If ever there was an image that was simply a matter of “f/8 and be there,” this would be it. Being there, at sunrise no less, means leaving the comfort of your hotel bed at about 4 am (depending on where you are staying) to drive 50-odd miles and 10,000 feet up the side of […]
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Ask Better Questions
Asking better questions will help you understand what you are trying to show your viewer. “Why this image? “Why right now?” “What made me pick up the camera and point it at this subject?” “What is it about this subject that I am trying to show the viewer?” There are also more questions than just those that start with, “Why?” or “What?” There is also “What if?” Asking “What if?” frees your imagination, allowing it to go in new creative directions.
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I’m Mark English. I’m a photographer, teacher, and author. For over 40 years, I’ve followed a passion for capturing the beauty in the world around us and, along the way, enjoyed helping others do the same. Welcome.
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