He was a climber. An adventurer. An advocate. An armchair scientist. A writer. An educator. A photographer. Galen Rowell's unique combination of skills took him around the world, on assignment for organizations like National Geographic, Life, the World Wildlife Fund, and the National Sciences Foundation, to name a few. His impassioned photographs of the natural world graced … [Read more...] about 7 Things Galen Rowell Can Teach You About Photography
7 Things Yousuf Karsh Can Teach You About Photography
You may not know his name, but you've seen his work. The images of portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh, are everywhere. You'll find them on book jackets, bank notes and postage stamps, and of course, in art galleries and photography books too. Over his 67-year career, Karsh photographed some of the most notable thinkers, artists, entertainers and leaders of the 20th … [Read more...] about 7 Things Yousuf Karsh Can Teach You About Photography
Lessons from Photography Masters
When you look at the work of famous photographers, it's easy to get discouraged. Their stuff is so good! But at some point, they were like you and me, starting out or honing their skills. It was through lots of learning and practice, over many years, that they became great. The Good News Is... You and I, we're actually in a pretty good position. Because we get to learn … [Read more...] about Lessons from Photography Masters
Coffee Shop Reads for Photographers
With the temperature dropping, it's the perfect time to camp out in a cozy cafe with a good book. But as a photographer, it can be tough. Books used to display photos are often oversized and heavy, threatening to take out cafe tables and invade the space of neighbouring readers. And more manageable-sized photography books tend to be quite technical, which can quickly kill the … [Read more...] about Coffee Shop Reads for Photographers
8 Reasons to Shoot a Documentary Photography Project
Shooting a documentary project – where you photograph a story out there in the real world – takes some work. But the payoffs from that work have the potential to be huge – for your vision, your skills, your energy levels, your business, and more. It almost doesn't make sense not to do one! … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons to Shoot a Documentary Photography Project
