Warm up challenge for the new year
It's been a while since we had a contest so let's get this party started again with a simple warm up. Kinda like your first time to the gym since January 2,…read more
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Light Painting Ideas
Take the Light Painting Challenge! Light painting is a ton of fun. It's a great magic trick with a real camera. Sorry for those of you who only have a cell phone…read more
Silouette Challenge
This week's challenge is about capturing a silhouette. This is fairly simple to do. Just put the light source on the other side of your subject so that you can block the…read more
Music Challenge
Take the Music Challenge Music is incredibly important as a part of people's lives on both a micro and a macro level. On the micro level, people have a huge amount of…read more
Transportation Challenge Ideas
Transportation is a huge part of our lives but we often take it for granted. Whether you get around by car, motorcycle, bike, worn out shoes or hot air balloon - it's…read more
Personality Challenge Ideas
The personality challenge is at the heart of taking great photos of someone. A great portrait not only captures the light correctly and such but really shows the personality of the subject.…read more
Selfie Challenge Ideas
This week it's time to think about yourself a little. For me, to be honest, it's always my most uncomfortable subject. That's part of why I pick up my camera, so I'm…read more
Springtime Challenge Ideas
This week's challenge is Springtime. When I think Springtime, I think about rejuvenation, birth, blossoming flowers, the state flower of Michigan (the orange cone as road construction starts), kids playing sports after…read more
Reflection Ideas
Photography is about capturing light. Reflections are simply reflected light. In this week's challenge, make sure that you are making the reflection a strong element in your photo. Take the Reflection challenge!…read more
Black and White Challenge Ideas
Black and white photography is not new. It was the first type of photography due to technical limitations but it continues to be a great medium. While color tries to recreate the…read more