Learn the basics of photo compositing in this mini-course including these skills: 

• Saving a dull, drab image in Lightroom. Make the colors and contrast pop!

• Use gradient and shape tools to create a create a beautiful sunset backdrop

• Extract elements from one photo and add them to another to build out a fun and magical scene.

• Add finishing touches to your image with sun flares, gradients and special effects using a bonus smoke/dust brush.

A fun morning photographing the beautiful Salt River wild horses in Mesa, Arizona with a group of lovely ladies. It ended with an effort to save a lost foal that was separated from his mama and was at risk for starvation.

In February, 2019, Adventure Artists International co-founder Susan Schmitz set off on an epic journey throughout Kenya, Africa over the week of her 50th birthday. This trip was hosted by one our favorite safari companies, Wild Eye Destinations.