Embrace the F Word (video interview)
12/11/2017
It’s a true honor to connect with my students. I love championing their success as if it were my own. Speaking of stand-out alum, Jonathan Tilley is one such person. He’s the author and host of Embrace the F Word : Failure book and video series. We had the chance to chat about my failures and how they’ve, ultimately, led to my successes. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s chat together for 20 minutes! via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2jvxgDd
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15 Startup Companies Creators Will Love
12/11/2017
Creators. Startups. Are there any two things in the world hotter right now? (And don’t you dare say Blake Shelton, we’ve already made that mistake once.) Perhaps, as with any two sexy things, the only way to make them even sexier is by combining their forces and giving birth to a super-sexy baby. Well then, content creators and startups, it’s time to team up, Brady and Gisele-style. Here are fifteen startups out there which you better know about–or learn about real soon–if you’re creating content. You’re guaranteed to love ’em, and let’s be honest, you could use the help.
1. GetChute
http://ift.tt/MJfDEG – This is one that may come calling for your content sometime soon. Working with big brands, it scours the web for images and videos which brands hope to be identified with. It then uses its centralized network to post this content on all of a brand’s platforms. Its “rights management” system, meanwhile, remains the “best-in-class industry solution” for connecting brands to creators in an effort to exposure for the former and cash for the latter. 2. Paladin http://yourpaladin.com/ – A portable PC built exclusively for live streaming, the Paladin incorporates a switcher, a producer, an encoder, and a workstation all in one. It takes in your video from all sources, switches inputs live, allows for motion graphics, and prepares your video for internet streaming. Just plug in your camera, launch your production software, and you’re ready to go! 3. Scripted http://ift.tt/1Tb3Na6 – Scripted is a platform for connecting writers to whomever may need them–marketers, businesses, or content creators who want someone to add a touch of wordsmithing to their work. Tell them what you need, what format, and what style you want your content written in, and wait for the matches to role. If you’re a creator of written content, meanwhile, signed onto Scripted is a great way to earn a freelance living. 4. Affectiva http://ift.tt/2iTMqxI – Affectiva offers a product called Affdex for Market Research which promises to provide “unfiltered and unbiased consumer emotional responses” to your digital content. How exactly? By watching, through their computer’s camera, your audience’s micro-responses as revealed by the slight changes in their face. Nicknamed “facial coding,” this tech is primed to latch onto customer’s subtle, emotional responses, telling you how to achieve this impact more often and effectively. 5. TapInfluence http://ift.tt/2hp7E5J – Are you an influencer looking to turn your following into a source of income? Look no further than TapInfluence, an online marketplace looking to connect influencers with “a brand you love.” Charting their influencer’s average monthly income at $763.50,TapInfluence promises to be an avenue for freelance creators to earn a living “doing what you love.” Some brand they are currently working with: Panasonic, Fossil, and SunTrust. 6. SingularDTV http://ift.tt/1r4AdYK– SingularDTV markets itself as a studio “laying the foundation for a decentralized entertainment industry.” Using Blockchain technology to allow creators to keep track of their work even as it filters throughout the internet, they might just live up to that promise. For Gramatik, world-renowned beatmaker and, according to SingularDTV, the world’s first “Crypto-Artist,” the tech has lightened his outlook on the future of the music industry and the payment of its artists. “Blockchain,” he says, “is pretty much the only thing that gives me hope for the future.” 7. WittyFeed http://ift.tt/2aj83qz– WittyFeed, started in 2014 while its founders were still in college, wants to keep you inspired, positive, and most importantly, not bored. Based in India, and currently the world’s second largest viral content company, WittyFeed “knows the trick to make content go viral.” So, look to them for points on getting your own content viral–these guys are the experts. Or, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em–they’re always looking for more talented storytellers. 