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• How To Reduce Noise In Your Close-Up Photos (using Photoshop)

  PhotoNaturalist

  Steve Berardi

  8 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  Photo by Steve BerardiIn close-up photography, you often use fast shutter speeds to help battle the wind or freeze the action of your subject (such as a butterfly feeding on a flower). To get these faster shutter speeds without sacrificing your desired depth of field, your only option is to use higher ISOs (making your camera’s sensor more sensitive). Unfortunately, at these higher ISOs, sometimes you get some really ugly noise in the background. Well, there just happens to be a great way to reduce this noise in Photoshop. Here’s how: 1. Duplicate your primary photo layer by…

• TWiP #254 – The Psychology of Photography

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  Bruce

  11 May 2012 | 6:19 pm

  Audio MP3Audio MP3 Hosts: Frederick Van Johnson, Derrick Story, Bruce Clarke Episode Overview This week: The Psychology of Photography – Mindset Canon and Nikon announce fixes, workarounds for their latest camera bodies BlackBerry announces new camera enhancements coming to BlackBerry 10 Olympus reveals a new Ultra-rugged camera Plus Frederick sits down to chat with Playboy centrefold and celebrity photographers Arny Freytag and Jarmo Pohjaniemi. Derrick Story and Bruce Clarke join Frederick Van Johnson to discuss these topics and more on this week’s episode of TWiP. On the…

• Teens against Photoshopped Magazine Models

  SilberStudios.tv

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

    A 14 year old teenage girl by the name of Julia Bluhm has started a petition for 17 magazine to publish one issue of the magazine which contains real models, who aren’t airbrushed to have perfect skin and res-structured in photoshop. She created an online petition which received over 50,000 signatures and she delivered the petition by hand to Seventeen’s office in Manhattan. Seventeen responded with “We’re proud of Julia for being so passionate about an issue — it’s exactly the kind of attitude we encourage in our readers — so we invited her to our office to…

• Back From a Week in Paris (and a new photo series emerges)

  Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider

  Scott Kelby

  13 May 2012 | 11:02 pm

  Wow, what a week! We shot three online classes (including “A Week in Paris with Jay Maisel” plus my on-location class on shooting travel photography, and a class on Lightroom/Photoshop for Travel Photography). We taped starting at 9:00 am each day and went non-stop until after midnight every day. We literally fell into bed each night, but we still had loads of fun (it’s hard not to have fun in Paris, even when you’re working).Easier HDR My new Nikon D4 actually makes shooting HDRs a lot easier, because not only can I finally just take three bracketed shots (one two…

• It’s Guest Blog Wednesday featuring Alex Koloskov!

  Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider

  Brad Moore

  15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Hello there, my name is Alex Koloskov, I am a studio product and advertisement photographer.When started to work as a commercial photographer many years ago, I was trying everything: from portraiture to architecture, but very soon I realized that I can be successful and “the best” only where is my passion, doing things where I can use my full potential.It appears that such place is a quiet studio, a place where I feel extremely comfortable working with still life and motion subjects.I love to perform technically challenging shots, where I have to engineer the lighting and light…

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  In Focus

• Star City and the Baikonur Cosmodrome

  15 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  Earlier today, a Soyuz-FG rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying an International Space Station (ISS) crew into orbit. Baikonur, Russia's primary space launch facility since the 1950s, is the largest in the world, and supports multiple launches of both manned and unmanned rockets every year. With the U.S. manned space program currently on hold, Baikonur is now the sole launching point for trips to the ISS. Gathered here is a look at the facility, some of the cosmonaut training programs in Star City outside of Moscow, and a few recent launches and landings --…

• 50 Years Ago: The World in 1962

  14 May 2012 | 7:37 am

  A half-century ago, the space race was heating up and the Cold War was freezing over. Soviet missile bases discovered in Cuba triggered a crisis that brought the U.S. to the brink of war with the U.S.S.R. Civil rights activists won hard-earned victories against segregationists in the American South, and John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Algeria gained independence from France and the U.S. slowly escalated its involvement in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Seattle held a World's Fair called the the Century 21 Exposition, celebrating the themes of space, science, and the future. Let…

• The Last Horse Drive

  11 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  Reuters photographer Jim Urquhart recently captured these scenes from a fading culture, as he followed Montana ranchers on their final horse drive, moving more than 300 horses down from their winter range. Every spring the Mantle family, along with with a group of wranglers, drives the herd north over 35 miles and three days, through the small town of Three Forks to their ranch. After decades of supplying and tending to horses, the Mantles, citing financial challenges, now plan to sell off their herd and shift to raising beef cattle. Take a moment to travel with the Mantle family through big…

• Lighting the 2012 Olympic Flame

  10 May 2012 | 8:57 am

  Seven years after London was selected to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Flame is on its way to England. Earlier today in Greece, performers dressed as priests and priestesses gathered for a ceremony in Olympia, the ancient birthplace of the Olympic games, where they appealed to the sun god Apollo to light the flame with the help of a parabolic mirror. The Olympic flame was then passed to swimmer Spyros Gianniotis to begin a seven-day relay through Greece, followed by a flight to Great Britain, where it will begin a 70-day journey, changing hands 8,000 times on its way to London.

• The Giant Marionettes of Royal de Luxe

  9 May 2012 | 8:40 am

  Based in Nantes, France, the street theatre company Royal de Luxe performs around the world, primarily using gigantic, elaborate marionettes to tell stories that take place over several days and wind through entire cities. Puppeteers maneuver the huge marionettes -- some as tall as 12 meters (40 ft) -- through streets, parks, and waterways, performing their story along the way. Gathered here are images of several recent Royal de Luxe performances, from Belgium, Mexico, Germany, Chile, and England. [38 photos] A giant marionette, operated by performers, walks in Berlin, Germany, on October 2,…

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  The Big Picture

• Food and nutrition crisis in Sahel region of Africa

  11 May 2012 | 4:54 pm

  A potentially catastrophic food crisis in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa could affect as many as one million children. The food and nutrition crisis resulting from a severe drought, threatens the survival of an entire generation of children. Those children in eight countries - Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, Cameroon, Nigeria and Senegal - are at risk of severe acute malnutrition. Sparse rainfall, poor harvests and rising food prices have left many vulnerable and weak, seeking medical attention. Sahel is one of the poorest regions in the world where children…

• Victory Day 2012

  9 May 2012 | 1:41 pm

  Russia and former Soviet republics marked the 67 years since the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II today. Russia's newly inaugurated President Vladimir Putin promised a strong Russia during a speech he delivered during a military parade at Red Square in Moscow. The Soviet Union lost an estimated 26 million people in the war, including 8.5 million soldiers. -- Lloyd Young (31 photos total)A World War II veteran walks at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2012, after the Victory Day parade. Thousands of Russian soldiers marched today across Red Square to mark the 67 years since…

• Supermoon: the perigee moon of 2012

  7 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  The night sky on May 5 was animated by the once-a-year cosmic event of the perigee moon. Popularly known as the "Supermoon", the moon appears much larger above us when the elliptical orbit brings it within 221,802 miles to Earth, the closest point. The effect is magnified during a full moon, when we see our nearest celestial neighbor appear roughly 20 percent brighter and 15 percent larger. Collected here are images taken just before, during, and just after the perigee moon of 2012. -- Lane Turner (27 photos total)The May's full moon rises beside San Francisco's Coit Tower on May 5, 2012.

• Afghanistan, May 2012

  4 May 2012 | 2:53 pm

  With well over a year before American forces pull out of Afghanistan, the conflict there drags on. Every month in The Big Picture, we feature a selection of recent images of events there, from the soldiers and insurgents at war, the people longing for peace, and daily life and culture in the country of 29 million. Afghanistan remains among the world's poorest nations, and struggles with issues not found in other places, like an ongoing fight against polio. Afghanistan still supplies about 90% of the world's opium, a major cash crop in a country with few viable exports. Gathered here are…

• May Day 2012

  2 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  May Day was marked once again around the globe with political protests and demonstrations by organized labor. The Occupy Wall Street movement, which formed last year in New York, used the day to spread its message of social and economic inequality. Also known as International Workers Day, May 1 is marked in different ways around the world, and in many countries May Day is observed as a national holiday. This celebration of the international labor movement stemmed from a deadly 1886 labor demonstration in Chicago calling for an eight-hour workday. -- Lloyd Young(39 photos total)An Occupy…

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• Olympus OM-D EM-5 gallery posted

  13 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  I've posted what should be the complete photo gallery for the Olympus OM-D EM-5. The review is moving along fairly well and should be online in the second half of the week.

• Check out our Facebook page and get early access to the Olympus OM-D gallery!

  11 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Fans of our Facebook page have been enjoying an early look at the Olympus OM-D EM-5 photo gallery for the last few days. Come "like" DCResource on Facebook so you can join in!

• Fuji introduces Wi-Fi equipped FinePix XP170 rugged camera

  8 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Olympus isn't the only one who has a new rugged camera to show off today, as Fujifilm just announced one of their own. The FinePix XP170 doesn't have the fast lens of the Olympus, but it does have Wi-Fi, something the TG-1 lacks. Here are the details on the XP170:

• Olympus announces Tough TG-1 rugged camera with F2.0 lens

  8 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Olympus has introduced a new premium rugged camera, known as the Tough TG-1 iHS. The big selling point on the TG-1 is its fast F2.0 lens, which makes capturing photos in low light a lot easier than on competitive models. The TG-1 also supports conversion lenses -- a first for a camera in this class. Here are all the details:

• Pentax K-01 review posted, at last

  5 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  It took two bodies and seven lenses, but our Pentax K-01 review is finally here! Is there a great camera hiding under the K-01's unusual design? Find out in our review!

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  Digital Photography Review

• The Atlantic magazine looks at the Russian space programme today

  15 May 2012 | 7:41 pm

  The Atlantic's 'In Focus' photo blog has collected a fascinating series of images from the Russian space program. Looking at both Zvyozdny gorodok, the training center just outside Moscow better known as 'Star City,' as well as  the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the pictures give an insight into post-Shuttle space flight. Astronauts and scientists from different countries train together, as do entrepreneurs preparing for their paid trips into space. The collection uses a variety of photographic styles and beautifully conveys the faded futurism of space travel. (from The Atlantic)

• Nikon D800 wins Camera Grand Prix 2012 award and public 'best camera' vote

  15 May 2012 | 2:30 pm

  Nikon's D800 has been awarded the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 title and also won the public vote for best camera. The awards, organized by the Japanese 'Camera Journal Press Club' also recognized the Canon EF8-15mm F4L USM as lens of the year. Meanwhile, the editors awards were given to Sony's NEX-7 and the Olympus m.Zuiko 45mm F1.8.

• Fujifilm creates wide-angle adapter and firmware v1.3 for X100

  15 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  Fujifilm has announced the WCL-X100 wide-angle adapter lens for its X100 large sensor, fixed-lens compact. The 0.8x adapter extends the camera's 35mm equivalent field of view out to 28mm equivalent. It is designed to match the X100 in terms of both appearance and quality, sharing the camera's Fujifilm's Super EBC coating and made-in-Japan construction. The WCl-X100 will be available from June at a price of around $350. To enable use of the converter, the company has also issued firmware v1.30 which adds a function for its use as well as fixing two minor operational bugs.

• Just Posted: Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review

  14 May 2012 | 7:11 pm

  Just posted: Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review. The PowerShot SX150 IS is a mid-priced compact superzoom - it's not as slim or stylish as the Panasonic TZ (ZS) models that have helped define the class, but it still boasts a 28-336mm equivalent zoom range and a comprehensive set of features, both in terms of special effects and manual controls. It also differentiates itself through the use of AA batteries and a CCD sensor - both helping to keep costs down. So has Canon cut too many corners in pursuit of cut-price capability?

• Adobe will fix security bug in CS5.x, having originally said CS6 was the fix

  14 May 2012 | 11:56 am

  Adobe has confirmed that it will fix the security problems with Photoshop and other CS5.x packages, having originally suggested that a paid upgrade to CS6 was the only solution. The security concerns, raised by the company on May 8th, were rated as 'critical,' meaning it could 'allow malicious native-code to execute, potentially without a user being aware.' Despite this, the original solution raised in the company security bulletin was to upgrade to CS6, leaving CS5.x users vulnerable. The bulletin has now been updated.

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  Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider

• It’s Guest Blog Wednesday featuring Alex Koloskov!

