Author: jacobmphoto
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Trip Report: Pikes Peak
Read This Post: Trip Report: Pikes PeakThey call Pikes Peak “America’s Mountain”. And when you get to Colorado, it’s easy to see why. Standing at an elevation of 14,115 feet, you can see Pikes Peak for miles as you travel along eastern Colorado. Here’s how our trip to the top of the mountain went.
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How to Take the Perfect Christmas Card Photo
Read This Post: How to Take the Perfect Christmas Card PhotoIt’s finally November, “All I Want for Christmas” is playing and you’re trying to figure out one thing: how to take the perfect Christmas card photo this year. It can be a challenge. But here’s a simple guide for taking the perfect photo for your card this Christmas season.
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Trip Report: Sandia Mountains
Read This Post: Trip Report: Sandia MountainsStanding at over 4,201 feet above the town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Sandia Mountains stand out prominently in the central part of the state. And it’s amazing at the top. Here’s how our trip to the top of Sandia Peak went.
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How to Get Started in Photography as a Beginner
Read This Post: How to Get Started in Photography as a BeginnerGetting into photography as a beginner can feel like a challenge. There are so many different things to think about. So let’s walk through how you can get started in photography today.
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Trip Report: Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Read This Post: Trip Report: Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RailroadOriginally built by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in 1881, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad provides stunning views of the eastern portion of the San Juan Mountains. It was an amazing trip. Here’s how it went and tips if you want to ride the line.
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How to Take Perfect Sunset Photos
Read This Post: How to Take Perfect Sunset PhotosSunset photos are some of the best landscape photos you can take. But they can be a challenge to get just right. Here are the top tips for capturing the perfect sunset photo on your next trip.
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How to Edit Landscape Photos in Adobe Lightroom
Read This Post: How to Edit Landscape Photos in Adobe LightroomAfter you take your landscape photos, you’re going to need to edit those photos to make them look spectacular. So let’s take a look at how you can use Lightroom to touch up your landscape photos.
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Tips on How to Take Landscape Photos
Read This Post: Tips on How to Take Landscape PhotosLandscape photos are some of my favorite type of photos I take. There’s something about going out to a place and trying to find the best way to capture a landscape — whether that’s a mountain range, a canyon, a forest or some other beautiful scene. So here are some tips for how you can…
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How to Take Marching Band and Drum Corps Photos (as a fan)
Read This Post: How to Take Marching Band and Drum Corps Photos (as a fan)It’s mid September which means it’s prime time for marching band season. And if you’re a fan of marching band or the parent of a marcher, you probably want to get good to great photos of them performing this season. But how can you get good photos all the way up in the stands? Let’s…
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Using Adobe Lightroom to Edit Your Photos
Read This Post: Using Adobe Lightroom to Edit Your PhotosIf you’re getting serious about getting into photography as a hobby or something more, one tool you’re going to need in your toolbox is Adobe Lightroom. So let’s dive into the tool and how you can use it to turn your photos into something amazing.
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Trip Report: Grand Canyon
Read This Post: Trip Report: Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon is one of the eight wonders of the world. But it’s something that you just have to see for yourself in person. Here’s how my experience went seeing the Grand Canyon on a road trip.
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Welcome to Jacob Martella Photography
Read This Post: Welcome to Jacob Martella PhotographyWelcome to Jacob Martella Photography! Learn more about what you can do on this website and what you can expect from me in the future.
