square format landscapes

I've been playing around lately with how I edit photos, trying to break out of my desaturated/low contrast/vignetted photo editing box.  :)  I've fallen in love with square format landscapes, with super vibrant colors.

I never thought I would love nature and landscape photography so much when I started out!  It felt very scary and didn't think I could achieve pleasing results because I don't have high end camera gear (I don't really have great low end gear for that matter...)  But it's nice to know I can capture a moment with what little I do have and like it, which is almost more pleasing at the end of the day.

a new collection

I've added a few more photos in the portfolio on my 500px site.  I am diving deep into dreams and fears and imagination, utilizing creative and willing friends as models, the forest nearby as my backdrop.

arty things.

I rented a fancy camera and lens and ventured out into the foggy forest in early October to capture these images.  It's the first time I've ever attempted to create fine art photographs that reflect my artistic vision and tell a story.  I couldn't be more pleased.

http://sarahbsmith.500px.com