  Brad Moore

  15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Hello there, my name is Alex Koloskov, I am a studio product and advertisement photographer.When started to work as a commercial photographer many years ago, I was trying everything: from portraiture to architecture, but very soon I realized that I can be successful and “the best” only where is my passion, doing things where I can use my full potential.It appears that such place is a quiet studio, a place where I feel extremely comfortable working with still life and motion subjects.I love to perform technically challenging shots, where I have to engineer the lighting and light…

• A Few of My Favorite Shots of Cathedrals in Paris

  Scott Kelby

  14 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  The shot above was taken inside the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. I had never been, and was really taken with the fact that it’s all stained glass (and tells a story, reading from left to right, bottom to top in each pane of the stained glass). While it’s looks really large here, I’ll bet it’s not 100 feet deep from end to end (but the ceilings are really high). NOTE: make sure you click on these to see a much larger version.Above: Here’s the view if you turned 180° around from where I took the other shot. Again, the same amazing stained glass, and shot hand-held…

• Oh, Hallelujah “Light It Magazine’s” Subscription and Download Thingy is Finally Fixed!

  Scott Kelby

  14 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Gees oh Pete that was a bear to get fixed, but finally the folks who have had a tough time getting Light It magazine’s subscription thingy to work now have a new free update that fixes the problem (I’ve been hearing from happy people all day who can now download their previously purchased issues, and the current issue as well). In a word: “Yay!!!!”Just hit the App store and get the just-released free update, and you’re home free. Thanks to everyone who was so patient as our developer played the detective game to find out exactly what was causing the problem (it…

• Back From a Week in Paris (and a new photo series emerges)

  Scott Kelby

  13 May 2012 | 11:02 pm

  Wow, what a week! We shot three online classes (including “A Week in Paris with Jay Maisel” plus my on-location class on shooting travel photography, and a class on Lightroom/Photoshop for Travel Photography). We taped starting at 9:00 am each day and went non-stop until after midnight every day. We literally fell into bed each night, but we still had loads of fun (it’s hard not to have fun in Paris, even when you’re working).Easier HDR My new Nikon D4 actually makes shooting HDRs a lot easier, because not only can I finally just take three bracketed shots (one two…

• Adobe’s Creative Cloud is Now Available

  Scott Kelby

  11 May 2012 | 2:03 am

  Mesdames et messieurs bonjour!Even though I’m still in Paris wrapping up our shoots here, I did see where starting today the Adobe Creative Cloud is now available, which ushers in a new era for Adobe, and a new opportunity for creative people all over the world (can’t you just hear that ELO song in your head right now? “All over the world-er-er-erld.”)If you’re not up-to-date on the Creative Cloud, I did a post here a few weeks back with a quick Q&A about it and you can read it right here. Also, Adobe is offering a pretty incredible deal for existing Creative…

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• Roger Hill: Daring to Face Danger with Only a Digital Camera

  15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm

  It’s not a charging grizzly bear or rhino that Roger Hill faces whenever he is on the hunt. No, his quarry is the most powerful force of weather on earth, a tornado. For approximately 25 years, he has spent his time chasing and capturing still images and video of more than 600 tornados and other severe weather events across the U.S. He found his niche; and today all the major TV networks buy his work. Learn how one photographer succeeded by turning his camera on a subject “in own backyard.” What event Read more...

• Mother & Daughter on the Beach

  15 May 2012 | 9:56 am

  The beach is a wonderful place to have a fun family outing, but getting great photos of the experience isn’t easy, especially at midday. Most of us agree that the best portraits are the ones that look spontaneous, but getting that happy feeling into the image takes planning and skill. Photographer Michael Corsentino, assisted by the Photoflex® team, takes on the challenge of producing a ‘Mother and Daughter’ portrait and succeeds. The techniques and the equipment provide interesting lighting solutions, and Michael uses a few additional Read more...

• Lighting and Shooting a Guitar

  15 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  Sometimes you can set up a simple lighting solution to make your detail and overall shots look professionally lit. However, with larger products a simple lighting solution doesn't always work, and you must be prepared to modify or change your lighting for different surface textures or colors of your subject matter. Topics Covered: Creating wrap-around light Creating a warm fill The importance of shooting detail shots Equipment Used: Lighting Equipment LitePanel accessory Main & T Clamp LitePanel Read more...

• 8 Precious Gems of Topaz Labs’ Adjust 5 Photoshop Plug-In That Will Make Your Photos Sparkle

  14 May 2012 | 2:56 pm

  Enhancing any digital photographic image and taking control of exposure, detail and color has become even easier with the latest version of Adjust Photoshop Plug-In from Topaz Labs. In simplest terms, it helps you produce an HDR-like image from a single photo. You’ll be able to do all this creativity with Adjust 5 from a single interface that logically presents all the features and controls without the need to jump from page to page. The left portion of the “dashboard” includes 107 new presets in addition to all those found Read more...

• Arthur Morris, Peter Watson and Sally Mann: Capturing the Essence of the Natural World in 3 Stunning Photography Books

  12 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Digital photography, like most art forms, is a personal journey, which others are only able to share peripherally with the photographer. The closest the aspiring photographer or lover of great photographic art can be to experiencing the passion and creative process of the truly great image-makers is to study their exhibits or books. In the field of photography of the natural world, selected books from 3 famed photographers should be high on the list of every photographer’s library. No one is more renowned and celebrated for his bird photography than Arthur Morris. Read more...

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  SilberStudios.tv

• Teens against Photoshopped Magazine Models

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

    A 14 year old teenage girl by the name of Julia Bluhm has started a petition for 17 magazine to publish one issue of the magazine which contains real models, who aren’t airbrushed to have perfect skin and res-structured in photoshop. She created an online petition which received over 50,000 signatures and she delivered the petition by hand to Seventeen’s office in Manhattan. Seventeen responded with “We’re proud of Julia for being so passionate about an issue — it’s exactly the kind of attitude we encourage in our readers — so we invited her to our office to…

• The Power of Video and Why You Need To Be Using It

  2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  We’re big fans of incorporating video into your website, as you’ve heard me talking about. This short infographics video from iQ interactive tells a pretty compelling story. Let us know if you’d like to talk about how to take advantage of the power of video in your site, give us a click.

• Why Photographers Should Read Guy Kawasaki’s New Book

  18 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Guy Kawasaki’s new book What the Plus! is a must-read for anyone who’s interested in how to get more out of Google+. And it’s a must-read for any photographer who’s sharing photos on the Internet. Last night, with my dog sitting on my lap, I read What the Plus! on my iPad, from start to finish. Although it’s some 130+ pages in length I was able to enjoyably breeze through it as if it were a magazine. And guess what? At $2.99 the ebook version of What the Plus! costs less than a Grande Caffè Latte. Photographer Dave Powell guest wrote Chapter 7 on how to share…

• The Nikon D3200 is announced.

  18 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

    The Nikon D3200 is Nikon’s newest entry level camera. Once you take a look at the spec list, it might not seem so entry-level.   Specs: 24.2 Megapixel CMOS APS-C Sensor 4 Frames per second burst mode ISO 100-6400 1080p HD video at 24/30 fps   This is also Nikon’s first consumer DSLR that has manual exposure control for video, it also has a microphone input for better sound. For only $699.95 it’s a pretty great buy.  

• Even a Brilliant Idea Won’t Sell Itself

  13 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  If you missed why I’m quoting excerpts from the book Damn Good Advice, by George Lois see my earlier post “You’re looking at Ron Holland, me and Jim Callaway in 1967, a few weeks after starting my second ad agency, Lois Holland Callaway. As you can see, we’re selling an ad campaign to a new client (with gusto.)   “Always do three things when you present a Big Idea: 1. Tell them what they are going to see. 2. Show it to them. 3. Tell them, dramatically, what they just saw.   “To sell work I could be proud of, I’ve had to rant, rave,…

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• Kodak operated a nuclear reactor in Rochester basement

  15 May 2012 | 10:15 am

  The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle recently revealed that, in the years from 1974 to 2006, Kodak operated a small nuclear reactor in a basement of one of the buildings in Kodak Park, the company's industrial campus in Rochester, New York. The device, about the size of a refrigerator, contained 3.5 pounds of enriched uranium and was used to do research on neutron imaging.

• Record setting photo over 1km long to be displayed in London

  15 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  A photo montage created from more than 109,000 images of people jumping will be printed as a single photograph more than one kilometer long and exhibited at ExCel London from June 1 through June 9, reports the Royal Photographic Society. The project, called Jump4London, is the brainchild of artist Clare Newton.

• World looked different 50 years ago

  14 May 2012 | 2:15 pm

  The Atlantic features an interesting gallery called 50 Years Ago: The World in 1962.

• MSNBC feature week in sports

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  MSNBC features a fine gallery of images in its Week in Sports Pictures.

• Free webinar on HDR architectural photography, Tuesday, May 15

  14 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  Unified Color, makers of high dynamic range software HDR Expose 2 and 32 Float v2, are sponsoring a free webinar on HDR architectural photography on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11:00am EDT.

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  ShootTokyo

• A Rainy Tuesday in Tokyo

  Dave

  15 May 2012 | 9:33 am

  I cannot think of a better way to start your day than to sit down and relax with a coffee.   Sit alone, collect your thoughts and plan your attack for your day.    My day quickly becomes consumed absorbing information from every angle.   I read The Wall Street Journal daily on my iPad or Online.   I read a handfull of blogs daily.  I keep up to date on my social networks; Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and various photography forums.  I keep up with all of the correspondence regarding ShootTokyo.   I am also constantly filling my head with new information on photography and…

• The Ricoh GR IV Digital

  Dave

  14 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  I have been wanting a point and shoot since I sold my Fuji Film x100.   Too often I see a cool camera or something neat I want to share.   My Leica often just isn’t the right tool.    I was chatting with Bellany from Japan Camera Hunter last night at the Leica M-Monocrom Launch and I was admiring his GR3 and he recommended the GR4 for me. I was happy when I picked up the camera this morning that the battery had a partial charge so I could shoot it a bit while I was running some errands.  The camera is tiny so I can easily slip it into my pocket or a camera bag… I love the…

• Das Wesentliche in Tokyo @ Leica Ginza

  Dave

  13 May 2012 | 10:11 am

  I was lucky enough to be invited this evening to Das Wesentliche in Tokyo at Leica Ginza.    Das Wesentliche, or The Essence, was Leica’s big launch for the new Leica M-Monochrom Black and White only camera, APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, and the Leica X2.  Leica held their launch in Berlin Germany a few days ago and held a special event in Tokyo for the Japanese market. I know there is a lot of interest in the new Leica M9-M so I have noted which shots were taken with it with “Taken with the Leica M-Monochrom”… Takahashi-san and the crew at Leica Japan know how to…

• Helping Cambodia

  Dave

  12 May 2012 | 7:47 am

  Cambodia is one of those places that once you go there stays with you.  It is a place you go to and leave with a lot of mixed emotions.   If you are not familiar with Cambodia’s recent and brutal history, I suggest you take a moment and educate yourself.   It is a very beautiful and moving place to visit.   It is also a very fragile place that needs a lot of help and support…  As many of you know I have made several trips to Phnom Penh to work with a charity there.  I am going to share my story of going there and the work the charity is doing there.   Thanks for taking the…

• Sakura Color

  Dave

  11 May 2012 | 7:51 am

  A few weeks back I was walking past the park near my house and thought how beautiful it looked covered with Sakura snow from what is now left of the Cherry Blossoms.   I enjoy seeing the Cherry Blossom petals covering the ground… Old school Sakura Color… I enjoy shooting with other photographers sometimes as I can get some photos of me in action…  These are from when I was out shooting with my friend Mark Esguerra who was in from LA. Meet Mark….again. Mark tried out my Leica M9… I love the names of some Japanese clubs… After shooting with Mark I met up…

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  Thomas Hawk Digital Connection

• My Thoughts on Mat Honan’s Gizmodo Article on How Yahoo Killed Flickr and Lost the Internet

  Thomas Hawk

  15 May 2012 | 5:43 pm

  Flickr Product Chief Markus Spiering Shoots an Old Skool Polaroid Camera at Last Month’s Mission District Photowalk Quote from Mat Honan’s Gizmodo article on Flickr: “Flickr wasn’t a startup anymore,” explains the engineer, “people didn’t really want to work that hard to turn the entire product around. Even if they had, Flickr [was] very techie hipster, many didn’t use or like Facebook and considered it bland, boring, evil, poorly designed, etc., and were certainly not ready to fast follow it. Emphasis was put more on how things looked, and…

