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Photography Diversity

04/07/2012 11:03:00

Don't let the title of a photographer confuse you, just because a photographer specializes outdoors does not mean they have no indoor photography skills. I think I speak for nearly all photographers when I say that all types of photography stimulate/energize a photographer. I personally really enjoy being outdoors which is what led me to becoming an outdoor photographer however I do enjoy capturing moments of time while I'm indoors. For example, I got to enjoy participating in egg painting this year for Easter. So of course I had to pull out my camera and try to capture the moment. Now I am not saying I am a professional at dealing with indoor lighting by any means but I do understand cameras as well as photoshop so it makes any opportunity to use my camera enjoyable. So my advice to any new photographers out there, niches are very important but do not limit yourself to only one style. Go ahead expand your comfort zone and take pictures of everything you encounter. It can only improve your skill set and possibly create a new revenue stream, if nothing else you end up with wonderful memories that will last forever thanks to your camera.

Lens Safety

04/01/2012 00:11:00

Taylors Falls, MN - I was hiking/climbing around rock cliffs today trying to capture some HDR shots of the St. Croix River. I'm a very protective person when it comes to my camera and tend to go overboard with taking precautions to avoid any damage to my equipment. Today however I must have got caught up in the moment as I started climbing around the rocks with my camera around my neck (without the lens cap on), not in my backpack where it should be while rock climbing. I typically hike with my camera bag which holds my 55-300 mm lens as well as a cleaning kit and some extra accessories. I also lug around my tripod to make sure I am prepared for any opportunity. I had my Nikon around my neck as usual with my 18-55 mm lens with polarization filter on. Sure enough the one time I relax with my excessive precautions I happen to make a reckless grab/leap and CRACK! My momentum threw my camera lens straight into a sharp rock. Initially I was freaking out as I saw the large crack across the glass. As I removed the Polarizer I found the rock did not penetrate beyond my filter. WHAT A RELIEF! If I recall correctly my polarized filter was only $20 and is easy to replace. Well that was enough for me to go back to my excentric camera safety precautions haha. What I learned from all this is NEVER wander the outdoors without a filter to protect your lens. It only takes one bad decision to create an expensive misfortune.

Fish or Photo

01/18/2012 20:24:00

FISH ON! It's always an adrenaline rush to watch my bobber sink below the ice. Photographers share that feeling with rare photo opportunities. It was a cold January morning, I knew exactly where to place my minnow to draw in the lunkers below the ice. One could say I'd done my homework. Within a minute of my minnow reaching the proper depth my bobber dropped. Out of instinct I set the hook and fish on! It was a small perch. Not what I was hoping for but nevertheless I was beaming with excitement in anticipation to my next catch. Lowering my minnow back down the hole, I hear a vehicle speeding across the ice towards me. I look over my shoulder to see a Delorean. Instantly, it reminded me of the movie "Back to the Future" and the quote "where we're going we don't need roads." I needed a picture of that amazing shot. A Delorean driving across the frozen lake, what are the odds?! As I start to move towards my camera, bobber down! I had to choose between possibly catching the fish I had been waiting for or a once in a lifetime photo opportunity?

-It was a small perch...

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