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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…

02 Apr 2020

By Olie Moss

Shooting with Speedlights

Podcastflash, photography 101, speedlights

Today's episode is all about speedlights. We learn the pros and cons of using speed lights and talk about some popular use cases. Photo by Tom Pumford on Unsplash

30 Jan 2020

By Olie Moss

How to Learn Aperture in Photography

Podcastaperture, blurry background, how to, photography 101, the basics, video training

What is aperture in photography, and why should you care? (Scroll to the end to see the video) Webopedia defines aperture as the unit of measure that determines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the digital sensor. The size of the aperture is measured in F-Stops. An F-Stop is the international standard sequence of numbers that express the relative aperture. F-Stop is calculated by the "lens focal length" divided by the effective aperture diameter. Why should you care? Aperture does a lot for us in photography. As…

23 Jan 2020

By Olie Moss

How to Learn Photography.

Podcastaperture, basics, Camera Settings, focal length, intro, iso, learning, manual mode, mobile lenses, mobile photography, moment lenses, photography 101, shutter speed

Support the Equine Photo School and save 20% on a beautiful and functional website with Zenfolio by clicking this link: https://www.zenfolio.com/?refcode=YNF-APX-BGA. Are you ready to start taking control of your images? Do you want to know why and how to change the settings on your camera so you can finally create the photos that you want and not rely on the automatic modes that can be so frustrating? If so, then start with this introductory episode to manual mode: What are the basics? ApertureShutter SpeedISOFocal Length Photo by Daniel Cheung on Unsplash Aperture: The opening in the lens that light passes through to…

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