Photography Tips for Aspiring Photographers

Location. Location. Location.

BY MELISSA SPELTS When I was 27 years old, Ryan bought me a used DSLR camera for my birthday. I fell in love with photography and started to see potential photo locations everywhere I went.

If you are a photographer or a “wannabe” like me, you probably know that we are blessed with amazing photo locations here in Utah. When we have special events coming up for one of our kids, like a dance or graduation, one of my favorite things to do is to have that child completely ready for pictures and drive around just looking for great spots. I have taken the coolest pictures next to doors, buildings, walls, or open fields by simply being open to what I see in that moment. When I take dance pictures for my teens, I love to find cool walls or barns to snap pictures by. If walls or buildings are facing the right way, they create a shadow that makes the lighting ideal. It is easier to work with and stays that way longer, unlike trying to time pictures for the perfect “golden hour” right as the sun sets. I also like to have two locations for every shoot. The best locations have multiple back drops in one spot. Be respectful and honor private property. One time, I was taking pictures of my friend’s family next to this really cool old barn (it is no longer there). My friend got permission to take pictures from the family that owned the barn. She told me that photographer’s would walk into the owners back yard without asking. They didn’t mind them using the barn

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8 for their backdrop but hated when people didn’t ask. Please make sure to be respectful. Ask for permission if it’s on private property. Clean up any trash that you bring in. This will help keep these locations available for years to come.

HAPPY PHOTOGRAPHING!

PHOTO LOCATIONS: 1.20th St. & Lincoln 2.Walls behind Wells Fargo on 23rd street in downtown Ogden 3.Old store, Bear River 4.Behind Rainbow Gardens Restaurant, Ogden 5.Jensen Park, Syracuse 6.Wall on 25th St, Ogden 7.rain station, Brigham City 8.The Monarch, Ogden 9.20th St. & Lincoln

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“We have had the greenest and most plush lawn of our entire adult lives the last two years. We tried all the do-it-yourself fertilizer programs and tried to stay on top of the weeds on our own for 20 years. Our yard was nice, it was mostly green, but it wasn’t plush, and the weed battle was nonstop! However, since we have met Zach, Roxanne, and the team at Green Castle, our grass has been awesome and the weed free despite only being able to water a couple of times a week because of the drought. We love our Green Castle Lawn Care.” -loyal Green Castle customer

Unlike many of the traditional lawn care programs found today, Green Castle takes an approach more like what many golf courses and sports turf managers follow. Most of the traditional lawn care programs rely on quickrelease products for quick results. Most times, this isn’t what is best for your lawn and can actually make lawns “top heavy,” meaning they are not as healthy as the top layer might temporarily show. If you treat lawns right, you will treat not only the grass but the roots and the soil for longlasting, healthy, plush lawns and prevent weeds and many diseases in your area. The most popular option is their six-step program. It starts with an early spring application and a late spring application; both contain balanced fertilizer application and crabgrass, pre-emergent, and broadleaf weed control. Then perform two summer applications, both with summer fertilizer application and broadleaf weed control, followed by the fall/winter treatments that help prepare your lawn for overwintering and the next year. An additional service they provide is pest control, which can protect your lawn against grub damage and protect your homes from pesky, bothersome insects such as spiders and ants. Obviously, problems can still arise, and Green Castle encourages their customers to communicate if problems occur. Remember, Green Castle only sees your lawn five-six times per year; you see it every day. If problems are caught early, they are able to take care of them quickly. A great lawn only happens with great communication between you and Green Castle.

Zach, the owner of Green Castle, told me that if you really want the best lawn, you should have a soil test done, which runs $20-$40. The results from this test will arm you and Green Castle with the information needed for the best treatment for your lawn. He also indicated that mowing properly includes leaving the grass three inches tall in the heat of the summer and then dropping it down to one and a half inches in the fall before the snow comes will help you maintain a beautiful lawn.

This locally-owned business has been in business for 20 years and has the expertise to get a lawn green and healthy. They know the right formulas for your area and how to make your lawn thrive!

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We have the expertise to get your lawn green & healthy!

OsteoStrong

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY The Ultimate Biohack

OsteoStrong® is a biohack that helps you strengthen the foundation of your body – the skeletal system. Just show up as you are, and we’ll handle the rest.

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Business: Health & Wellness 1013 W. 2700 S., Syracuse, UT 801-895-2143 osteostrongsyracuse.me

Many hit the gym, watch what they eat, and otherwise closely monitor their physical fitness. What about the foundation of the body: our skeletal system? Every single year, human bones deteriorate by about 1%. Younger and younger patients are getting diagnosed with osteoporosis and other bone density issues. That’s why clients from teenagers to 90-year-olds are visiting OsteoStrong at 1013 W. 2700 S. in Syracuse for their osteogenic loading machines. These machines are a rehabilitative method to improve bone density and even prevent bone fractures. Now, the word “rehab” might conjure up painful images of physical therapy exercises, but visiting OsteoStrong is easier and simpler than a gym workout. First, clients stretch for about two minutes. Once seated in one of the machines, which is similar to a squat machine, the skeletal system takes on a load at the very edge of mechanical failure without any pain. This light exercise–which won’t ever leave you sore–triggers the brain to make bones stronger. In total, it only takes 20 minutes! “We like to say it’s the ultimate biohack,” managers Stacie and Heather Olsen say. “It’s a way to strengthen your foundation naturally, and the brain does all the work!”

This is the perfect conditioning for young athletes, patients suffering from osteoporosis, and those with joint replacements. Strengthening the bone density helps adhere to the nuts and bolts of an artificial replacement. You might be wondering why you haven’t heard of this before; you’re not alone! Many are familiar with osteoporosis, but not with its treatments. Even doctors only really know how to treat bone density issues with medicine. Now, there’s a solution beyond calcium and vitamin D supplements. Don’t be mistaken: the benefits behind osteogenic loading have actually been known for over a century. This month, you can expect to celebrate this bone treatment by coming in for a free session. Mention this ad and receive a free month of red light PEMF and Compression therapy!

Testimonials from some of their clients

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