I am a native Austin, TX photographer, writer and artist. I can't begin tell you what my first camera was. I have been taking photographs since the day I could remember so it was probably a polaroid or some cheap 110 (remember those?) but I can tell you that photography has always been an emotional outlet for me. It not only helps me to get into touch with who I am but it … [Read more...]
Get the Shot – Preparation
Landscapes. The word alone conjures up images of Ansel Adams and Bob Ross (sometimes together, battling it out in a cage match for artistic dominance.) One of the most common ‘entry-level’ categories of photography, its scope is so broad that it can be broken down into countless sub-levels. Plenty of time can be spent cracking apart the specifics of seascapes, urban landscapes, … [Read more...]
The 3 Essential Steps for Photography SEO
First, a caveat: this post is designed for photographers who are trying to succeed in the business of photography, not for general photography enthusiasts. It's opportunistic in the sense that it's designed to get maximum business impact (attention, clients, sales) from the minimum amount of effort. In my work with hundreds of photographers, I've found that doing just a few … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: John Miklasz
Capturing a moment in time. Holding on to a precious memory. Conveying a thought or feeling through an image. These are the features of photography that first attracted me to this art form as a child. From an early age I have used images to interpret the world around me. I have always been fascinated with the process of capturing fragments of time and storing them away for … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Mike Adams
I have always taken a pride in my versatility with photography, but there is nothing I enjoy more than abandoned locations (urbex) and model shoots. The very first time I photographed an abandoned place I became helplessly addicted. It was like stepping into a time warp. I could not help but think about the history of the place, who was there, and how different things … [Read more...]