Understanding the Difference Between Lens Focal Lengths in Portraits – Photo IQ
One of the most common photography questions I hear is, “How do you decide what lens to use for portraits?” That question, like just about every one in photography depends on what it is you want to do. There are the cut and dried answers that are often seen as hard and fast rules but [Read More...]
Harris Family – Salt Lake City
Tyler and Rose Harris and their kids have lived all over the world in conjunction with Tyler’s military service. They came to Salt Lake City, Utah a while ago and we went out with the intention of creating some amazing family photos that expressed their love for travel and the unique relationships that they have [Read More...]
North America and Other Local Adventures
A new fine art print available on my print sales site! “Airstream America.”
Amateur Photos from the 1960′s Show a More Peaceful Afghanistan
“In 1967, Dr. William Podlich took a two-year leave of absence from teaching at Arizona State University and began a stint with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to teach in the Higher Teachers College in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he served as the “Expert on Principles of Education.” His wife Margaret and two [Read More...]
Sundance Concerts 2013 – Double or Nothing
So, I’m shooting every night at Sundance so I’ll continue the 12 BEST of 2012 series afterwards. For now, busy yourselves with my ongoing concert images from the Concerts at Sundance series. On my proofing site here: http://www.jonwoodburyphoto.com/event/Sundance-Concerts-2013. Double or Nothing at Flanagan’s on Main in Park City, Utah. From Thursday. More to come.
One of the most common photography questions I hear is, “How do you decide what lens to use for portraits?” That question, like just about every one in photography depends on what it is you want to do. There are the cut and dried answers that are often seen as hard and fast rules but [Read More...]
This morning, I had the great opportunity to be on Alan Blood’s radio show on KTALK (AM 630.) We had a great time and fielded some great questions from listeners about how to take better photos for the holidays.Here’s the audio for anyone who wants Christmas photography tips:
I think like a photographer. I don’t know when it started but I’m sure it was long before I was a photographer for a living. I’ve always had this need to save, somehow, the visuals the world offered me. I’ve always been fascinated by how objects relate to each other. Above all, I’ve always been [Read More...]
Portrait can be a loose term. Is ANY photo of a person a portrait? For all you literalists, here is the definition on Dictionary.com. I think that photographically speaking, a portrait is any image where the person is the main point of interest in the photo and the subject knows he/she is being photographed. [Read More...]
I am excited to announce that I will be putting on an all-day workshop on October 12!I have a bride who has graciously consented to allow me to use her actual wedding as a teaching situation. We will be shooting photos outside a temple in the morning, followed by an early afternoon bridal shoot (This [Read More...]