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5 Tips to Make the Most of a Blue Sky in Portraits without a Flash.

5 Tips to Make the Most of a Blue Sky in Portraits without a Flash.

Published on: 17/02/2023

One mistake a lot of portrait photographers make constantly is to blow out the sky in their portraits. Raise your hand if that is ever you. My hand is up with you. I have plenty of portraits with the sky completely blown out. And sometimes that is unavoidable - on a gray day or when I want to use backlighting from the sun. But when you have a blue sky like the one below, you want that blue to make it through in your images. Here's how to make it happen without a flash.

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How to Stay Creative - Find Inspiration

How to Stay Creative - Find Inspiration

Published on: 29/04/2020

Let’s talk about staying creative during quarantine without getting our hands dirty. Did you know that creativity is much more than art?! Creativity means thinking outside the box to create something new. The Latin root of the word “creative,” means “to beget, give birth to.” To me, the word innovative comes to mind. We have had to think of some new ways to keep our minds active and creative while we are stuck at home.

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How to Stay Creative: Painting

How to Stay Creative: Painting

Published on: 27/04/2020

Whether you are bored to death or feel like you are putting out little fires everywhere, it is important to stay creative during this quarantine. Creativity, whether you are a painter or not, can lift your spirits and help you stay positive during this extended stay at home. There are several ways to be creative - the first one I’ll cover, is fairly obvious - ART! Here are some ideas to get you started:

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