Coding and Design Tips & Tutorials

Learn how to overpower the sun and control light more effectively with flash for great photos.  Learn more with Mike Hagen.

This is a question I asked myself back in 2001. After practicing law for over a decade, I sought to make a career transition — and not a particularly dramatic one at that.

For some, Memorial Day weekend represents the kick-off to camping season — for others, it's a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served the United States. And for those of us who love to make stuff, it's a much-needed extra day to breathe, catch up on reading, and maybe make something cool.

[caption id="attachment_11883" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] After living in San Francisco for 10+ years, I’ve spent my fair share of time at wine tastings up the road in the Napa and Sonoma vineyards and wineries (and Santa Cruz and Monterey…). I’m also a bit of a wine and spirits nerd, and have done a copious amount of research for my cocktail blog Geeks with Drinks, including the occasional wine and cocktail classes.

World-renowned adventure photographer Alex Strohl has created a unique style of storytelling through photo with striking landscapes of desolate parts of the planet. Since 2008, his landscape images have attracted nearly 2 million followers on his Instagram account with dreamy photos that will strike a chord for exploration in even the biggest homebody.

John Keatley often self-characterizes his work as a reflection of himself, rather than the individual he is photographing. In recent years, his journey of self-discovery has brought clarity to emotions that have always been present yet were previously unknown.

If you’re holding down a full-time job or raising a family, the thought of making time for art can feel like a luxury or an overwhelming addition to your schedule. You’ll have to genuinely embrace the fact that your life might feel full for a while and that carving out time for art will require some discipline.