• Bigger is Better, Flickr Photos Get Larger With New “Liquid” Photo Page

  Thomas Hawk

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  Old Flickr Photo Page New Flickr Photo Page on a 17″ MacBook Pro New Flickr Photo Page on a 27″ Apple Cinema Display Quick, go to one of your flickr photo pages, right now. You like that bigger photo? Awesome right? Flickr seems to be cranking out one cool thing after another this year and today they’ve nailed it yet again with their new “liquid” photo page. What is a liquid photo page? Well, in the past, the photo on Flickr’s main photo page was a static photo size of 640px wide. Now the size of the photo will depend on what size browser window/monitor you…

• A Million Voices — Festival of Colors, Spanish Fork, UT

  Thomas Hawk

  6 May 2012 | 2:34 pm

  Festival of Colors, 2012

• Robbie Petersen — Festival of Colors, Spanish Fork, UT

  Thomas Hawk

  5 May 2012 | 10:19 pm

  Festival of Colors, 2012

• American Dreamer — St. Louis, MO

  Thomas Hawk

  5 May 2012 | 7:24 am

  Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO

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  Improve Photography

• 8 Things You Didn’t Know Your DSLR Could Do

  Jim Harmer

  10 May 2012 | 2:15 am

  Ready for Pinterest! As with learning any topic, students usually learn a tremendous amount of information about a topic for the first while, then they reach a certain level of competency and halt all learning.  The same is true with photographers when we get a new camera.  When we first get our hands on a camera, we spend every waking second learning how to use it and all the buttons and dials.  Then… we suddenly stop. But if you stop learning your camera too soon, you miss out on some REALLY COOL features in most–but not all–DSLR cameras. This post will hopefully…

• Back Button Focusing – Easier than you think!

  Jim Harmer

  10 May 2012 | 2:14 am

  I made this graphic so it is convenient for you to pin this on Pinterest if you'd like. Put your mouse over the picture and click the "Pin it" button. One of the most frequent questions I have received in the last month has been about back button focus and how to use it on Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.  In this article you’ll learn what back button focusing is, and how to back button focus for Canon and Nikon cameras. What is back button focusing? The camera usually focuses when the shutter button is pressed half way down, and then the photographer takes the picture when…

• How to Color Calibrate Your Monitor for Photo Editing

  Jim Harmer

  4 May 2012 | 4:16 pm

  Computer monitors do their best to reproduce colors and brightnesses correctly, but each one is slightly different.  In fact, a screen even reproduces photos differently when it starts up compared to the way colors and brightnesses look after the monitor has been running for a while. This is a serious problem for photographers.  We are careful to set the white balance properly in Photoshop or Lightroom, but what good does it do if your screen is not properly calibrated?  Answer–none!  The same is true for adjusting color saturation, brightness, and just about everything else.

• Understand Photoshop In 10 Minutes Or Less

  Dustin Olsen

  3 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  by Dustin Olsen All designed up and ready for you to pin this photo on Pinterest! Photoshop is overwhelming!! There is no way around it! There is just so much to constantly learn that undoubtedly, at some point, we have all needed someone to show us around and give us a few pointers. Photoshop is the digital photographer’s greatest tool if you know how to use it. Here are the things we all wished we knew when we started working with Photoshop: How layers work The number one thing that we need to understand about Photoshop is how layers work. It can be very confusing at first, but once you…

• Pixels to Paper: Printing your Print Portfolio

  Dustin Olsen

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  by Dustin Olsen   Printing? Does anyone do that anymore in this digital age? More of our photos are finding their way online with our ever growing digital presence. We tweet it, we pin it, we share it. But, some of us have lost the “Print It” button. Offering high quality prints is a GREAT way in supplementing your income, as a portrait photographer! But. You are going to need an AMAZING print portfolio to further sell your work and you have to know how to do it right before your client is willing to hand you more money for a set of prints of their own.   Screen…

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• TWiP #254 – The Psychology of Photography

  Bruce

  11 May 2012 | 6:19 pm

  Audio MP3Audio MP3 Hosts: Frederick Van Johnson, Derrick Story, Bruce Clarke Episode Overview This week: The Psychology of Photography – Mindset Canon and Nikon announce fixes, workarounds for their latest camera bodies BlackBerry announces new camera enhancements coming to BlackBerry 10 Olympus reveals a new Ultra-rugged camera Plus Frederick sits down to chat with Playboy centrefold and celebrity photographers Arny Freytag and Jarmo Pohjaniemi. Derrick Story and Bruce Clarke join Frederick Van Johnson to discuss these topics and more on this week’s episode of TWiP. On the…

• TWiP #253 – The Retouching Debate

  Bruce

  4 May 2012 | 5:41 pm

  Audio MP3Audio MP3 This week on TWiP we’re discussing possible entry-level full-frame dSLRs from Nikon & Canon, a teenager petitions Seventeen magazine to publish non-airbrushed images, the Olympics is looking to ban the sharing of photos via social networks, and home furnishing giant IKEA is getting into the camera market. Also, an interview with the founder of GlamourCon – Bob Schultz. Part I Part II The interview with Bob Schultz, Founder of GlamourCon We record TWiP every Wednesday at 6pm Pacific, so be sure to circle Frederick on Google+ to catch the show. Hosts:…

• Macro Photography with Don Komarechka

  Frederick

  4 May 2012 | 12:09 am

  Don Komarechka and Frederick Van Johnson sit down, virtually, in a Google+ Hangout with to discuss Don’s particular brand of macro photography, the science behind it, and how he manages to get some of the most amazing snowflake mages anywhere. Don Komarechka is an award-winning nature and landscape photographer located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Charged with emotion and beauty, Don’s photography is backed by a passion for capturing the natural world. Focusing on the unseen world, Don’s photos convey a sense of peaceful wonder, creating curiosity and intrigue in the viewer. While…

• Learning The Art Behind The Headshot

  Sohail Mamdani

  30 Apr 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Those who follow the world of headshot and portrait photography closely have heard Peter Hurley’s name before. One of the leading photographers in his field, Peter has studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Although he also works in fashion, editorial, and advertising, it is his headshot business that he is most known – and sought after – for. In 2010, the folks over at FStoppers.com - an awesome website that posts videos related to photography – posted a 10-minute piece featuring Peter Hurley. Peter’s look was already iconic and recognizable at the time,…

• TWiP #252 – The Adobe Creative Cloud

  Sohail Mamdani

  27 Apr 2012 | 3:57 pm

  Audio MP3Audio MP3   This week on TWiP, we’re discussing Adobe’s release of Creative Suite 6, Nikon’s announcement of the D3200 camera and a new wireless adapter, and an interview with Megan Andersen on arts and crafts photography. We record TWiP every week at 6pm Pacific, so be sure to circle Frederick on Google+ to catch the show. Hosts: Frederick Van Johnson, Syl Arena, Doug Kaye, and Steve Simon. Episode Overview: This week, Adobe announces Creative Suite 6, along with the Creative Cloud, a new subscription model for its software. We chat about the new…

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  Imaging Resource News Page

• Photoshop Touch 1.2 relaxes image size limits, but with a catch

  mtomkins@imaging-resource.com

  15 May 2012 | 5:01 pm

  Adobe has recently issued updates for its Photoshop Touch app on both the Android and iOS platforms, bringing a number of updates and new features, and taking the version number up to v1.2. Key among these is a change that answers criticisms that the app could previously handle images only at resolutions below 1,600 x 1,600 pixels (2.6 megapixels in a square aspect ratio; 1.9 megapixels in the more common 4:3 aspect), rather limiting its utility. Now, Photoshop Touch will allow a slightly more generous 2,048 x 2,048 pixels (4.2 megapixels max. in square aspect; 3.1 megapixels in 4:3... (read…

• Fuji unveils wide conversion lens, new firmware for X100 (with samples!)

  mtomkins@imaging-resource.com

  15 May 2012 | 1:26 pm

  Fujifilm has today announced a new conversion lens specific to its FinePix X100 digital camera, offering X100 shooters an alternative to the 23mm fixed focal length of their camera. The company has also simultaneously announced updated firmware for the X100 body. The Fuji WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens has 0.8x magnification, and mounts directly on the camera body, without the need for the AR-X100 adapter ring that must be used to attach other filters and accessories. When mounted, the combination of X100 body and WCL-X100 conversion lens provides a focal length of 19mm, equivalent to…

• Lens Review: Pentax 40mm f/2.8 XS SMC DA

  mtomkins@imaging-resource.com

  14 May 2012 | 6:46 pm

  Pentax released its new 40mm f/2.8 XS SMC DA "pancake" lens with the K-01 mirrorless camera, making for a very small and portable camera-lens combination. With its K-mount, the lens is compatible with other Pentax cameras, so we took the opportunity to put it through its paces in our test lab. Does smaller become better? Check out the results for yourself in our full review of the Pentax 40mm f/2.8 XS SMC DA "pancake" lens. (read more)

• The Camera Bag: A Tilt-Shift Lens You Can Print Out and Make Yourself

  mtomkins@imaging-resource.com

  14 May 2012 | 6:29 pm

  Tilt-shift lenses are great for giving your images that miniaturized or shallow depth-of-field look but they can be expensive, very expensive. If you're a photographer on a low budget -- and who isn't short of cash these days? -- you might be interested in this cool step-by-step tutorial from Instructables on how to make a printable tilt-shift lens adapter. The materials you need to make this DIY tilt-shift lens can be found at any office supply or hardware store, and include paper, something to write with, and digital calipers to take measurements for your 3D object. The adapter…

• Robot takeover imminent: Canon aims for human-free production by 2015

  mtomkins@imaging-resource.com

  14 May 2012 | 5:32 pm

  Imaging giant Canon is working to fully automate its camera production, according to an article from Associated Press journalist Yuri Kageyama, published today on Yahoo News. The move could see humans completely removed from Canon's assembly lines, perhaps as soon as the next three years or so. Canon spokesman Jun Misumi, whose official title isn't stated, is quoted as stating that such a move wouldn't result in job losses. According to Misumi, staff whose jobs were taken over by machines would simply be transferred to other tasks. With that said, in a company that no longer…

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  Ken Rockwell's Updates

• 16 May 2012, Wednesday

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Optics Book For those of you who are optical designers, Dr. Barry Johnson and Rudolf Kingslake's Lens Design Fundamentals has just been selected for the 2012 Joseph Goodman Book Writing Award jointly given by the Optical Society of America and SPIE. This award is given every other year. "The award recognizes authorship of an outstanding book in the field of optics and photonics, published in the last six years, that has contributed significantly to research, teaching, or the optics and photonics industry." Considering all the fine books on optics, I am truly honored that Dr. Johnson…

• 15 May 2012, Tuesday

  15 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Updated: It's always been this way, but since folks wonder how I've got my D800E in my hot little hands (and my D4 and D800 back in March), I updated How To Get It with the latest insider secrets. It's been this way forever; Nikon never ships on time. Thank your lucky stars that few of you shoot LEICA; LEICA never ships at all! I don't keep any of this; my old D800 was given to charity last week, and they already sold it on eBay for more than I paid for it. My D4 will be there later this week after I finish my review. The D4 is BOSS: fast and tight. For sports and action, screw portrait,…

• 14 May 2012, Monday

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  D800E vs. D800 I just added some new overview comments to my Nikon D800 vs. D800E article. What's amazing is how few people will use the sharper Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D on their D800Es, but instead shoot the softer 24-70mm f/2.8 G zoom. The 50mm lens sells for just $125, and is sharper than the 24-70mm, which sells for close to $1,900. Geesh, it always pays to buy lenses when you want them. I bought my 24-70 back in 2007 when it came out, for hundreds of dollars less. I never use the big, heavy 24-70, and use my 50 all the time on my D800E.  