8. Readefined https://readefined.com/ – Readefined employs AI to gauge your viewer’s engagement. It can do things like tell you when the average reader stops reading or becomes disengaged. It can also use these insights to tell you how to get your readers more engaged–including suggesting edits to your work pre-publication. This allows you, content creators, to “charge a premium for engagement instead of clicks.” 9. Sourcepoint http://ift.tt/2fSr1Sd – Sourcepoint aims to help publishers get around their reader’s ad-blockers in a unique way. Rather than simply overriding them, Sourcepoint takes the stance that ad blocking is the “symptom, not the problem.” Crucially, they believe that most readers don’t understand that advertising funds the content they are daily consuming. Sourcepoint aims to put this reality in context by providing readers the ability to in fact “block” ads by instead ponying up for content themselves. In doing so, they hope to elevate the experience of both the publisher and user by “establishing a clear and transparent value exchange.” 10. Issuu https://issuu.com/ – Issuu gives creators the tools to easily create, and sell subscriptions to, digital magazines. Taking aim at the Anna Wintours of the world, they aim to level the playing field for magazine publishing by allowing any novice with an interesting take to package their content into slick, professional-looking digital ‘zines which they can sell the world over. 11. Wibbitz http://www.wibbitz.com/ – Looking to add video to your repertoire of content, but don’t want to take the time to make all those videos? Look no further, as Wibbitz and its automation tools to turn text into video in seconds. They even provide real human voice-overs in under ten minutes! The idea may be hard to get your mind around, but once you watch some of their creations, you’ll realize they’re pretty hard to distinguish from regular ol’ man-made video recaps. 12. Rumble https://rumble.com/ – Rumble wants to be the more friendly Youtube, for its creators at least. Pushing the ease of its use–Rumble consolidates into one place your videos, video exchanges, and ad-exchanges–and high revenue-sharing–50%–they’re hoping to make a play for some of the most viral content creators in the game. They also offer analytics on just about anything–views, plays, play rates–making the creator feel more like a partner and less like a nameless source of revenue. 13. The Regulars http://ift.tt/2Ad5qyM – The Regulars is a community hoping to create just that–regulars. Currently invite-only, The Regulars work as a social platform on which businesses and influencers can display their passions and desires, hopefully connecting on work which is beneficial for all. Once on, you can communicate with other creators on the finer aspects of the craft, or even subscribe to their broadcast. By putting these two groups–businesses and content creators–The Regulars aims to make the experience of that creators’ biggest fans, her regulars, the best it can be. 14. KitSplit https://kitsplit.com/ – KitSplit is exactly what it sounds like–a way to split a kit. Whether you’re a well-equipped photog aiming to make some extra cash off of the equipment stored in some dusty shelf, or a beginner hoping to use the highest-quality equipment for a project, this site makes everyone happy. As per Instagram cofounder Mike Krieger, “KitSplit unlocks creative potential by making it so much easier for creators to get the gear they need.” With a secure vetting process, KitSplit rarely receives complaints from disgruntled renters/lenders and, as an added bonus, is a great way to meet new creative friends. 15. Popular Pays http://ift.tt/1aV670D – Popular Pays, or PopPays for short, connects brands to content creators for custom-made content. The way it works is this: you sign up as one of two member types, business or creator. From there, creators post the things they do while brands scour them for possible collaborations. If it’s a good fit, they connect and get working. Some successful projects already completed: SkinnyPop’s campaign reaching 2.9 mil, Kind Snacks record-breaking one-day reach of 11.9 mil, and Method Soap’s campaign which reached 4 mil. From boutique to Fortune 500, furthermore, their client list is established: Nike, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Target. