August’s Photo Challenge Theme: Home Sweet Home
This week AWAI is hosting its travel writing workshop right here in my home town of Portland, Oregon. And since both writers and photographers are encouraged to explore their hometown as a first step into either field, I would like to challenge you to do the same for...
Pet Photographer Reveals: The Skinny on Advertising
An interview with professional pet photographer, Ren Netherland
Animal Photography Tips
Turns out, the most effective device for getting a dog to sit up when he's laying down is actually a squeaky, fur-covered rat. Dogs respond best to sounds but a tail… a tail will get the dog to sit up because he/she thinks it's actually an animal's backside (and dogs...
Shanghai: A Photographer’s Dream and A Writer’s Advenure
July’s Photo Challenge: The Softer Side of Strength
We had more entries than ever before for "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" in June so be sure to watch for the winners next week. For our July challenge, we are going to turn our cameras back to the people side of things -- to recognize the gentleness and compassion...