• 12 May 2012, Saturday

  12 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  D800E vs. D800 Nikon D800 Nikon D800E NEW: Nikon D800 vs. D800E Sample Images. As expected, it's not that big a deal, but if you worry about sharpness, the D800E wins. I'm able to excite moiré because I know what I'm doing; it's not a problem in actual picture taking.   D800E vs. 5D Mark III The more I work around my D800E and 5D Mark III, the more I realize we can summarize the differences between the two quite simply: The D800E and D800 are for folks shooting but one kind of thing at a time. If you want to shoot landscapes, and then turn and make a people snap, the D800 and…

• 10 May 2012, Thursday

  10 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  New Old LEICA I have to laugh: the newest news from LEICA are all products I submitted to them years ago. Am I running the ship now at LEICA?   21mm f/3.4 I suggested a smaller 21mm with a 9-bladed diaphragm to them, and they did that last year. Thank you, LEICA. I finally got my new LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH, so my bigger, faster LEICA ELMARIT-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH is now for sale at OC Camera via eBay. Is my f/2.8 21mm any good? Here's a sample image, and here's the DNG file: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, 9:11 AM, 20 October 2009. Full-resolution JPG and DNG file. Want…

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  Photography Served Featured Projects

• Battle

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  German and Allied re-enactor Groups come together to stage mock battles, often replicating momentary skirmishes or the capture of prisoners. Cobb's work is fascinated by the notion of actors and stage. His work searches for a timeless depiction, where ordinary people transform themselves in response to a costume and location. Each individual's passion for history goes far beyond the surface layer of a uniform. Attention to detail and obsession transforms each individuals into a paralell universe where time has stood still. As a multi award winning artist/illustrator, now photographer Cobb…

• Showroom Pro Urbatek

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  Photographs about interior design

• Woman Kick-boxing

  15 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  www.bartoszmatenko.com

• NATIVE FLORA

  15 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  A current work in progress, the Native Flora series is a modern Australian take on the concept of native identity. I believe that the notion of Australian identity needs to be reinvented to suit a more modern Australian culture, one that is vibrant and diverse, yet at times is also dark and complex. I believe also that modern Australia is far more sophisticated than the earlier stereotypes suggest, so in creating this series I hope to reflect a much more modern Australian identity.

• ASURA

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  day of ashura

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  Joe Philipson

• RIT Imagine: Innovation and Creativity Festival

  Joe Philipson

  9 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

  This past Saturday was “Imagine RIT” and it was my first time photographing an event and live streaming simultaneously. Editing on the go, while captioning, and uploading was a challenge but I figured it out in no time. As the event progressed we uploaded our files to wordpress where a team of three classmates reviewed, edited, and uploaded the photographs to the RIT Image Nation website. Make sure to check it out, and you can see the work of over a dozen other shooters from the day.  

• Occupy Rochester

  Joe Philipson

  6 May 2012 | 12:45 pm

  I went to occupy Rochester for two nights, mostly just to hang out and get the feel for the movement. School started and I ended up doing other things. I did make some photographs, but this was just some shooting while seeing what my friend Josh Kuckens was working on. He’s doing something larger, and I’ll post a link to it when it becomes available.          

• Star Wars Day – Strong Museum Star Wars Weekend

  Joe Philipson

  4 May 2012 | 10:23 am

  Last weekends Star Wars Weekend at Strong Museum was part of a larger story I’ve been working on with the local chapter of the 501st, Garrison Excelsior. The event was fantastic and in honor of this great day I’ll post some photographs from that weekend. These photos are not part of my story but are still freaking awesome, especially if you are a fan of Star Wars.

• Good Friday, Toronto, ON

  Joe Philipson

  10 Apr 2012 | 5:58 pm

  Good Friday Processional on Good Friday in Little Italy, Toronto, Canada.  

• 5d Mark II and Holga Lens

  Joe Philipson

  3 Apr 2012 | 11:27 pm

  Last week I decided to purchase the Holga camera lens for my Canon 5dm2. No reason in particular except that it was only about $25 and seemed like it might be something fun to play with. It came in the mail last night so I took it out earlier today and made some photographs. I did have fun with it but it’s too hard to use in any reliable way. Here she is, the most expensive Holga I've ever seen.My room mate Mandy.A self portrait on the third floor balcony at RITLooking out over Kodak QuadLooking west at Kodak QuadAnd then it cameAlthough I do not think I’ll be using this for…

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  Strobist

• Anatomy of a Project: Miller Mobley's Re-enactors

  14 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  When I worked at The Sun, a lot of emphasis was put on always having multiple projects in the hopper. Self-generated projects are the lifeblood of any good paper, and they promote exploration and serendipity. Since I have gone out on my own, I can honestly say projects have the single most important vehicle for developing my photography. I always have at least one on the front burner, with a couple more in the on-deck circle. When my friend Miller Mobley tweeted last week about his series of U.S. Civil War re-enactors, I reached out to him to see if he could give us a little BTS — not only…

• Q&A: C-Stands

  10 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Several people asked about the C-stand (short for century stand) that I used on the Rosco OA posted on Monday. Long story short, after spending 2 months on the road with McNally and crew last year, I have become a convert. If you have never used a C-stand, and/or are considering getting one, here's what you need to know. Read more »

• Always Bring a Model Release

  7 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  I try to be pretty open with this blog. Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I screw up royally. A recent shoot I did for Rosco is a good example of both. Read more »

• Royce Bair's Night-Lit Landscapes

  3 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  There are no AC plugs near Delicate Arch in Grand County, Utah, where Royce Bair made this night landscape shot. So all of his flashes needed to be battery-powered to illuminate the 20-meter tall formation. Two of his light sources were Norman 400B's, weighing in at 6 lbs and from which he needed a total of 48 pops to make the image. But his Big Gun required only two pops to balance with the Normans. That 110,000 lumen light source weighed about a pound, all-in. And it ran off of a 9-volt battery. Read more »

• On Assignment: Trattoria / 360

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  Having eaten at this restaurant often enough to put these guys' kids through college, I recently photographed brothers Gianni (left) and Carlo Morra at one of their three local Italian trattorias. It is a simple picture, but there is much more here than meets the eye. So keeping with last Thursday's talk of photo ecosystems, let's go a little more 360 on this one than just the typical lighting BTS. Read more »

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  The Luminous Landscape - What's New

• 16 May, 2012 - Some Thoughts on the Leica X2

  15 May 2012 | 4:34 pm

  Leica showed the X2 in Berlin last week. This update to the popular X1 features a new 16MP sensor and a number of additional enhancements. Due to other committments I have not had a chance as yet to work with the X2, but my colleague Sean Reid of ReidReviews has, and has kindly provided us with a brief overview of the new Leica X2. Sean also has a much more comprehensive review of the new camera on his own subscription site.      "You and Jeff did it again!  A great series of videos. I've watched the earlier Camera to Print series as well as the LR 2 & 3 videos…

• 15 May, 2012 - Nikon D800E vs Pentax 645D in The Field

  15 May 2012 | 7:43 am

  Our good friend Nick Devlin, also one of this site's contributing editors, was just out in Calgary last week picking up his new Nikon D800E. Nick has been a long time Pentax 645D afficionado and shooter, as well as a good friend of the folks at The Camera Store in Calgary. Put the two together for a few days, and what you get is another one of TCS's fascinating video test reports. How does the larger, heavier and more expensive Pentax hold up against the new Nikon challenger? Watch it and find out.  Britain's high regarded Amateur Photographer magazine has today published a…

• 14 May, 2012 - Leica S2 Field Report

  14 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  There has been a lot of sturm und drang in the photo community these past couple of months about the Nikon D800/E, and deservedly so. But the Leica S2 continues to sell very well to a segment of the marketplace that values tremendous build quality and what are arguably the world's finest camera lenses. Last week's media event in Berlin for the launch of the M Monochrom also gave me an opportunity to handle the S2 for a while, and it reminded me of how appealing I had found the camera a few years ago, the last time I was in Germany for that product's launch. By coincidence, our colleage…

• 12 May, 2012 - Leica S Hasselblad H Lens Adaptor

  11 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

  Leica has been making adaptors for various medium format camera's lenses. But now, in an industry first, they have released a full autofocus adaptor for Hasselblad H series lenses.  I tried it out at the Leica event in Berlin this week, and it simply does what it claims to do. Now the full range of H series lenses is available for current and potential Leica S owners. Very cool.   Brilliant Lightroom 4 videos. I thought I was a knowledgable pro. Hah!  ...

• 10 May, 2012 - Leica M Monochrom - Meet Henri

  10 May 2012 | 5:18 pm

  It isn't every day that a new M Leica comes along. It's only happened less than a dozen times in the past 50 years. Today is one of those days though, with the introduction of the Leica M Monochrom.  I am currently in Berlin, Germany for the launch event, but have also been working with a pre-production sample of the M Monochrom for the past 10 days or so. My initial hands-on impressions report is now online. For a more detailed report you may want to look at Sean Reid's in-depth review at Reid Reviews, a pay site, but one which focuses in considerable depth on Leica and related…

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  Beyond Megapixels

• Composition – Leading Lines

  Steve Russell

  14 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Have you ever observed a scene you thought was beautiful so you photographed it only to have the photo turn out to be very mundane? I know I have and I suspect that if honesty were to prevail we would all say we’ve had a similar experience. Remember that the camera doesn’t see as much as our eyes see. The camera’s vision is limited by the focal length of the lens and the size of the sensor in the camera. Our eyes see what’s in front of us but they also see peripherally around the entire scene. To compensate for the vision limitation of the camera we have to employ…

• Composition – Rule of Thirds

  Steve Russell

  9 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  It’s important to be very knowledgeable about the technical aspects of your camera. Otherwise you won’t know the best way to maximize your camera’s capabilities to capture the best images you can. This is true regardless of the make or model of your camera. Unfortunately, being an expert in all of the camera’s features and capabilities won’t guarantee that you’ll take great photos. The key to good photographs is composition. Because composition is so important, we are featuring a series of articles on composition beginning today with the Rule of Thirds…

• Is It Photography?

  Steve Russell

  7 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Today I’m going to take a somewhat different approach than what Tiffany and I usually feature in our articles. I’m going to showcase the work of a single photographer. Then I’m going to ask a question about the work. The question will admittedly be a value judgment kind of question and I recognize there isn’t any uniform correct answer. I will give my answer and why but I really want you to answer the question for yourself. Once you’ve answered the question for yourself think about why you answered the way you did and apply that thought process to your…

• Super Moon!

  Tiffany Joyce

  4 May 2012 | 12:42 pm

  In honor of tomorrow’s anticipated “Super Moon” event (Saturday May 5th), here is a rerun of Steve’s article on photographing the moon from last year. ———- Whether you’ve photographed the moon numerous times or have just thought about doing it, Saturday evening, March 19, 2011 May 5th, 2012, is a must do evening. On that evening the moon will be at its perigee (closest to the Earth) and according to one article I read it will appear 14% larger than normal. This event, the full moon at its perigee will not occur again until the year 2029…

• Yes, you can shoot at midday!

