This is a post in my continuing series called Photography 101. I started this series at the beginning of May in an effort to reinforce all I'm trying to learn to better my photography. And I'm determined to bring y'all along with me. Other Photography 101 subjects I've tackled: lines color light flare and RAW vs. JPG Ever find a flash card in your pocket? After your pants have gone through the wash? Just me? Well, I did find a flashcard in my pants. But I'm happy to say that my flash card seems unaffected. And so do the pictures, taken the day … [Read more...]

This week, in my new book, I'm learning about color. And how seductive it can be. Ever thought of color as seductive in a photograph? I hadn't. But it most definitely can be. And I have realized that I am enamored with color. Lots and lots of color. Hello. My name is Stefanie. And I am a color freak. Back to my book. The author begs the question, "Have you tried your image in black and white?" He goes on to explain that every element in an image is significant - it has meaning whether the photographer intended it or not - and this includes the … [Read more...]

I'm learning about lines. Sounds pretty elementary, but it's not. At least not for me. In the book I'm reading, I'm learning to reconsider all that I think of when I see a picture. And instead of thinking of it as a person, or a tree, the author challenges us to think of it only as the two-dimensional lines and tones that represent that person or that tree. Or that adorable pony. So my first creative exercise was to go out and look for lines. And photograph them with the following thoughts in mind: Where are the lines? Where do they … [Read more...]