The following is an excerpt from Chris Orwig’s book Authentic Portraits. There is a spectrum and quality of light the eye cannot see. This is the light that the soul senses, detects, and knows. It’s the light that shines from…
The following is an excerpt from Dare to Create! by Marie Boudon. You’re almost ready! Before jumping in, define an effective and concrete creative goal, using the multiple suggestions and methods in this challenge. This will prove essential for guiding…
OUR WOMEN AUTHORS: Recent and Upcoming titles In the last year, Rocky Nook has published a plethora books by female authors on a variety of subjects. From Renee Steven’s book on graphic design, Powered by Design, to Liz Kohler Brown’s…
The following is an excerpt from Nick Fancher’s Studio Anywhere 2: Hard Light. Sometimes the best natural light is not natural at all. Let’s face it, being an “available light shooter” is great…until the only available light is shitty light.…
The following is an excerpt from Scott Kelby’s The Flash Book. Enjoy these flash tips to improve your images! Why We Need to Shoot in Manual Mode For my everyday photography (travel, sports, portraits in natural light, etc.), I generally shoot…
The following is an excerpt from Guy Tal’s More Than A Rock, 2nd Edition. Creative Blocks Writer’s block is what you get if you’re trying to be Faulkner. You sit and stare at the wall and nothing will come. Once…
The following Wild Yeast Recipes are excerpts from the new book Wild Yeast by Mouni Abdelli. TURMERIC AND BLACK CUMIN BREAD STEPS Ingredients 200 g of active starter 300 to 350 g of water 500 g of type T65 (high-gluten) wheat…
Reflections in Water The following excerpt is from Street Photography Assignments by Valerie Jardin. ASSIGNMENT There are many ways to make compelling photographs by using reflections. After a rainfall, set out with your camera with the intent to capture a…
It’s coming! Black Friday! Cyber Monday! The holiday shopping season is at hand! This year Rocky Nook has the perfect gifts for the artists and photographers in your life. These titles include books for taking your passions to the next…
The following is an excerpt from Roberto Valenzuela’s The Successful Professional Photographer. Prospective clients looking for a portrait or wedding photographer for their momentous event or shoot bring a certain state of mind to their meetings with photographers. You must…