  Tiffany Joyce

  2 May 2012 | 9:51 am

  We’ve all had the “golden hour” concept drilled into our heads – those times around sunrise and sunset when the light is long and lovely, creating beautiful conditions in which to capture our photographs. So does that mean your camera has to languish in its bag during the midday hours? No, it does not! All you need is a circular polarizer, and tiny bit of tweaking in Lightroom. When my husband and I go on our weekend Jeep adventures, we leave the house at around 8:00 in the morning and usually get on-trail at about 10:00 for a four- or five-hour journey. That puts me…

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  The Online Photographer

• Battle Royale (But It's Not What You Think)

  Michael Johnston

  15 May 2012 | 1:59 pm

  Special effects c. 1954 Yep, it's yet another film vs. digital brouhaha—but not in the way we're used to. The Atlantic (née The Atlantic Monthly) has published an excellent article by Govindini Murty and Jason Apuzzo called "At the Summer Box Office, a Battle Between Two Ways of Filming." In the words of my director friend Bob Burnettt, it's a "very interesting look at the feature world's inner turmoil." Of course, I see it a little more globally—as just one facet of a broader sea-change in movies that's been ongoing for a couple of decades…

• Olympus E-M5 First Notes (vs. NEX-7 and E-P3)

  Michael Johnston

  14 May 2012 | 8:05 am

  Here's a Canon TLb next to the Olympus E-M5. I didn't have an Olympus OM body handy, but I think this still gives a good estimate of how relativelysmall everyday SLR bodies used to be. By Ken Tanaka So you own (or want) a Sony NEX-7 or an Olympus Pen E-P3 but your eye has begun wandering over to that cute little Olympus OM-D E-M5 that's just come onto the market? I think you're in good company. Mike is planning a more comprehensive article on the Olympus E-M5 in the future. But meanwhile I thought some TOP readers might appreciate notes comparing the E-M5 to the NEX-7 and…

• (Weekend) Update

  Michael Johnston

  13 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  Send this post to a friendPlease help support TOP by patronizing our sponsors B&H Photo and AmazonNote: Links in this post may be to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. More...Original contents copyright 2012 by Michael C. Johnston and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

• Open Mike: Nefarious Blogger Confesses

  Michael Johnston

  13 May 2012 | 1:31 am

  I get accused a lot. So I think I should probably confess. As a blogger whose sole reason for existence is to entertain a far-flung and widely divergent audience of individuals, not every one of whom agrees with everything I say in every particular, I regularly get accused of having distorted views. I get accused of having a male perspective, or a white perspective, or an American perspective, or a Western perspective, or a liberal perspective, or a Midwestern perspective, or the perspective of a person whose youth is a fond and receding image in an ever-increasingly rose-tinted rearview…

• Quote o' the Day

  Michael Johnston

  12 May 2012 | 3:57 am

  "The plural of 'anecdote' is not 'data.'" —Unknown (Made me laugh.) Mike Send this post to a friendPlease help support TOP by patronizing our sponsors B&H Photo and Amazon Note: Links in this post may be to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. More...Original contents copyright 2012 by Michael C. Johnston and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved. Featured Comment by Carsten S. Featured Comment by Eric: "One good anecdote is worth a thousand poor experiments, though." Featured Comment by Ben Syverson:…

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  Nikonians News

• Deadlines near on Nikonians Academy NJ workshop and Double-Park Special

  14 May 2012 | 11:08 pm

  Nikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us this month will feature one workshop series in Fairfield, New Jersey and he can’t wait to unveil the brand new Master Studio Lighting with Profoto - One Day Workshop during that trip. Meanwhile the instructor staff is gearing up for a busy month of June.

• Shooting Motorsport

  9 May 2012 | 5:05 pm

  I do consider myself as a good marriage material. I am kind, understanding, I keep telling girls they don't look fat and patiently wait in a shoe store while my better half is trying 27th pair of shoes. The eye contact with the fellow sufferer is priceless. I am not that fat, I don't drink that much and I gave up smoking, shall we say quite successfully, more than a year ago. And now the best bit, I love cooking. As I've said, the dream. So what are the cons to all this? 

• ANPAT 12 details announced

  7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

  The 12th Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure (ANPAT) is locked on. Nikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us the dates will be October 12-20 and the location is...... drumroll......

• Street photography

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:12 am

  If we want to talk about "street photography" we must talk about Henri Cartier-Bresson (left) and the old photograph taken in 1932 somewhere in France, with a man about to get his shoes quite wet on it first. Why? Because it is a mother of all streets photographs same as Henry Cartier-Bresson is basically a founder of this ever so popular photography style. All definitions of street photography, which could be possibly worded, are in that picture. Nothing and no one can describe what the street photography is about better, as this photo and two words: "decisive moment".

• Monster Nikkor extreme fish eye lens for sale

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:42 am

  Are you looking around for some new gear you can splash your cash on? Do you like to shoot wide? I mean really, really wide? Than this lens is made for you. Let me introduce you to the mother of all wide angle lenses, the Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fish eye lens.

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  photoresourcehub.com

• June, 2012 Photo Events Calendar

  scottbourne

  15 May 2012 | 11:54 am

  1 JB Sallee & Jen Bebb Mini Session 1 San Francisco, CA 1 Sandy Puc & Jack Davis 2012 Digital Photography Workflow Newark, NY 1-3 Lindsay Adler Fashion Flair for Portrait & Wedding Photographers Seattle, WA 3 JB Sallee & Jen Bebb Mini Session 1 Dallas, TX 3 Sandy Puc & Jack Davis 2012 Digital Photography Workflow Boston, MA 3-5 Bobbi Lane Portrait Lighting Woodstock, NY 4 JB Sallee & Jen Bebb Mini Session 1 Houston, TX 5 Sandy Puc & Jack Davis 2012 Digital Photography Workflow Columbus, OH 6 JB Sallee & Jen Bebb Mini Session 1 Charlotte, NC 6 John Greengo Nikon…

• Your Power in Negotiating

  scottbourne

  15 May 2012 | 12:18 am

  It’s just a short post and it starts with a quote from somebody I don’t usually follow, George Ross. George has been one of the stars on Donald Trump’s The Apprentice and said, in reference to negotiating: “To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.” Well, that got me thinking about new photographers just starting out in this industry who, in looking for work, often think their skill set is enough to negotiate a great deal! While your…

• Albert Watson Video

  scottbourne

  14 May 2012 | 3:51 pm

  I first met Albert Watson when I was at Hasselblad. It was twenty-five years later I’d meet Adam Sherwin and the Resource Magazine team. We’re going to be featuring a lot of great videos here at the Hub. I can’t think of a better way to kick-off the new series than with RETV’s interview with Albert Watson, one of the world’s greatest contemporary photographers!

• Photo Resource Calendar

  scottbourne

  13 May 2012 | 12:26 pm

• Welcome to the Photo Resource Hub!

  scottbourne

  9 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  Here’s the challenge in our industry. Everything is so segmented. There are some great programs going on, but you might not know about them. There are some incredible videos with amazing educational value, but more than likely you never saw them. There are photographers, filmmakers and manufacturers who you should have in your network, but you’ve never met them. In the end they all make up an invaluable resource to helping you build your skill set and marketing, but you’re already being bombarded with mailings and might not know where to go next. So, while we know that one site can’t…

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  Imaging Insider

• Our client MAC Group Announces New Headquarters

  imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider)

  15 May 2012 | 8:51 am

  Company plans for continued efficiency and future growth North White Plains, NY (May 15, 2012) – MAC Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional photographic and video equipment, has recently completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters to North White Plains, New York. The new facility consolidates several previous locations, expands office space, increases [...]

• FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES ALL NEW WIDE CONVERSION LENS FOR THE AWARD WINNING FUJIFILM X100 DIGITAL CAMERA

  imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider)

  15 May 2012 | 8:49 am

  Valhalla, N.Y., May 15, 2012 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced an exciting new premium accessory for the award winning FUJIFILM X100 – a Wide Conversion Lens (WCL-X100) that will further enhance the exceptional photographic experience of using the FUJIFILM X100 digital camera. The new Wide Conversion Lens will not only maximize the FUJIFILM [...]

• Athentech Updates Perfectly Clear App for iPhone and iPad — Special Pricing for a Limited Time

  imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider)

  11 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

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• Leica Camera AG New Product Announcements: Leica “Das Wesentliche” Event

  imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider)

  10 May 2012 | 3:37 pm

  Today at the Leica “Das Wesentliche” Event in Berlin, Leica Camera AG unveiled a host of new products to the Leica portfolio. We are pleased to share the following announcements: Leica S-System Expanded By Five S-Lenses With Central Shutter: Available From October 2012 Leica Camera AG Expands The Leica S Professional Camera System: New Leica [...]

• The Artist’s Guide to GIMP, 2nd Edition–New from No Starch Press

  imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider)

  10 May 2012 | 12:54 pm

  A Full-Color, Tutorial-Based Guide to GIMP 2.8 San Francisco, CA, May 10, 2012—As a full-featured, free alternative to Adobe Photoshop, GIMP is likely the world’s most popular open source software. Last week’s release of GIMP 2.8 is the culmination of three years of work by contributors and introduces many new features, like the long-anticipated single-window [...]

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  Photofocus

• Photofocus Podcast Rich Harrington & Scott Bourne

  scottbourne

  15 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: The Photofocus Podcast Feed HAS CHANGED! Here is the new feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/photofocuspodcast PLEASE BE PATIENT – OUR SERVERS SEE LARGE LOADS ON PUBLISHING DAYS. THE DOWNLOADS MAY GO SLOWLY BUT THEY WILL FINISH. Download episode here… Sorry we’re no longer providing show notes. Hosted by Rich Harrington & Scott Bourne _______ This Post Sponsored by: Viewbug - Fun Photo Contests Kelby Training - Use code KTSBA12 to save $20 BorrowLenses.com - Renting Canon, Nikon, Olympus & Sony, bodies, lenses, etc. SmugMug - Professional…

• Think Tank Photo Airport 4-Sight Mini Review

  scottbourne

  14 May 2012 | 7:13 am

  One of my main complaints against all photo bags is that they are too heavy. This tends to hold true with the high-quality bags in particular since the better made they are, the heavier they seem to get. Enter the Think Tank Photo Airport 4-Sight. It’s unique in that it is the first camera bag (rolling type) with four wheels. This style of roller luggage has been around for a while, but I haven’t seen it deployed in a photo bag until now. The entire point of the 4-Sight is to make it easier on the photographer to carry gear both through the innovation of a four-wheel roller and…

• Photographers You Should Know About – Yousuf Karsh

  scottbourne

  13 May 2012 | 8:13 am

  This is the fifth in my series of “Photographers You Should Know About.” The first four appear below in no particular order – Bresson, Edward Weston, Lange and Strand. http://photofocus.com/2012/04/01/photographers-that-you-should-know-henri-cartier-bresson/ http://photofocus.com/2012/03/12/photographers-you-should-know-about-edward-weston/ http://photofocus.com/2012/02/13/photographers-that-you-should-know-about-dorothea-lange/ http://photofocus.com/2012/02/26/photographers-that-you-should-know-about-paul-strand/ Yousuf Karsh lived from 1908 until 2002. He was the Ansel…

• My Opinion On What Constitutes A Professional Photographer

  scottbourne

  12 May 2012 | 9:08 am

  According to the dictionary, a professional is: “A person who belongs to one of the professions, esp. one of the learned professions.” “A person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation frequently engaged in by amateurs: a golf professional.” “A person who is expert at his or her work: You can tell by her comments that this editor is a real professional. “ It’s the last definition that most closely fits for me. Being an “expert” or at least an ASPIRING expert, makes you professional. Most of this conversation won’t center…

• Photographers: Luck is NOT a Strategy

  scottbourne

  11 May 2012 | 9:22 am

  Photo by Scott Bourne – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons When on my recent trip to Arizona, I encountered a photographer who was fully decked out in Camouflage. He was in a blind and had a Canon 1D MK IV with an 800mm lens. In other words, this guy was serious. I saw him at his truck so I walked up and introduced myself. I asked him what he was photographing. “Eagles!” he replied with enthusiasm. Now I know a thing or two about photographing eagles so I was very surprised he was in Arizona in May trying to photograph eagles. I asked him why he was at that…

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  planet5D

• planet5D and Deodand Entertainment present “Incident on Marmont Avenue” a Canon EOS 5D Mark III short film

  planetMitch

  15 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Tweet Pin It Tweet On November 12, 2011 the police were called to an incident at 1701 Marmont Avenue. This film is the story of what happened that night. This project is one of the first narrative films to showcase the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Still photographers and filmmakers can see the new features of the Mark III and Zeiss CP.2 lenses in action. The project was developed to highlight the features of the camera and DSLR tools. The film was shot in two days with a below the line budget of under $5,000 a day. Barry Andersson, director and co-producer, said: “The film was designed to fit a…

• Three side by side comparisons of the Nikon D800 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III

  planetMitch

  14 May 2012 | 9:05 am

  Tweet Pin It Tweet There’s been a lot of talk about the HDSLRs announced recently and as time goes by, we’re seeing more and more comparisons of the Nikon D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III – and we’ve got 3 top flight comparisons for you today plus a few extras at the bottom. And all of these come from different viewpoints – one from a pro photographer, one from someone coming into full frame, and one from an old pro in video. Dave Dugdale First up is Dave Dugdale from LearningDSLRvideo.com – his article “Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800…

• Canon HDSLRs in action scenes on “Marvel’s The Avengers”

  planetMitch

  11 May 2012 | 9:42 am

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• Learn Timelapse e-book Just Released – move from novice to expert in no time

  planetMitch

  11 May 2012 | 8:57 am

  Tweet Pin It Tweet I got an email from Ryan Chylinski on Wednesday for his brand new ebook on how to do timelapse and he sent me a copy of the $14.99 ebook as well – and I have to say, I am very impressed! I haven’t even gotten all the way thru it yet, but wanted to get the word out that it is available. He’s covered all of the topics from what to do as a beginner all the way thru the expert questions. If there’s a more complete ebook on timelapsing, I haven’t seen it. By the way, we’ve also got a timelapse section on the planet5D forum – plus…

