Taylor Handy Photo

Tag: Pittsburgh

  • What’s Been Selling

    What’s Been Selling

    Photography is an art form that captures the beauty of the world around us. And what better way to showcase this beauty than through stunning photography prints? Society6 is a platform that allows photographers and artists to sell their work as high-quality prints. In recent years, some photography prints have been selling like hotcakes on…

  • Fall Photography | Autumn in Pittsburgh

    Traditional Pittsburgh Fall Every year after I painstakingly put myself through summer, I’m 100% ready for fall. The season of autumn is our favorite, so we try to hit up local farms for pumpkins, gain several pounds on pies, bread, and hot chocolate.. We celebrate our Anniversary, and we look forward to getting cold and…

  • 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…

  • A Showcase of Light & Steel | Part III

    Finding A Familiar Approach When I find myself out of reach with a certain subject or task I try to find a way to make it my own. Something every creative person tends to do. So we’re more at ease with ourselves and ultimately making it ours with whatever means we can. This can be…

  • A Showcase of Light & Steel | Part II

    Recently I talked about gaining new perspectives by purchasing a new lens. This newly acquired fisheye lens allowed me to really get fun angles on the buildings, and capture a lot more of my surroundings. Whether its foggy, clear, or snowing you can find something worth overcoming and rising to the challenge. Pittsburgh Photography doesn’t…

  • A Showcase of Light & Steel | Part I

    Pittsburgh Whether its a usual overcast day, or a sun setting over the Allegheny and Ohio river. You’re bound to find unique symmetry, and moody shadows with consistent lighting for some Pittsburgh Photography. Time of Day, Weather and Lens all factor in to your photography. When I take pictures in downtown Pittsburgh, I often expect…

  • Foggy Photography | Weather Illustrates Adventure

    Take A Look Outside The Window Captivated by what you can’t see After a long night of partying and hanging out with friends online, I glanced out my office window and noticed an incredible fog covering our hilltop in Pittsburgh. This was the perfect opportunity to capture some foggy photography.

  • Pittsburgh Churches | Bless Thy Lens

    Since moving here several years ago I’ve made quite a few trips to the Historic Pittsburgh Churches. My favorite being East Liberty Presbyterian Church. One of the more popular ones is St. Anthony’s in Troy Hill with a staggering 4,000 relics making it the largest collection outside the Vatican. With a total number of over…

  • Union Station, Pittsburgh | $500 To Take A Photo

    When rules and authority are presented people often do two things ; Adhere, or resist. And It’s incredibly important you know your rights. As a citizen, and as a Photographer. Union Station has been Photographed by many here in the Burgh. Often for wedding photos, and by lots of people who enjoy the symmetry, unique…

  • 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…