September 2015 - Lenspiration

Have a Picture of Tree Rings? I’ll Pay You For It!

by James Staddon | Sep 28, 2015 | Updates & Opportunities

Last week, two photographers on Lenspiration got paid $50 and $30 when several pictures they submitted were chosen through the PRO Community’s Shoot to Serve forum. Those opportunities are closed now, but I just now added two more paying opportunities! These are the two requests from Inertia Interactive Media Inc.:... Read More »

Why I Shoot for Excellence in Everything

by James Staddon | Sep 24, 2015 | Tips & Tricks

Sometimes I wish there was something more purposeful to shoot than the “flowers in my backyard”. And yet, if I do not know how to shoot my backyard with excellence, how can I expect (or be expected by others) to shoot with excellence things that are more important? Regardless of where I am, regardless of what I’m... Read More »

The “Morale Booster”

by James Staddon | Sep 22, 2015 | Updates & Opportunities

Remember the image submissions I was seeking earlier this month? For the ITG calendar? In the post, Do You Have a Picture that Might Look Nice in a Calendar?, I asked the PRO members if they had any pictures they thought would look nice in a calendar in exchange for a $10 payment. Well, the opportunity is officially... Read More »

How I Shot an Architectural Assignment

by James Staddon | Sep 21, 2015 | Tips & Tricks

After a great summer of ACTION workshops and writing the Basic DSLR Photography Course, travels for the autumn season have officially begun! Because I’ll be on the road a lot, I won’t be able to post in as much detail as I normally do, but I’m still going to do my best to post about what I’m doing and what I’m... Read More »

The 2016 Calendar Process

by James Staddon | Sep 19, 2015 | Updates & Opportunities

Hey everybody, thanks for helping me choose the pictures for the 2016 Lenspiration calendar! Of the 66 pictures to choose from, I narrowed it down to the top 12 and have now started to work on incorporating those pictures in to the rest of the calendar. It’s quite a process! After the pictures are chosen, a theme has... Read More »

Which Pictures Should I Use in the 2016 Calendar?

by James Staddon | Sep 7, 2015 | Updates & Opportunities

It’s getting to be that time of year when I start thinking about calendars again! Would you like to help me choose which pictures I should use in the 2016 Lenspiration Calendar? Choosing pictures is the first and most important step in the entire production. And having opinions and input from others is what will make... Read More »

Do You Have a Picture that Might Look Nice in a Calendar?

by James Staddon | Sep 4, 2015 | Updates & Opportunities

A ministry called “In The Gap” is looking for 12 generic, scenic images to use in their 2016 Calendar! Do you have any pictures that might look nice in a calendar? ITG is a Christian ministry in inner-city Oklahoma City, OK. The ITG website states that their mission is to train and equip youth and young... Read More »

5 Tips on Shooting at the Fair

by James Staddon | Sep 3, 2015 | Stories & Expeditions, Tips & Tricks

When was the last time you went to a fair? Did you take any pictures? Were you pleased with how the pictures turned out? Here’s some tips on how to make the most of your camera next time you find yourself at a local fair! 1. Shoot what’s important to you There’s a lot of junk at fairs. Yeah, in litter and overflowing... Read More »