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Planning to Shoot


   Ever wonder how your favorite photographers capture those magical moments? Those shots were planned days, weeks, months, and in some cases years in advance. In may instances a photographer will keep a journal of conditions or times to revisit certain locations.
     For me I plan my shots out to the next season. In the Spring, when I go to a particular location, I try to imagine what the Summer, Fall, and Winter scene will look like from that spot. I write it down and set reminders in a calendar a week or two in advance, to revisit that area. And, depending on the weather conditions this may even be a year or two away. Have you ever anticipated the bright colors of Fall to only wake up to a heavy rain fall? The leaves disappear almost over night. 
     Below are a couple of shots that it took me some time to get just the way I wanted them. From the type of light to the amount of water flowing over the waterfall. I by no means am calling these shots great but, I know that the photographers that I follow plan their shots. And now so do I... 


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  1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    What a great blog post today, I really enjoyed it. I think you've inspired me to consider this in my workflow as well. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    My daughter is learning photography, this is very insightful for a young lady who has wanted to be a photographer since she was 10... I'll be sure to pass it on to her. Thank You

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