• “Calling Charlie” – Even the Scarlet-X can make movies!

  planetMitch

  10 May 2012 | 8:58 am

  Tweet Pin It Tweet Yes, the Scarlet-X can make a movie! Shocking I know, right? HAHA Friend of planet5D Josh Negrin sent us his latest short “Calling Charlie” and gave us a good bit of details about the Scarlet-x, how he’s moved from HDSLRs, workflow etc… please scroll all the way to the end for all the juicy bits. Screen grab from Calling Charlie (click for larger) Calling Charlie Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email? Click Here! What Josh said: A few months ago, I’m standing in my elevator and I hear a ringing sound. Naturally, I check my phone…

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  Camera Dojo

• Review: SpiderPro Camera Holster

  KerryG

  14 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Most new products come in and you just know right away if it is something that you will like or not. The SpiderPro Holster was not one of these products. I have tried numerous camera straps over the years and no matter what I have tried I have always gone back to my original R-Strap from the summer of 2008. It’s comfortable, has some storage on it, distributes my camera weight well, and suites my shooting style. So to say that I went into the testing process with a small amount of bias would be an understatement. This SpiderPro review was not something I whipped out one evening, I have…

• The Problem With Many Awards Programs

  KerryG

  12 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

  If you have been involved in any major industry that has its own trade shows and trade publications, you may already understand how some of the “Best of The Year” and other types of awards are handed out. For those of you not privy to the behind-the-scenes action, let’s lift the lid and see how some of these awards systems work and why you need to careful about taking a major publication’s recommendation for a product. Have you ever pulled out a copy of a major magazine’s issue of their “Best of” products and wondered why some products made it and…

• Lensbaby Composer Pro Now Available for Samsung, Sony, Micro Four Thirds mirrorless mounts

  KerryG

  2 Apr 2012 | 8:41 pm

  Lensbaby Announces Availability of Composer® Pro for Mirrorless Cameras Now the Composer Pro delivers ultra-smooth creative control for photographers with Micro 4/3rds, Sony α NEX and Samsung NX cameras too Portland, OR – April 2, 2012 – Lensbaby announces its popular SLR creative effects camera lens, the Composer Pro, is now also available for Micro 4/3rds cameras (including Panasonic Lumix™ G Micro System and Olympus PEN®), Sony® α NEX, and Samsung NX cameras. The Composer Pro for mirrorless cameras is compatible with the Lensbaby Optic Swap®…

• Lightroom 4.1 RC1 Available

  KerryG

  30 Mar 2012 | 9:33 am

  While Lightroom 4 came out and was extremely solid, there are always a few glitches that will be found when tens of thousands of people start pounding on it. This release candidate features a number of bug fixes but for new Canon 5D MKIII owners, their cameras are now supported. Lightroom 4.1 is now available as Release Candidates on Adobe Labs.   The ‘release candidate’ label indicates that this update is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to all of our customers.  The final release of…

• Using Gels To Fix An Ugly Sky

  KerryG

  27 Mar 2012 | 10:51 pm

  Yesterday I went out with the LA Shoot This! group to help lead a group shoot event but unfortunately Mother Nature was not on our side. The sky was gray and boring and it was raining on and off. While I like nice blue skies, there was no hope of getting anything beyond dark storm clouds. My friend Chris Diset was in this same situation a few months ago and used a little white balance trick to change the color of the sky. Taking a cue from his playbook, I used that same trick to help make something out of nothing. As I said, the sky was just downright ugly with no color in it at all, and…

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  pmanewsline.com

• Adobe to update Photoshop CS5 security

  Paul Worthington

  15 May 2012 | 1:06 pm

  Last week many criticized Adobe’s security bulletin that noted critical problems with the CS5 version of Photoshop — and which stated the vulnerabilities were addressed in the new CS6 software only. This week Adobe revised it notice, and will instead patch the previous program as well. The vulnerabilities “could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities to take control [...]

• Athentech updates Perfectly Clear

  Paul Worthington

  15 May 2012 | 1:06 pm

  Athentech Imaging says its “lab-quality corrections make sure your photos are perfect… with just one click! You can also fine-tune your images to get that great look you want.” The app applies patented corrections the company developed over 10 years, it says, to  automatically deliver “a beautiful photo you can’t wait to share.” Version 2.4 [...]

• Canon to automate camera production

  Paul Worthington

  15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm

  To reduce production costs, Canon says it plans to fully automate its camera production. Robotic production lines may be operational in three years, and may offset further outsourcing of factory work to countries with lower labor costs such as China. More on the story is here.   Related Posts:Portable scanner from Canon   Canon says [...]

• GoPro to sponsor air race champ Kirby Chambliss

  Gary Pageau

  11 May 2012 | 9:55 am

  Kirby Chambliss, a five-time United States National Aerobatic Champion and two-time Red Bull Air Race World Champion, is pleased to announce today a partnership with GoPro, Half Moon Bay, Calif. Chambliss and GoPro will debut their alliance at AirVenture 2012. Related Posts:GoPro strikes alliance with racer Monster Tajima GoPro sponsored car GoPro, Half Moon Bay, [...]

• PNI Digital Media reports level second-quarter revenues

  Gary Pageau

  11 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  PNI Digital Media, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, reported level second-quarter revenue of $5 million. Transactional revenue was $3.6 million, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same quarter. Transactional revenue comprised 73 percent of total revenue for the quarter. The company reported a non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA loss of $39,000, an improvement compared to a [...]

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  Firebird Photography Blog

• Ian & Nari’s Hawaiian Wedding

  thecheyne

  15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm

  Ian and Nari are a wonderful couple! Their engagement photos were fun and romantic and the wedding was genuinely heartwarming. Our adventure started in the rainy mountains on the Windward side of Oahu. The Ko`olau Mountains and valleys made for some pretty epic photos. It was a rainy adventure with lots of dashing for cover, but we got some amazing photos. After that, we drove to the sunnier side of Oahu for the wedding ceremony in the Moanalua Gardens. Surrounded by bamboo trees and beautiful foliage, these two awesome people tied the knot and it brought a tear to everyone’s eyes.

• Fashion Editorial: As Tears Go By

  thecheyne

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  A lot of my cinematic style comes from films and directors I admire. I love to pay tribute to them from time to time and this is one of those times. I was able to work with my friend Aaron Ota, a talented actor and a very dapper dresser, on this cinematic project. Together, we pay tribute to one of the masters of cinema Wong Kar-Wai.

• Engagement Portraits of Joe & Lindsey

  thecheyne

  10 May 2012 | 3:15 pm

  Lindsey saw an article about us in Lei Chic (almost 2 years ago!) and she knew we were the ones to shoot their wedding and engagement photos! Lindsey met her fiancé Joe in college (they’ll both be graduating soon!) and so we designed an Ivy League styled shoot for them. We styled the outfits and our fabulous Makeup/Hair artist Gigi Lee gave Lindsey that adorable preppy look. We are shooting their wedding next week and we can’t wait!

• Food Photography for Cafe Julia

  thecheyne

  7 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  We love comfort food and awesome vintage architecture, so it was only natural that we were thrilled to work on a project that combined the two! The Shinyou Group recently opened their latest restaurant, Cafe Julia, in the historic YWCA on Richards Street. This hidden gem in the middle of the hurry and hustle of Downtown Honolulu carries a menu of familiar brunch food designed by Executive Chefs Lance Kosaka and Derek Watanabe. Enjoy these salivating photos and get down to Cafe Julia to try them all, because they do taste as good as they look! Book us for your next restaurant or food…

• Art After Dark: Heroes & Villains

  thecheyne

  3 May 2012 | 2:47 pm

  We donned our capes and utility belts and did a photobooth at the Honolulu Academy’s Heroes and Villains event. Superheroes and villains of all shapes and sizes came out and were immortalized in our comic book themed booth. Big thanks to the Honolulu Academy, Christina and Kevin for the opportunity. Check out the photos: http://firebirdphoto.nextproof.com/galleries/art-heroesvillains

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  Stuck in Customs

• Behind the Scenes in the British Virgin Islands

  Trey Ratcliff

  16 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  Behind-the-scenes Enjoy this brand new video that we just shot down in the islands! Daily Photo – The Mining Coast And here is the final shot from the how-to video above!

• Lonely River in Iceland

  Trey Ratcliff

  15 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  The Histogram eBook We have a new eBook over at Flatbooks.com about Histograms! Go grab it — it’s filled with great information and I think you’ll really enjoy it! Favorite Fish? While posting this photo, I was thinking of my favorite fish restaurant in the world about 20 km from this spot below.  They didn’t have my favorite kind of fish, which is black cod, but they did have a delicious selection.  What’s your favorite? Daily Photo - Lonely River in Iceland I wonder sometimes if I project my own emotions onto the landscape around me.  I’m really not…

• France in Epcot

  Trey Ratcliff

  14 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  The new Photoshop CS6 – what is your “line”? Like you, I’ve been watching the videos of CS6 and playing with it myself. (notice the important “it” in that sentence) Things are gettin’ a little crazy with post-processing eh? What are your limits for what you’ll do with your photos? It’s a very personal thing… I won’t judge you… I’m just interested! Here’s my post-processing line (which I reserve the right to change at any time): I will: I will remove things like lightposts or ugly animals or tourists wearing…

• He Watches

  Trey Ratcliff

  13 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  Museum Photography Do you like to take photos in museums?  It’s very challenging…  To me, I like to try to take a photo of the actual museum or a photo of some art and its relation to the museum.  I find taking photos just of the art itself to be a little boring. It seems so obvious… and it seems like kind of a disservice to the art itself, unless you are adding something new or seeing it in a new light. It depends on the art, of course. A photo of a painting always falls flat, but a photo of a statue can be interesting. Daily Photo – He Watches And so it was with…

• Suspicious Chipmunk

  Trey Ratcliff

  12 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  Behind-the-scenes – A War Worth Fighting My friend Curtis Simmons posted this story on his blog — some more about what has been happening recently behind the scenes And… speaking of funny YouTube videos My kids and I love watching funny animal-related YouTube videos… the more the better!  Any you want to share with me?  I promise, I’ll click on any YouTube link that has some possible destination of animal hilarity! Daily Photo - Suspicious Chipmunk Why is the chipmunk so suspicious?  How much intrigue and backstabbing can there be in the world of the woodland…

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  SDC-Main-Blog

• Just Posted: Our Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Review

  William Chambers

  14 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  For those looking for an ultra-compact digicam that packs a punch with a 12x optical zoom lens, we've just finished up publishing our Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS review. This camera builds on the Digital ELPH line, offering a classic ELPH look and feel thanks to a rectangular metal body. Not only does it give you a well built feel, but it's also available in four cool colors to match your own personal style. The 520 HS also boasts a fast 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 5 processor, full 1080p HD video, high-speed stills and video, and so much more. Check out our hands on PowerShot ELPH…

• Samsung is Ramping Down on Compact Cameras in Favor of Mirrorless

  William Chambers

  14 May 2012 | 8:53 am

  The folks over at Samsung are making a change in their focus. They're going to go ahead and slow down low-end compact camera production, and instead set their sights on the mirrorless market.The company has high hopes that this will get them up from a 5% market share to 25% share by 2015. That's a big increase, but with mirrorless camera sales on the rise, it just might work out for Samsung.The company's going to convert its main Chinese plant over shortly, so we should see the results fairly soon.

• Leica Announces Four New Cameras Including the M Monochrom and Hermes M9-P

  William Chambers

  14 May 2012 | 8:48 am

  The folks at Leica have been busy. They've announced not just one or two, but four new cameras that will be releasing this year. It all kicks off with the V-Lux 40 and Leica X-2, both of which sport improvements over previous models. The X-2 even sports a brand new APS-C format CMOS imager.The Leica M Monochrom is unique in that it's a black-and-white only rangefinder camera that drops the usual Color Filter Array and anti-aliasing to provide incredibly detailed black-and-white photographs. The changes to the camera give it low noise even at ISO 10,000.Finally, Leica announced the M9-P…

• Canon Updates the Learning Center with a Mobile Page and More

  William Chambers

  14 May 2012 | 8:29 am

  The Canon Digital Learning Center is a resource set up for those who want to learn how to get the most out of their Canon products. It features guides, tutorials, tips, interviews, news and more.Canon has just made a few big updates to the Learning Center - the biggest of which is a new mobile site optimized for Apple, Android and Blackberry phones. You'll have access to the same content as the regular site, but you'll have it on the go.The folks at Canon have also added a library of guides dealing with their Wireless Files Trasmitters (WFT) devices. The guides are fully illustrated and cover…

• 'The Avengers' Made Use of Canon dSLRs for POV Action Shots

  William Chambers

  10 May 2012 | 11:05 am

  Continuing in the trend of Hollywood movies taking advantage of dSLRs for difficult shots, 'The Avengers' utilized both Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D cameras for capturing point-of-view action.Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey says that the low cost and compact size of the cameras made them perfect for his needs. "We were able to place them in tight locations that were really close to the big stunts," he says, "which would be too risky to do with bigger cameras that would require an operator and two assistants."He used one to get an incredibly low shot, placing it inside of a sewer grating.

