Making the Photo: Deliciousness

Welcome to the August 2026 episode of “Making the Photo” by Dear Bubbles! For this month’s show, join Bubbles on her stand-up paddleboard adventure on the Colorado River across Lake Mead (yup, still got river brain...). We’re reviewing “Deliciousness” from November 2018. Brownies might be involved... In this video, get a behind-the-scenes look at why this scene caught my eye and how I approached the scene from a creative and technical perspective. Hear what exposure settings, camera equipment, and processing tools (including a live demo of white balance adjustments). I also walk through The Visual Journey to reveal my intention, attention, orientation, and engagement for this frame. Specifically, hear more about how to leverage "insurance" shots to work through compositions; answer "what else is it" to trigger your imagination and connection; conduct tone checks (with a demo in processing software); and adjust your visual design based on your notan. But wait, there's more! I share a special surprise new trick for you, thanks to a Dear Bubbles reader! (Since this is a Patreon-exclusive post, Patreon supporters will need to be logged into their Patreon account to access the video. Once you are logged into Patreon, click Refresh at the bottom of this post, then select “Allow” if asked about information sharing.)