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Monday, November 13th, 2017 | Author:

Sunlight, Fog and Redwoods Trail….

One of our clients was looking through Byron’s images for a project they were working on and they really liked it so I thought that I would share it here. #redwoods #interiordesign #decor

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 | Author:

 

Field of Indian Paintbrush and Black-eyed Susan flowers in the Texas Hill Country

Why is this image a top seller?

I sold this image as a fine art print 3 times in the past week. It has been a good seller ever since I took it in 2016, selling dozens of times in the year since I made the image.
This week I began wondering what has made this image so popular?
Looking back I can remember very distinctly when I made the image and a bit of the thought process that went into it.

It was just a few hours after sunrise and I was standing on the side of a hill that was covered with flowers boulders and cactus. I was overwhelmed by the layers of color and I wanted to portray that in an almost abstract way. I could also see the potential for a hint of an S curve composition. There was a large tree to the left and a jumble of boulders to the right that limited opportunities for a horizontal image. So I decided to position myself where I could get as much of the feeling of the layers of color and the sense of sweeping curves while not introducing the distractions present on either side into the image. I used my trusty 90mm tilt/shift lens to keep everything sharp front to back. The creative process itself brings joy and a sense of flow and fulfillment to me. When that process can also bring joy into the lives of the viewers that is the ultimate outcome to me.

If you are interested in learning more about composition, using lenses creatively, and making prints please consider joining us for the Big South Fork Fall Photography Workshop, October 26-29th, 2017 that I will be leading with Ron Rice.
We would love for you to join us, just click on the link below to sign up or get more information: http://www.jorjorianpublishing.com/bigsouthforkfall2017.html

Below is the printed and coated canvas on the work table:

Saturday, July 01st, 2017 | Author:
We are announcing two additional workshops that Byron and Ron Rice are leading in 2017, in the Off The Beaten Path Photo Workshops series.
We just had a successful Art of Macro Photography workshop at Henry Horton State Park and wanted to offer the workshop in a different time of year; with more dew, spider webs and Macro opportunities in an updated format.
Art of Macro Photography Workshop – Sept. 8th & 9th, 2017
Byron will be discussing techniques, theories and some of his own personal tips for creating incredible macro images.
For more info and to sign up:
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We also wanted to offer the Big South Fork Photography workshop at a different time of year, with beautiful Fall color and to visit some new locations!
 
Big South Fork Photography Workshop in the Fall – Oct. 26th – 29th, 2017
 
In addition to the stunning photographic opportunities at this location in the Fall, we will offer:
 
***Two Added Bonuses: Learn Byron’s Workflow Basics and Making a Fine Art Print

Learn how Byron’s Image Management and backup system works from the field and back to the office. You will also learn how Byron has incorporated Lightroom into this workflow. Armed with this knowledge you can incorporate all or parts of his system into your own image management workflow.

An exciting new addition to this workshop is learning to make your own fine art prints. After our critique, you will each choose one of your images from the weekend and learn how to set it up for printing and actually make a print to take home!
For more info and to sign up:
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Then, don’t forget Little River Canyon!  It is coming up soon!
Little River Canyon Photography Workshop – August 25 – 27, 2017
***Added Bonus: Learn Byron’s Workflow Basics.

Learn how Byron’s Image Management and backup system works from the field and back to the office. You will also learn how Byron has incorporated Lightroom into this workflow. Armed with this knowledge you can incorporate all or parts of his system into your own image management workflow.

Please let me know if you have any questions on any of these workshops.
Friday, March 03rd, 2017 | Author:

I was struck by the patterns that the shadows and rock formations created in the morning here. This is one of several abstracts I created that morning.

Saturday, February 11th, 2017 | Author:

Abstract reflections along a stream in the Blue Ridge Mountains.