OTL Blog

The source for photography tips, student news, and exciting updates from OTL.

Adult Photography Bootcamps 101

Written by OTL Volunteers on August 21 2013

Over these past two weekends at the Liberty Station offices OTL offered two introductory photo classes for adults seeking to become more familiarized with their DSLR cameras. Read Post


5 Fun Tips for Capturing Sunsets

Written by Tina Esser on August 19 2013

Learn how to photograph better sunsets during the ideal "golden hour" time period, which ends very quickly. Read Post


OTL Summer Camps in Full Swing

Written by Niki Even on July 14 2013

Our Street Photography Teens have been learning from professionals including the wonderful new york times photographer Sam Hodgson Read Post


Photography 101 Infographic

Written by Niki Even on July 08 2013

Looking for a one-stop photography reference guide? Check out this free Photo 101 Infographic! Print it out and take it with you in the field or bookmark this page on your mobile. Read Post


Taking New Heights!

Written by Niki Even on June 27 2013

I had the opportunity to take to the skies this month to watch over 1,000 San Diego school students spell out their message on the sand. Read Post


Bold Moves from the OTL Staff!

Written by Tina Esser on June 25 2013

August marks the end of my year with Outside the Lens- where has the time gone?! I've had an absolutely wonderful time learning from the OTL team and students! Read Post


It's On

Written by Alyssa Lucca on June 13 2013

Thank you to everyone who made Outside the Lens' first Friday Night Liberty event "It's On!" an amazing success, featuring student exhibitions, a photo booth, and great food from Solare. Read Post


Explorer Elementary Exhibition

Written by Niki Even on May 28 2013

Last Tuesday, Explorer Elementary had their OTL exhibition. The kids were all very excited and here are their results. Read Post


The Art of Panning Photography

Written by Tina Esser on May 16 2013

Swing your camera in perfect synchronization as your subject Hold your ground! Face the main direction where you are going to shoot, but move your shoulders and torso so you can follow your subject Read Post


Mixed Lighting Workshop

Written by Niki Even on May 14 2013

Outside the Lens had it's first Lighting Workshop this weekend with photographer Daniel Solomon! Read Post


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