Author Archives: Pamela Zmija Photography

Macro Photography: A Nature Reset for Your Soul

This past weekend was my birthday. My heart was so filled with joy with our long weekend. The golf course, home, beach, macro back road tour. I took a lot of photos of family, which I love, it reminds me of the photos I cherish of our kids growing up. The pure innocence of childrenContinue reading “Macro Photography: A Nature Reset for Your Soul”

How Blogging Enhances Creativity and Well-Being

I have noticed, when I am creative in the morning, my mental health gets an incredible boost and the day flows magnificently! Within an 8 week course I have been doing, she has challenged us to do something creative, that we haven’t done before that will also stretch us. I of course gravitated to photography,Continue reading “How Blogging Enhances Creativity and Well-Being”

Lens-Artists Challenge #362 | Sports, Sporting Events + Fun Games

This week Beth shared this fun challenge with us to share photographs of Sports, Sporting Events and Fun Games. Check out her inspirational post here! As soon as I saw this theme, my heart took me to my kids in hockey. Our daughter about to enter her final year of minor hockey! Wild where theContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #362 | Sports, Sporting Events + Fun Games”

Cell Pic Sunday | Cottage Adventure

I saw a quote the other day, “Their world is only as big as you show them…” Unknown I instantly thought of a dogs life.  This weekend we took him on an adventure – he loved it! Truthfully, our boy didn’t get the socialization he should have, I had a hard time myself socializing andContinue reading “Cell Pic Sunday | Cottage Adventure”

Do What You Love

I was promptly reminded yesterday, ‘Do what you love’ after being hit with what felt like another double whammy from modern medicine. After 3 months of waiting for 2 referrals, I called to find out where they were at to then find out… nothing… nothing in 3 months had been done. No referrals had beenContinue reading “Do What You Love”

Starting Out | RF Photography Lenses

Even though I just blogged about this last year, I feel I should do an update! Although I still have, and love my EF L lenses, I have begun to branch out with my RF lenses and as Ive been loving them, I am happy to share! The image below is a great example ofContinue reading “Starting Out | RF Photography Lenses”

Macro with my Canon 5DMIII + 180mm f3.5L

This evening as it was raining I had the urge to get out and take some photos. A great opportunity to get out my Canon 5DMIII + 180mm f3.5L lens, its a big and beautiful combo. Perhaps a little nudge, little reminder of the benefits of strength training! I haven’t had the urge yet andContinue reading “Macro with my Canon 5DMIII + 180mm f3.5L”

Lens-Artists Challenge #361 | Doors

When I first read the challenge theme yesterday I was initially disappointed. The previous challenges I have been a part of over the past month, have been images I already had within my collection. Ease, we all need a bit more ease in our life. I could feel the frustration, doors!? What doors would IContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #361 | Doors”

Lens Test Canon RF 85mm f2.0 STM

Testing out the Canon RF Macro 85mm f2.0 STM lens and I am extremely impressed at the macro capabilities, sharpness and creamy background. This image taken at f5 Image below and above both shot at f4 All photos taken with the Canon R6MII + RF 85mm f2.0 Macro STM lens. As a mom, who isContinue reading “Lens Test Canon RF 85mm f2.0 STM”