by btharp | Oct 1, 2014 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, general photography, Photo Blog, The Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
In a photography tour having a great local guide is essential to a successful photography tour. They set up the access to places, arrange for models, meals, transportation, etc. They know what to do when things change unexpectedly, as they often do when in...
by btharp | Jul 10, 2014 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, photography, The Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
Never underestimate the power of gesture in a photograph to make it come alive. It was late in the day when we wandered through the Punakha monastery in Bhutan. The light was low and side lighting the walls adding a nice texture. It was relatively quiet – the...
by btharp | Nov 26, 2013 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, Photo Blog, photography, The Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
After much delay since arriving home, I am finally getting to my editing of the images from Myanmar. Other business, including plans for 2014, just had to get finalized before I could focus my time on this huge project. Now that I’m home through mid-January, I...
by btharp | Aug 10, 2013 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, events, Photo Blog, photography, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
I really can’t wait! Our upcoming trip is going to be a wonder-filled adventure with insights into the culture, religion and fascinating architecture of Burma. Here are some recent pictures that my pro-photographer/tour guide just sent me. We’ll have much...
by btharp | Jul 25, 2013 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, Photo Blog, photographing people, photography, The Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
A Bagan Woman smokes a cheroot Great photo from our guide, Win Kyaw Zan! But then I’m not surprised, since Win is also a professional photographer as well as a photo tour guide. I’m delighted that on October 18th, I am heading to Burma (also known as...