Photo – The Confluence of the American River, Auburn, California
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Photo – mountain biking in rural Auburn, in California’s Gold CountryÂ
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Has this ever happened to you? You daydream about all the places you would like to travel to. You think you haven’t been to very many places, that is until you look at your photos.Â
That happened to me recently. I was showing some of my photos to a couple of friends, when suddenly I had an “ah ha” moment. I realized that in order to have captured those images, that meant I must have been there! Â
See #6 below - Jeff Hartnett enjoying the view of Lower Sardine Lake, Northern California.
See #6 below -Â Lower Sardine Lake, Northern California.
When you have a great subject in front of you, shoot it as many ways as possible. If you are traveling and it is a subject you may never be able to shoot again, this is especially important! If the subject is local, then you can return again and again if you make the effort. Here are some things to incorporate into your shooting.
- Try shooting your subject during sunrise and sunset on sunny days.
- Shoot during midday on an overcast day.
- Shoot it in different weather conditions such as the rain, snow or fog.
- Shoot it at night.
- Shoot it in both horizontal and vertical formats.
- Shoot it with and without people.
- Use different lenses such as a wide-angle and a zoom lens.
- Use backlighting (light coming from behind the subject) and sidelighting (light coming from either side of the subject) for added impact.
- Try shooting from different perspectives. Lay on the ground and shoot upward and get on something high and shoot downward.
- Use a fast shutter speed to stop action, then use a slow shutter speed to show motion.
This is a partial list of the things you can incorporate into your shooting and not all of them apply to each subject. Happy shooting!
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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.
- Shoot from inside a tent. You will need a fairly wide angle lens to do this.
- Use a doorway to frame your subject.
- Framing with trees is a very commonly used way of framing.
- Shoot from inside a cave. Again, you will need a wide angle lens.
- Shoot from inside a tunnel.
- 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.
 
Photo – A tunnel in Auburn, CA (USA)
Photo – A cave in Death Valley National Park, CA (USA)
I can’t stress this enough. Whenever you have a great subject in front of you, shoot several frames instead of only one or two. Shooting a few extra frames is a lot less expensive than returning to the location, especially if it’s not in your own backyard.
Most people are shooting digital these days, so there is no excuse not to practice this simple tip. Here are a few things to try. Shoot your subject in both horizontal and vertical formats, use different lenses, shoot from different angles, shoot with a flash, then without, shoot a landscape with a person included, then without. The possibilities are endless. You will have a much better chance of getting at least one “keeper” if you practice this simple tip.
If you have any photo tips you would like to share, please comment. Happy shooting!
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.
IÂ used to hate winter. That is, until I became passionate about photography, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and I acquired the appropriate gear to pursue these passions.
There are benefits to photographing during the winter. First, there are many great photo opportunies that don’t occur at other times of the year. For instance, fog, frozen mud puddles, ponds, lakes, ice cycles and people doing winter activities in the snow to name just a few. It can also provide a great source for exercise. It sure beats staying inside and coming down with a case of “cabin fever.”
If you live in an area that gets cold in the winter bundle up, load up the camera gear and set out for a winter photograpic adventure in your own backyard.Â
The photo below is of the American River in Auburn, California taken in December. My husband and I were on our way to shoot a photo assignment and came upon this beautiful scene. Although we visit this location often, we had never viewed it like this before. We had to stop and take a series of photos of this scene and this was one of our favorites.Â
To view more of our travel and adventure images of Northern California, Nevada and the West visit our on-line galleries.
Happy winter shooting!Â
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.Â
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.
