Before and After “Emergence”

Nkon D600
1/60 sec. at f/10
ISO-200 and 65 mm focal length
Lightroom, Photoshop, Define, Viveza, Color Effects Pro

I am so fortunate to have found that one thing in life that I was meant to do. I may not be rich in the monetary sense of the word, but spiritually and creatively I couldn’t ask for more. Gear envy aside I have so much more than I ever dared dream. I send my gratitude out to the world and will take a break from creating to get my screen recording skills in line so I can start sharing my knowledge via online tutorials in my posts. Coming soon I promise! I am also working on a syllabus for a one day workshop in the spring. I will announce more as we get closer. Until then a little outline of my work flow for today’s image.

Baby Steps

Nikon D600
1/40 sec. at f/11
ISO-2000 and 40 mm focal length
Lightroom 5.2, Photoshop CC, Define, Perfect Effects

This image is one that I have been thinking about capturing for some time. I have always been fascinated by stories. I guess that is what drew me to decide to major in English in college rather than art. There are so many stories that have touched me throughout my life, but I think as with many, it is the fairy tales of my youth that bring the most vivid memories. Especially the dark ones. I think that fairy tales are our first indication in life, that not everything in the world is warm and fuzzy.

Keep Yourself Open

Nikon D600
1/200 sec. at f/10
ISO-320 and 35 mm focal length
Lightroom5.2, Photoshop CC, Perfect Effects, Define

Today’s post is about remaining flexible and staying open to inspiration throughout the creative process. I do believe that it is important to stick to your vision. That spark that sent you out in the field to capture a particular image. However, it is important to remember there is a difference between staying true and just plain being stubborn.

Message in a Bottle

Nikon D5100
1640 sec. at f/5
ISO 100 and 18mm focal length
Lightroom 5, Photoshop CS6, Perfect Effects, Viveza, Define

I was looking for an image in my cloud that I hadn’t used in the blog yet and was surprised to discover that this one has yet to be shared. Speaking of clouds I am still kind of in one (more like a fog) so I am guessing I will tend to ramble today, but I will make a bit of an effort to keep things relevant to the world of fine art photography.

Making New Worlds

Nikon D600
Lightroom 5, Perfect Effects, Photoshop CC

So many things are bubbling through my brain that I would love to share. It has been an exhausting and exiting few days. But I will contain myself and stick with one thing at a time. Setting up this shot was such an incredible experience! Bringing my own world to life was surprisingly empowering. And well, the solitude of the location was just what my soul needed to prepare for the shoot.