Anne McKinnell is a full-time travelling photographer. After 17 years self-employed in software development, Anne decided to change her life by starting a new business and going on the road. While she calls British Columbia home, she now lives in an RV and travels around North America photographing beautiful places. She writes about travel, photography and how changing your life is not as hard as it seems. Follow Anne's travels on her blog at http://annemckinnell.com.
Written by a full-time nomadic photographer, "Before The Shutter" helps outdoor, travel and landscape photographers get the most out their next photography excursion by walking through the planning stages and all the necessary steps that happen before you take the shot.
Highlights include researching locations, creating a shot list, and what to do before and after the shoot.
The first step to becoming a better nature photographer is to understand light. Discover the 8 types of natural light and learn techniques you can use to increase the quality and dramatic effect of your images. Key Features: how to make flowers glow; create dramatic silhouettes; how to emphasize texture; learn what to do on an overcast day ... and more! Turn your snapshots into fine art.