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The Evoking You Pool. Inspiration for your photography. Back in April I was asked to do a shoot for ZozoBugBaby, an awesome children clothing line, and Rock the Drops, a company who make amazing unique backdrops for photographers.

Inspiration for your photography

Julie, from Zozo, sent me some new tops for a new women’s clothing line she just released in the spring and Ali, from Rock the Drops, sent me one of her backgrounds. My amazing model Jordan couldn? T have been more perfect. February two. Learn how to make better waterfall photos. At the end of May, Samantha and I will be heading to Iceland with a bunch of friends to soak up the sights of this beautiful country.

Learn how to make better waterfall photos

Part of Iceland’s natural attractions are waterfalls so we thought it was a good time to pass on a few waterfalls tips not only to remind us of what we should be doing but also to help out any of you that are planning some outings near roaring water. Even though photographers and waterfalls go together like peanut butter and jam or beer and pizza, the images that result are often less than palatable. Below are a few common mistakes that are easy to avoid and some simple tips that will take your waterfall photos to the next level. And if you want to learn where some of the waterfalls in the photos below are located just click on the photo and you’ll be directed to one of our location eBooks. ©Darwin Wiggett – Photographer at Nigel Falls, Banff NP Lighting The easiest way to overcome contrast problems is to shoot waterfalls under even light.

My Library. Prestige Asia. Prestige Magazine - Lifestyle on the French Riviera. Southern Weddings Magazine. Professional Photographer Magazine. Six Things in Six Months: What’s Worked for Me by Kelly Ewell. I feel like I should be wearing a virtual version of a name tag that say “Hi, my name is Kelly Ewell” because it’s quite likely that most of you reading this article have never heard of me.

Six Things in Six Months: What’s Worked for Me by Kelly Ewell

And probably for good enough reason because I just started officially Kelly Ewell Photography about six months ago. Many of the people getting into photography probably have stories similar to mine. We’re creative people. We follow our passions. We can’t imagine doing anything else. Despite having both a photography and business education, the past six months have had their own way of teaching me – about photography, about business, and about myself. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. So six months. Top 10 Must-Read Blogs for Photographers. When I got the idea to start this blog, I started researching the various blogs for photographers that were out there.

Top 10 Must-Read Blogs for Photographers

I wanted to make sure that The Modern Tog wasn’t simply doing the same thing that everyone else was already doing. Along the way, I’ve collected a large number of blogs that I follow that have helped me to grow my own photography business. Here’s a list of the Top 10 Must-Read Blogs for Togs that will help your photography business (other than this one, of course!) : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The Creative Orange. Fashion and Beauty Lighting Seminar Calling all Portland locals!

The Creative Orange

Kevin will be teaching a 2 day Fashion and Beauty Lighting Seminar at Pro Photo Supply on April 12th & 13th for only $249!... Read More Why do photographers fail? Why do most businesses fail in the first 3 years nationally? Digital Photography Magazine - Your #1 Guide for Better Digital Photography. Digital Photography Tips: Digital Photography School. Posing 101 – 5 tips for posing children. *Click here for the first post in this series* Let’s talk about my favourite subject: photographing children.

Posing 101 – 5 tips for posing children

More specifically, posing them. I’m not going to give you the same tips you can read elsewhere or even give you specific poses to try. We Met in a Bar — We Met in a Bar. A Beautiful Mess. I love using cloth napkins to dress up our dinner table, and through the years I've grown even more fond of their sustainability and cost effectiveness.

A Beautiful Mess

Though, I'm not sure how cost effective it is if you keep buying more and more cloth napkins each year! This holiday season I thought it would be fun to look at how I could dress up the napkins I already own to give them an extra festive vibe. Check out three simple ways you can give new life to your table linens. And hey! Two of them are even no sew! Ribbon Trimmed Napkin This look is so (no sew) simple! Supplies:-ribbon-heat bond in width of ribbon-cloth napkin (buy mine here)-iron-fabric scissors (not shown above) Step One: Trim pieces of your ribbon to be about 1.5 inches longer than the width of your napkins.

Step Two: Fold down the edges of each ribbon segment about 1/4" and iron flat. Step Three: Iron the heat bond to the ribbon (pressing with hot iron for two seconds), then peel off the paper backing. Wayfare Magazine - Home. Studio Envy: Flying Fig Photography » Confessions of a Prop Junkie. My Humble Studio. I have finally put the last finishing touches on the studio... for now...

My Humble Studio

LOL Take a peek ♥ Cozy seating for mom and dad - Catch up on some light reading Champagne bucket filled with refreshments and Sweeties (as my grandma calls them) ...with a cherry on top ~ handmade red velvet cupcakes with butter cream cheese icing Handmade white chocolate candy crowns and animal shaped white chocolate dipped oreo cookies *drool* Everyone needs a little something salty with their sweeties Sofa table with organic lollipops, lemon drops, and pre-sterilized vanilla flavored soothie binkies. Reverie – For Musings and Other Delightful Things. Inspire Me Baby - Inspiration for the Baby Photographer.