Getting ready for a photoshoot can get quite stressful! The reason for a photo session can dictate the location – an engaged couple who love the woods can find a nice park or wooded area in the city, a family which adores flowers can choose an arboretum or a park, baby’s 1st birthday can be at home or an event hall. When to have your photo session depends on your availability but also the photographer’s vision – Golden Hour or morning light or stark contrast of the mid-day su

One of the greatest skills that I learned FROM photography, is the ability to see. What I mean by that is that before I got into this exciting and creative hobby, I viewed the world in a different way. I can honestly say that I didn’t notice the clouds in the sky unless they were the only thing outside my airplane window. I didn’t look at tree foliage unless it was autumn and the colors were changing. I didn’t even notice bugs or insects unless they were crawling on me, which

Hey there fellow traveler! Let me begin this lengthy posing guide by prefacing that the way I pose in my travel photographs is my own style. It suits me, it flatters my body shape and I’m definitely not saying that this is the only guide to posing that will suit everyone. Use my recommendations as suggestions during your next trip or photography session. Speaking of photography sessions, for the past 10+ years I’ve been learning and practicing in the field of portraiture, eng

Hello there newbie photographer and welcome to yet another post of Photography 101, where I shine more light on what seems to be a simple world of picture taking (how hard can it be, everyone’s got one in their pocket), but not so simple when you start comparing your creation to that of more matured camera user (he/she must have an expensive camera and spends hours in post-processing). This post contains a sponsored link, which means that the item/product/link mentioned here

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. -Aaron Rose If you look into improving your photography,  there is no need to spend any extra money, or take another workshop or class (which are helpful but still are rarely free of charge.) You also don’t need to spend any time on YouTube videos, books or How To Pinterest graphics. Nope, neither do you need to listen to a Photography related podcast, get a mentor or go through an internship  (again, all are

Selecting photographs to exhibit at a show is no easy feat. While some photographers leave it up to an online vote from their fans, I usually base my decisions on my gut. Exhibiting twice a year kind of puts a natural pressure/motivation to produce work. Luckily for us teachers, who get two vacations a year (during the winter and summer months), traveling becomes not just a way to sight-see, relax and unwind, but to also scout out some new gallery-worthy locations/episodes/mo

The buds are ready to poke their sleepy heads out and scream “Spring, bitches!” and that means that Daejeon Artists Collective is gearing up for yet another art exhibition. It’s not hard to figure out how many we’ve hosted by the title and we’re happy to exhibit our works at our very first location – Igong Gallery. We’ve come along way since our first show in 2011, some members have come and gone, some teach classes in their respective calling, some even come back from Seoul

After you’ve been  practicing photography for a while, looking back at your earlier work may be kind of painful and cringe-worthy. You knew nothing about composition rules, light, camera settings and clicked away at everything that stroke your fancy. Then you dumped 80-100 images from your trip on Facebook and called it a success. I believe that going back to your old images may bring a sense of nostalgia of easier times when you didn’t scrutinize every single image for quali

Year 2016 was a year full of photographic accomplishments. Even though I’ve been heavily involved with this hobby for about 6 years, it’s always exciting what new ideas, projects and opportunities come my way. Let’s see what top 10 images I’ve chosen from this year and how they have helped me grow as a photographer and an artist. In February of 2016, my husband and I were very elated to welcome his dad (my father in law) to Korea. It was his first trip away from North America

The Daejeon Artist Collective is wrapping up its 10th show as we speak (tomorrow is the last day for the public 9-6 pm) and I can’t feel anything but pride for my fellow members and friends. Over the years we’ve all dabbled in various types of art and expression, showcased in galleries cross town from small and cozy to high ceilings and wall paper (yea, I know!). We’ve gained new artists, while losing others to relocation or longing for home. We even had a space to call our o

