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Photographing As A Group Revealed These 4 Interesting Things

Photographing As A Group Revealed These 4 Interesting Things

It's hard to believe it's been over a year since the St. Simons Island photography workshop! As I was editing my photos from that excursion the other day, I started to notice something interesting. During the day, the group of us 5 photographers were shooting the...

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Dad

Dad

I’ll never forget the Christmas when I opened a beautifully wrapped gift from Dad and Mom with a Minolta film point-and-shoot camera waiting inside. I had been wanting a better camera after using disposable film cameras for a long time. And now, here it was! I...

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Trying to take advantage of the abundance of snow! Over a foot of snow now, I'd say. 
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Have a photo of a path meandering through a pretty scene? Submit it for the latest Lenspiration photo assignment! Use link in bio. 
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Story behind the photo in the latest Lenspiration blog post! See link in bio. 
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Enjoyed some time in the fresh, deep snow last night! 
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Merry Christmas Eve!
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One of the best times to photograph snowbis when it's snowing! Things far away are lighter than things up close, creating a sense of depth. More winter-time tips on the blog! See link in bio.
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How do I expose properly for Christmas lights? Check out the new post on the blog! See link in profile (www.lenspitation.com/blog) 
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First time visiting Shades State Park this year! No waterfalls at this time of year, but it was very colorfuland secluded in October. 
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There was this hole of a window in the wall....and there was this "hole" in the clouds, and I was like, that's neat!
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A spot of color to brighten up a cold, wintery day!
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New post on the blog! See profile link (www.lenspitation.com/blog) 
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Polls: looks like a new feature on Instagram! Let's try it out. On a scale of 1 (dislike) to 4 (like) how would you rate this photo I was editing the other day?
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Loved having some dads hang out with us on the last photography workshop! 
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The holes in the rocks along Mill Creek can be seen in Satillite view in Google Maps! Will remember this for scouting future locations. 
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Another favorite from the EXPLORE Indiana photography meetup in October. Just announced EXPLORE The Susquehanna in PA next year! 
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"And he [Judas] went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him [Jesus] unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money." Just because something gives us gladness, doesn't mean that it is good. Luke 22:4-5. 
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One of my favorite photos from this past autumn! Despite there not being a clear subject, the incredible soft light makes it feel like a Baroque Era painting.
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Getting around to editing my autumn photos! It was a great year for color. A long season. Would love your critique! How would you have photographed this differently? 
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