Chilling at the beach

Here is an aerial shot of the beach on a really windy day. The sun was about to set and the beach was completely empty, it was perfect. I love it when there is nobody around, makes me feel one with the beach. Even the lifeguards were gone this particular day.

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New Lifeguard towers in Miami Beach

I love the lifeguard towers in Miami Beach, they are so unique and cool, far from boring that is for sure. I did an entire series on them that took me 2 years to complete. You can see it in my website and in hotels across Miami Beach.

These are the new lifeguard towers, they are replacing all the existing ones, and these ones are just as cool. Im not sure where they are putting them, but I will be sure to keep you posted and to take some pics of all the new ones once they are on the beach at their new home.

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Looking into the future

I shot this photo a few weeks ago, this model was actually posting for another photographer that was at doing a shoot with her at the beach. I love how she looks so natural just looking into the water, I used the boat in the composition to add a point of interest as opposed just the beautiful model. I also love the color of the water and the contrast of the colors.

Camera settings: 1/125 f4.5 ISO 125

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Lake Tahoe Before Sunset

Lake Tahoe Before Sunset

Here is a photo I shot last summer, it was a beautiful day, the lake was still, so still you could see the bottom. Right before sunset the trees glowed with the sun. It was perfect, so perfect I felt one with the lake.

This was shot from Sand Harbor beach. Its a beach facing the West located on the Nevada side. If you have never been to Lake Tahoe, you need to plan a trip. This place is amazing. Below is a video where I show you how I edit this photo.

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10 easy tips to make you a better photographer

Here are 10 quick and easy tips to make you a better photographer:

1. I know this one is very obvious but not a lot of people practice it including some of my very close photographer friends,: Always bring your camera everywhere, you never know when the perfect shot is going to be there, and trust me it took me a long time to learn this.

2. Don’t worry about looking like a tourist or goofy, remember the people around you are the ones that are going to buy your photos. This is your craft and you are the professional.

3. Always look at your horizon in the background and make sure it’s straight (even if you want it to be out of focus). There is nothing worse than taking a great photo with an out of level horizon (unless that’s what your going for).

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Take it all in

4. Always carry extra batteries and extra memory cards. (a bottle of water is heavenly as well)

5. Shoot what you want to shoot and what you feel in your heart. There is nothing worse than trying to copy someone else just because everybody likes it. There is room for everything out there, wether you are shooting landscapes, animals, people, junkyards etc. In my opinion, it’s all photography and it’s all beautiful. Be yourself.

6. Experiment, do not be afraid of getting unappealing shots, remember photos can always be erased (its a digital world), don’t be afraid to experiment. This is how in time you will develop your own style.

Ballons in the Mountains

Ballons in the Mountains

7. Hang out with other photographers and learn from them, I’m a full believer in trading knowledge, even from beginners, you never know what you are going to learn. Everyday out there is an experiment. Ask questions, its much easier to ask someone how to do something than to break your head trying to figure it out.

8. Don’t worry about expensive gear and what the other guy has, this has nothing to do with your imagination and creativity. Even if you had a Million Dollar camera, it’s nothing without an imagination. Point and shoot cameras would suffice, cell phones are ok.

9. Believe in yourself and in your work, nobody is going to take you seriously until you take your self seriously. Share your photos with the world. Start here I Heart Photography Group.

10. Have fun, you wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t fun right?

I live by this day in and day out. I hope these tips will help you in your journey towards becoming an amazing photographer. Please feel free to share your tips below in the comments section. Don’t forget to Subscribe by Email. Thank you for dropping by.

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