Ever wanted to pick up your camera and try to photograph the night sky? Not sure where to start? In this episode, Roy and Annie give a few pointers on what things you need to prepare for before heading out and photographing the stars! 

 

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Roy Nelson is a graduate from Northwest College. He received an Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Photographic Communications and is currently working as a commercial product photographer for companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What excites Roy the most about photography is the satisfaction that comes from turning a vision into a photographic reality. The entire process from start to finish is not only captivating for him but also fulfilling

He first picked up a camera as a birthday gift to himself at the age of 19. The work of many great photographers captivated him. He set his goals high by searching for the amazing images made by these professionals and worked hard to achieve their quality of imaging into his own vision.

In the past few years as a working artist, he has had the opportunity to share many volumes of work, yet the greatest joy has been to see the value placed on his passion. Through fine art sales, interviews from prestigious blogs, and paid projects he has seen great support and further motivation.

Cosmic Connection is his and his partner Annie Case's newest endeavor! With Roy's astrophotography experience and expertise, he hopes to teach and inspire photographers all across the world. His love for the night sky is one filled with passion. Hear his story today! 

 

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Annie Case graduated from Northwest College with an Associates of Applied Science in the Photographic Communications department. She is in love with the concept that she can build a career, while expressing her creative side to generate images.

    Adobe Photoshop became a crucial part of her life later in her high school years. She loved finding source images, and tried to recreate them. She knew there was much more she could learn within the software, but was also very aware that if she learned how to capture those images, then she could soon become the inspiration for herself. Annie began searching for schools that would educate her in the world of photography.

    Northwest College became the beginning of Annie’s career as a photographer. Annie enjoys waking up every morning with the knowledge that she has the power to create an image that will never be made in the same way she made it. She has learned to be a well-rounded photographer. Studio illustrations, on location and studio lit portraits, videography including work in the Smithsonian’s Museum, product photography for commercial promotions, and traditional film processing have all become staples of Annie's photography. The commercial aspect of photography is not all that she is passionate about. Yellowstone is an amazing area that played its part in shaping her into the photographer she is becoming. It became the birthplace of her love to capture personality of wildlife and nature. 

    After graduating Annie moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to start her career. She is a full time working product photographer for Style Haven and spends all her free time photographing people, landscape, and wild life. Currently, Cosmic Connection is Annie’s large project. Cosmic Connection is an astrophotographer’s dream because they can learn how to capture amazing night imagery. As an image enthusiast, Annie would love to collaborate with you and make your visions a reality!

 

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Welcome to our first ever episode from Cosmic Connection, a place for all of your astrophotography needs! Join us as we explore the exciting world of astrophotography from The Milky Way to star trails. In this first episode, we decided to introduce ourselves and give a little of our background as astophotographers.

 

Annie met Roy at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming. They were both studying for, and in 2018 completed, their associates of applied science in Photographic Communications. Both Annie and Roy grew up in Wyoming and they loved living there. Wyoming shaped the way their photographic journeys would take them. It is the place they hold most dear to their heart, even now while they find themselves falling in love with Utah and living in Salt Lake City.

 

Check out more of our work at: https://cosmicconnection.net/