Dropped: RIVERSONG eBook
IT’S HERE.
RIVERSONG: Creative, Artistic Approaches to Photographing New River Gorge is my brand new ebook, filled with instruction and inspiration for creating beautiful photographs in New River Gorge, West Virginia, the site of our nation’s newest national park.
This unique educational resource is intended for landscape and nature photographers as well as lovers of the New River Gorge. Tthis is a uniquely holistic approach, offering location information, technical information, artistic approaches including my own inspirations as an artist, and information about the geography of this unique landscape. Included is a Foreword by the highly regarded Sarah Marino, Nature Photographer, Photography Educator, & Writer.
There’s nothing out there like this.
Here’s what some photographers are saying:
“The threads of Michele’s work weave an inspirational tapestry of creativity, technique, and research. She is a generous and humble instructor and a thoughtful and complete artist. Riversong is a sum of her prodigious talents and her spirit permeates the work. Reading it motivates me to work harder at my craft so that I can aspire to also glimpse those moments of the sublime that she so confidently presents.” Sam Krisch, Exhibiting Artist & Educator
"Riversong provides a rich insight into the New River Gorge's history and sights as well as into the heart of the artist herself. Michele writes with a true sense of poetry and it's clear that this book is as much a testament to her deep relationship to the land as it is an educational guide guaranteed to inform and inspire." Talor Stone, Pro Photographer & PhD Researcher, Pro with Muench Workshops
"In Riversong, Michele Sons invites readers to take a journey with her to our newest national park, the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Her love for nature and respectful attitude permeates the book. Within these pages you’ll find tranquil scenery, inspiration and photographic guidance, as well as links to help you plan your own visit to this beautiful area." Claudia Welsh, Photography Business Owner & Former VP, Retail for the Ansel Adams Gallery
"As a photography enthusiast and a lifelong New River Gorge explorer, I found this book to be captivating on many levels. The images Michele uses to illustrate photographic techniques are breathtaking, and her description of each photograph's context is both instructive and inspiring. She unselfishly gives the reader a piece of herself, sharing not only the "how," but also the sometimes surprising "why" behind each location and image. The result is an immensely enjoyable book that defies categorization: It could easily be labeled as fine art, instructional, philosophy, or even a travel guide." Shawn Means, Co-Owner of Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals