“Can we talk here?”
Photo by Hannah Strayer, Storytellers Abroad participant In the words of Joan Rivers, “Can we talk here?” First, if you lost your job and are looking for a new job, go and have lunch or…
Making Emotional Connections with my Camera in West Africa
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 1400, ƒ/1.4, 1/200 I enjoy meeting people, and finding children around the world captures my attention the most. I think it is because of their curiosity that…
Storytellers Abroad to Togo West Africa is wrapping up
Hannah Teramura is working on a voice-over for her video. The man doing the voice-over is a Ghanaian who lives in Tsiko, Togo, and works with the Hospital Baptiste Biblique. [Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4…
Words of Encouragement – Be strong and courageous
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 3600, ƒ/8, 1/100 Our Storytellers Abroad workshop was feeling worn out and stressed yesterday. Everyone, including the instructors, was learning new things and dealing…
Nikon D5 takes on Togo, West Africa
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 100, ƒ/1.4, 1/2500 The Nikon D5 is really performing well here in Togo, West Africa. I don't have a lot of technical things to share this time…
Travel Photography Tip First Things First
Nikon D5, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 100, ƒ/1.8, 1/1000 This week, while teaching in the Storytellers Abroad Workshop in Togo, West Africa, I noticed some trends that most students make. We assess the trends of…
Protecting my New Nikon D5 Cameras
Price $39.95 I can tell you a few downsides of buying a new camera. First, when it is unique, some changes will be necessary. One of the changes I had to go through was not…
Students’ first Missions Multimedia Storytelling packages
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 5600, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 I have had a great week in Kona, Hawaii, teaching Sébastien Pannatier and Jessie Toney Multimedia Storytelling. Dennis Fahringer, pictured above…
Start with the Audience
Have you ever seen the acronym WIIFM? It stands for "What's in it for me?" It is an essential part of telling a story. But first, you must understand your audience to craft a story that appeals to their…
Interviewing Techniques for Kona, Hawaii Multimedia Storytellers
Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 280, ƒ/8, 1/100 When I teach students photography, multimedia, and storytelling, I often reflect on the content. Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR,…
Tips to get better tourist photos
Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 4000, ƒ/5.6, 1/500 While shooting my photos of the Kilauea Volcano in the Hawaiian Volcano National park, you cannot help but notice everyone else taking…
My calling to be a photojournalist
Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, ISO 800, ƒ/2.8, 1/20 Back in high school, I felt a call to be a preacher. For those unfamiliar with this kind of language, I will explain this a…