How I Took That Photo

Episodes

1. 22

   Grandma's Bell

   Holidays are for taking all the photos and making all the memories with family. Remember to take photos of simple things like decorations that so and so always puts out, like I did of this bell. I hope you've enjoyed season 2! Make sure you're following How I Took That Photo so that you'll be...

   Dec 23, 2021

   5 min
2. 21

   Pretty Wolf

   Sometimes it's all about being in the right place at the right time, and a little post processing. Pretty Wolf is just that. Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took That Photo and you'll be notified when they drop. You can see more of my work and connect with me on all...

   Dec 16, 2021

   4 min
3. 20

   Adam's Falls in Winter

   Photographers will do pretty much anything to get the shot. In this episode I talk to Michael who had to hug a tree to keep from slipping on ice to get this wintery photo! Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took That Photo and you'll be notified when they drop. Connect...

   Dec 9, 2021

   7 min
4. 19

   Chip Cherry Mushroom

   Sometimes you don't need a tripod because you can put the camera right on the ground! Getting low angle shots doesn't get any lower than the ground. Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took That Photo and you'll be notified when they drop. You can see more of my work…

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   Dec 2, 2021

   5 min
5. 18

   A Rose is A Rose

   When you love frost as much as Sally does you'll find yourself getting everything together the night before and springing out of bed so you can get fantastic photos like this. Find more of Sally's work at: https://www.sallyhalvorsenphotography.com Or buy one of her bags with her fantastic photos…

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   Nov 25, 2021

   7 min
6. 17

   After an Autumn Shower

   Autumn is one of the best times of the year for photographers. Everyone loves the changing colors! But everyone take the sweeping foliage shots. This isn't that shot. Yet, it's still a very red maple leaf, only with character. Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took…

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   Nov 18, 2021

   5 min
7. 16

   The Great Egret

   What do you do if you work on a marsh that's full of egret's? You go take photos of them like today's guest William Botka did! William works at Heritage Saint-Bernard, a nature reserve in Quebec, Canada that has tons of birds. Follow him on instagram, https://www.instagram.com/williambotka/ his...

   Nov 11, 2021

   6 min
8. 15

   Dahlia

   Today, we're talking about a photo called Dahlia. Dahlia's and mums are, to me, synonymous with autumn. In the Pacific Northwest, and many other places, summer days can seem to last into September and this year was no exception to that. They also have many different varieties and what I like…

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   Nov 4, 2021

   5 min
9. 14

   Dainty Little Field Sparrow in the Fall

   Today I have my first ever guest on How I Took That Photo! Alyssa is a graduate student studying birds and habitat restoration in New York City that captured one of her favorite birds, the sparrow, during the fall migration. Find out how she took this photo and what she thinks makes this photo…

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   Oct 28, 2021

   6 min
10. 13

    Autumn Path

    Welcome back to the first episode of Season Two! I'm so excited to talk with you about a photo called Autumn Path, because autumn is amazing and this season I'm going to take you down the path of autumn and winter photos. Enjoy! Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took...

    Oct 21, 2021

    4 min
11. 12

    Season 2 Trailer

    Welcome back to the How I Took That Photo Podcast! I am so excited to have you all back for Season 2! I am so excited to have you all here for season two of How I Took That Photo Podcast. I have some amazing autumn and winter themed photos and I have some amazing guests lined up for you as well!...

    Oct 15, 2021

    1 min
12. 11

    Siberian Forget Me Not

    This is a macro photography shot called Siberian Forget Me Not. This flower is so, so tiny. Let me say that again. It's so tiny. I might be able to fit two of these flowers fully bloomed on my pinkie. Like, literally on my pinkie nail, fully bloomed. You see it, it's purple, it's got five petals....

    Aug 27, 2021

    5 min
13. 10

    Osprey With Fish

    This is Osprey with fish. Getting to take this photo was so thrilling and exciting. My heart was pounding getting to watch this, and I hope that any other nature photographers out there feel the excitement and know how exciting it is to see this type of thing happen in front of your face. Green...

    Aug 19, 2021

    5 min
14. 9

    Night Lights

    Today, we're talking about a photo called Nightlights. This photo holds so many memories for me because it was taken on February 4th, 2020. It's a beautifully framed shot because it encapsulates everything that I was trying to capture about Pier 57, the great wheel, the sound, the lights, the...

    Aug 12, 2021

    5 min
15. 8

    Buggy Pond

    Now, have you ever taken a photo and gone... I wish I could show you how many bugs were actually at this place. OK, probably not. Because seriously, most people don't actually want to take a picture of the bugs that are at a place, but this place was full of bugs. There were so many mosquitoes!…

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    Aug 5, 2021

    6 min
16. 7

    Pollinator

    Today we are talking about a photo called Pollinator. Now, the reason why this is called Pollinator and not Bee or whatever is because it's actually a drone fly, which is a type of fly that camouflages itself to look like a bee. This is a macro photography shot, so you can see the top of the fly,...

    Jul 29, 2021

    6 min
17. 6

    Footbridge

    Today, we're talking about a photo called Footbridge. This is an amazing photo. I was so excited when I saw this particular footbridge. There are a couple of ways that you can do night photography. I did talk about this a little bit and episode two on Space Needle lowering the ISO to 100 and...

    Jul 22, 2021

    7 min
18. 5

    Raindrops on a Rosebud

    Raindrops on a Rosebud is what's called macro photography. It is a close-up photo of a rosebud, and it was just after a spring shower. So it's completely covered in rain drops. One of the great things about macro photography is that it makes small things large. And you can see the raindrops on...

    Jul 11, 2021

    4 min
19. 4

    Chestnut Backed Chickadee

    Chestnut Backed Chickadee is about small birds that may seem hard to get a photo of at first. However, like with any wildlife, the key is knowing their movements and how to set up your camera that allows you to get the best photo possible. You can see more of my work and connect with me on all of...

    Jul 1, 2021

    6 min
20. 3

    Space Needle

    Today we're talking about a photo called Space Needle. This photo is a long exposure photo, so it's 30 seconds and it was taken at night. Make sure you follow along so you catch every episode of How I Took That Photo. You can see more of my work and connect with me on all of my social media sites...

    Jun 10, 2021

    7 min
21. 2

    Cherry Blossoms

    This episode I'm going to be talking about a photo called Cherry Blossoms. This photo was taken on a beautiful spring day. You can tell this tree was bursting at the seams with flowers. Just, so, many, flowers. And this photo really encapsulates that. Make sure you follow along so you catch every...

    May 31, 2021

    4 min
22. 1

    Trailer

    Welcome to the How I Took That Photo Podcast! In this mini podcast I will go behind the photo to see how a photographer set up a camera, which camera they used, and which lens they used, and maybe even a little post processing to see how they turned their photo into an amazing work of art! Make...

    May 25, 2021

    <1 min