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Photography Insights | June 2023
Hey Reader, I hope you are enjoying the sunshine as we approach the first official day of summer. My exhibition ended yesterday, and I couldn't be happier with the feedback from people who were able to stop in and see the collection. It was my first time having a solo show. While it was a tremendous amount of work, there was a considerable amount of pride and personal fulfillment in seeing all the pieces displayed on the walls. If you haven't printed any of your photos in a while, I encourage you to make a print or two. There is a unique joy in holding your photograph in your hands, and even more so seeing it displayed in a beautiful frame. I'm so thankful to those who were able to join me in celebrating the collection, but I know that isn't possible for everyone. Therefore, I put together a small online version so everyone has an opportunity to view the collection and read a little about what these photographs from "home" mean to me. You'll find that information in this month's newsletter along with an article where I overanalyze (my specialty) an important aspect of what makes us photographers. Plus, I put together a video of best practices for working with Lightroom folders. I hope you enjoy the material this month, and more importantly, I hope you find some time to get outside with your camera. Happy Photographing,
“How long have you been a photographer?” It seems like such a simple question, yet I feel this fog descend upon me as I try to answer. At what point do we stop being a person with a camera taking snapshots and become a photographer creating images? Better yet, how do we grow into an artist?
In this video, I share 7 simple yet powerful tips on how to organize your Lightroom folders. We'll touch on some best practices when working with folders, how to find the best organizational method for your photography, and an easy and straightforward way to clean up and reorganize your Lightroom folders.
The collection retired from Broadway yesterday. I'm so thankful to those who were able to join me in celebrating the collection, but I know that isn't possible for everyone. Therefore, I put together a small online version so everyone has an opportunity to view the collection and read a little about what these photographs from "home" mean to me.
1.) David Kingham is leading the charge on the Nature Photographers Network to produce the first issue of Nature Vision Magazine this summer. Sign-up to grab your copy of the 1st edition! 2.) Albert Dros published an article with his 10 Tips on How to Photography Spring Flowers. 3.) Nigel Danson did a limited print run of his newest book Spirit of Luskentyre, a journey photographing the same beach on the Isle of Harris for one month - a story of progression. 4.) Blake Rudis released a video showcasing the Phenomenal Photoshop updates to include the remove tool, a new gradient workflow, and the contextual toolbar. 5.) Colleen Miniuk published this month's Dear Bubbles article on Extending Your Reach (with extension tubes). 6.) Backblaze's article on How Long Should You Keep Backups? may be written for businesses, however, it got me thinking about my strategy on backups versus archiving. 7.) The Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) 2023 competition opens for entries on June 1, 2023 (today!). 8.) The Summer Speaker Series by Nature Photography Classes will revolve around the theme Vision of Black and White and the first class kicks off on June 20th. Use code SAVE10 for 10% off the entire series. 9.) Shimoda released a new women's collection with some updates for both the Action X and Explorer V2 series in an awesome teal color! (you'll understand why I think it was made for me). |
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Chrissy Donadi
Nature and Landscape Photographer, Artist, Educator, & Speaker
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