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Do What You Love film premiere!

Posted on 2011-10-03 at 11:00 am.

So excited to finally release this short (4 minute) film from the Do What You Love retreat held in Yorkshire in May. It was a really special event, which Jack and Rafael of Nut Films have captured perfectly in this short film featuring Matt Stinchcomb (European Director of Etsy), Flora Bowley, Rachel Hazell and me (excuse me for looking very tired!)

Thanks so much to everyone at the retreat for letting us use this footage. It will be archived on the retreat page here. I’d love to know what you think!

PS News of the next one will be announced at some point in the coming months. If you want to be the first to hear about it make sure you are on the mailing list (sign up here).

(Image: Navy Blur)

Featured in new magazine from Stampington!

Posted on 2011-09-14 at 8:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

Have you heard about ‘Mingle’, the new magazine from Stampington? It is all about creative gatherings and is sure to be full of delicious images and inspiring words. I am excited that the Do What You Love retreat is going to be featured in the inaugural issue, out on October 1!

NB: For those of you like me who don’t like in the US, you can order Stampington magazines through their website here.

Roadtrip #7: Japanese paper and pattern inspiration

Posted on 2011-09-02 at 11:02 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

Found in this little slice of heaven in Montreal…

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Other roadtrip posts: #1 For the love of travel; #2 Sharks and jellyfish; #3 Boston and Harvard; #4 A fairytale wedding; #5 On top of the world; #6 To Canada, in search of stationery

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“Life-changing”, “Revolutionary”, “Awe-inspiring”, “Transformative“ – just a few of the ways former participants have described the Do What You Love e-course.

Do you fancy some of that in your life? Do you want to get closer to identifying your true passion and finding a way to do what you love, for life? Then this is for you!

The Do What You Love e-course is open for registration now. Places are limited so book now to secure your place. This is the last time it will run this year.

This is your chance to join a global tribe of like-minded people who will support and encourage you to find your way.

It could be the most influential six weeks of your life… Join now!

Photography Fortnight roundup

Posted on 2011-08-19 at 12:48 pm.

Written by Beth Kempton

Thank you for joining me for Photography Fortnight, and for sharing your own thoughts and tips. If you missed any of the posts, here are the links…

Tips for taking better photos

Tip 1: Rule of Thirds (the classic!)

Tip 2: Take part

Tip 3: Seek out colours you dislike

Tip 4: Look up

Tip 5: Look down

Tip 6: Rock the diagonal

Tip 7: Shapes

Tip 8: Up close and personal

Tip 9: Colour in shadows

Tip 10: Experiment

PLUS:

Interview with photographers Christine Boyd and Xander Neal of Navy Blur

Interview with photographer and conflict management professional Roxanne Krystalli

Photographers I love

Shared Story from photographers Catherine Just

Happy snapping!

PS If you want to get more adventurous with your camera why not join the Do What You Love e-course? There are a number of photography exercises featured in the course to help you identify your passion and do what you love, for life. More info below…

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“Life-changing”, “Revolutionary”, “Awe-inspiring”, “Transformative“ – just a few of the ways former participants have described the Do What You Love e-course.

Do you fancy some of that in your life? Do you want to get closer to identifying your true passion and finding a way to do what you love, for life? Then this is for you!

The Do What You Love e-course is open for registration now. The adventure begins on September 26 but places are limited so book now to secure your place. This is the last time it will run this year.

This is your chance to join a global tribe of like-minded people who will support and encourage you to find your way.

It could be the most influential six weeks of your life…

Join now!

Photography Fortnight: Photographers I love

Posted on 2011-08-17 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

Before I wrap up Photography Fortnight I wanted to share links to a few of my favourite photographers. Flickr is an endless source of inspiration and a brilliant way to discover new talent – and get noticed yourself. Use Flickr’s powerful search tool and you are likely to fall down the rabbit hole into a warren of fascinating images…

Specific photographic crushes of mine (some professional photographers, some not) include:

Pia Jane Bijkerk

Jen Altman (Nectar and Light)

DJ Pettit

Beatrice Peltre (La Tartine Gourmande)

Andrea Jenkins (Hula Seventy)

Denise Andrade (Boho Girl)

Christina Rosalie

Vivienne McMaster

Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman)

Susannah Conway

& My Dad!

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So that’s it for Photography Fortnight! Hope it has helped inspire you to go out and take more photos!

Photography Tip #10: Experiment

Posted on 2011-08-16 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

Trying new things is the best way to get better! New subjects, new places, at different times of day, or even with a different camera. I absolutely love the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone – it is only £1.99 and can produce stunning photos. Look what it did with this dripping water (above)! Due it being made to replicate the feel of the old Hipstamatic, the viewfinder does not actually show you exactly what comes out in the picture, so there is always an element of guesswork – which can lead to interesting surprises… Why not try something new with your camera – or try a new type of camera today?

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So that’s all my top ten tips. What is your best tip for taking better photographs? Please feel free to share in the comments below.

Tomorrow I will share links to some of the photographers who inspire me. It will be the last post in Photography Fortnight – hope you have enjoyed it!

Photography Fortnight Tip #9: Colour in shadows

Posted on 2011-08-14 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

By ‘colour in shadows’ I mean capturing how the contrast of bright light and shadows can project many shades of a colour onto and around an object. Shades of grey can be good!

How closely have you examined the shadows around you?

Come back tomorrow when photographer Catherine Just shares her story, and then on Monday for the final tip of Photography Fortnight.

Photography Fortnight Tip #8: Up close and personal

Posted on 2011-08-13 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

This is the one drummed into me by my Dad, and oh so important.

However close you are, you could probably be closer.

Look at the difference between these shots – closest doesn’t always mean best, but it is always good to try it out:

How close do you dare to go?

Come back tomorrow for more tips!

Photography Fortnight Tip#7: Shapes

Posted on 2011-08-12 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

We are surrounded by shapes – in nature, and in the man-made world. If you choose a shape and make a point of seeking it out, it is amazing where it turns up…

What shape are you going to look for?

Come back tomorrow for more tips!

Photography Fortnight Tip#6: Rock the diagonal

Posted on 2011-08-10 at 11:00 am.

Written by Beth Kempton

This is a tip I learnt from the super-talented Susannah Conway. I didn’t realise how much difference it can make when you just turn a vertical or horizontal line into a diagonal – and now I do it all the time.

Why not start looking for diagonal lines in your world!

Come back tomorrow for an interview with photographers Christine Boyd and Xander Neal of Northern Ireland-based photography studio navyblur (and then back for more tips on Friday!)