Alanna Yee Photography

02/02/2019

“Month of the Artist”—as of 2019, it’s a THING! Alberta became the first Canadian province to proclaim a month in celebration of artists, acknowledging the social and economic value they bring to society and encouraging efforts to support the arts.
For the inaugural celebration this January, I’ve decided to cap it off with 5 days of posts highlighting some of the things I take into consideration when shooting landscape photography.
What began simply as a DSLR camera Christmas present (thanks, Brother!) has morphed over time into an amateur hobby involving:
-a (near) daily fire for breathing new light into familiar places (hello 5AM summer and 8:30AM winter sunrises),
-the occasional opportunity to sell my work (thanks, patrons 😊 ), and
-the rare misadventure that keeps the friends entertained (PSA you should probably buy AMA membership if you haven’t gotten one already 😉).
Every once in awhile someone asks me how I end up with the shots that I do, and it catches me off guard because my mind inevitably defaults to the hundreds of outtakes that never see eyes other than my own. For future inquiries or the odd passerby who has found him/herself here: I am far from being a technical photographer, I continue to learn a lot through experimentation, and I simply have my camera with me 90%+ of the time. There wouldn’t be a ton I could tell you if we went out to shoot a landscape together spur of the moment, because most of landscape photography (in my opinion) is about being in the right place at the right time. .
That said, I wanted an excuse to pull out some photos from the archives... so here we are! Here’s my compilation of some quick tips for better landscape photos, one a day, Monday through Friday this week—hope you learn something, even if it’s just “Hey, landscape photography isn't so hard after all!”

01/28/2019

Day 1 (of 5) in landscape photography tips: use photobombers to your advantage.

As some of you already know, most of my work steers clear of people in favour of “pure” landscape scenery. However, this is really just a function of the fact that most of the time I venture out solo, or with non-photographer types whose patience I don’t want to overstep. The odd time there’s strangers nearby, I love to hang out a moment until they step into a strategic spot of the frame, before moving along to the next scene (you can place them in the centre, use the rule of thirds, or do anything else that makes you happy).

In this three photo series of Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine I was fortunate to catch a stranger in my shot each time, drawing the eye into the photo in a way that would otherwise be less striking. Adding a human element to your landscapes is also helpful for livening up popular vantage points that could use a fresh take.

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“Month of the Artist”—as of 2019, it’s a THING! Alberta became the first Canadian province to proclaim a month in celebration of artists, acknowledging the social and economic value they bring to society and encouraging efforts to support the arts.
For the inaugural celebration this January, I’ve decided to cap it off with 5 days of posts highlighting some of the things I take into consideration when shooting landscape photography.
What began simply as a DSLR camera Christmas present (thanks, Brother!) has morphed over time into an amateur hobby involving:
-a (near) daily fire for breathing new light into familiar places (hello 5AM summer and 8:30AM winter sunrises),
-the occasional opportunity to sell my work (thanks, patrons 😊 ), and
-the rare misadventure that keeps the friends entertained (PSA you should probably buy AMA membership if you haven’t gotten one already 😉).
Every once in awhile someone asks me how I end up with the shots that I do, and it catches me off guard because my mind inevitably defaults to the hundreds of outtakes that never see eyes other than my own. For future inquiries or the odd passerby who has found him/herself here: I am far from being a technical photographer, I continue to learn a lot through experimentation, and I simply have my camera with me 90%+ of the time. There wouldn’t be a ton I could tell you if we went out to shoot a landscape together spur of the moment, because most of landscape photography (in my opinion) is about being in the right place at the right time. .
That said, I wanted an excuse to pull out some photos from the archives... so here we are! Here’s my compilation of some quick tips for better landscape photos, one a day, Monday through Friday this week—hope you learn something, even if it’s just “Hey, landscape photography isn't so hard after all!”

01/08/2019

Find yourself headed through Churchill Square? Take a peak inside TIX on the Square where you’ll find a varied selection of items by local artists. That now includes me! 😉

Did you catch her giveaway in December? No worries if not, because we are more than happy to officially welcome Alanna Yee Photography to TIX! You can pick up her amazing photo cards, which are so beautiful you may just want to frame them instead!

01/03/2019

I’d love to connect with you on Instagram (if we haven’t already)! Here’s a look at my over at https://www.instagram.com/alannakyee/ 📸

As much as I (occasionally) complain about the cold, I must admit that winter produces some of the most picturesque scenery 👌

01/01/2019

As 2018 has come to a close and the new year is just beginning, I can’t help but to feel thankful for everyone who has supported me in my photographic endeavours, both online and off. Whether it was showing up to see me at the Strathearn Art Walk or other artist events, encouraging me to find a place to sell my work retail (thank you TIX on the Square for giving me a space in your store!), letting me know that you’ve enjoyed one of my photos, or even just liking my page because you felt obligated (hahah thank you, friends), your actions have all had a positive impact on me. You’ve shown me community, connection, and care, and with that I’m happy to say that 2019 is beginning on a high note!

Hope ya’ll are having a fantastic start to the new year 🎉

12/20/2018

Are you on Twitter (that’s more than half of you right now)? I just announced a Twitter exclusive giveaway in conjunction with TIX on the Square! 10 people with fast feet can get their hands on some of my photographic work if you check out https://twitter.com/alannakyee/status/1075813733056708608. Happy holidays!

12/20/2018

Hello longtime friends, as well as the newly acquainted!

I’m excited to share that my work can be found at TIX on the Square, which just started stocking my Edmonton-themed holiday cards and greeting cards. Tix is not only a ticket booth in Churchill Square, but is also a retail space with tons of unique items from artists across Edmonton. If you’re looking for last minute Christmas gifts, you know the place to go!

Take a look below to see a small sample of what you might find in store🎁🎁🎁