For the past month I’ve been busy teaching my first photography course at a local university, here in South Korea. It has been a lot of fun, especially going on photo walks with my students, seeing their results and even a very small progress in just the last three weeks. This class also helped me grow as an educator and a photographer, needing to put into words skills and aspects I’ve learned about six years ago. One of the biggest lessons that I hope my students take away f

Table of Contents CamBuddy Pro: World’s first do-it-all DSLR controller by Joobot Inc Viddy: The world’s cutest DIY pinhole camera by Kelly Angood Trickstick by Electriks Spiderlight Holster by Spider Holster Galaxy Photographer’s planner and handbook Rescued Film: 1,200 rolls 1 photographer by Levi Bettwieser Trioplan f2.9 50mm by Meyer Optik USA CamBuddy Pro: World’s first do-it-all DSLR controller by Joobot Inc What: WiFi-enabled DSLR remote with live-view, time-lapse, fou

Here’s your chance to share those wonderful touristy photos of yours in this year’s Daejeon’s photography competition for a chance to win one of their monetary prizes. Try your hand by submitting up to 5 images taken with a camera (sorry no iphone shots or tablet shots allowed). The images should be submitted in 2 ways: a 16×20 print as well as a digital image on a CD with all the metadata intact (proof that the photo was indeed taken by you). The images should have been take

While October is an excellent month to photograph foliage in South Korea, why not visit some events in town where the foliage would make a great background to a wonderful festival/cause. While Daejeon may not be known for the most popular performances and attractions, there are still plenty of engaging events to go around. This month in particular is bringing you a bit of terrifying, musical, delicious and what should be photogenic fun! Table of Contents October 14-15, 2016 –

What is a photo walk? A photo walk is a gathering of like-minded people, who share a hobby for photography at a chosen destination. A leader, typically leads the group in a chosen direction towards photographic opportunities. My favorite photo walks have been organized by a 3rd party, such as Scott Kelby’s Annual Worldwide Walk or 500px Worldwide Walk, because during these events thousands of cities and people are participating in the same event, on the same day. It’s a great

After dropping out of drawing school as a 10 year old, little did I know that sometime in the future I, again, will be creating artistic paintings, but with just a click of a button. So what modern filters/styles can you expect? Transverse Line by Wassily Kandinsky. The Scream by Edvard Munch The Great Way by Katsushika Hokusai Go for Baroque by Roy Lichtenstein Francis Picabia, My Dear Udnie Femme by Pablo Picasso Piet Mondrian abstract style “We can do it!” poster style Mon

*Updated on 7/28/16 with Facebook’s event page for Daejeon. Mark your calendars for September 17, 2016 for the annual photo walk courtesy of 500px. “Join thousands of photographers who come together on the same day to celebrate their local communities through their love for photography. Led by passionate members of the 500px community, this event brings together photography enthusiasts of all skill levels to meet up, share tips and tricks, and make new friends. Afterwards, sh

Photography is sometimes about the gear. Photography is sometimes about the rules. Photography is always about the eye and the perspective. Cars – those versatile metal boxes that take us from point A to point B, but can also be a great tool, assistant, filter, location or background in your photography. Let’s take a look at some images and examples of how you too can utilize your vehicle or a vehicle in your next photo session. Probably the most obvious choice for a shot wou

My passion for photography started about 6 years ago, when I was back in South Korea for round two and was planning to travel to Malaysia for the first time that winter. Both of my parents have utilized photography as their creative expression and even a part time job for my mother, who has utilized me as her assistant during her weddings gigs or asked me to pose for her on more than one occasion. For myself, I was content with my Point and Shoot camera and like everyone else

For me, photography has been love and life for the past 6 years. I started with a simple goal of taking better Travel Photographs. In my free time I watched videos, read, photographed, edited, rinsed and repeated until opportunities started to roll along, such as interning at a Wedding Studio, exhibiting my work, collaborating with other artists,  capturing people on their big days and even being featured in my University’s upcoming textbook. I’ve always felt that saying no o