10 Aug 2023
By Olie Moss
The JodieB Experience ™

The JodieB Experience ™

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jodiebphotos.com When: September 21-24, 2023  Where: All-inclusive photography event at the historic Ranch A lodge south of Beulah, Wyoming. Our base of operations for class gatherings, meals, and lodging is in a professionally staged 1932 hand-hewn log lodge. You can expect to share a spacious, comfortable room and bathroom. The surrounding picturesque locations along the winding stream and rock rimmed Sand Creek Canyon property offer a variety of magnificent sets. (Wi-Fi available) Details: Designed for photographers from novice to advanced. The main theme of this memorable creative weekend is the Heritage of the American West. Professional and authentic Cowboy/Cowgirl, Native American,…
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24 Jun 2023
By Olie Moss
The Best Benefits of Adobe Express For New Photographers

The Best Benefits of Adobe Express For New Photographers

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Young african american photographer woman holding a camera happy, smiling and cheerful. Photo via Adobe Stock Are you an amateur photographer looking to take your photography skills up a notch? Adobe Express may be the perfect answer for you. It is an affordable alternative to Photoshop and offers a variety of tools that are useful for new photographers. In this blog post courtesy of Equine Photo School, we will explore some of the many benefits of Adobe Express for amateur photographers. Adobe Express is a Budget-Friendly Alternative to Photoshop Adobe Express is a great option for those just starting out…
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26 Sep 2022
By Olie Moss
Do Strobes Affect Electric Timers?

Do Strobes Affect Electric Timers?

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Are electric eyes affected by flash? I've been asked if the electric eye will be affected by my strobes more times than I can count. Now with Equine Photo School, my students are being asked, so they look to me for the answer. Do flashes affect timers? Let's think through this for a quick second. I have nearly 3 million photos on my website, www.oliesimages.com, of barrel racing, team roping, breakaway, and many other timed events. These are nearly all with strobes. So, nearly 3 million strobed pictures of timed events, and that's just one photographer. Countless other professional photographers…
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23 Jun 2022
By Olie Moss
An Open Letter to a Struggling Photographer

An Open Letter to a Struggling Photographer

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How to avoid burnout as a photographer Dear friend, Being a small business owner comes with a ton of responsibility and that's ok. You're going to be able to handle it! I wish I could tell you the one little secret that will make it all go easy and you’ll live a struggle-free life forever. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality. I can promise that it won’t last forever. You've taken on a lot of responsibility but I know you can handle it. It will take time to get it all sorted out but you will, you have to keep at it.…
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03 Jun 2022
By Olie Moss
5 Rodeo Photography Tips for Professional Looking Pics!

5 Rodeo Photography Tips for Professional Looking Pics!

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Introduction Ah, rodeo season—when the whole family gets together to celebrate the great American experience. And as every proud parent knows, this means lots of time for reflexive shutter clicks and selfies galore. Of course, it's always nice to capture a few professional photos too. After all, what's a rodeo without photos? Just follow these five easy tips for rodeo photography from my years of experience as a professional rodeo photographer: Indoor Barrel Racing Photography Set Your Digital Camera Settings To get the best shots, you’ll want to use manual mode. This will ensure that the shutter speed and aperture…
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16 Dec 2021
By Olie Moss
How to overcome life’s difficulties

How to overcome life’s difficulties

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Today's episode is sponsored by Equine Photo School's course; Mastering Horse Portraits. This course has three big takeaways. First, Conformation Pictures. Then, Free Motion Action Pictures, then nailing those Black Background pics! But that's not all! You'll learn how I onboard high ticket clients, plan my shoots, do client proofing the easy way, and finally some bonuses that clients love!Visit www.equinephotoschool.com/courses to find out more! Welcome to Episode 33 of the Equine Photo School Podcast! I'm your host, Olie Moss, and today we are talking about overcoming obstacles in your career and life. We all start out in different places…
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13 Aug 2021
By Olie Moss
What do I need for Event Photography?

What do I need for Event Photography?

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A typical inventory for event photography. A few weeks ago I posted a question on Equine Photo School's Facebook page. It asked what you thought the total dollar amount of stuff I used to shoot events for Olie's Images. There were responses as low as $10,000 from photographers who I personally know have more than that wrapped up in one camera and lens. Maybe I phrased the question wrong. Anyway, the following is the answer to the question. Although the equipment I brought with me to every event didn't change much, the levels of ink, paper, and other consumables would…
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05 Jul 2021
By Olie Moss
STOP! Deleting photos is costing you money!

STOP! Deleting photos is costing you money!

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Deleting old photos isn't saving you money, it is costing you money. Sell more photos by keeping old pics available for purchase. I've heard just about every excuse in the book. I'm telling you this as a friend and business advisor. Do not delete another photo until you hear me out because deleting old photos isn't saving you money it is costing you money. Are you running out of storage? Do you feel like no one will ever want 'old' photos? Have you ever had a customer ask you for photos you deleted? Maybe you just haven't had these problems…
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24 Jun 2021
By Olie Moss
3 Easy Ways to Freeze Action in Rodeo Photography!

3 Easy Ways to Freeze Action in Rodeo Photography!

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Episode 26 of the Equine Photo School Podcast is about 3 easy ways to freeze action in rodeo photography. The first way is Shutter Speed. The second way is with flash duration. And finally, using High-Speed Sync (HSS) is the last way to freeze action. In this episode, I discuss the three different ways to stop the action and create perfectly frozen images. Plus, I tell you which of the three is my personal favorite and the one we use daily at Olie's Images. If you want to learn more, you can schedule a coaching session with me at www.equinephotoschool.com/coaching…
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02 Mar 2021
By Olie Moss
Quickly get PERFECT COLORS Every Time! Impress Your Customers.

Quickly get PERFECT COLORS Every Time! Impress Your Customers.

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Introduction: To get perfect colors in our images, we need to get the white balance right. White balance is so often overlooked. It sounds technical; it sounds like it’s going to be hard. So, what do we do? Put on auto, right? No. Automatic mode is not going to give you constantly accurate results. When I’m shooting an indoor event, the light from the ceiling will not look great. It is coming from a poor direction, it is not very bright, and it can be a weird color. I’ll actually set up my own lights (AKA studio strobes) in key…
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