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10 Aug 2023

The JodieB Experience ™

Blogbeginner, how to, learning, photography 101, photography workshop

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,…

24 Jun 2023

By Olie Moss

The Best Benefits of Adobe Express For New Photographers

Blogbeginner, how to, learning, photography 101

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…

01 Jul 2022

By Olie Moss

Make it Fun!

Podcastbeginner, business, photography 101

What is it about photography that motivates you to get out there and go through all the hassle of taking a picture? What is it about photography that motivates you to get out there and go through all the hassle of taking a picture?Maybe that's not even in the niches of horse and rodeo photography.What do you like to do that isn't photography related at all?For me, it was disc golf and exploring new places.This shirt for example. It's a reminder of my time in Glacier National Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjV1PzRqDU Pareto Principle (AKA 80/20 Rule) The Pareto principle states that for…

23 Jun 2022

By Olie Moss

An Open Letter to a Struggling Photographer

Blogbeginner, business, learning, photography 101

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.…

03 Jun 2022

By Olie Moss

5 Rodeo Photography Tips for Professional Looking Pics!

Blogaperture, beginner, Camera Settings, how to, iso, photography 101

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…

16 Dec 2021

By Olie Moss

How to overcome life’s difficulties

Blog, Podcastbeginner, learning

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…

19 Feb 2020

By Olie Moss

10 Tips for a Better Horse Portrait Session

Blogbeginner, checklist, photoshoot

Hey, Equine Photo School students! I ran across this old gem today. It is a checklist that I used to send to clients before we had a photoshoot. I don't send it anymore but we still have a chat about it ahead of time. Who doesn't LOVE checklists, right? You won't be able to do every one of these tasks for every photo shoot you go on, but bookmark this page and refer back to it the next time you book a client. Support the Equine Photo School and save 20% on a beautiful and functional website with Zenfolio by…

02 Jan 2020

By Olie Moss

3 Books You Need to Learn Horse Photography

Podcastbasic, beginner, books, how to

Horse Photography: The Dynamic Guide for Horse Lovers - Carol J. WalkerPhotographing Horses: How to Capture the Perfect Equine Image - Lesli GrovesThe Digital Photography Book - Scott Kelby (Series - Sorry I Cheated) Would it really be school if there wasn't any recommended reading? I don't think so. :) You are here because you have a desire to learn, right? These three books are solid choices for beginners and will even have some intermediate to advanced lessons inside them too. These books will help you build a solid foundation to build upon. If you don't master the basics, then…

02 Jan 2020

By Olie Moss

Getting Started with Equine Photography!

Podcastbeginner, blog, how to, questions, started

In this episode, I discuss the first thing you should do with your new camera and how you should get started shooting horse photos. First of all, Happy New Year! This episode is part of the launch day episode trio. Maybe you've had a camera for a while or maybe you just got one for Christmas a couple of weeks ago. Either way, let's get right into it and start figuring out what your camera does! After I answer some of the questions I've been getting, I dive into what I would do if I just got my first camera.…

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