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2A9O5Xj As we approach the end of the 2017 calendar year, we are amazed and thankful for our passionate community that continues to share their adventures and travellust with us by using the by #ResourceTravel hashtag on Instagram. The hastag now has an astounding 106,000 submissions, and we continue to reshare the beautiful images with our community on our by Instagram account. In this week’s instalment of our favorite by #ResourceTravel photos of the week, we take a journey from Australia to Iceland and everywhere in between. So sit back, relax and drift off into travel dream land. Bali, Indonesia by by @megbradyhouseAustrian Alps by @calsnapePeter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada by @brycebrownimagesMardin, Turkey by@civilkingBhaktapurby, Nepal by @ashrafularefinAlberta, Canada by @mihartphotoIceland by @kennymizzleYosemite National Park, California by @mercuryroamingGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah by @pinyonridgephotoAyutthaya, Thailand by @ianbarinPetra, Jordan by @kenkamineskyDurdle Door, West Lulworth, United Kingdom by by @christiannerismanBishop, Californiaby @heyguystudiosChefchaouen, Moroccoby @audiosoupParis, Franceby @jonreidMesa Arch, Utahby @sugar_mustardIceland by @felix.schadeckAlbany, Western Australia by @dylanlvandijkCairns, Queensland, Australia by @thehatchlingNew Zealand by @alicevanschaikNatural History Museum, London by @the_1978Sydney Harbor, Australia by @francescocamillophIndex, Washington by @taylorgrayphotoAfrica by @cmtravels.chIceland by @byrnephotographyValle de Aguas Tuertas, Spain by @gomezburgioBarcelona, Spain by @davidpinto_Victoria, Australia by @laurenepbathSwitzerland
Tangalooma, Queensland by @roryjmurdockThe Purbeck Hills, Dorset, England by @zobolondonvia RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2Bu56jh Instagram Takes On Wildlife Exploitation
12/8/2017
Instagram has just rolled out a new little feature to help fight against animal/environmental exploitation and abuse. Now, if a user is to search a hashtag having to do with harmful behaviors to animals or the environment, a warning will pop up on their screen that reads: “Animal abuse and the sale of endangered animals or their parts is not allowed on Instagram. You are searching for a hashtag that may be associated with posts that encourage harmful behavior to animals or the environment.” You then have three options: learn more, show posters, or cancel. This is in an attempt to protect the natural world that fosters our global community. Instagram promotes organizations like World Wildfire Fund, TRAFFIC, and World Animal Protect as a source of educating yourself on an incredibly large issue in our society that often goes un-talked about.
According to an Instagram representative, who spoke with Huffington Post, “hundreds of hashtags” will trigger this warning, hashtags that range from overtly detrimental to ones as harmless-seeming as #lionselfie. Instagram even notes things like elephant riding, tiger petting, and even selfies that disrupt an animal’s natural environment as instances of irresponsible tourism, and all of these things are regularly shared on Instagram.
“We encourage you to be mindful of your interactions with wild animals, and consider whether an animal has been smuggled, poached or abused for the sake of tourism,” Instagram’s information page reads. “Be wary when paying for photo opportunities with exotic animals, as these photos and videos may put endangered animals at risk.”
Instagram joins the fight to protect our world in all its natural beauty, as we all should. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2y8O04j Ok, you’ve done it. You’ve completed your undergraduate degree in photography and you are ready to take the next step with your practice. There are endless possibilities emerging into the real world, but it can be incredibly difficult to decide which path is the right one for you. The question: should you pursue a Master in Fine Arts or launch into the working world to start building a career? We will break down the pros and cons to the MFA, but first: what is it?
