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SHOOT: 3 daily practices to help you diffuse stress

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For many of us, stress is a constant companion. Pressures at work, demands at home and the hectic pace of modern life can feel overwhelming – leading to stress and anxiety. The notion of stress may seem hard to pinpoint, but its effect can manifest in physical ailments that can be devasting to a healthful life. These 3 practices can help you diffuse stress and cultivate the peace and happiness you are looking for.

SHOOT: how to use negative space in your photography

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Words are a tricky thing. Sometimes they can give us the impression that a thing is good or bad, when in actuality just the opposite is true. Ever noticed that? The concept of “negative space” in photography just happens to a perfect example. Used creatively, you can use negative space to compose an amazing photo. Let me explain….

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SHOOT: Creating bokeh in your backyard + pullbacks

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Creating images with a pleasing, creamy background (aka bokeh) helps you – as the photographer – set the mood for your photos. I like to create images that invoke feelings of calmness and serenity.  Being in the garden and behind the lens is how I find my zen. Shooting images with a zen vibe is my personal photography style. If you aren’t quite sure what your style is – no worries. The more you shoot and explore your images, the more likely you are to develop a style that you love. For now, let’s delve into creating images with bokeh – you might just find it’s your zen too!

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p + s photography tips on Central Texas Gardener show

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I have exciting news to share! You can see plant + shoot photography tips in a brand new segment on the Central Texas Gardener show! This is the first of 4 helpful segments designed to teach plant lovers how to take better photos. Watch the short clip below on how to frame a garden shot. Leave a comment to let me know what you think!

This week’s show is about designing small, eclectic garden spaces and seed saving. You can watch the whole show here! It’ll be 30 minutes well spent.  

Peace and zen,

 

 

 

SHOOT: How to create beautiful bokeh in your images

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When I started my journey in photography, I thought bokeh (pronounced BOH-kay) referred to the beautiful blurred spheres of light present in some outdoor photos. While images with bokeh may have these lovely spheres, bokeh is the soft, out of focus background that is visible in the image. I love this creative style! If you do too, I can show you how to create a beautiful bokeh background in your garden photos.

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