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A day in the life with photographer Jennifer Bogle

A day in the life with Jennifer Bogle

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I’m not really a “motivational-quote-on-the-wall” sort of person, but when Susannah, my third child was born, I found that I needed a new mantra for my life. It is, “Embrace the chaos!” I haven’t embroidered it anywhere . . . yet . . . but I haven’t let go of it in the almost four years since. 

As a shift worker, rotating twelve hour night and day shifts, change and chaos are just our norm. The “routine” in our days consists of little pieces that we fit in and around the schedules and activities of any given day/week/month. So when it came time to pick a day to document for this day in our life, I opted for an extra chaotic summer vacation day trip this August. Why not?

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A day in the life with photographer Sarah Vasquez

A day in the life with Sarah Vasquez

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I knew being an urban mom with 3 kids and a photography business to run left me quite busy, but I didn’t truly realize how go-go-go my life is until I took the time to do this project. I suspect this is probably the reality for all of us though. This is the first year with having two kids in school and it’s been an adjustment for me… but I love it a lot. It’s well known that my youngest is my most easy going kid and I feel like she allows me to mom in “easy mode” which really has allowed me to be diligent in carving out a little time for me to care for myself and not just everyone else all the time. I’ve tried to reflect that a bit here, despite the constant running we seem to do (I feel like I practically live in my car).

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kids playing with a toy car by Dana Leigh

5 tips for capturing sibling bonds

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As a mother, photographer and storyteller, I love capturing all of the dynamics in the relationships my children have with each other. I know every parent wants to preserve these fleeting magical years in a way that does them justice and I’m so thankful photography allows us to do that. Here are 5 tips to help you capture the ever growing, changing, and precious bonds your children share.

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bowl of figs by Elizabeth Gelineau

7 inexpensive must-haves for drool worthy food photos

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I found myself photography food quite by accident. It all began with my love of baking and trying new recipes. At first, I had a desire to simply document what I had made, but after a while I began to want my food photographs to look as good as the food tasted. This is where my food photography journey really began and, over the past few years, food has been one of my favorite subjects.

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child running in the rain with an umbrella by Erin Hensley

6 secrets to beautifully capturing childhood

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Through the many daily shooting projects I’ve tackled, I’ve discovered that my most favorite thing to capture is just raw, natural childhood. Just the everyday happenings around the house, or out and about.

Planning and posing stressed me out and we all know how much that stresses kids out. In 2011, taking sessions took a back seat and in 2012, I began my first 365 project. It was the best decision I could have made for myself as a budding photographer and artist. I discovered my love for observation, both of light and life. I’ve always been an observer, but that quality in me is the foundation of who I am as a photographer, and realizing that was a turning point for me.

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The photography journey of Chicago photographer Rebecca Hellyer

My Photography Journey: Rebecca Hellyer

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Like so many others, my photography journey began shortly after the birth of our son in 2011. I found myself yearning to capture each stage of his infancy and all those fleeting moments in between. I had been reading up on the how-to’s of photography online, started learning about the exposure triangle and I knew I wanted to be able to control the camera manually. At the time, I didn’t want to commit to the price of a dSLR, so I bought a Nikon Coolpix P300, put it in manual, and snapped away!

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child laying in bed smiling by Courtney Rust of Rusty Lens Photography

7 tips for getting better light in your pictures

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Lighting can make the difference between a so-so photo and a stunning image. It is one of the most intimidating technical categories of photography because it is out of our control, and we don’t always have control of our locations either. Being able to work with light, understand it, and use it to our advantage is critical. Here are seven basic tips to getting images with stronger light.

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The photography journey of Virginia photographer Jennifer Carr

My Photography Journey: Jennifer Carr

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I took my first photography class in high school. It was a semester long class that taught us to develop film. My camera was an automatic, so I’m not sure that we really learned much in the way of photography technique, but I loved the opportunity to see my images appear on a sheet of paper in the developing tray.

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girl standing in the living room by Amy Brownridge

There’s no room in this room! 4 tricks for photos in small homes.

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Your life, so full and dear, is a photographic disaster. You envision charming lifestyle photos, but end up with unremarkable snapshots. Your Instagram flows from an alternate universe where all homes are lovely and everyday moments live on as fine art. You’re desperate for more order, more light, more room and suddenly you’re browsing the MLS. Mostly, though, you feel defeated, and your precious everyday moments get a phone snapshot, if that. This is not how it should be. Here are four basic tricks to get you taking better photos, anywhere, with any camera, starting now.

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8 cheap (and some free) ways to learn photography

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Let’s face it, photography is an expensive hobby.

Between camera bodies, lenses, camera bags, and other accessories, photography can quickly drain your bank account. However, all that fancy gear does very little in helping you achieve the images of your dreams if you don’t know how to use it. While I believe classes and workshops are wonderful for learning photography, they can be quite expensive too. Fortunately, there are many ways to learn the craft of photography without breaking the bank. I’ve compiled a list of eight ways to help develop your photography skills on a budget.

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