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Newsletter - December 2011
Greetings Everyone,
Well, I certainly keep my word when I say this newsletter goes out only a few times a year as this is only the second of 2011 and the first since May. I hope all finds you well since my last update and your starting to get into the holiday spirit, I know I am.
This is by far my favorite time of year as I enjoy everything the season has to offer, the good will shown by others, holiday decor, sweet treats and of course the closeness we all enjoy with our loved ones.
It's been a very busy last few months for me filled traveling, leading workshop and creating new images and it doesn't look like things are going to slow down in 2012. I'm looking forward to heading to the coast very soon to create some new images as winter is a fantastic time for coastal images here on the west coast. I'm also looking forward to getting some snow in Yosemite and the higher elevations near my home town, it's a little late in coming this year but I'm sure the white stuff is right around the corner.
As we get closer and closer to Christmas I hope you and your family have a love filled and joyous holiday season with friends and family, take a moment to recharge your batteries and let the people closest to you know what an important role they play in your life. Thank you very much for your support of what I do over the years, weather your a collector of my work, a former workshop student or just signed up for my newsletter at a show or online at some point. I appreciate the interest you've taken in my art and I hope to continue our friendship in the coming year.
Merry Christmas,
Edward Mendes December 2011
New Release - Morning Storm over Grand Teton
Back in one of my favorite places, Grand Teton National park, no words seem adequate to describe this awesome place. I was in the area to lead my "Grand Teton in Spring" workshop and spent the days leading up to the class location scouting both some of my favorite spots and a few that were new to me as well.
As I drove the interior park road the beautiful wooden fence that runs for miles along it just seemed to scream out to be photographed, so that what I decided to do. I noticed that in a few areas the fence follows small hills and creates short dips that make very interesting leading lines within a potential image. After a bit of looking I found the area in the fence that gave me a nice curve without being too steep and decided to return a bit later when the conditions were better.
I finally had my opportunity the morning after the workshop concluded, I woke up at 3:30am and headed out to greet the sunrise. Because of the scouting I did a few days earlier it didn't take me long to find the composition I wanted and quickly started my wait for the sun to rise. The morning was beautiful, the dramatic clouds really made for a wonderful sky however the sky to the east were covered in much thicker cloud cover which didn't allow for much color to show in the sky above the peaks, a perfect opportunity for black and white!
Morning Storm over Grand Teton is available in sizes from 12x24 to 30×60 and would make the perfect compliment to any home or office decor. Purchasing information can be foundhere. Art consultant or Designer? Please contact me for a quote based on your project’s needs, 209-541-1815 or
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Image Information
Nikon D7000
Nikon 18-200 VRII Lens
Circular Polarizer
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As always my newsletter subscribers receive a 15% discount off any fine art prints and free shipping anywhere in the Continental US, just enter code "Newsletter" at checkout. Just click on the image above for purchasing info. If you're interested in more information regarding my fine art pieces please visit my information pages Fine Art Pricing, The Process or of course the Gallery to view my images.
Holiday Gifts for the Photographers on you List
Photography workshops and fine art prints make wonderful gifts for the holidays. Weather you have a photographer or collector on your shopping list or would like to receive something for yourself we have something for everyone.
Gift Certificate are also available if you're not certain which print or workshop that special someone would prefer. Just give us a call and we'll sent you a beautiful 4x8 mounted gift certificate complete with stunning boutique packaging. It's that special gift that's certain to WOW!
I have a number of amazing workshops coming up in 2012. In addition to my always popular workshop locations I've added a couple new ones that I'm very excited about.
In addition to the beautiful locations we'll be shooting, the middle of the days will be used for discussions, lessons, and print sharing in an informal classroom setting. I keep the workshops very small, usually no more than 8 participates, so I can give personal attention to everyone.
As always, one of my goals for the workshops is to make them available for everyone and to fit everyone's budget. I truly believe these are the best workshops available.
Manfrotto is one of the industry's leading manufactures and distributors of tripods and professional photographic equipment. I've been using their equipment for many years and have always been happy with their wonderful line of tripods.
They've recently started the School of Xcellence blog and have brought together some of the top and most respected professional photographers working today from all fields, portraits, weddings, fine art, nature etc. I couldn't be more excited and honored to be included in such a wonderful endeavor and with such a talented group of photographers.
My column started running in March and will continue through at least January of 2012. If you're not already I hope you have a chance to read the articles and please feel free to share the columns with your friends or comment on them. Thanks!
Photography Tip - It's not about the camera, it's about the light.
It's not uncommon for someone to show me a picture they took, tell me what model camera they have and ask what they should have done to make their picture look like "That one", pointing to another image on the gallery wall.
This may seem obvious but it bears repeating, over and over again, the foundation of any great photograph is great light. After all, photography is really nothing more than the recording of light so no one should be surprised when the image they took in the middle of a bright sunny day just doesn't look as good as the one they saw in a gallery taken at sunrise or sunset.
While all rules have their exception the best light for nature and landscape photography is generally around sunrise and sunset and more specifically about 30 minutes before and after each event. This is when the sun is low on the horizon, the light is warm, soft and its direction helps to accentuate features in your subject. On the other hand mid-day light is harsh, high in contrast and has a much less attractive blue and cyan color to it. Unfortunately this is the time when many people are out and trying to create images, a real bummer. Instead of settling for bad light use this time to scout and come back when the lighting conditions are better, I know you may have to get up early or stay out late and miss dinner but if you're truly committed to improving your images and to becoming a better photographer there is just some things you have to do, and it has nothing to do with what model camera you have.
On the Trail
I've been traveling a lot and creating many new images in 2011 and will continue to do so in 2012. Here's a few places I'm planning on being soon. If you see me out on the the trail be sure to say "Hi!"
Big Sur Coat ................................Mid December or Early January Yosemite NP.................................February
Lets network
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