What Makes a Photo Good?
In this post, I delve into the elusive answer to that common question: is this photo any good?
Goodbye NomadicPursuits.com - hello JimNix.com!
I have changed my blog name after 10 years. Here are some mad ramblings about why, along with a look back over the years and what got me to this point.
The future of my blog
Some thoughts about this blog, and what I want to do with it now that I am no longer blogging that much.
What is a Pro Photographer?
What is a Pro Photographer? Good question. In this video, I try and define it. Wish me luck! :-)
What is Fine Art Photography?
In this video I delve into a discussion of fine art photography: what it is, what it isn’t, and why some people describe their work as fine art. Follow along!
So I took my Lensbaby to Chicago...
A little article about taking my Lensbaby Trio 29 to Chicago and firing away all over town with it...plus some thoughts on why I like it so much. Enjoy!
My changing relationship with Social Media
Social media continues to grow, and yet I find myself shrinking my presence there. Is this wise? I'm not sure, but I'm doing it anyways. Here's the scoop.
5 Reasons to Get Aurora HDR 2018 Right Now
Aurora HDR 2018 is available for pre-order, and it's awesome. Here are 5 reasons I think it makes sense to get it pre-ordered right now.
25 Tips to Jumpstart Your Photography in 2017
Here are 25 tips designed to help you get the most out of your travel photography in 2017. Go forth and create my friends!
There's Nothing Left to Shoot
Some thoughts on trying to be original in a world where everybody has a camera, everybody is a photographer, and everything has already been photographed.
A mid-year update
I have been really busy with my photography and blogging this year, and am well on my way to achieving my goals (and in some cases I am way ahead!). Today's post is a summary of what all I have been doing. It's hard to tell just by stopping by and reading the blog every once in a while, so I thought I would summarize it all. I really did it so I could see how I was doing against my goals, but if it's interesting for you to read then great. If not, umm, sorry? :-)
Farewell Aperture, Hello Lightroom!
Well, I finally have left Aperture behind and moved over to Lightroom. It was a challenging process in several ways, but I am on the other side of it now and Lightroom is great! Click on in to read about all the fun I had making the switch! (That was a joke - it wasn't really very fun at all. But it's behind me now, YAY!)
15 Tips for Better Photos in 2015
Today, my friends, I have a list of 15 tips that will help you take better photos in 2015. Sound interesting? Take a look and let me know what you think! I wrote this as a way for me to get focused, but decided it might be helpful and was worth sharing. Enjoy!
It's not about the postcard shot
Today I share my thoughts on how I am changing as a photographer. I love great photos of the big things, but I am finding an equal (and sometimes greater) satisfaction from shooting the little things. Read on to get my thoughts on this and feel free to leave your feedback in the comments section!
Terminally addicted
You have heard me say how much I love train stations, especially those in Europe. Now, here's a full examination of why, and some tips for getting the shot too! This is a lengthy read, but I hope you enjoy it!
The changing face of HDR photography
I love HDR photography, but it's changing - a lot. And in my opinion, that's a good thing. There are a million ways to skin a cat, as the saying goes, and that is very true with HDR as well. Today I ramble a bit about HDR photography and share some resources to help you on your own journey.