B&H Lighting Talk + The Making of an App

I hope you can join me for my talk on lighting at B&H on December 13th.

The session is not only about lighting. Joining me will be David Leveen, the videographer who took the videos for my lighting app, Light It!, and Craig Ellis, the dude who created the app.


Click here for info on the event.

Click here for info on Light It!

We are giving away 10 free redeem codes for both Light It! and Light It Light! I hope you can grab one at the event!

Explore the light,
Rick

Write A Caption

(I have updated this post with my comment as to why I conducted this experiment. Click Comments below and scroll down find the answer.)

I am conducting an experiment.

Could you write a caption for this photograph . . . how the picture makes you feel, what you "see" in the picture.

I am not looking for tech comments, such as: It's an HDR shot, the colors are vivid, everything in the scene is in focus, etc.

Post your comment here and I will follow up in a few weeks with why I am conducting this experiment.

Thank you,
Rick

More On Getting Motivated - and Inspired

One of yesterday's blog posts was about getting motivated and inspired to take pictures. Scroll down to that post and read the comments. Good stuff.

One method I use to get inspired and motivated – and encouraged – is to read self-help books. Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, Real Magic, Creating Miracles in Everyday Life, is one of my favorites.

Click here to check it out.

Again, post your comments here as to how you get motivated. Hey, we'd also like to hear about your favorite self-help books.

Explore the light,
Rick

P.S. I also get inspired by nature, as many do. I produced a motivational app on that theme: Life Lessons We Can Learn From Mother Nature.

What Moviates You? How Do You Get Motivated?

We all need some photo-motivation from time to time. That includes me.

So I thought it would be a good idea for a blog post to ask you: "What motivates you - and how do you get motivated?

Is it enjoying nature and picturing animals, as illustrated above?

Is it working and playing in Photoshop or Lightroom – turning a drab shot in a much cooler shot, as pictured below?


Is it using one lens for an entire week to see how you can see the world differently? Is it traveling to an exotic location? Or is it reading books or apps?

Is it going for a walk?

Your motivational technique just may help others. Post your suggestion here (rather than on twitter or facebook) so all can see.

Explore the light,
Rick

Panama Seminar & Workshop Dates Set

I'll be heading down to Panama in January for a seminar and a workshop. Can't wait. It will be my 5th trip to this beautiful, peaceful and friendly country.

Click here for info.

I hope some of you can join me for this info-packed and fun-filled event.

Click here to see all my seminars and photo tours.

Explore the light,
Rick

P.S. The last time I was in Panama, my son, Marco, acted as my translator... helping me set up a few of my travel shots. Good fun!