Close up of a glass camera lens. the reflections make multi colored "orbs" in center frame.

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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