New Auburn, California Images

by Sherri on April 3, 2007

We have just added new Auburn, CA images to our galleries. You can check them out in our Auburn Stock Photo Gallery. 

New Auburn Photos Coming Soon!

by Sherri on March 21, 2007

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The famous No Hands Bridge, Auburn, California.

This photo is one of several new images that will be available soon in our Auburn Gallery.
dtca1105lr.jpg Photo - The Confluence of the American River, Auburn, California This photo of the week is available in our Auburn Gallery as a fine art print and as a rights-managed image. For information on how to order visit our Ordering Info page.

Photo of the Week

by Sherri on March 9, 2007

jeff-and-sierra.jpg  Photo - mountain biking in rural Auburn, in California's Gold Country  This photo of the week is one of our most popular images. This image is available for rights-managed licensing, or it can be purchased as a print. You can view this image in our Auburn Gallery. For more information on ordering, visit our Ordering Info page.
If there is anything you  have always wanted to photograph, do it before it's too late!  Some of the oldest buildings in Old Town Auburn, California (USA), caught fire before I ever got them photographed. I guess I just assumed they would always be there and I could photograph them anytime. The Shanghai Bar also located in Old Town Auburn didn't burn down, but it closed before I could get a good shot of it. The neighbor sold her beautiful Paint horse before I got a good shot of her. Now, I make a list of the important things in our area that I want to photograph and photograph them sooner rather than later.  You can't assume they will always be around.  This morning, I couldn't log on to my computer first thing as I usually do. A storm blew in yesterday and dumped 3-4 inches of snow covering our Sattelite Dish. I took the opportunity to go out and photograph our neighborhood, since it's rare for us to have snow, or at least enough to stick. And who knows when it will happen again? It also gave me something to write about. Next time you think of something you really want to photograph, do it sooner rather than later, because later may never happen!
Auburn, California has recently become "The Endurance Capital of the World," due to the numerous endurance events that take place here annually. The Western States 100 and The Tevis Cup are two of the events that are attracting thousands of travelers from around the world to Auburn each year.  With the increasing popularity of Auburn, there is more demand than ever for stock photos of the area. If your photographic needs include photos of Auburn, visit our Auburn Gallery.  Information on how to license images or to order prints can be found here. We will be adding photos to our galleries on a regular basis, so check back often.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

Hot photo tip of the day – frame your subject!

by Sherri on February 23, 2007

Are you looking for more creative ways to add impact to your photographs? Try framing your subject. The use of framing is not anything new, but if you haven't tried it by now, I suggest you give it a whirl. There are many ways to do this. Here are a few suggestions to get you going.
  1. Shoot from inside a tent. You will need a fairly wide angle lens to do this.
  2. Use a doorway to frame your subject.
  3. Framing with trees is a very commonly used way of framing.
  4. Shoot from inside a cave. Again, you will need a wide angle lens.
  5. Shoot from inside a tunnel.
  6. You can also use an archway or a car window!
As you start using this technique, you will begin to see more and more ways to implement it. Below are two examples of how I have used framing to add impact to my photographs.  mb-tunnel.jpg Photo - A tunnel in Auburn, CA (USA) jeff-dv.jpg Photo - A cave in Death Valley National Park, CA (USA)

The Color RED – Don’t Leave Home Without It!

by Sherri on January 23, 2007

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Dawn with Justice (horse) and Fiona (donkey) in rural Auburn, California. All Creatures Professional Pet Sitting www.allcreaturesauburn.net

There are lots of ways to add impact to your photographs, but this one simple tip can often be your "saving grace." Adding a splash of red, can turn an ordinary photograph into an attention grabbing, high-impact photograph. The next time you head out for a photo shoot, bring along something red such as a bandana, daypack, or hat. If you are traveling with someone that you plan on photographing, get them to wear one of the items you brought with you. If you ask ahead of time, maybe they would even be willing to wear a red shirt or jacket. After several years of photographing my husband and a few of our friends, I've finally got them trained to wear red. I'm not the best sport when it comes to wearing red myself, so when it's my turn to be the subject, I strap on my red photo fanny pack, which I bought specifically for this purpose. Here is an assignment for you. Next time you are out photographing, take a few photos including something red, then take the same photos without. You will be amazed at the difference.

Auburn, California, a travel destination?

by Sherri on January 18, 2007

bobby-john.jpg Photo - Couple canoeing Lake Clementine, CA lt all depends on who you are. A friend and former resident of Auburn doesn't think so. He, like so many others stop here on their way to Reno or Lake Tahoe.  But, if you are a mountain biker, runner, hiker, kayaker, canoeist, dog owner, equestrian, history buff,  gold prospector, antique collector or an endurance participant (and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things), then Auburn just may very well be "a travel destination." Auburn is now known as "The Endurance Capital of the World," as it is home to numerous endurance races. These events such as The Western States 100 and The Tevis Cup are attracting more and more visitors each year. And with the increasing popularity of Auburn, there is more demand for stock photos of the area. To see more of our Auburn, California images, please visit our Auburn Gallery.