Recent content by meryliz

Great photo! I've heard of that idea too, that being a photographer involves the act of chasing light. I suppose that would mainly concern nature photographers, who cannot control their light source (the sun), and must always be on the lookout for interesting shadows that are cast or changes in...

Such a creative and beautiful idea! It always make me sad when flowers die, but there remains a beauty in their wilting petals. By adding the paint, you have in fact rejuvenated the flower because we get to appreciate the intricate petals in a new way, instead of noticing that they might be...

The word that comes to mind when describing a good photographer is genuine awareness. Whether you're a photojournalist in a war-torn country, or you're a landscape photographer for the National Geographic, or you're a fashion photographer working for a mainstream magazine, you must be aware of...

I think that a fear of death can lead to a full and rich life. The knowledge that there is an inevitable and unsuspecting end will encourage you to fulfill more of your pleasures and desires, right? A couple of months ago I got into a minor car accident caused by a drunk driver. It was a...

I just remembered another tip, since I was doing it this morning: try to photograph side profiles of your dog looking out the window during the day. This is one of my favourite pet poses- and best for cats, really, but it would also work for dogs. What I really like about it is the use of...

Well my self esteem has been boosted, thanks! I have a very small figure, so my breasts have always been proportional to my body, but society's obsession with sexy curves leaves me with low confidence sometimes. My fiance never adds to these negative feelings because "I'm perfect the way I am"...

Do you have a DSLR? Personally, I used a Nikon D60 for a long time and finally upgraded to a D7000 a few months ago. I'm an amateur photographer that would love to get more lenses and an external flash to have a chance at being pro, but money is an issue. So as a compromise, I purchased the...