Episode One - Cafe Moka | What I Look For Before I Take a Photo

What do you look for before you take a photo? I spent a morning in Islamorada with a macchiato and my camera to show you, from finding a subject to framing it for the edit. We start at Cafe Moka in Village Square, where the macchiato scored 30/35. Then I photograph the gardens at The Banyan Tree and walk the arts district, ending at a tiny public beach access tucked behind it. Along the way I talk through what catches my eye, why I stop, and how I compose for my editing style. If you’re new to photography, this one’s for you. The Grades Macchiato: 17/20 beans Flavor 5 · Balance 3 · Heat 5 · Presentation 4 Location: 13/15 roosters Parking & Accessibility 4 · Keys Factor 4 · Sit & Sip 5 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 Cafe Moka 1:15 Macchiato grade 3:30 The Banyan Tree intro 4:48 The Banyan Tree garden photography 16:25 Arts district photo walk 28:28 Beach sign-off Places Cafe Moka, Village Square, Islamorada The Banyan Tree, Islamorada Islamorada Arts District What I shoot with Sony A7R III Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM New episodes drop when they’re ready. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. Business inquiries: jenn@bradleyalan.art #photographyforbeginners #floridakeys #islamorada