Leaf Photography And Leaf Photos

As you can see below, leaf photography in Prescott Arizona is a favorite subject of mine. Mostly because we have such a variety of trees here, it's easy to find great leaf photos in Prescott. As I have mention several times in several of the blog posts here, I don't have much time to post a lot of content or pictures. Thus, for right now, this blog topic will be a little skimpy on words and images.

So, let's get to some pictures! (Tip: Click on the images below for full size and clarity.) 

The above leaf photos in Prescott Arizona was taken just next to our cabin in the woods. As you can see, I don't have to go far for great color! Leaf photography in Prescott is almost easy with this much color and differentiation. Obviously this image was taken in the fall, thus the striking colors. But still, year 'round, there a ton of leaves to photograph.

The above is part of the same group of leaves. As you can see, I don't enhance the pictures very much. A bit of sharpness and a couple other adjustments, very quickly, and the picture is posted. Why? Because I'm not focused on 'end result' images. That's not what I do. I'm more interested in angles and natural lighting. If you are a photographer who wants to post your pictures or sell them, then obviously you need to know all the settings on your camera, as well as post processing, such as Lightroom and PhotoShop. But again, not my interest here. Leaf photos in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott can certainly benefit from all these additions, but again, I'm not concerned with that aspect of photography. Strange? Yeah, I know.

Yet another different angle of the same leaves. This is what I teach in my photography guide in Prescott Arizona seminar. First, locating or finding subjects, as most people are walking WAY to fast, then getting the right angle and lighting. I spend hours with you, in person, doing just this. It is actually a lot of fun! Especially when it comes to leaf photography and leaf photos.

And last but certainly not least, the photo above. Beautiful picture, don't you think? And yes, I left the 'limb shadow' on the main leaf on purpose. Why? I don't know. Perhaps more natural. Again, I'm not trying to sell this picture or anything like that. Just HAVING FUN, which we should ALL be doing! I think most photographers do have a lot of fun, yet, when it becomes a business, the pressure is on to create magical images, which can be tough to do.

What is also fun, and easy, with leaf photos in Prescott as well as leaf photography in Prescott Arizona, is that they are, for the most part, stationary. Unless the breeze or wind is blowing, of course. Now the lighting can certainly change if you are using direct, nature sun, but you still have plenty of time to get that great shot. So, SLOW DOWN! HAVE SOME FUN! TAKE YOUR TIME! This isn't a race, by any means. Okay, I need to get back to work, doing what I do, so have some fun with critiquing the pictures above. There are so many ways to get different angles, lighting, etc. I'm certainly not perfect.

Until next time,

Kristopher Kelley
Photography Guide In Prescott
warrior.of.lite@gmail.com
(928) 273-8666

P.S. - Give me a call if you are interested in attending my seminar.

Autumn Leaves In Prescott

Autumn leaves in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott Arizona. This blog post will be dedicated to leaves! Sound boring? No way! When I have more time, I will write up a bunch of content for this page, but for now, I'll just add a bunch of pretty pictures. As this blog isn't just a photography blog showing off pictures, and is more in regards to looking for new ways to capture images as a photography guide in Prescott, I would like for you to critique the images below and leave some comments at the bottom of the page.

Don't get me wrong, I love beautiful pictures. Perhaps it is the type A personality in me, but when I look at autumn leaves in Prescott Arizona I am always looking to improve my leaf photography in Prescott as well. I am always asking myself questions, such as, "What different angles could I have used, or if I am looking at another's pictures, what different angles could the photographer have used?"

Also, I'm always looking at the lighting. The natural lighting, not artificial. I also examine the overall perspective of the entire picture. I'm not as worried about all the 'rules' that most photography schools teach, such as 'thirds' and such, but more about, did I, or the photographer, capture and focus on what needs to be focused on in the picture? As we just finished the fall/autumn season, autumn leaves in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott is going to be a big topic here on this blog, at least until it snows. I love the snow, as I have already mentioned several times before.

So, feel free to examine the images blended into this post and critique all you would like. Remember though, we are not here to critique as much the 'finished product' as much as we are looking for better angles and lighting. Such as, did I squat down to get the picture, or did I make the most common mistake and take the photograph from my usual standing position? This is a HUGE topic I will cover again and again. Especially when subjects or topics are low or on the ground, such as leaves. Autumn leaves in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott means that after the wind blows the leaves off the trees, guess what? They are all over the bushes and on the ground. This means, to get the proper angle, you have to squat down, on your knees, or just all the way down on the ground.

What do you think of these images in regards to autumn leaves in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott Arizona? And what I'm looking for, or focus on, are the angles and lighting, NOT the pretty colors, post-processing, etc., etc. Not to be rude, but anyone can do that, and it's not photography. It's important, sure, as is knowing all the settings on your camera, but again, this is NOT what I focus on, and it is NOT what my seminar/class is all about.

How about these? What would you do differently? I know and realize it is tough to critique when you are not out in the field, looking at your surroundings. And this is why my seminar is NOT on-line or in a classroom. I teach all of this to you while out in the field, on a trail, in the woods. This is a beautiful time of year for autumn leaves in Prescott and leaf photography in Prescott Arizona.

Once again, please feel free to share your thoughts on any and all of these images in the comment section at the bottom of the blog post. There are certain specifics I'm looking for in these images or pictures, and I want to see if YOU see them and point them out. If not, I will point them out in the seminar. (If I pointed them out here, you wouldn't need to attend the seminar, now would you?)

Okay, now that is just a small sampling of autumn leaves in Prescott Arizona as well as leaf photography in Prescott Arizona. I will be adding a lot more images to this blog post, as we just finished up with autumn/fall, and I have a lot of pictures.

I'm going to wrap up this blog post  for now, as I am extremely busy putting together the actual content of the seminar. There is not a lot of paperwork, but I do want to have some information for you when you take this class. Yes, the majority of your time will be out in the field taking pictures. This is what I want, and this is what this seminar is all about. Autumn leaves in Prescott as well as leaf photography in Prescott is abundant this time of year, thus this is the topic for now. It's a Saturday as I write this, so I hope you have an excellent weekend, and I'll chat with you soon!

Kristopher Kelley
Autumn Leaves In Prescott
Leaf Photography In Prescott
warrior.of.lite@gmail.com
(928) 273-8666