Issue 2: Beginning & Believing: How To Get Started
Whether you’re dreaming up a new project, a personal challenge, or an adventure, bringing any of them to life requires the same thing: a first step. It’s often the most difficult step to take.
This month in PHLEARN Magazine we’ve been sharing stories and encouragement from fellow creatives about getting started. We hope that by reading these articles you will move from the dreaming-about-it phase and right into the thrill of forward motion. We’ll be here to cheer you on as you get going.
“The only fear that you should ever work with is the fear of the disappointment you get from not trying.” – Chance Sutliff, Phamily Member
Featured Story
Beginning vs Starting
Ever considered the difference between “starting” and “beginning”? This article argues that one may be more difficult than the other.
Interview
Interview with Dewi Natalia
Travel through Asia with Indonesia-based street & portrait photographer Dewi Natalia. We interviewed her about creative process, community, and motivation.
Phamily Contribution
The Art of Not Making Great Art
Trying to improve in your craft? We offer this advice: “Don’t focus on making great art.”
In The Bag
A Travel Photographer’s Essentials
Gearhead, gadget geek, and doodad dabbler, Evan Spiler, a travel photographer from San Francisco, opens up his bag for us. (You decide if he’s packing light.)
Links Worth Clicking
- How long does it take to form new habits?
- Zenful insights to get you started.
- Renowned writer Neil Gaiman’s charge to make good art.
Talk to us!
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Thanks for browsing through this issue of PHLEARN Magazine. If you missed our inaugural issue, I encourage you to check it out right here. As always, let me know what you liked a lot, liked a little, or would like more of. This magazine is for you, after all!
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Showcasing the Symmetry of Nature with Adventure Photographer Nathaniel Cutshall
For outdoorsman Nathaniel Cutshall, the Pacific Northwest is the perfect playground, offering plenty of photos ops. Nathaniel explains how he captured perfect symmetry in the Cascade Mountains.
Exploring the Beautiful Darkness of Self-Portraiture with Brooke Shaden
Brooke Shaden is known for her hauntingly dark, surreal self-portraits that urge the viewer to take a closer look at profound themes. We talk to Brooke about how she creates worlds in which she sees herself living.
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F-Stops: Everything You Need to Know
The f-stop can be a pretty daunting thing when you’re trying to wrap your head around the math and how it affects aperture. But, it doesn’t have to be so confusing. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about f-stops so you can take perfect exposures every time.
Anne Geier’s Necessary Equipment for Shooting Captivating Pet Portraits
Dog photographer Anne Geier has a knack for capturing each pet’s unique personality, and her stunning portraiture truly showcases the energy and spirit of man’s best friend. Anne tells us what gear she prefers to use to bring her portraits to life.
How Astrophotographer Geoff Moore Shoots Meteor Showers and the Milky Way
Astrophotographer Geoff Moore tells us how he pre-plans his night sky shoots by researching meteor showers and scouting locations free of light pollution to capture amazing, clear shots of the Milky Way and shooting stars.
How Jefferson Kent York Became a Must-Follow Instagram Photographer
Jefferson Kent York was only having fun with photography when he started on social media a few years ago. He wasn’t expecting to become an Instagram suggestion or get featured by HuffPost as a must-follow Instagram photographer. Now, his audience is over 200k.
Understanding Aperture: Controlling Light Based on the Exposure Triangle
The key to understanding aperture is knowing that it’s all about harnessing light. This in-depth guide goes over everything you need to know about aperture and how it makes up one side of the exposure triangle, along with shutter speed and ISO.
How to Be a Pro Like a Pro: Part 1
Ready to make the leap from photo enthusiast to pro photographer? In the first installment of our two-part series, we discuss easy and effective practices for attracting clients and keeping them… like a pro. Plus, we talk about how to meet other pro photographers and the benefits of finding a mentor.
