Emily Carter
Nature as Art Photography Tours
As an award winning and published photographer, Emily Carter has extensive photography teaching experience in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Through her work “Nature as Art” she encourages her clients to grow as digital artists by aiding them in visualizing images that are creative and unique.
Nature as Art Photography Tours celebrate the Wonders of Nature by connecting people with nature and sparking compassion, curiosity and inspiring people to care for our planet. These tours provide clients with real-world opportunities to make memorable connections with nature and wildlife, while learning about conservation.
Autumn is a time of transition. Not only for the trees but also for many birds and the miraculous Monarch Butterfly. Last Friday while cruising on the Magothy River that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, little of spots of orange caught my eye. These little bits of color […]
All this talk of cooling weather and an impending winter makes me tremble in fear. After a super hot summer, the last thing I want to do is become an Eskimo and have to bundle up to fend off the chill So I’m planning my escape. Off to […]
This weekend has been filled with family and friends in town for a special event. A family wedding to be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland. Friday was a beautiful autumn day and my poor suffering husband, his brother and I attempted to have […]
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This is a very challenging 9-mile hike. Do not attempt this hike unless you are fully prepared. Do not attempt this hike if it is icy or rainy and stay within your group. Shenandoah Park Emergency Number (800-732-0911) In the…
A Court Jester with his yellow horse dances through the pathways of the Maryland Renaissance Faire, while a bright yellow sunflower shows how happy nature can be. But the best expression of happy is having a nice roll on the ground, rubbing it all in.
Lurking out my kitchen window hangs this creepy spider. Watching me fix breakfast and enjoying my coffee, I wonder what he’s thinking about. Is he going to jump me, or is he just waiting patiently for his own meal to arrive. Morning, noon and night my little window […]
When starting in the Botanical Gardens in the morning, I had a hard time getting inspiration for photographing. So looking for an idea, I decided to work on natural contrasts. The gardens surrounding the Conservatory provided ample subjects. Working with the contrasting plants, trying to set up the […]
Something so simple can make such a difference in your photograph. Hopefully I’m not preaching to the choir, but when framing your shot really check out your background. You want to make sure it is pleasing and not distracting to your primary subject. Busy compositions cause the viewers […]
I must admit, as a confessed sugar addict I never share my desserts. Imagine the surprise of my husband and friends that as tempting as my desserts may seem, they have no chance at getting a taste of it. I’ve even threatened those with my fork who tempt fate and […]
My workshop with Allen Rokach was so inspiring with his kind ways and gentle coaching. The two-day workshop brought ample opportunity to photography nature at its best in the U.S. Botanical Gardens next to the Washington Capital building. Wanting to know how Allen sees the world, the first […]
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