Photography Archives - https://annelazo.com/category/photography/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:22:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Refining the Moment: Little Bradley Falls https://annelazo.com/refining-the-moment-little-bradley-falls/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:12:24 +0000 https://annelazo.com/?p=5968 S ome photographs take time to settle into their final form. Earlier this year, one of my images from Little Bradley Falls was published in Trail Photographers Magazine, which was both exciting and humbling. But the story behind the photograph began months earlier on a quiet spring morning in western North Carolina. It was the […]

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]]> A Summer Sky, Fireflies, and Two Meaningful Honors https://annelazo.com/a-summer-sky-fireflies-and-two-meaningful-honors/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:30:19 +0000 https://annelazo.com/?p=5955 S ometimes life moves faster than we expect. The recognition came in seasons past — summer for one, fall for the other — and somehow I’m only now sitting down to share it. Between work, travel, and life’s beautiful chaos, the months slipped by. But these milestones deserve to be celebrated. This past summer, my […]

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]]> Capturing the Night Sky: A Short Guide to Milky Way Astrophotography https://annelazo.com/milky-way-astrophotography/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:11:27 +0000 http://annelazo.com/?p=5886 A strophotography, especially of the Milky Way, is a thrilling and rewarding pursuit that allows you to capture the vastness and beauty of our galaxy. I fell in love with astrophotography the summer after getting my first DLSR. I went up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and just started shooting. Before heading up there, I […]

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]]> Take Great Waterfall Photos https://annelazo.com/taking-great-waterfall-photos/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:10:52 +0000 https://zoya.qodeinteractive.com/?p=1903 W aterfalls are probably one of my favorite things to photograph, especially in the Spring, when leaves are coming out on the trees and everything is looking vibrant. Not every waterfall is photogenic. Factors like the surrounding environment, water flow, and lighting conditions can significantly impact its visual appeal. Some waterfalls may lack interesting features, […]

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]]> Chasing the Golden Hour: Mastering Light for Stunning Landscape Photography https://annelazo.com/chasing-the-golden-hour/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:50:09 +0000 https://zoya.qodeinteractive.com/?p=1891 A s a landscape photographer, the quest for the perfect shot often feels like a dance with the sun. The interplay between light and shadow can transform an ordinary scene into something magical. One of the most coveted times for this magic is during the golden hour—the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when […]

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]]> How to Take Captivating Digital Photographs https://annelazo.com/captivating-photographs/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:54:45 +0000 https://zoya.qodeinteractive.com/?p=4124 P hotography is more than just pressing a button; it's an art form that captures moments, emotions, and stories. With the rise of digital photography, anyone with a camera can create stunning images. As you look through my site, you will see I enjoy landscape photography from vistas to waterfalls. Each time I go out, […]

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]]> 10 Ways to Improve Your Photography Skills https://annelazo.com/ten-ways-to-improve-your-photography/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:53:19 +0000 https://zoya.qodeinteractive.com/?p=3272 P hotography is an art that constantly evolves with practice, experimentation, and a willingness to learn. I've been taking photos and learning photography for several years now. I'm by no means a pro, but I have improved dramatically over the years. Even now, there are times I go out to shoot some landscape images and […]

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]]> Processing Your Photographs with Lightroom and Photoshop https://annelazo.com/processing-tips-to-improve-your-photos/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:36:19 +0000 https://zoya.qodeinteractive.com/?p=2944 E diting is a crucial step in creating stunning landscape photographs. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are powerful tools that can help bring out the best in your images. I have developed my own workflow and style, so editing has become a simple process for me. After time, you should be able to create your own […]

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