Photo of the Day!!
On June 8th I received a huge surprise when I opened my email in the morning. One of my long time goals has been achieved, I got photo of the
I am now a Certified Better Photographer
I recently completed certification testing at BetterPhoto. The BetterPhoto certification program is recognized as having the most respected and successful professional instructors with precise lessons that will improve your performance.
Second place in Better Photo Contest
Here is a news release from Better Photo: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/20/2010 Photographer Anne McKinnell of Victoria, BC, has won Second Place for March in the prestigious photography contest sponsored
Topaz Adjust 4
Topaz has recently released its newest version of the Adjust photoshop plug-in with some really cool new settings. These photos were taken along the Songhees walkway in Esquimalt, BC. While
Portraits? Me? Never!
Oh well, ok, twist my arm. My friend had a baby and I couldn’t say no. Besides it was a good opportunity to learn something and push myself outside of
Clipper Photo Contest Win
Yesterday I received this email: Anne, Congratulations! Your photo entitled “Legislature” is the “Best Victoria Photo” Winner of the Clipper Vacations photo contest. You’ve won two round trip tickets on
Gallery Show
Two of my photographs were accepted into a gallery show which begins on February 27 and runs until March 20 in Victoria, BC, on the bottom floor of the Bay
Cool Water
I love taking photos of the ocean, especially abstracts of the ocean in motion. Watch my new “Cool Water” Video.
Corel Painter
I got a Bamboo Fun Tablet for my birthday in December. I love it. You can use it like a huge touch pad to scroll web pages, or move back
2009 Year of Photography
For me, 2009 has been “the year of photography”. I decided to take a step or two towards my ultimate goal of switching careers. I have heard of many people
Creating Motion
Creating motion in an image of something that isn’t moving is a fun way of abstracting nature. Try to imagine what you would see when you quickly glance at a