The author up on Buckskin Pass trail looking back toward Pyramid Peak

Reframing the Focus: Shooting with Purpose After a Creative Pause

There’s something sacred about the first time you pick up the camera again after a creative break. It’s quiet at first. No pressure, no checklist—just the sound of your boots crunching fresh snow and the familiar weight of your gear pressing gently against your shoulder. That’s how it started for me. A cool winter morning, …

Continue reading Reframing the Focus: Shooting with Purpose After a Creative Pause

Photo of a Colorado Mountain sunset

Back Behind the Lens (and the Keyboard): A Creative Comeback

Hey friends, Chip Thomas here--your resident nature-chasing, mountain-loving, tripod-wielding photographer at Colorful Colorado Photography. If you've been following the blog for a while, you might've noticed that things got a little... quiet around here after April 2024. No, I didn't fall off a cliff trying to capture a sunrise shot (though let's be honest, it's …

Continue reading Back Behind the Lens (and the Keyboard): A Creative Comeback

Mastering Filters: Elevating Your Fine Art Landscape Photography

Capturing Nature's Beauty: The Artistry of Colorful Colorado Photography Welcome to Colorful Colorado Photography, where I celebrate the breathtaking beauty of nature through my camera lens. My journey began with a simple passion for capturing the wonders of the great outdoors. Each week, I'll take you on an immersive visual experience, sharing my unique perspective …

Continue reading Mastering Filters: Elevating Your Fine Art Landscape Photography