seascape photography

The Donation

The Donation

As 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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Making a Good Image

Making a Good Image

I am going to give you the secret to good photography and it is going to shock you because the secret isn’t in professional gear. In fact gear plays such a small role that if you can get over all the tech companies pushing the latest models you would be amazed at what you can create with the most basic cameras.

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Selling Fine Art Images

Selling Fine Art Images

I have dedicated a large part of my photographic life to creating in a photojournalistic style but occasionally I make an image that is more art than documentary. I love these art images even when I do not necessarily know what to do with them which has had me seeking out a way to sell art prints.

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Sam Abell: The Life of a Photograph

Sam Abell: The Life of a Photograph

A friend from my time traveling abroad who is well aware of my love of photography sends me links and videos all the time on photographers or things of interest. Last month he sent me the YouTube video called The Life of a Photograph by Sam Abell.

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Junes Flash Back Friday

Junes Flash Back Friday

For this flash back Friday I wanted to focus on landscapes. In 2012 I traveled the world with Semester at Sea and had the incredible opportunity to make some beautiful seascapes and to learn more about myself as a photographer and grow.

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