Taylor Handy Photo

Tag: Photography

  • A Showcase of Light & Steel | Part IV

    Getting Into the “Zone” So after I took about 15-20 photos I found myself in the groove. I was getting a feeling for this lens. I was taking note of the contrast of the overcast day, and visualizing how they would look as a final edit. Either straightening them out in post, or allowing the…

  • 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…

  • Compliment The Scene | Utilize B-Roll

    Often times we focus on cramming as much of the scene into a still image as possible. Whether we’re merging HDR images, or spanning multiple images across the frame for a wide panoramic view. This applies for Video as well. How much of the scene is fitting into view? Should you cut a lot of…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Change of Interest? | Embrace Creative Directions

    Change of Interest? | Embrace Creative Directions

    You’ve suddenly taken interest in a weird new subject.  This has happened to me time and time again. And most recently for me personally, it’s been birds. I love their sounds, which are clues to find them. Or just beautiful songs. They are extremely tough to photograph due to their agile movements and unpredictable patterns.…