Writing
Journal
A selection of articles on photography, aging, art, and the environment.
Helpful Tips and General Musings
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Aging
Aging & Portraits
When I hit my 50s I started to hate how I looked in pictures. Inside I felt 35 but on the outside, I looked...
How to take better pictures
How to Look Authentic in Pictures
In Patrick Stewart’s memoir, “Making It So”, he mentioned some advice he received from Rod Steigler on how to act for Film and Television....
Headshots With Smart Phones
One of the hardest things for people to do when they have their portrait taken is stand up straight. Usually, we are relaxing with...
Full Body Portraits With Smart Phones
On the same theme as the last post, when your whole body is in the shot, you definitely want to remember ANGLES. Bend those...
Upper Body Portraits With Smart Phones
Continuing with tips for posing for casual photos with friends… When the camera pulls back to include your body, the most important thing to...
Art & The Environment
Conservation Photographer Wants To Bring The Oceans To You
Originally posted on Arts Help, Summer 2021 Award-winning conservation photographer Paul Nicklen refers to our understanding of the ocean as a thin blue line....
Muralist Uses Urban Environments To Save Endangered Species
Originally posted on Arts Help, Summer 2021 According to the Center for Biological Diversity, it is estimated that the bumblebee has declined in numbers by 89% over...
Gangsta Gardener Teaches A Community How To Improve Their Health
Originally produced for Arts Help, Summer 2021 Artist and gardener Ron Finley uses soil for his canvas and plants and trees for his paint. “Gardening...
Artist Creates Amazing Portraits That Are Sustainable
Originally produced for Arts Help, Summer 2021 Deniz Sağdıç’s path to becoming an artist started in the traditional manner with a degree from Mersin...
