It was a balmy, summer day, with ominous thunder clouds looming over the mountains and still plenty of warm sunshine to warrant a summer attire this day. We had some time before a torrential could possibly hit us, so off we went. August was the month we chose to visit as there was no more snow to be concerned about.

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Peering outside of my glass window, hope in my heart as we slowly ascended up, a smile melting on my face as we saw something so incredible, so delightful, so perfect that I could not wait to immerse myself into this journey.

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I did not know what to expect, but I knew I would expect something. Something with depth, something with a desire to learn and see, and something I will not forget anytime soon, plus it came highly recommended by the locals in Cody, Wyoming. The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is an experience you need to have!

Find tips to take photos on your favorite hikes, no matter what you use to take those fabulous photos!

How to take fantastic fall photos? Fall or Autumn starts in September, but for some of us desert dwellers, we have to wait till October to see those leaves change into brilliant colors of gold, red and orange. Some of us even have a countdown on social media about this much loved time of year as we are eagerly waiting for the heat to leave and bring in the cool, crisp time of Fall.

I offer tips to help you take those fantastic photos right here!

Why do you want to be an artist?  The world is full of artists, or wannabe artists.  It is fun and creative.  But, why do you want to create, and what do you want to create?

How many of you have a resume?  I assume the majority of you are working today.  You might be saying to yourself, what does this have to do with photography?  If you want to become an artist or even a serious artist, having an artist bio is what galleries look for.

Where I come from, it is dang hot to shoot photos outside in the summer!  You are outside, with the sun blazing on your legs, make that burning your legs, trying to get the right shots to be made with your camera.  If you are…

I was sharing with a neighbor my husband and I were planning a trip where a camera was a MUST, and I was super excited to adventure to a new place and take stunning photos.

She said this in response, “Why bother? There are so many photos on the internet of the same place. I will see it on the internet if I want to view the destination.”

How incredibly sad!

It does not have to be this way and I would love to share to you Lori’s list of reasons why you SHOULD take photos!

I stop and listen, abated breath waiting in the wings, waiting. A low rumbling sound, a sound of someone clearing their deep voice, eager to spout forth something. Continuing on the path before me, I am hopeful it is what I came for, planned for, with great anticipation and a grateful heart of gladness as we made it, or did we?

Find out, plus great tips to have a successful waterfall shoot right here!

The first thing I want to teach you in taking really good photos is to say “Photo” and not “Picture.” Someone once said that in something I read, and you know what? It really makes sense! Pictures do not have to be something taken with a camera. It could be a painting, a chalkboard drawing, sketching with a pencil, these could be pictures. But a photo, ah yes, a photo is quite different.

Find out how you can get inspired to take your own photos, simple and easy!

Have you ever planned a trip, a fabulous vacation with your family, with all these ideas of perfect places to visit, perfect adventures and thoughts of future memories brought a smile onto your face? But what if the unexpected happened, something that was not planned, not organized and certainly not welcomed?

Have you made fabulous plans for a vacation, places to explore, things to see and even enjoy the night life? What happens if your plans take a turn for the worse? Get tips right here to make the important decision to take the photos or not!

I remember there was a time when you had to buy film, put it in your camera, take the photos, take the film out and deliver it to a store to be developed and wait till they were done. That was a time I grew up in.  You didn't know…

What do you do on a hot day?  Sit by the pool?  Drink margaritas?  Stay inside where it is cool?  Definitely good ideas, but for us…

How to take amazing snow photos is something you want to do at least once in your lifetime. Don't let the cold bother you - let's get our cameras and head outside for this awesome experience!