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Join us for a look into Creativity with Leanne on Feb. 1 at 3pm EST. What is your voice? How do you approach Photography? Be a part of the conversation with the Gather Community! Leanne is a visual artist who uses photography as a narrative to explore self portraiture, abstracts, and black and white. She is exhibiting pieces of her work nationally, is a Gather Pro and you can find her hosting the Masters Group with monthly themes. For the live event, Leanne will be giving away one of her 2022 Floral Calendars on the Zoom. Must be present to win. Sign up on the Gather website under events, share your favorite image of 2021 in the comments, and come be a part of our growing community. Everyone is welcome.
Feb. 1 at 3pm EST
www.leannetrivettsphotography.com
Instagram: @leannerockstar
52 Week Community Challenge Tips & Tricks
I completed my first 365 project in 2009 and have been part of "mostly 365 projects" since 2015. “Mostly 365”? Sometimes life gets in the way, and I may skip a day (or three) here or there. It’s my project with my rules, so that’s totally okay! With a 52 project, you can be more flexible since you have 7 days to capture your shot for the week.
I wanted to share some tips and tricks that can make your 52 project more successful.
Four Ways to Grow Your Voice With Lisa Edney
As an artist, I have been on a long quest to find my voice. I have been intentionally creating art, improving the technical quality of my photographs, but have struggled to see myself as an artist and use my art as my voice. Maybe you can relate?
Creating a Cyanotype with Judith McDermott
Cyanotypes are not photographic images made with a camera but are related to the days of working in the darkroom inasmuch as they are created on chemical-sensitized paper and sunlight!
5 creative ways to showcase your photography at home
It is so easy to get into the habit of only sharing our photographs on digital media. But when was the last time you printed your photos and hung them in your own home? We have you covered with our 5 top tips to creatively display photos in your home.
September Masters Showcase - Black and White
This month our Gather Masters and photography community jumped in head first to our Monthly Masters theme of Black and White. Get inspired as you take a look at the top 10 images of the month!
In a rut? Colour your way out.
In a creative rut? Colour your way out! Here are our top tips for busting free from a creative rut by hunting for colour in your photography.
WIN A LENSBABY OMNI BUNDLE PACK!
Lensbaby OMNI filter giveaway alert! Read on for your chance to win the ultimate OMNI Filter learning bundle.
The Lens Lowdown
Finding it hard to decide on your next lens purchases? Read on as we share a colossal review of some of the most popular dslr camera lenses across a range of genres.
Dancing Gowns - Interview with Photo Artist Meg Cowell
Nat Finney reveals her interview with Melbourne Based Photo Artist, Meg Cowell, who has a remarkable passion for creating life-like portraits of couture gowns and wedding dresses.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - with Christine Gugiatti
Join us for the next edition of Community Conversations where Christine Gugiatti sheds some light on her passion for aerial photography, the oceans and the Gather Community!
Interview with ‘Reverse freelenser’ - Regina Boston
A must-read interview with nature photographer, Regina Boston, who has mastered the art of reverse freelensing.
Our first ever Virtual Bash!
The Gather Academy Virtual Bash! Check out the beautiful Phot Share show reel now!
My Love for Creative Journals
Find out Instructor Victoria Andrews’ Favourite 5 Creative Journals to get her ideas flowing!
How to add texture to your pictures without Photoshop
Read on to find out how fine art self-portrait artist, Manuela Thames creatively adds texture to her photographs, without the need for Photoshop!
‘COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS’ with Laura Twining
In the first of our Community Conversations we interview Laura Twining, or ‘Dr Marm’ as she is lovingly known! Read on to discover how Laura first got interested in photography, where her interest in Lensbaby began and how Gather Academy has played a part in her photography learning journey
Thank You, Photography, with Leanne ❤️ Trivett
Leanne Trivett joined Gather at the beginning of 2021 and is a treasured member of our community. Read on to discover why she fell in love with Photography and our community.
MEET MANUELA THAMES - Get To Know Your Instructors!
Read on to dive into the minds and workings of our Instructor team!
Kathleen Clemons shows you how to work with her new textures
Read on as Kathleen Clemons introduces us to her new set of textures - the Silver Songs collection.
MEET APRIL MILANI - Get To Know Your Instructors!
Read on to dive into the minds and workings of our Instructor team!