On Becoming a Pro
November 8, 2008
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Wide angle lenses in small spaces
Everyone always thinks about using their wide angle lens in wide opens spaces. It is the traditional use of a wide angle lens- get close to the foreground, include the background and blast away. While
A Nature Photographer’s View of Photographing People
I know, it is an oxymoron; nature photographers photograph nature because they don’t want to photograph people. If nature photographers wanted to photograph people then they would be called people or travel photographers. But they
Critique-speak
Critique Speak I spend a lot of time looking at student images and giving my opinions. I enjoy it and most of the time I think it is a beneficial learning experience. But there are
RMSP and Me
I have decided to end my long professional relationship with the Rocky Mt. School of Photography. I will keep the details as to why confidential but I will say that I could not longer tolerate
Just Because You Should
In this world bursting with potential and possibilities there is a rule that we all must remember and repeat everyday. Here it is: Just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should do
Big News!!
Photographers Alliance Workshops – my new workshop company!! I have started a new photography workshop and tour company called Photographers Alliance Workshops or PAW for short. Check out paworkshops.net for more info and lots of
Welcome
Welcome to my Blog! This space is reserved for all thoughts worth and while, use and less, non and sense. There will be a little of this and a lot of that- heavy on photography
Michelle
As a nature photographer and a pursuer of fleeting moments I am always wondering if I am at the right place at the right time- even if I happen to be. Is this the best
On Becoming a Pro
This is a chapter I wrote and organized for the book American Vision with the input of my great friends John Shaw and Wayne Lynch. Even though it was put together more than 10 years
About David
David Middleton is a professional outdoor photographer, teacher and writer. David has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years and has traveled extensively throughout all of the US and Canada and much of Central and South America, South and east Africa and Australia.
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