Podcast #27: Expressive Nature Photography -- An Interview With Brenda Tharp
Master photographer Brenda Tharp reveals the professional secrets of getting stunning expressive nature photography shots
We've talked about nature photography many times in this podcast series. Whether it's the power of a crashing wave or the subtle beauty of a butterfly wing, nature photographers have the pleasure of capturing nature's most beautiful moments and sharing them with the world.
Today's interview specifically focuses on expressive nature photography: going beyond simply recording what's out there in order to take a more interpretive approach to a scene or subject that express your vision.
Brenda Tharp shares her insider tips, secrets and perspectives on how to bring the majesty of nature into a still shot in a more expressive way. Her 7 Photography Questions interview will prove to be a memorable one.
Revealing the Secrets of Expressive Nature Photography
When nature lovers heard I'd be interviewing Brenda Tharp again, they were thrilled to submit their biggest questions for her to answer. Brenda is known for the beauty of her shots, and many of our listeners wanted to know just how she creates such amazing compositions.
Some of the secrets revealed in her 7 Photography Questions interview include:
• How to use visual design elements to improve your photographs.
• Brenda's favorite nature photography gear.
• How (and why) to use selective focus in expressive nature photographs
• The biggest mistake people make when they start exploring the more interpretive aspects of a scene or nature subject.
• How to capture motion in a nature photograph: when to stop the action, when to pan and when to blur the motion.
To learn these nature photography secrets and others from professional nature photographer Brenda Tharp, subscribe for FREE via iTunes. Brenda's interview -- and all of our other 7 Photography Questions interviews -- can be automatically downloaded to your computer, iPod or iPhone by doing so. Or, if you would rather listen directly from the Web, click the "Play Now" button below.
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