February 2024 marked the 11th year of Beyond The Basics Photography Workshops. Although we've been relatively dormant the last few years, we feel like this it the perfect time for a reboot. This space is still a compliment to our Facebook group. Gone are our Flipboard Magazine, and Google+ community, but this still stands as our main communication vehicle to photographers looking to improve their technical and artistic skills. Russell and I have taught quite a few workshops over the 11 years, and continue with a new and more diverse set of topics.
We'll still bring a wide array of articles on techniques, workflow, technology, lighting, business practices, photographers to watch for, trends, and anything else we can think of to help you improve your skills and your images. One of the new things we'll start with is a recommended reading list. We have in mind a very comprehensive series of books that are of immense value to photographers of all experience levels.
A reminder; the audience for this blog is anyone with a camera, at any level, that wants to learn more about photography. You don’t have to be a professional, or want to be one, to learn more about this art form. We’ll have a number of recurring features on lighting, workflow, and other fundamental skills that all aspiring photographers should master.
We're also including a private group on Facebook for sharing images for feedback. This group is not new. It was created as a 'safe zone' for anyone seeking guidance, feedback, and even critiques of work in all stages of development. More on that in an upcoming post.
That's all for now. Next, Russell and I will re-introduce ourselves with some updates on what we've been up to. We'll also welcome and introduce the newest member of the Beyond The Basics Workshops Team.
We hope you enjoy the content that is to come, and welcome your feedback and input on content and workshops you’d like to see.
James