Alan Brown 4/24/23 Alan Brown 4/24/23

stuck in a rut?

Is your creativity stuck in a rut?

Read on for ideas that may help get that creative mojo flowing once again.

Alan Brown 4/3/23 Alan Brown 4/3/23

feeling loupey

Have you ever returned from a shoot only to discover that results were not as expected?

This one accessory may help reduce those frustrations.

Alan Brown 3/25/23 Alan Brown 3/25/23

Pep goes mobile

As photographers we often get hamstrung by the idea that creativity requires the use of expensive equipment.

Read on to discover if Ventosa-style images can be successfully achieved using the simple phone in your pocket.

Alan Brown 3/21/23 Alan Brown 3/21/23

snowstorm challenge

Shooting during a snowstorm offers a different set of benefits and challenges over the typical winter landscape.

Read on to discover potential gains and obstacles that may have to be overcome.

Alan Brown 3/15/23 Alan Brown 3/15/23

moving beyond the thirds

The rule of thirds can be an invaluable tool when learning composition, but over-reliance can stifle both creativity and interest.

How can we wean ourselves from this core staple, and ultimately produce more interesting, fulfilling work?

Alan Brown 2/20/23 Alan Brown 2/20/23

ICM simulation - a practical comparison

Estimating the effect of camera movement speed and direction requires a lot of experimentation in the field. However, there is a simple tool that can be used at home to speed that learning curve.

Here I process an image to prove results, showing that by simulating camera motion on a non-ICM image we can truly create what we might accomplish in the field.

Alan Brown 2/16/23 Alan Brown 2/16/23

from Jaded to Rejuvenated

Welcome to my new site! Read more to find out what has changed and why……