The question I am asked most often when I talk about photographing the Amish is, “Isn’t it true that Amish do not want their pictures taken?” This is correct—they do not pose for photos because of the Bible verse, “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” (Exodus 20: 4-5). But I find that in…
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Do you want your landscape photos to appear 3D? Do you want the greens of your grasslands to be richer? Have you tried backlighting landscape photography? The way to go is to scrap the conventional “from over the shoulder” lighting and find landscapes which have the sunlight coming from behind the vista. As I look…
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Our aim in close-up photography is to make pictures so that the subjects are not confused with a busy background. We want the floral butterfly or bird to stand out from the background. The delineation from the background will help make the photograph artistically pleasing. For our purposes, the science of the flower’s stem and…
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July 4th is a great time to make candid photographs of people. The community is usually preoccupied with enjoying food, the company of friends, and relaxation while waiting for the big event – and the chance to capture stunning fireworks photos. I revel in walking among groups and making photos of odd arrangements, unusual expressions,…
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