Deciding how to compose a subject in a photo is one of my favourite parts of photography. It can make such a big difference in how your subject is viewed—literally and emotionally. When people talk about setting up a photo, one of the first methods they tend to discuss is the rule of thirds. It's... Continue Reading →
Favourite five: Photos I took in 2020
Each year, I make a point of looking back over the photos I took over the past twelve months. I like to see how my photography may have changed throughout the year, maybe even improved. Then I choose my favourite five from the bunch, and share them here with you because, well, what else would... Continue Reading →
Make sure to duck
Let me tell you a little story about these duck photos. A couple of weeks ago, James and I went to visit his mom in his hometown. On the morning that she went for a run, the two of us walked her dog beside the creek that runs through town. We came across these ducks... Continue Reading →
A different perspective
52Frames gave us a particularly interesting challenge last week. We could shoot whatever we wanted, as long as we had somebody else edit the image before we submitted it. Different people, of course, took this in different directions. A lot of people who regularly take part in the 52Frames challenges signed up to edit each... Continue Reading →
Cute destruction
I have complicated feelings about the gophers that forage for food in my front yard. On the one hand, they're cute little things. I like watching them scamper about, playing or looking for something to eat. And how could I not look at those little paws and fluffy tails and not feel a little tug... Continue Reading →