, growing, and event created a business of has become one of my favorite things to do every year.
Read MoreLike all careers, jobs, and professions there are just intrinsic things you should know. Terminology that will allow you not only to grow in the field but converse with others in the field as well.
Language is a huge part of life and not knowing important terms can make you appear green, inept, and sometimes even unprofessional. Now I am not saying you need to know every little thing, every obscure term but common knowledge items are absolutely a must.
Read MoreLast year my very good friend and his partner started a Dahlia field and business. They invited me up to spend a day among their flowers and just take whatever photo captured my interest of their blooms after all their hard labor. It was a great relaxing day spent with my friend doing what I love in a no pressure situation that lead to some great images including an international honorable mention.
Read MoreAs an artist donating items to fundraisers can be difficult. The question becomes; Will anyone be interested in my art enough to display it in their homes? Or will my art not draw enough attention to help in the fundraiser.
This came up for me back in September. I was asked to be a vender for a quarter auction fundraiser however the date it was slated to take place I was already booked and thus did not have the availability to be a vender but I was willing to donate a few images for them to auction off.
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I have loved butterflies for as long as I can remember and as a photographer I get really excited at events when one ends up near me. Especially as I usually do not have the time to just go hangout in nature shooting for my leisure.
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