5 scientifically proven methods to relieve stress with art
Did you know that looking at art gives humans the same internal chemical response as falling in love? It’s true! Researchers in the United Kingdom recently figured out that admiring paintings, drawings, and sculptures (or, perhaps, beautiful pictures of nature) triggers the brain to release dopamine, the bodily compound most commonly
Important tips for black and white wildlife photography
Black and white wildlife photography is powerful and raw. Taking away the distractions of color and letting the texture of the animal shine opens a new world to viewing wildlife. Black and white photography puts extra attention on the details. This style of photography appeals to the fine art photography
Best Places To See Telluride Colorado’s Fall Colors
Telluride fall colors are some of the best autumn color displays in North America. An area saturated with aspen trees, Telluride transforms into a gold-leaf paradise during the fall season. The town's old-west charm, dramatic peaks, and wild spaces put you in temporary seasonal hypnosis. I recently drove there from
Greece Photography – 30 Of The Best Locations In 2024
Greece photography has always intrigued me. Something about the bright colors, mountains, beaches, and street scenes call to me as an artist. Few places in all of my travels warmed themselves to me as quickly as Greece did. After all, this is the birthplace of theatre, democracy, science, and the
21 Tips For Creating Stunning Urban Landscape Images
As a resident of Chicago for more than 20 years, I have fallen in love with urban landscape photography. Something about the tall buildings, busy streets, and the diversity of people draws me in. Everything from the little details to towering tall buildings sparks my creativity. Urban photography is certainly
TOP 5 BEST SPOTS TO SEE FALL COLORS IN GRAND TETON
Fall colors in Grand Teton National Park, make this a particularly beautiful time of year to visit. Golden yellow aspen groves and amber leaves of fiery maples dot the landscape beneath the towering mountains as a backdrop. The Jackson Hole area is already a photographer’s playground. Now, in late September,
The Best Fine Art Photography In Chicago 2024
In recent years, Chicago’s fine art photography scene has taken off. Homegrown photographers are picking up where talented predecessors left off. Legendary photographers like Victor Skrebneski, Vivian Maier, John H. White, and Walker Evans called Chicago home at one point, firmly putting Chicago on the fine art photography map. Other
15 Tips For The Best Elephant Photography Safari
Getting the opportunity to practice elephant photography on safari is one of the most unique and beautiful experiences a wildlife photographer could dream of. Quietly composing image after image. Watching the world’s largest land animal interact with its family and listening to the gentle rumble of their communication, staying with
25 Of The Best Bryce Canyon Photography Tips And Locations
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the more spectacular National Parks in the United States park system. Known for its incredible texture, color, and picturesque overlooks, the park sees, on average, about 2.5 million visitors every year. One of the main reasons the park sees so many visitors is
Climate Hope Through Storytelling
Climate hope is a new term. The term is growing in popularity as the climate crisis becomes worse. Every day we are reminded of the serious environmental issues our planet faces. We should certainly recognize these issues, but all too often, these reminders leave us paralyzed. When the narrative is