Posts Tagged ‘photography workshop’
Power of Intention
When creating land and seascape style portraits I go through a process in which I evaluate the scene. Lets say for example I go to the beach. Before grabbing my gear and setting up, I usually walk around. I look at the tide and determine if its low or high, and watch the waves looking…
Read MoreBalance is an essential part of composition
There are many aspects of composition. The most popular include the rule of thirds, lines that repeat, geometric shapes, and s-curves. Each of these by design leads the viewers eye into the scene, to the subject, and then out of frame. The amount and use of negative space varies as to the subject and environment,…
Read MoreLines lead the eye through an image. They can be vertical, diagonal, horizontal.
A picture is worth a 1000 words so these images are an essay on how lines of composition work to lead the viewers eye through an image. look at the image and then trace how your eyes saw the image. Where do your attention go first? as it controls the flow of the image.
Read MoreIao Valley in Maui, offers unlimited photographic opportunities
Iao Valley is an iconic location in Maui, and one of my favorite places to teach landscape photography. Several van and bus tours bring undress of people each day and for good reason – it is beautiful. While there are clearly marked walking trails, I like to forge my own trail and look…
Read MoreLet me introduce you to my little friend
I was recently in Tonga leading a workshop on whale photography. Each morning before breakfast I tried to go for a walk to enjoy the view, and get some exercise. The islands were beautiful as were the beaches. On one morning I sat alone and just looked at the water and listened…
Read MoreMaui Photo Tours and Workshop with Mary
This is Mary and we spent two days together last week. The first day we enjoyed a sunrise tour along the road to Hana. We went to Paia for the sunrise which was beautiful. Then went to a waterfall, and Iao valley. On the second day we enjoyed an afternoon tour of…
Read MoreRainy days are for the birds….
Today I went looking for harsh light so I could practice making images with filters. But, it was a rainy day and I did not see the light I was looking for. I did however see this pond with the two Stilt birds. I loved the reflections of the birds and the clouds.
Read MoreMaui has an endless supply of beautiful locations
Waterfalls are always a popular stop on a Maui Photo Tour.
Read MoreMaui Photo Tours loves Reflections!
Reflections add an extra element of excitement to photographs. They seem to captivate the viewers eye. This is a good thing! So when your out and about with your camera keep an eye open for still water then look around and see what you can find in it. You will be amazed at the…
Read MoreTrip Advisor Report
7 Hour Photo Workshop Reviewed December 27, 2013 As an intermediate photographer with a passion to learn landscape photography I wanted to combine a photo learning experience with a family trip to Maui. The challenge, find a teacher who is knowledgeable, passionate, accomplished and can teach. I found all that and more in Douglas Hoffman…
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