Dale Hogan Photography Blog
Again this year we’re bringing you the Dale Hogan Photography (DHP) Fall Rhapsody PhotoWalk. Last year we had a great time and this year it’ll be even better ’cause you’re going to join us.
When: Saturday October 9, 2010 (Afternoon)
Where: Gatineau Park
Sign up’s are first come first serve and spaces are limited. Sign up today by visiting our contact page and sending us a note that you’d like to be involved. More details coming soon.
On Saturday, July 24, 2010, the whole world will be walking again with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, in the Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™.
Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk is the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography itself. It takes place on the same day around the world where photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather together, usually in downtown areas to socialize, learn new tips from each other, and explore their corner of the world through photography.
“In 2008, we had 241 walks,” said Scott Kelby, founder of NAPP, editor-in-chief of Photoshop User magazine, and president of Kelby Media Group. “Last year, we had over 900 walks with over 32,000 photographers participating. We did the math… your average photographer will take upwards of 300 photos during a photo walk. That means that nearly 10 million pictures were taken in that one single day that may never had happened otherwise. I think that’s pretty cool and we all can’t wait to see what happens this year.”
There is no fee to participate but pre-registration is required. Just go to the Worldwide Photo Walk site, find a walk near you, and join in on the fun. If there is no Photo Walk in your area feel free to register to lead a walk of your own.
Anyone can participate too. All you need is a camera. It doesn’t even matter what kind of camera either. People have showed up with disposables in the past, had a blast, and left with a new appreciation for photography.
A couple of evenings ago, I got out of the office in the late afternoon and headed to the beach with the family. We enjoyed a picnic supper and some R&R time. Toward the end of the evening we made our way to one of a break waters and I took a few shots. These ones are dedicated to a friend of mine who used to windsurf a lot. I think he’d like to get back into it and I’m hoping this will give him the push he needs. There is a large community of windsurfers that hits the beach almost daily not far from his house. So my friend…GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR!
Maybe next time these types of shots will have my buddy in them. Enjoy!
This year’s Worldwide Photo Walk in Stittsville was a great success! We had a blast and you can read my recap in the previous post. Today, I wanted to share just a few of the moments I captured along our walk. I had a blast making these images. It was something much different then the work I usually do. These are just all fun for me and I hope you enjoy them too!
Like many of you, my children just enjoyed their March break. We were fortunate enough to get some time to head out of town and visit family. Thanks to a few extra days out of the office and not having to rush right back, I was able to settle myself down enough to do some photography just for the sheer joy of it.
Our third morning away, I got up before the sun and headed out in search of quiet and light. As the dawn began to peek across the horizon I scouted the narrow back-roads looking for just the right illumination and scene. There were few cars on the road, no deadlines and no pressure. It was enjoyable to be off the clock and free to create anyway I saw fit. By the end of my time out I had stopped at three locations. Each stop offered the cool welcome, of crisp spring air. I embraced it gladly as I breathed deeply. The moments spent at each location almost seemed to exist outside of time. My normal ability to perceive time seemed dull in this environment. The only sense of urgency was for perfect light. By the end of it all, I felt as though I had spent much more time than had actually passed. I was refreshed and rejuvenated. It really was time well spent.
Here’s a little of what I captured. I’d love to know which is your favorite, so please leave a comment and have your say.
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