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  A Photo Editor

• Is It Time To Eliminate Stills From Your Shoot?

  A Photo Editor

  15 May 2012 | 9:34 am

  Last summer I was having dinner with an Art Director who was fielding emails from a client who wanted to pull stills from the commercial video shoot to drop into the background of the commercial stills shoot he was on. He bemoaned the fact that he would probably have to show them how horrible that would look to convince them it could not be done. Several weeks ago I was at Shoot LA talking to a ski photographer who was on a ski movie shoot in Alaska where the crews all shot with the Red camera. I asked him if he felt his job was in jeopardy since they could probably pull stills straight from…

• If you don’t go out of business, you’re a hero

  A Photo Editor

  15 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  journalism is not being disrupted by better journalism but by things that are hardly recognizable as journalism at all. Stepping up your game is always a good idea, but it won’t save you. via stdout.be | Fungible. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to buy a new website? A Photo Folio is a website design company created by A Photo Editor. Have a look (here).

• The Daily Edit – Tuesday 5.15.12

  Heidi Volpe

  15 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  (click images to make bigger) W Creative Director: Alex Gonzales Design Director: Anton Ioukhnovets Art Director: Anna C. Davidson-Evans Photography Director: Caroline Wolff Photo Editor: Jacqeline Bates Photographer: Emma Summerton Note: Content for The Daily Edit is found on the newsstands. Submissions are not accepted --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to buy a new website? A Photo Folio is a website design company created by A Photo Editor. Have a look (here).

• Woman Picking Out Fruit In Supermarket Endorses Al Franken

  A Photo Editor

  14 May 2012 | 9:32 am

  For a quick Monday laugh here’s a political fundraising email that went out last month for Al Franken: via, Mother Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to buy a new website? A Photo Folio is a website design company created by A Photo Editor. Have a look (here).

• Then we’ll kill our apps, too

  A Photo Editor

  14 May 2012 | 8:05 am

  We never discovered how to avoid the necessity of designing both landscape and portrait versions of the magazine for the app. We wasted $124,000 on outsourced software development. We fought amongst ourselves, and people left the company. There was untold expense of spirit. I hated every moment of our experiment with apps, because it tried to impose something closed, old, and printlike on something open, new, and digital. via Why Publishers Don’t Like Apps – Technology Review. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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  Nikon Rumors

• Nikon D4 now in stock

  [NR] admin

  15 May 2012 | 2:10 pm

  Nikon D4 is now in stock at OneCall. This also means that they no longer have a waiting list. Update: the status now says "coming soon". Posted by NikonRumors.com This RSS feed is copyrighted and cannot be republished in any way without permission. Follow [NR] on Facebook and Twitter. Related posts: Nikon D3s, 70-200 2.8 in stock now! In stock alert Nikon D3s in stock now

• Nikon D4 now ships without a free XQD card and reader

  [NR] admin

  14 May 2012 | 9:42 pm

  Up till now Nikon included a free 16GB Sony XQD card and a reader (aprox. $185 value) with every D4 shipment. This seems no longer to be the case and  the last Nikon D4 shipments do not include any freebies. The other bad news is that so far I have not heard about another major manufacturer to jump on the XQD wagon. Posted by NikonRumors.com This RSS feed is copyrighted and cannot be republished in any way without permission. Follow [NR] on Facebook and Twitter. Related posts: So far ALL Nikon D4 shipments include free Sony XQD card and reader Lexar 8 GB, 133x Pro High Speed Series, CF…

• Weekly Nikon news flash #162

  [NR] admin

  13 May 2012 | 7:49 pm

  New: Lensbaby Pro effects kit for Nikon mount. Rare lens on eBay: Nikkor Ai-S 1:5.6/13mm. DxOMark added more lenses to their Nikon D4 test. New version of Sofortbild released with Nikon D4/D800/D800E support. New remote control/tethered shooting software for Nikon DSLR (still in beta). New underwater housings for Nikon D4/D800 coming soon from Seacam. Notice of personnel changes of directors and officers at Nikon Japan. Nikon increased the price of Nikkor lenses in Hungary, this is the email I received from a reader: "In April there has been a massive price raise in Hungary that affected…

• Nikon reported better than expected financial results for 2012

  [NR] admin

  12 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Nikon announced their financial results and new cash dividends for the year ending on March 31, 2012. The company again reported better than expected financial numbers even after the series of disasters in Asia last year. As a result, the stock price went up over 8%. Nikon remains a profitable company in times where almost every other major camera manufacturer announced losses: In 1st half, all product groups sold well. In 2nd half, although SLR cameras were affected by Thai floods, new “Nikon 1” launch was successful. Compact camera continued to expand the market share throughout…

• Nikon D600 release probability now at 80%

  [NR] admin

  10 May 2012 | 6:04 pm

  Today was all about the new Leica products but I still  have a quick update on the Nikon D600 - I can now raise the probability of the D600 release before Photokina to 80%. Note that some of the specs may still be inaccurate or incomplete. Posted by NikonRumors.com This RSS feed is copyrighted and cannot be republished in any way without permission. Follow [NR] on Facebook and Twitter. Related posts: More Nikon D600 specs More Nikon D600 rumors Another full frame DSLR on the horizon: Nikon D600

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  Canon Rumors

• 5D Mark III Body Only in Stock at B&H

  Canon Rumors

  15 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  From B&H B&H now has limited stock of the 5D Mark III body only.5D Mark III Body @ B&H for $3499cr 

• Canon EF 200 f/2L IS & EF 800 f/5.6L IS Service Notice

  Canon Rumors

  15 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  From Canon USA To Users of the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera.Thank you for using Canon products.We have confirmed that when the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and some units of the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM lenses are used with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera, the Lenses may emit an abnormal noise.The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera does not need to be repaired as a result of this phenomenon.The support measures for this phenomenon have been decided and they are as described below.Phenomenon If either of the…

• Robots 1 – Humans 0, Canon Going all Robotic by 2015?

  Canon Rumors

  15 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  Canon to let robots build you camera. Canon has announced it will take all the humans off the production line for cameras, and replace them with robots. This switch could happen as early as 2015. Fear not though, the production line employees will move to other areas in the company and not be laid off.No mention of lens manufacturing, I’m sure that sort of things does need human interaction.No word on when Canon will replace the photographer with robots.Source: [EG]

• Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L Officially Discontinued?

  Canon Rumors

  15 May 2012 | 10:54 am

  Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L A few reports around the globe about the EF 24-70 f/2.8L being officially discontinued. This was an inevitable event.I’ve had at least 2 suggestions that have said the version II delay has been to dump excess stock of the version 1. How plausible is that? I don’t know.Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L @ B&H for $1579There has been no mention of another delay for the version II. It’s still slated to start shipping in July. You can still preorder it at B&H for $2299. Do not expect any sort of price drop on the version II for quite some time.cr

• Canon EOS-3D Surfaces Again [CR1]

  Canon Rumors

  15 May 2012 | 10:48 am

  3D for the megapixel lover The Canon EOS-3D has been a rumored camera since before rumor sites, and every so often a flurry of new rumors under the moniker “EOS-3D” surface.Recently a suggestion that a new “high megapixel” camera will be around by spring 2013 has come about. It’s reported that at least a couple of test bodies are being used in the US and in Asia.While I don’t doubt high megapixel sensors are in testing, it’s probably too early to nail down exact specs. I also dislike the name “3D” if a product doesn’t actually shoot…

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  Digital Photography School

• Unlock the Secrets of Using Natural Light: Interview with Mitchell Kanashkevich

  Darren Rowse

  15 May 2012 | 9:06 am

  Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been launching a new dPS eBook – Natural Light: Mastering a Photographer’s Most Powerful Tool. The response has been fabulous and we’ve seen it selling faster than any other eBook we’ve produced so far. With one week to go to save 25% on the price of Natural Light (and to go into the draw to win $1000 of lenses) I thought it’d be good to chat with author Mitchell Kanashkevich and explore a little more on the topic of Natural Light to give those of you still thinking about buying it a little more insight into the topics…

• How to Photograph Babies: 9 Tutorials

  Darren Rowse

  14 May 2012 | 3:27 pm

  There must be a baby boom going on at the moment because today my inbox was hit by 5 separate emails from parents of new born babies wanting advice on how to photograph them. I turned to our archives for some links to send them and found these 9 ‘how to photograph babies’ tutorials and thought I’d share them here just in case there are others looking for answers. *Image Credit Nicole Hill. Photographing Babies without Losing Your Mind How to Photograph Newborns 3 Quick Newborn Photography Tips Baby Photography 101 10 Tips for Photographing Babies Photographing Babies –…

• Do you Ever Shoot with Film?

  Darren Rowse

  14 May 2012 | 9:08 am

  I had one of those ‘I feel old’ moments last week when I was going through one of my old camera bags and out dropped an old film canister with an unused film in it. My son (who is almost 6) was with me and asked me what it was. He was not satisfied with a ‘it’s film’ answer and I spent the next 15 minutes (and have spent quite a bit of time since) trying to explain what this ‘film’ thing is and why it would have anything to do with taking photos. A new generation of photographers is emerging who have never shot with film. Yet at the same time…

• Camille Seaman: On Photographing Icebergs

  Darren Rowse

  13 May 2012 | 2:55 pm

  In this video Camille Seaman shares photos and a little of her passion for photographing icebergs. See more of her work including other subject matter at Camille’s website. Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Camille Seaman: On Photographing Icebergs

• 11 Tips for Band Promotional Photography

  Guest Contributor

  13 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  In this post Tom Di Maggio Photography shares 11 tips for taking band promotional photography. Knowing your gear and how to achieve a correct exposure is the basis for every picture you take, no matter what kind of photography we are talking about. When it comes to band promotional photography, it is but a small part of the equation. There’s a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration in order to get the pictures that you want. 80% of the work is done during the preparation of the shoot. The better the preparation the smoother everything will work out on the day of the…

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• Top 15 WordPress Themes for Video (vlog)

  Tom

  14 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  Introduction WordPress is a great content managing system for all kinds of purposes such as portfolio, news, video blogging and many more. It’s ease of use and versatility make it popular among amateurs and professionals alike. Depending on your purpose, there is a wide variety of themes available to cater to your needs for space, widgets, drop-down menus, lightboxes and many more. When choosing a theme-provider, keep in mind that some of them offer packages to multiple premium themes. You could be getting a lot of themes for a very reasonable price, or just one. We bring you list of…

• Time-lapse Photography: A Complete Introduction – eBook

  Tom

  8 May 2012 | 5:40 pm

  All about Time Lapse in One Place With all the great forums and sites available on the internet, there is enough material for one to gather and write a book. Ryan did that, and so much more. TimeLapse Photography I tried following tutorials, checking sites and forums and experimenting on my first Time Lapse, reading all over the internet on how to do it and how to avoid issues like flickering. I read about learning it the hard way, lots of stuff to make it right so I forgot to enjoy making my first Time Lapse video. I was ready to start project for big article, my article would look similar…

• Genie – Motion Control Time Lapse Device

  Tom

  4 May 2012 | 1:38 pm

  Do you know what is time lapse ? I’m sure you heard about it, but if not, I suggest that at this moment you surf internet, google it or read on wiki about it here. We will cover this area on Canon5Dtips soon, but till then just check it out on internet.   The Genie, transforming time-lapse photography Have you seen the latest innovation in relation to time-lapse photography? A machine that incorporates both image capture and motion control. In time-lapse photography incorporating the two has always been a problem especially if you are taking photos in life threatening situations.