An MFA is a creative degree in fine arts, including visual arts, creative writing, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, dance, theatre, and performing arts. The graduate degree typically requires 2 to 3 years of study after a bachelor’s degree has been completed. Universities all across the country offer MFA programs to help emerging artists and creators further hone their craft while immersed in an environment of like-minded people. Collegechoice.net ranked Yale University, Carnegie Mellon, UCLA and Cornell University amongst the top MFA programs in the country. There are a number of elements to consider when deciding if an MFA program is the right step for you. Here are some pros and cons to help you make the decision:
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Deciding if an MFA is right for you is a huge decision, and something that is not to be taken lightly. Either way, if you are dedicating yourself to your craft and constantly working to build your portfolio and network, and giving all you have to your passion, your hard work will pay off. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2iG9UXf Social media is an odd thing. It’s connects users worldwide, it transcends barriers, and it serves as a personal platform to share more about who you are. But–on the flip side–it has the ability to distance people from each other based on sheer perception. I hate to admit it, but I still get intimidated connecting with people on social media. Here’s a short list of my thoughts:
But the crazy thing is that when I reach out to others Instagram, they generally respond. And it makes me giddy. [WHY??] When someone responds on to a comment, tag, or direct message on Instagram, it makes them real. It personalizes a digital experience and creates connection simply by responding. EVERY response is really code for, I see you, and I care. This is a game-changer for business owners. When you can connect–personally–with prospective customers, you build trust. And when someone trusts you, they are more likely to buy from you. This behavior harkens to a long-ago sales approaches. Oh, ya know, WHEN PEOPLE USED TO TALK FACE TO FACE. Social platforms, like Instagram, are empowering business owners to connect with prospective customers and offer value, build trust, and personalize their offerings. I had the chance to connect with Jade Alectra to show how she’s using Instagram to grow her service-based business around the world. Jade and I met simply because we connected on Instagram. I sent her a direct message, and she responded. What’s resulted from Jade’s simple exchange was my metamorphosis from passive Instagram follower, to ardent supporter, to customer. And that’s precisely how it’s supposed to work. Leveraging social media to create conversations with customers is the key to growing a profitable business online. I wish you all the best as you do the same. Oh, and if we aren’t friends yet, let’s connect on Instagram: @JasmineStar via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2AE5Z5u While you may have hundreds of photos that you are ready to show off to the world, actually getting your work into a legit gallery is far from easy. There are thousands of photographers trying for the same thing, with only a limited number of galleries willing to feature these works. Traversing the world of photography galleries may be daunting but there are certain things you can do to increase your chance of success in launching into the industry as an exhibition-featured artist.
Here are some helpful tips to get you started: Build relationships. This is incredibly important for any field, because it is often from networking that we are able to secure a job. If you have built solid relationships with other people in the industry and they can vouch for your character/talent, you will have a much better bet at getting into a gallery. You should try to attend gallery events to meet other art-lovers and get your name out there. Having connections will go a long, long way in any creative industry.
Create a strong social media presence. We can not deny that we live in the age of the internet, meaning your online presence is likely the first place people will look to get a feel for your work. You should make sure that all of your social media platforms, be it Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, are nicely laid out and feature your best work. Posting frequently shows you are dedicated and want the world to see your work. Have a printed portfolio ready to go. Your work should not live solely in the “cloud”. You should keep a collection of tangible prints to showcase your work to anyone who may want to see it. Having this ready to go will accelerate the process and prove that you are serious about getting your work out there for people to see.
Keep a resume on you. Whether it is an easily accessible online resume or a printed copy, you never know when the opportunity will arise to show people what you have to offer. If you always have a way of accessing your history in the industry, you won’t ever have to forgo an opportunity because you are unprepared. Hone your style. There is nothing that makes an artist stand out more than having a unique, distinct creative vision. You should work to cement an artistic brand that captures who you are as a photographer, and try to stick with this. Of course, having a diverse collection of work is invaluable and you should never limited yourself, but if you can choose a style and really perfect it, you will have a better chance of being recognized for a gallery showing.
Do your research. Not every gallery is looking for the same style or subject matter. You should look into galleries that showcase photos you feel your work would fit nicely with. If you’ve gotten to know these locations a little better, you will have an easier time navigating your options and your attention to detail will be appreciated. Share everywhere. The fasted way into a gallery is recognition. You should try to share your work as far and as wide as you can. Exposure is key to making a name for yourself and securing a spot as a featured artist. Did we miss anything? Let us know any additional tips that you think can help you become gallery ready in the comments! via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2AllcLY Getting your work stolen isn’t such an unusual case, but it’s surely just as annoying each damn time it occurs. The question is: should creators and photographers take certain precautions to avoid such theft, or instead take a back-seat on the matter? The simple answer: don’t let theft fly, and always make sure to fight the good fight when protecting your hard work and others alike. We recently got a heads-up via Instagram on a shady theft incident that happened to the well known NYC based portrait photographer, Peter Hurley. We decided to reach out to Hurley to get the low down on the situation, and some helpful tips on how to avoid it next time.
