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The Right Way to Travel, Weekly Photo Tip
May 2, 2007
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THE MAY PHOTO CHALLENGE THEME: ALL THINGS EDIBLE
By Shelly Perry in Portland, OR
Paris -- the site for our upcoming photography and travel writing workshops -- makes me think about decadent chocolates, unusual cheeses, croissants, wine, and wonderful street cafes serving rich coffee (my favorite).
Since food is on my mind... I challenge you to turn your camera toward exactly that this month. And when I say food, I mean ALL things food -- the growing, preparing, and presentation of it... morsels on your plate... restaurants and bars that serve it... and anything else you can think of.
To my mind, a farmer tilling his field illustrates food as much as a child with chocolate on her face does.
You could take pictures of people drinking coffee at a neighborhood coffee shop or focus on solo shots of hors d'oeuvres at a party. Even cooking and eating utensils are fair game.
Remember -- good lighting and good composition are key.
Review these articles in our archives for pointers:
Unique = Saleable, Here's my advice...
How to Communicate "Theme" and "Concept"
Changing Perspective: Superman vs the Frog
Two Quick Photoshop Tips to Perfect a So-So Photo
Submissions for this month's challenge are due by 8:00 a.m. EST on
Monday, May 28, 2007. You can submit your photos by clicking on the
"Enter to Win" tab on our website: www.thephotographerslife.com.
Details about this month's prizes (the first-place winner gets to
choose one of three items) are here:
http://www.thephotographerslife.com/this_weeks_theme
Look for a list of winners from last month's challenge in next week's
Photo Tip.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: You can meet Shelly this May 16-19 in Paris, France, where she'll teach our attendees how to take better photographs and sell them to online stock photo agencies. For more details, visit: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/paris2007.]
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