People ask me sometimes how long it took to develop my style, and I think the reason that question gets asked is because it is assumed the answer will be some sort of guideline. I think the question is wrong in the first place though. I find the length of time something took to be irrelevant, whether it be how long an image takes to edit, how long a shoot goes for, how long someone has been doing photography, or…
Sometimes life gives you lemons, and you make lemonade because, well, that’s just the thing to do. It is sweet and juicy and delicious. It can make you think that was exactly what you wanted. But what happens when you’re expecting lemons and life gives you a peach. Well, if you’re me, you laugh about the mixup and then move on. Oh, and you might also reference your awesome 90’s childhood and shrink yourself to lay on the peach for…
I’ve been very inspired lately by various media influences. I usually opt to find inspiration from within or from my environment, but these three items on my inspiration list left me speechless in one way or another. I highly recommend you check them out! What has inspired you lately? Share it so that more people can find inspiration! 1. Maleficent I list this one first because I saw it first, about two weeks ago, and absolutely loved it. It was…
I put a $15 limit on myself and went out to be inspired. From a thrift store to a convenience store, I found wardrobe and props that I could use in my image. I used absolutely nothing in the shoot that I didn’t purchase that day by putting found objects together to create a scene. It was an incredibly fun, liberating, and challenging way to shoot. There is inspiration all around us, and I see no reason why we can’t…
A dream comes true every time I am given the opportunity to travel and experience the inspiration of adventure…Join me for a long weekend away in Hana, Hawaii for an artist retreat absolutely filled with nourishing adventure, 3 days of education, and experiences that we will never forget. http://brookeshaden.com/workshops/ From waterfalls to caves and underwater photography in the ocean, we will create adventures together that go beyond a workshop setting. For 4 nights we will live together, create, inspire, challenge,…