Firstly, we wondered if getting your work stolen right from under you is going to be a never-ending thing? Hurley explained that, “in this day in age nobody cares, what can you possibly do if somebody goes on your site and takes something?“. He’s right, considering you can screenshot or drag content off just about anyone’s page, even if it’s copyrighted. So in totality, work getting stolen is unfortunately inevitable. Though this is true, you can still take some precautions to make it a hassle for the thief to steal your work. Hurley told us that “protecting your work through copywriting is key” and that “most people fall short of it.” Some photographers may go as far as to watermark their work, but Hurley personally strays away from that considering the “cheap look” of it. We asked Hurley if this kind of incident has happened more than once. He replied with “a bunch of times, but it doesn’t affect me at all. Really, it just affects the person who fell for the lie. It’s rampant out there for some reason, it puts photographers in a pickle, because if they can’t recreate that stolen work, they’re swindling the person who’s hiring them.” Basically Hurley is saying that when they do get the job based off the stolen images they referenced, they won’t be able to perform when it comes down to it. So, ultimately they’re also stealing the clients time, trust, and money, while giving a really bad name for themselves.
Ultimately, Hurley found out about his work being stolen by another photographer, which lends to the fact that the photography community is on point and most certainly looks out for one another. Hurley shared that “thieves are sure to get blasted by the photo industry, like this guy Nikas.” Furthermore, to say the least, it’s no skin off the photographer’s back when someone steals their work, because best believe he will get informed of it and the thief will get bashed and banished by the photography community or even their fans all together. Thanks to social media’s strict zero-tolerance on stealing, Hurley explained that, “the stolen work will immediately be taken down, to avoid any legal ramifications.” But, Hurley also included that he’d “rather let it marinate so it can gain the attraction it needs to spread awareness.” via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2BIwXs3 If you happen to follow me on Instagram, than you know that I have a love affair with Idaho. After relocating here to be closer to my parents, I quickly discovered that Idaho is one of the most beautiful and underrated states in the U.S. And my favorite past time of living in my new home state was the ability to simply pack up my sleeping bag, fill a couple of growlers of Barbarian Brewery’s finest and hit the road for some incredibly remote and adventourous road trip with friends. So when my director buddy Eric Becker contacted me about doing an autumn road trip through Idaho in order to film a field test of the Canon 6d Mark II for DPReview, it didn’t take me long to pack up my favorite thrift shop flannels and head on over to his house. Becker informed me that we were going big time for this production. Since fall in Idaho can get rather chilly, the director Becker and producer Zach Voss got us a sweet adventure camper from Boise-based Wandervans. That loaded house on wheels would become our home for the next five days as we drove over 800 miles chasing fall colors in a state so remote, we had almost no cell service the entire five days. Day 1: Riggins & Seven Devil’s LookoutFive guys, one van. Let the adventure begin. After getting a late start (we are creatives…we don’t do anything quickly), Becker, Voss, DPReview’s resident on camera hunk Carey Rose, videographer Lou Karsen and yours truley settled in for the three hour drive north to Riggins, a small town of 400 residents nestled up against the Salmon River. The town is especially popular among outdoor adventure enthusiasts in the spring and summer, as rafting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding are easily available, all in front of a stunning backdrop. Being that we arrived in autumn, the town was exceptionally quiet, perfect for the solitude we were seeking. But we didn’t have time to stop in town, as we wanted to make it to the Heaven’s Gate Lookout to catch the sunset on the Sevin Devil Mountains. Being that the lookout is at 8,400 feet above sea level, we greatly underestimated the amount of snow that would be on the road, as well as the cold tempuratures that awaited us up top. We had to park the Wandervan and pile into Becker’s 4WD drive pickup truck to navigate the treacherous road to the top. But once we did, the reward was worth the cuddle party we had to endure in the cramped truck.
