by Shelly Perry | Jul 23, 2019
Stock agencies, magazines, and other photo buyers are often on the lookout for photos that have a “human element”—that is, photos that subtly feature people. The biggest reason why you want to include the human element in your photos is because it exponentially... 
by Shelly Perry | Jul 16, 2019
Perspective can mean a lot of things, depending on the situation. It can be used to describe the way you think about things. Or for giving form and depth to a drawing on paper. For photographers, perspective is a handy tool you can use to enhance your shots and get... 
by Shelly Perry | Jul 20, 2018
One of the most powerful photography techniques to learn is selective focus. It makes your photos look more intentional, more professional, and lends impact, directing the viewer’s eye. What is Selective Focus? Selective focus is basically what it sounds like. You... by Shelly Perry | May 25, 2018
Photography was there for me when I didn’t know what to do with my life. I was a social worker. I worked with severely emotionally-disturbed children, and my weeks were long and emotionally stressful. On one particular day, a young lady I’d been working with for... 
by Shelly Perry | Apr 7, 2018
Magical and mystical is one way to describe rolling through the Serengeti at sunrise looking out for those animals on an early morning hunt. The scenery in Tanzania is hard to describe, in part because you can drive for what feels like a few miles and the whole world...