You Keep Shooting is the brain-child of world-famous photographer Bryan F Peterson. For those not familiar with Bryan, he enjoyed great success as a commercial photographer for over 35 years. His clients included American Express, Kodak, UPS, Phillips and Citibank. His work has received numerous awards, most notably from the Communication Arts Photography Annual seven times, Print Magazine four times and he was also awarded the prestigious New York Art Directors Gold Award.
Twelve years later Bryan decided that inspiring others would be a great FULL-TIME job so he ceased work as a commercial assignment photographer and began his prolific writing of more books and then he proceeded to launch, a few years later, his well-known on-line photography school,
www.bpsop.com well known around the world as the premier online photography school thanks to a photography teaching staff that are immensely talented, passionate and very well-known in their respective fields of photography.
Today, within the photographic community, he is one of the most sought after and often quoted photographers; known by many as the photographer/writer of ten best-selling photography books, published in 11 languages; Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Composition, Understanding Photography Field Guide, Understanding Close-up Photography, Understanding Shutter Speed, Understanding Digital, Beyond Portraits, Exposure Solutions, Understanding Color and arguably his most popular book of all, Understanding Exposure which recently topped sales of one-million copies.
You Keep Shooting was started to inspire creativity to thousands around the world. Bryan Peterson is always trying to stretch the limit and come up with the most creative photos out there. Now he has brought these ideas and more to you! Every month you will receive new ideas that will challenge your photography.
A master class from the acclaimed photographer, best-selling author, and popular teacher whose photography workshops have previously been offered only through the Bryan Peterson School of Photography.
Have you ever dreamed of attending a photography class led by one of the most respected professional photographers in the world? Step right up! Bryan Peterson invites readers to participate in his famous workshops, sharing all his best tips and tricks for capturing subjects and landscapes in a magical moment.
Using before-and-after examples from real-life students, Bryan reveals the keys to improving your craft with the right angle, aperture, lens, and filters. Including lessons in shutter speed, white balance, light meter, lens choice and point of view, Photoshop, and so much more, Bryan Peterson Photography School is a unique opportunity to hone your skills and learn how to produce impeccable photographs.
BRYAN PETERSON is a professional photographer, an internationally known instructor, and the best-selling author of Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Digital Photography, and Beyond Portraiture. In addition, he is the founder of the online photography school The Perfect Picture School of Photography (
www.ppsop.com). He lives in Chicago.
What part did you enjoyed the most while preparing your books? Did you have pictures ready in advance and picked them from your archive/library, or did you take new pictures just for the book?
The image making is the best part and most of my books are about 95%-100% brand new images taken specifically for that book. Since I am constantly shooting images, I am constantly aware of which subject would make for a good tip or a good lesson on a particular topic and so I do have an existing library of HOW-TO images that I often go to when putting together a new lesson at my on-line school, or a new weekly tip, or when making a new book.
You are managing also online photography school. How would you describe a difference between online school of photography and a classical education, sitting in a class? What are the advantages of online eduction, you would personally highlight?
Part of my reasons to keep shooting is that I DO grow tired of the pictures I have already taken. I can count on one hand my really favorite picures and all the others I have either grown tired of or never felt they were a favorite. I am on a constant search for that one of a kind image, something that has never been seen or photographed before.
My dream would be to move to the island of Maui, Hawaii and along with a half-dozen models, shoot nudes all over the island for a period of at least one year-during which time, I would not have to answer my phone, answer any emails or texts, or teach either-just an entire year of shooting without any kind of interuption.
Next year, the Cathedral Square Gallery will celebrate its twentieth year of supporting emerging and established artists in the arts community. The Gallery is located in the heart of the downtown Mobile art district and features a complete array of artistic styles and media, plus ceramics, jewelry, photography, and woodwork. It houses the largest selection of local and regional art on the Gulf Coast.
The 2014 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is currently on display in the first floor gallery of the University of South Alabama Marx Library. The show will be on exhibit from July 18 - September 26, 2014. It is free and open to the public during regular Library hours.
The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is an annual show for Alabama students who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf/blind. It was established in 1983 as a cooperative project between agencies serving children with visual impairments. The art show is open to students of all ages in Alabama public, private, residential, and home schools. The philosophy of the exhibit is that all participating students are considered winners and teachers are encouraged to incorporate visual arts into the individual educational plan of each student. The show provides students an opportunity to showcase their special talents and abilities. The artwork is unique with emphasis on creativity, color, and tactile media.
Every year, the art show travels throughout the state of Alabama and is displayed in museums, art galleries, and agencies. The grand prize winner's art remains in a permanent collection at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, which is Helen Keller's birthplace.
Support for the annual Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is provided through the sale of the art and through sponsors, including UAB Vision Science Research Center - Education and Outreach Module, UAB School of Optometry, UAB Program for Visual Impairments, UAB School of Education, EyeSight Foundation of Alabama, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital, the Patty Johnson Award, the Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, the Nelson Family Award, and the Boyd Rogan Family Award.
Susan Nomberg McCollough received her bachelor of science degree in speech and art from the University of Alabama and has continued to study with many accomplished artists and teachers, including Professors Al Sella and Frank Engle of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Max Hellman at The Birmingham Museum of Art; and Barbara Moon at The Little House on Linden in Birmingham. She has also studied at the Delgado Museum of New Orleans (now the New Orleans Museum of Art) and in such places as Pensacola, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; and at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Susan's paintings are displayed in libraries, banks, hospitals, senior care facilities, interior design showrooms, corporate offices, and private collections. She has produced more than 500 paintings, many of which were commissioned, and she has exhibited in more than 10 solo exhibitions in Alabama and Florida. McCollough paints primarily on large canvases, sometimes working on as many as three or four paintings at a time. Her works are Abstract Expressionist in style with freedom of movement, and vibrant, or sometimes, monochromatic colors. She paints in acrylics and oils as well as works in mixed media with charcoal, pastels, or watercolors.
McCollough was previously a partner/owner of Studio Three in Florida and currently works at her private studio, The Susan N. McCollough Gallery, which is located at 350 Cypress Bend Boulevard in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The 3,500 square Gallery exhibits an array of acrylic paintings, drawings, charcoal and ink drawings, mixed media, and oils.
This exhibit entitled, "The Challenge," features all levels of quilting skills from beginner to advanced. The Guild encourages its members to extend their skills and move out of their comfort zones with a yearly challenge. In this challenge, participating members select the instructions randomly and must follow through with specific colors, sizes, and theme.
A variety of quilting techniques from hand quilting to intricate machine quilting are represented in the display: some quilts are pieced together one fabric at a time, others are appliqud using fabric applied on top of another fabric and attached by hand or machine, and still others are painted and embellished with thread and yarns. This display reflects the Guild's strong emphasis on educating and teaching an old art in a modern way using technology and improved machines and tools.
Members participating in the exhibit are Janice Andrews, Betty Todd, Carol Balch, Susan Mogan, Joan Dodici, Sharron Potts, Nancy Goodman, Bonnie Johnson, Susan Garrett, Nancy Lancaster, Yvonne Taylor, Annette Oliver, Charlotte Mott, Shawn Sumrall, Wilma Toney, Nina Clotfelter, Janet Henry, Judy Phillips, Janie Lloyd, Mary Warfield, Barbara Bayer, Tia Bourke, Linda Evans, and Elaine Williams.
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