After the sunset, we made our way down the mountain, looking for a repurposed church camp that we would call home for the night. We set up our fire and cooked some fantastic meat. The Idaho night sky never disapoints, and the camp like scene made for some great astro photos. The next morning, I was rudely awaken in my corner of the van by Rose, who promised me on camera to deliver me coffee. To this day I am still waiting for that coffee. So after getting my own coffee, Rose and I went to make friends with the local horses, who played nice as I tried to photograph them in the hopes of making the cover of Horse & Stable magazine. Day 2: White Bird & Nez Perce National ForestWe left Riggins and drove north along Highway 95 to one of my favorite overlooks in all of Idaho, White Bird. This area is near the point in the Salmon River that Lewis and Clark crossed on their expedition west. But the history isn’t all happy, as this is also the location of the Battle of White Bird Canyon, the first battle of the Nez Perce War. In that battle, Chief White Bird and the Nez Perce tribe famously defeated the U.S. Army before making their escape. The overlook includes historical plaques that document the event and the view is so captivating, you can find yourself just staring off and getting lost in your mind, imagining the history that took place here. From White Bird, we headed east on Highway 12, a remote road that winds along the often fog covered Locsa River. At the town of Lowell, we took a right and followed the Selway river until we reached the Fenn Ranger Station, which was filled with helpful people who helped us divise an itinerary for our short time in the Nez Perce National Forest. On the advice of the rangers, we headed to the Split Creek Trailhead, which led us up a nicely maintained trail to a great overlook of Highway 12, where the fall colors started to expose themselves. Having gotten our excericise for the day in, we headed back towards the Fenn Ranger Station where we found a perfect campground nearby. The camp was perfect for our weary bodies as it was right along the Selway River, which meant we didn’t have to walk far to photograph the sunrise the next morning. Sitting beside the campfire that night, Karsten brought out his guitar and started jamming. Soon, seemingly, all the other guys started playing too. “Am I the only one here who sounds like a fighting cat when I sing?” I wondered. Yes, most likely. But in this moment, I was reminded why I love Idaho so much. There wasn’t another soul for miles, but yet, here we were. Laughing, cooking, drinking and enjoying the fire all while looking up at the night sky. This is what no-plan roadtrips were all about. Day 3: Selway Falls & The Drive to FernwoodAnother morning, another broken promise of coffee delivery by Carey Rose. I awoke wondering when our technology would advance enough to change sunrise to 9am. But once I stopped day dreaming, I threw on my favorite Guns and Roses t-shirt and walked down to the river bank where I was greated with dramtic fog hanging over the forest trees as the early morning light lit up the scene. The sounds of the flowing Selway River and the chirps of the birds awaking for a brand new day reminded me that, even though tough to get up for, sunrise is indeed my favorite time of day. After a killer breakfast by Chef Becker, we packed up the van and began to make the long drive north to the town of Fernwood. We had heard of a pretty cool woman who had a pretty rad project going on up there that we were excited to see, but more on that below. But before we left, we drove to Selway Falls, a small group of cascading waterfalls at the end of Selway Road. After getting lost (as five guys in a van would typically do), we found the falls and disembarked and walked down to the river. While not the biggest waterfalls in the world, the falls have a certain charm to be experienced among the quiet landscape. And also, they photograph very well. And so began our rainy drive to Fernwood. Having lived off campfire dinners for the last couple of days, we were anxious to have someone else cook for us. When we arrived in Fernwood during the late afternoon, we found Cookie’s Chuck Wagon. I mean, come on. Can you really think of a better place to get a burger and a beer than a place called Cookie’s Chuck Wagon? Upon our walk in the door, an older local gentleman seemed surprised to see five dudes in his small town that hasn’t changed a bit in the last 50 years. His greeting? With a hearty laugh and a smile he said “Good day fellas…why are you boys not with any women?” Good question sir, good question. The burger and cold beer did not disapoint. We fueled up our bodies and headed back into the van and up the mountain into the heart of the Saint Joe National Forest, where we found a cozy turn off on a bumpy dirt road to call home for the night. No campfire here, but for the first time since we left Boise, we got