some thoughts on photography, art, education, business, travel, and life

Alex Kent, with large group of photography student pose with cameras in a rock labyrinth.
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July 22, 2024

What are the primary advantages of taking group photography classes?

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Overhead view a Tom Petry with a Film The Hunt hat teaching a student about his Canon camera pointing at the lens
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June 25, 2024

Which camera should I buy?

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Black man with mustache and glasses smiles while holding his digital camera. He's riding a ferris wheel at night.
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June 10, 2024

What is THE most important thing to learn as a beginner photographer?

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Alex Kent, pro photographer sits at this laptop with his Sony shirt and gear beside him.
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May 15, 2024

What are the top 5 non-photo gear yet essential items in my travel gear?

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May 3, 2024

What does it takes to be a pro photographer?

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A elevated view of a corner street full of large crowds durning a festival in Cusco Peru.
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April 22, 2024

Travel smart

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Close up of Sigma lens. Overlapping multi color - yellows, greens, purples, oranges of the lens element reflections
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April 20, 2024

My Favorite Photographers!

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Adobe Lightroom Classic develop view with a dramatic sunset of Pinnacle Mountain being reflected on water
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April 15, 2024

What are some Adobe Alternatives?

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Photography class led by Alex Kent and Jeremy Smith. Group of students taking photos of blonde model sitting outdoors.
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April 8, 2024

Photo Classes Near Me

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Three young photographers line up and brace on a rail looking to find their shot while another women photographs them.
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April 1, 2024

Photography Workshop Checklist

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Grandson, Alex Kent and "Granny" Ena Maxine Kent sit next to each other outdoors with green plants behind.
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March 17, 2024

"Granny" Maxine

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Arkansas nature photographer and educator, Alex Kent takes a selfie with over a hundred EAST students in the background
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March 11, 2024

Teaching Topics I've Covered Over the Years

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high contrast black and white photo of a small white feather centered on rough textured concrete with diagonal grooves
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January 25, 2024

The value of photography (I)

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January 22, 2024

Selling your Used photo/video Gear

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Spiral circle of large rocks creates an ovular path with gravel in between.. A crowd of photographers poses with smiles
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January 16, 2024

Camera Clubs, Conferences, and the Photo Community

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Bright colorful almost neon murals painted on alley walls. A flying hummingbird and a yellow eyed blue jaguar face away
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January 9, 2024

5 Essentials to a Great Photograph

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Beautiful woman holds camera up facing the viewer and only slightly looking over the camera. River background.
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January 2, 2024

$$$$ Why do some photographers charge so much money? $$$$

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Hot air balloon pilot ignites the burner to raise the multi colored balloon by a crowd of onlookers. Image by Alex Kent
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July 26, 2019

Let me Ease Your Visual Overload Anxiety

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Smokey the Bear hot air balloon centered and surrounded by dozens of balloons at the Balloon Fiesta. Image: Alex Kent
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July 1, 2019

Creative Characters Floating Above Albuquerque

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