Archives for August 2017

Being wasteful has many drawbacks. It is bad for the environment and for your wallet. If you want to change your wasteful ways this gives you great advice for doing that. Adopt these habits if you want to see improvement. It will be better for you in many areas. You’ll see your resources going further.

Key Takeaways:

• Trying to live environmentally friendly can seem daunting
• With 7 easy changes, you can reduce your waste output
• Getting in the “green” mindset just takes simply lifestyle changes every day

“Not only does swapping your standard plastic water bottle for a glass one shrink your carbon footprint, but it also guarantees toxic chemicals from the plastic aren’t leeching into your agua.”

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/7-simple-daily-habits-that-will-make-you-less-wasteful-235339

Having a gallery wall in your home is similar to having a cat, in that you can fit things almost anywhere. You do not need to be shy away from awkward corners and spaces, but instead use them. This article has several examples with pictures to help inspire you to get started.

Key Takeaways:

• Assorted frames beautify awkward spaces.
• Framed art for any wall.
• Add a gallery arrangement to any home.

“When it comes to the tiniest slivers of wall, either leave them alone, or make them totally stand out with a tower of frames, as seen here from Elle Decor.”

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-decorate-an-awkward-space-with-a-gallery-wall-228464

If you are trying to save money by buying used photography equipment, you may get a decent price but may risk getting damaged or non-functional gear. A photographer who is used to buying used gear has written down tips and tricks learned to ensure that you do not get burned. These tips are useful to anyone looking to buy photography equipment.

Key Takeaways:

• Buy from reputable used retailers like KEH or from the used department of reputable camera retailers like Adorama or B&H.
• Buy from sellers who are photographers/photo enthusiasts. Many online forums can be found that are dedicated to this.
• If you buy off Craigslist, try the gear with your own lenses/camera and always research warning signs of failure for the item you are considering purchasing.

“I’ve been buying gear on a budget for thirteen years now, mostly via eBay and Craigslist, and in that time have come up with a basic set of rules to protect myself from getting burned.”

https://www.dpreview.com/techniques/6423221117/how-to-buy-used-gear-and-not-get-burned

Ted Forbes has a YouTube channel to help photographers aptly called The Art of Photography. Featured here is one of his older videos that helps you learn hoe to use composition to make your photo stand out. The video takes teaches you all you need to know about using minimal space and simplicity in your composition, making your subjects stand out.

Key Takeaways:

• Composition is about a whole lot more than the ‘rule of thirds’ or the ‘golden spiral.’
• “the art of photography” video dives deeper on the subject of simplicity, minimalism, and negative space
• Forbes starts with figure/ground relationships, and expands from that to explain how you create dynamism in a photograph.

“If you really want to understand what makes a photograph stand out, you need to dive deeper into the art of photography and photo composition”

https://www.dpreview.com/learn/7442784752/composition-tips-simplification-and-negative-space