a sliver of 3G cell service, which, when working, allowed us to tell our loved ones we were not only alive and well, but having an adventourous good time. Day 4: Kristie Wolfe and her Crystal Peak LookoutAnother morning, another empty promise of coffee delivery. But hey, we are walking up to a place with a stove! We had parked on the road below a place now known as Crystal Peak Lookout. This old fire lookout had been purchased by Boise-based entrepreneur Kristie Wolfe with the idea of repurposing the structure to be a completely unique AirBnb. And was it ever! We walked up the steep driveway and met Wolfe outside the tower. Immediatly, I was amazed by her energy, even at such an ungodly hour. “Did she already drink her coffee? Did she have some already made?” I wondered, most likely aloud, and most likely to the annoyance of my compadres. I quickly come to learn that this isn’t Wolfe’s first foray into a tiny home project. In fact, this isn’t just her passion, it’s also her career. Wolfe is best known for her ‘Hobbit Hole’ themed rental in Eastern Washington and her ‘Dreamy Tropical Treehouse’ in Hawaii. So when Wolfe found this abandon fire tower in a remote Idaho forest, she knew she had something special. Upon purchasing the property, Wolfe discovered the old call logs from the watchers intact. Probobly our favorite was a call from over 50 years ago, where a woman was going into labor. Without a hospital for miles, the response from the lookout was etched into the call log like it was just another day in the office “Passenger having labor pains. Told the lady she must calm down and stop if she wants assitance”. I think even in this day in age, it would be hard to remain calm in such a desolate section of backcountry while going into labor. The charming lookout was beyond photogenic, both inside and out. Wolfe hopes to have the listing on Air B&B soon, but in the harsh Idaho winters, the tower will only be accesible via snowmobile. But as soon as it is ready to live in, you can bet that I will be first in line. Day 5: Snowy RZR Rides in McCallAfter leaving Fernwood, we made our way back to Boise, but not before spending the night in McCall, a beautiful tourism driven town on the shores of the Payette Lake. The town is booming mostly year round, as the summer months bring boaters and hikers who enjoy catching some sun while wakesurfing and the winter months bring skiiers and snowboarders to ride the snow-filled mountains of Brundage Mountain Resort and Tamarack Resort. But no matter the time of year, I can always count on my buddy Cody Monroe from CM Backcountry Rentals to show me a wild good time. As we awoke from our awesome last minute house rental at Bear Creek Lodge, we were greeted with never ending snow fall. Just another autumn day in Idaho! Since the snow wasn’t too deep, Monroe suggested we take the Polaris RZRs out for a spin. We headed up the mountains, sliding out and yelping like school kids on a school canceled snow day. After photographing mainly static landscapes for the previous five days, I couldn’t think of a better way to end an incredible week with good friends. After four exciting, yet freezing hours, we headed back to Monroe’s shop before we made the long and tired drive home back to Boise. Having to ‘work’ as a photographer, I often lose sight of what made me pick up a camera in the first place. I wanted a medium where I could bring people along for the ride on my adventures. But always having to think about the work aspect prevents me from seeing the trees through the forest, so to speak. But this trip reminded me of what I too often take for granted. Photography is STILL DAMN FUN. And here, in an Idaho full of crisp temperatures and autumn colors, the fun is not because of the images I am taking. It’s the crazy adventures and the connections with fellow creatives that makes photography damn fun. Road tripping with friends. Not having a plan or a care in the world for that matter. THAT is what is fun about photography. So please, as we enter the holiday season, sit back, relax and really enjoy life’s moments. Those REAL moments that are never to be recreated. Be thankful for not only your creativity, but also be thankful for the friends who help you fuel that creativity by doing any absurd, spontaneous idea that you throw at them. You only get one life. Try not to take it too seriously. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2B7OeP7
This time of year can often feel so dull and dreary but a misty morning can be a photographers dream! It’s not always an easy one to capture but our #TBT’s have, once again, shared some stunning moody, atmospheric misty images. Thank you to everyone who took part in this week’s #ThursdayTheme.
#FridayFoto this week was created by Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth and it’s a beaut!
Here’s what Julie had to say about Chantal’s’s image:
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