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The importance of Gesture in your photographic compositions

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Usually Dave

Finding an element of a gesture with your subject adds so much to your photograph, even when no people are present. … Continue readingThe importance of Gesture in your photographic compositions

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Fujifilm Jpeg Film Simulation : Egglechrome

Posted on October 31, 2019October 24, 2019 Usually Dave

Inspired by William Eggleston and classic 70’s/80’s movies, I’ve tinkered around and created a custom Fujifilm Jpeg Film Simulation for you. … Continue readingFujifilm Jpeg Film Simulation : Egglechrome

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How An Asset Gathering Mindset Sets You Up For Success With Long Term Projects

Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 Usually Dave

Does staying unfocused on a specific project when out shooting allow us to speak more directly with our photographic voice in the long run? … Continue readingHow An Asset Gathering Mindset Sets You Up For Success With Long Term Projects

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5 things I learned about photography this week

Posted on October 10, 2019October 8, 2019 Usually Dave

We should always strive to keep learning, keep growing, as photographers. Here are 5 things I learned about photography this week. … Continue reading5 things I learned about photography this week

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3 REASONS THE “HOW TO CREATE CINEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHY” ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN IS ALL A LIE AND HOW YOU CAN AVOID THE TRAP

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 Usually Dave

With real examples from film & cinema I’m debunking the trendy, yet wrong, advice on how to create a cinematic photograph. … Continue reading3 REASONS THE “HOW TO CREATE CINEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHY” ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN IS ALL A LIE AND HOW YOU CAN AVOID THE TRAP

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It Ain’t Easy Being Green

Posted on January 7, 2019December 17, 2018 Usually Dave

It’s incredibly hard to create photographs when you’re outside your comfort zone. It’s worth working at to expand your toolbox, so keep at it. … Continue readingIt Ain’t Easy Being Green

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Down & Dirty Photography

Posted on December 10, 2018December 5, 2018 Usually Dave

Photography, creativity, and art are not always glitz and glam. At times we need to get down and dirty with our cameras to successfully capture our vision. Let’s get down and dirty…  … Continue readingDown & Dirty Photography

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Turning Day Into Night – In Camera Photo Fun

Posted on November 5, 2018October 17, 2018 Usually Dave

Let me show you how to turn harsh mid-day sunlight into moody moonlit night! Super simple to do RIGHT IN CAMERA! … Continue readingTurning Day Into Night – In Camera Photo Fun

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Duality – A tip on photographic team work

Posted on August 15, 2018August 10, 2018 Usually Dave

Two heads are better than one, isn’t that the saying? Here’s a tip to take two good pictures and elevate them to one great project! … Continue readingDuality – A tip on photographic team work

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