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“Stepfather” chosen for inclusion in Buckham Gallery’s Snap call-for-entry!
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“Stepfather” chosen for inclusion in Buckham Gallery’s Snap call-for-entry!

Exhibitions, Photography

“Stepfather” chosen for inclusion in Buckham Gallery’s Snap call-for-entry!

I'm excited to share that my image "Stepfather" has been chosen for inclusion in Buckham Gallery's upcoming national juried exhibition: Snap, juried by Darryl Baird. Snap Exhibition Juror: Darryl Baird December 13, 2024 - January 11, 2025 at Buckham Gallery, Flint MI. Buckham Gallery 121 W 2nd Street Flint, MI 48502 The Call Today more than ever we are surrounded by images vying for our attention. From slow process image captures beginning in 1826 to today’s HD photo bursts, we are using and evolving the photographic processes to capture every moment. At one time photographs formed evidence of a [...]

By Carol|2024-11-02T17:30:13-06:00November 2nd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Photography|0 Comments

Printing Recommendations

A student asked about where they might publish a photo book of their work so here are some recommendations from me and people I know. Blurb.com Millerslab.com (Lab Signature Books) Lulu

By Carol|2024-10-15T23:19:15-06:00October 15th, 2024|Categories: Design|0 Comments

How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge & Photoshop [Handout]

I designed a handout on How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. I created it in Google Docs so I could share the file with others so they can modify it for their needs. I'm planning to do a lot of this kind of work for Blackwater Buccaneers Educational Resource Center, so please let me know if you have any requests or suggestions. To copy the file: Simply go to: File > Make a Copy and then name and save it to your own drive. Feel free to share with anyone you think could benefit from [...]

By Carol|2024-07-26T17:59:03-06:00July 26th, 2024|Categories: Education, Photoshop, Resources|0 Comments

Composition Assignment: Rule of Thirds
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Composition Assignment: Rule of Thirds

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Composition Assignment: Rule of Thirds

Photography Assignment Composition: Rule of Thirds Feel free to use and modify this assignment for your own use. Any suggestions for improvement or variation are appreciated. 💖Carol The Rule of Thirds is a key compositional technique in photography that helps create balanced and visually interesting images. Here's a quick overview: What is the Rule of Thirds? Grid Layout: Imagine your image divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and two vertical lines, creating a grid. Placement of Elements: Place important elements of your composition along these lines or at their intersections (called "power points"). Creating Balance: This technique avoids [...]