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25 Feb 2019

A Hummingbird’s Message

A Hummingbird’s Message By Kathleen Reeder   Jewels in flight with lightness of being, Magical creatures full of life and joy, Savoring each sweet moment free of time, Dazzling us with their humming song, Enchanting us with super powers.   Perhaps a messenger between worlds, Keeping nature and spirit in balance, Teaching us to live in the moment, Pursue our dreams with courage, and  Endure the wild with cleverness.   Allow her message to refresh your soul, To stir feelings…

20 Jan 2019

My Cheetah Instincts

My Cheetah Instincts By Kathleen Reeder   I am a cheetah individual in Botswana, Always alert, vigilant, courageous, never wasteful, Creating energy waves as I purposefully and freely move, Honoring my gifts of speed, agility and beauty, Trusting my place on Mother Earth as a solitary being, Comfortable, secure and energized by my essence, Savoring the shade of a tree on a hot day,   I am a mother of four cubs, Witness to their sacred birth and existence, Sharing…

10 Jan 2019

Secrets of Water

Secrets of Water By Kathleen Reeder Fall colors, Cool air, blue skies, light breeze on my skin, The creek luring me with a melody of calming music, Brooks babbling, waterfalls splashing, tumbling and gushing, Shimmering, glittering and reflecting warm sunlight, Softly whispering secrets to those who are listening,   I’m here, I’m listening………… The water reveals the Tree of Life, With deep roots hugging the shoreline, Full of branches and leaves evolving in constant sensual motion, Moving with a seductive…

08 Mar 2018

The Ghost Cat of the Himalayas

Snow leopards are gorgeous creatures. They are native to the rugged highlands of Central Asia. In particular, they are found in the Himalaya region, living at elevations as high as 9,000 – 15,000 feet above sea level. They are smaller than most big cats, weighing about 60-120 pounds. Their tails are nearly as long as their body, it keeps them warm in the cold climate. Snow leopards don’t roar, they chuff. The snow leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List…

04 Oct 2017

How to Take a Photo Through a Fence

Use at least 300 mm lens focal length. Use Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure Mode. Set the aperture to f/4 – f/6.3 and shutter speed to 1/500s. Set ISO to 800. Use Auto Focus and the Continuous or AI Servo setting. Set Auto Focus Area Mode to Single or Spot. Find a shaded area of the fence. Place the lens as close to the fence as possible. Place the focus point on the animal’s eyes or face. Sample photos through…

07 May 2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Attending a Photo Workshop

Besides the incredible photos you capture, photo workshops are an excellent way to increase your photography skills in a short period of time. This article answers three commonly asked questions about attending a photo workshop: what should you bring, what camera settings should you be familiar with and what should you practice before attending. What Should You Bring to a Photo Workshop? DSLR camera or equivalent. There are sophisticated all-in-one cameras with super zoom capabilities that will work perfectly fine too.…

04 Jan 2017

Effortless, Stress-Free Web Development

Dennis says: “It is my great pleasure to recommend Kathleen Reeder as the designer/builder for your professional photography website. Kathleen demonstrated a solid knowledge of the principles of professional graphic design to produce a website for me that fully complements the professional quality of my photographic images. During the development of my website, she explained things in ways that were easy to comprehend. She listened carefully and fully responded to my questions and concerns. Additionally, she has been incredibly responsive…

02 Jan 2017

I Will Only Be Satisfied If You Are

Steven says: “I’ve attended two Out of Africa workshops enjoying Kathleen’s presentations and improving my skills at the same time. I had been thinking of building my own web site and I jumped at taking Kathleen’s one on one web site training when it came available. I am very pleased with the results. Thank you Kathleen!” See Steven’s beautiful photos at www.StevenSandell.com. Launching your new website will effortless and stress-free.  I take care of all the details.  Read more about my…

10 Dec 2016

Surprise Your Friends with an Amazing New Photo Website

Now is the time to unlock your photos and showcase them for your friends and family!  With SmugMug, a superior photo platform tool, and my expert help, you will have a beautiful website that you can be proud to share in as little as ONE DAY! You’re invited to visit two new photo websites I recently built using SmugMug.  Each website is contemporary, and has its own uniqueness and individual flare.  And just as important, the websites are all built using…

28 Oct 2016

Learn How to Sell Your Photos

If you want to sell your photos, then I recommend the following two books.  They’re well worth the price. 1.  Sell & Re-Sell Your Photos, 6th Edition, Rohn Engh & Mikael Karlsson 2.  Photographer’s Market 2017, 40th Annual Edition, F+W Media My Review of the Books 1.  Sell & Re-Sell Your Photos, 6th Edition, Rohn Engh & Mikael Karlsson This book provides a useful approach to determining which of your photos are marketable.  The key is not whether an image is an…