Taylor Handy Photo

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  • My Instagram | How It Challenged Me

    I picked up an Instagram account about 6 years ago. @TaylorTakesPics_ . I don’t utilize the platform as often as I once did. You could say I’ve outgrown it. But I sure am grateful for some key things It introduced me to. Let’s take an inside look at how it affected and ultimately challenged me…

  • Don’t Force a Family Photographer | Hire One

    Can you spot the difference? I’m sure you’ve seen them advertise on Facebook and Instagram offering Family portrait Sessions, where you meet up with a photographer, they take a few photos and charge $50-$100. This is an intentional, posed photo shoot. Other people seek family portraits the cheaper, often non-professional route. Where you may hear…

  • Not an Ordinary Wedding | Lisa & Adam

    Lisa contacted me the beginning of April in a Panic. She was getting married on April 20th, 2018 and her Photographer she had been coordinating with was unable to take pictures of her wedding. Lisa runs her own Cannabis infused edibles company, EDIYBLES. She specializes in crafting all kinds of Cannabis based treats. Shes a…

  • Fairlane 500 | A Backyard Treasure

    Made in the 1950’s, Found Abandoned Almost 70 Years Later. A long history of 7 Generations, This Ford Fairlane 500 sticks to a rusty Upstate NY backyard. There’s a timelessness to old Ford’s. Especially those manufactured in the 1950’s. I’ve always been into Cars. Ever since a young kid. We grew up in Wisconsin. My…

  • When You Save A Life | Daisy’s Adoption Story

    When God gives you a Farm, Fill it like the Ark.A Simple reminder of the rewards of Adoption. My Sister, Runs a couple blogs, one about Farming on a budget, and the other about Bulk Shopping. This year she adopted a Lab Mix named Daisy. Daisy was a Shelter Puppy until a little Family came…

  • Friends In Unexpected Places | Steel City Squirrels

    Friends In Unexpected Places | Steel City Squirrels

    This year, I set a goal to try to take pictures in short windows of time. Since my Girlfriend works downtown, I decided to utilize the setting, and set a block of time to snap pics before picking her up. My last post discusses the luck, and determination required for one of my favorite images.…

  • What Ansel Said | An Analysis of the G.O.A.T

    Who was Ansel Adams? Ansel Adams was a black and white photographer best known for his landscapes and development of the Zone System. This man single handedly predicted the future of dynamic range and HDR. You could say he created it. *All images and quotes by Ansel Adams. – Ansel passed away in 1983 during…

  • Street Photography Idea | Dramatic Edits

    Create Surreal, Dramatic Photography Using Overcast Weather To Invoke Depth And Drama Often people blame the weather for “raining on their parade”. I live in Pittsburgh. Often the skies are grey, and the ground slick from rain. We’re going to focus on how “blah” weather can be a reason to step out and utilize this…

  • What equipment is critical? | Optimize your kit

    Last week I ventured to the South Side of Pittsburgh and got some interesting wet and moody “after hours” street photos. I even had some fun with a portable LED light for a nice glow effect on The Library bar. In this post, we explore what lenses, batteries, tripods, and other equipment are critical for…

  • Favorite Season To Shoot | Winter Wonderland

    Some photographers have a season of choice to be productive and creative. Some prefer to take pictures during the summer, in warmer weather…sweaty hands gripping a camera. Oddly, I’d rather have my hands frozen like an icicle to an Alloy Magnesium Camera Body. Sounds fun! Some people choose their seasons. Winter chose me. I was…