• Photoshop vs Lightroom vs Freeware

  Tom

  25 Apr 2012 | 5:29 pm

  “Should I use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom” Photography enthusiasts will consider this question at least once in their lives. A tough question, one that will differ from person to person based on a variety of factors such as: Skill level How they want to edit the photos The number of photos to be edited Preference Both Photoshop and Lightroom are fantastic programs by themselves, but are simply amazing when used to complement the other. They serve their own purpose, which is why it would be better to learn and explore both programs before making a decision.   Photoshop PS…

• Trick photography and special effects

  Ivan

  16 Apr 2012 | 4:15 am

  Trick Photography & Special Effects – Second Edition We found this eBook online, and saw very positive comments, our goal was to check it out and see if this eBook is worth the money and does it do as it says: “Trick Photography & Special Effects 2nd Edition Your complete instructional guide on taking breathtaking special effects shots and cool images your friends won’t believe… It comes with 270 pages of instruction and contains over 300 creative photographs created by some of the most talented photographic artists around the world. It’s time for you to…

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• Buying Digital Photo Frames For An Exhibit - Part 2

  rick_doble@yahoo.com

  16 May 2012 | 4:10 am

  Join me on Facebook. Become a 'fan' of my Facebook page on Experimental Digital Photography. Click on the 'like' button at the top of the Facebook page. Buying A Digital Photo Frame - Part 2 A Consumer Guide to finding the right DPF for your needs NOTE: On Saturday, April 28 I opened a month long one man show of my work: a 25 Year Digital Photography Retrospective in Beaufort NC at the Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner St. See my article about this on Pixiq Or more on Facebook Because of this exhibit, I have been thinking about exhibiting in the digital age and how presentations might be…

• U.S. Department of Justice Slaps Baltimore Police Over Right to Record Issue

  carlosmiller@magiccitymedia.com

  16 May 2012 | 3:24 am

  The U.S. Department of Justice is coming down hard on the Baltimore Police Department as it prepares to issue a settlement to a man whose footage they deleted after he recorded them making an arrest. The settlement stems from a 2010 incident at the Preakness Stakes, which prompted the Department of Justice in January to send a statement of interest to the judge presiding over the resulting civil suit, advising him that such blatant action violates the Constitution and should not be tolerated. That letter provoked the police department into issuing a 7-page General Order to its officers…

• MiMedia, letting you access your media, wherever you are

  deb@smallaperture.com

  16 May 2012 | 2:28 am

  When Google Drive launched a couple of weeks ago, everything was cool and groovy until some eagle-eyed types noticed that the permissions clauses weren't altogether straight forward. It turned out that unless you did some fastidious box-ticking, your images stored there could, theoretically, wind-up spearheading Google Drive's advertising campaign. That wasn't exactly blowing back everyone's hair, and some bigger names in online storage donned their halos and smiled angelically, convincing consumers that they were the safest and surest guardians of our online content. That's all very well and…

• Blogger Confronts Newspaper Publisher On Camera Over Copyright Infringement

  carlosmiller@magiccitymedia.com

  15 May 2012 | 10:14 pm

  You know the tide has turned in the media landscape when bloggers begin demanding payment from newspapers for copyright infringement. After all, it was not too long ago when a Las Vegas company was shaking down bloggers for copyright infringement on behalf of newspapers. Righthaven burst on the scene in 2010 under the guise that they were saving journalism. Or as Las Vegas Review-Journal publisher Sherman Frederick stated at the time: Yet, when it comes to copyrighted material -- news that my company spends money to gather and constitutes the essence of what we are as a business -- some…

• Shooting Without a Camera

  jneel1@rochester.rr.com

  15 May 2012 | 8:45 pm

  Shooting Without a Camera I know it may sound silly, but it really isn't. Shooting without a camera simply means to practice shooting everywhere you go. It means that you are constantly looking for images. It is about your consideration of your subjects, relationships and meanings.  It is the practice of becoming engaged with your surroundings. It means being mindful. It means seeing your world from the perspective of your camera. However, when you do have your camera, don't think. Be instinctive! Never be without your camera! “You don't make a photograph just with a camera.

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  Camera News & Reviews

• Adobe Lightrooom 4 – Featured User Review

  Photo-John

  15 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  PhotographyREVIEW.com member Iceman2058, was the first to write a user review for the latest version of Adobe’s ubiquitous photography workflow and RAW photo processing software, Lightroom 4. He wrote a nice, detailed review and since Lightroom is the de facto digital photography workflow standard, it never hurts to give it some more attention. If you’re a Lightroom user, we need your review, too! User reviews are the foundation of this site and help photographers just like you decide what cameras, software and photo accessories to spend their hard-earned money on. Write A Review Featured…

• Leica Announces X2 Premium Compact Camera With 16-Megapixel APS-C Sensor

  Photo-John

  14 May 2012 | 3:27 pm

   Leica just announced the X2, a high-end compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The X2 is basically an updated version of the X1, which was introduced in the fall of 2009. Most of the features and functionality are the same, including the 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit Asph lens. What sets the Leica X2 apart from other high-end compacts is the big APS-C sensor – the same size used in most consumer and prosumer digital SLRs. And the new 16.2-megapixel sensor has 30% more resolution than the X1, which should make a noticeable difference in photo detail and overall image quality.

• Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Adds Wireless To Rugged Waterproof Camera Line

  Photo-John

  11 May 2012 | 1:41 pm

   Add another waterproof outdoor camera to the many options available for summer 2012! Fujifilm has added wireless image transfer to the FinePix XP waterproof point-and-shoots – their bestselling line of cameras. The new 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP170 lets photographers wirelessly transfer photos and videos from the camera to an iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device with a free Fujifilm app. Like Fujifilm’s other XP cameras, the XP170 has “Four-Way Protection.” It’s waterproof to 33 feet (10M), it can handle drops up to 6.5 feet (2M) (Shockproof), it’s freezeproof…

• New Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Premium Waterproof Camera With f/2.0 Lens

  Photo-John

  8 May 2012 | 11:45 am

   Just in time for summer adventures, Olympus is introducing a first-of-its kind premium waterproof, shockproof camera, the 12-megapixel TG-1. The new Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS includes Olympus’ iHS technology, which makes it faster and gives it better image quality. But Olympus took quality a step further than any previous waterproof point-and-shoot by giving the TG-1 a super-bright f/2.0 aperture lens. Most rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras have much slower (“slower” meaning they let less light in) lenses, in the neighborhood of f/3.5 to f/6.0. The TG-1’s 4x 25-100mm…

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Studio Sample Photos

  Photo-John

  7 May 2012 | 8:46 pm

   My reaction on looking at my first batch of Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos was, “this camera is better than it has any right to be.” I am really amazed by what Olympus has been able to get out of the E-M5’s new 16-megapixel Four Thirds sensor. I assumed we were reaching the point of diminishing returns with the 12-megapixel sensor in the last batch of Olympus Pen Micro Four Thirds cameras (read my Olympus E-P3 pro review). Apparently not, because the E-M5 has seriously surpassed the image quality produced by the last generation of Four Thirds sensors – even ISO 12,800 looks good to me…

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• Leica X2, M Monochrom, V-Lux 40 Announced

  Josh

  16 May 2012 | 5:02 am

  Leica announced three new digital cameras, here’s a run-down of what they are: Leica M Monochrom: Digital Rangefinder with 18 megapixel BLACK AND WHITE full frame sensor. Around £6k body only, a Leica lens starts at around £1000 for a 50mm f/2.5. Leica X2: (Shown above) Compact camera with 24mm f/2.8 lens, new 16 megapixel APS-C sized sensor, manual controls, oh and it does colour as well. Around £1575 in silver or black. Leica V-Lux 40: 20x optical zoom lens travel zoom with GPS, 14.1 megapixel sensor and 3 inch touch screen, it’s based on the Panasonic Lumix TZ30 (read a…

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III Reviews Roundup

  Josh

  12 May 2012 | 11:06 am

  The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the latest full frame Digital SLR from Canon, and features a 22.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 6fps continuous shooting, 3.2inch screen, Full HD video, top LCD, 61-point AF, weather sealing, and will be available for £2999 body only. Canon EOS 5D Mark III Reviews: ePHOTOzine NeoCamera CameraLabs Photography BLOG Share this: More »

• Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Bridge Camera Review

  Josh

  3 May 2012 | 4:18 pm

  ePHOTOzine has reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR – it’s a 30x optical zoom lens ultra zoom / bridge camera with manual controls, RAW support, tilting 3inch screen, lithium ion battery, high speed shooting, Full HD video, 16 megapixel sensor and SLR styling. “Images are good with slightly improved noise performance over the previous model, as well as an updated (and better resolution) electronic viewfinder, and the addition of a lithium ion battery improves battery life.” Read more reviews of the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR: Photography BLOG Share this:…

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Review

  Josh

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:54 am

  ePHOTOzine has reviewed the 16 megapixel Olympus OM-D E-M5, available in black or silver, it features a 5-axis image stabilisation sensor, 3inch tilting touch screen, 9fps continuous shooting, Full HD video with stereo sound, flash hot-shoe, electronic viewfinder, and 11 art filters. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is available from £999 Body only from Amazon UK “It has a weather-sealed compact body, an excellent range of lenses and most importantly excellent image quality – that is significantly improved over previous Olympus PEN cameras.” Share this: More »

• Digital Camera Reviews

  Josh

  29 Apr 2012 | 9:01 am

  GE G100 Review – 15x optical zoom lens, backlit CMOS sensor. Nikon Coolpix P310 Review Serious Compact, 16mp backlit CMOS sensor, high speed shooting, f/1.8 lens, 4.2x zoom. Canon IXUS 240 HS WiFi Camera Review – Compact, Touch screen, 5x zoom. Pentax Optio VS20 Review – 20x optical zoom lens, dual shutter camera. Canon Powershot SX260 HS Review – 20x optical zoom lens, GPS. Also worth looking at if you’re looking for the Top 8 Best serious compact cameras and the Top 10 Best Ultra Zoom / Bridge Cameras according to ePHOTOzine. Share this: More »

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  Christine Tremoulet

• The Start of the Hot Mama Boudoir Tour!

  Christine

  28 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm

  Greetings from Las Vegas! I headed out earlier this week for the first leg of the Hot Mama Boudoir World Tour and for April & Jason’s wedding here. I normally have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Las Vegas – everything here is so very designed. So big. So over the top. But this trip has been really, really great. I like the Aria and would be happy to stay here again. It is conveniently located in the center of the Strip, so it has been pretty easy to get to everything. I’ve had my iPhone out and about with me everywhere, so these are a few of my favorite snaps…

• Wish Upon a Wedding Announcements!

  Christine

  9 Apr 2012 | 9:20 pm

  Two years ago I was attending a Houston wedding vendor luncheon where Sasha Souza was speaking. She mentioned a new non-profit that was being formed called Wish Upon a Wedding, with the purpose of granting wedding wishes for couples facing terminal illness or special circumstances. I thought it was such an amazing concept, I signed up to be a Wish Granter then & there, on my phone, during lunch. Houston didn’t even have a chapter yet. One year ago I was contacted by the Houston Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding and asked if I would be a Wish Granter for Alexis & Christian’s…

• The New 5D mkIII – a Love Affair!

  Christine

  31 Mar 2012 | 1:02 pm

  I’ve been a huge fan of my Canon for years – starting with the Canon EOS 20D, then the 30D, and then the original 5D. In 2009 the 5D mkII came out, and I bought it shortly afterwards. Like so many others, the 5D mkII and I had a rocky relationship. There were only 9 focus points, and only one that really worked. But like all gear, you learn to use it to the best of your ability. For me, that meant taking a lot of photos to make sure that I had one with that tack-sharp focus that I so love. I worked with it, even when it frustrated me. To be honest, I even threatened to switch to…

• Houston Wedding Photography – The Best of 2011 – The Second Quarter

  Christine

  29 Mar 2012 | 2:04 pm

  While working on this post, it was fun looking back on all the changes that the second quarter of 2011 brought to both my business and my family! While all of 2011 was amazing, this is when it really kicked in to high gear! April started off with Ashley & Jess’s wedding at Tiny Boxwoods. It was such a perfect venue for this gorgeous day! They chose the location because it was where they first met – Jess works there, and Ashley came in with her mother one day – and the rest is history! I love it when fate brings two wonderful people together like that! Thank you again to…

• Welcome to the New Look of Christine Tremoulet!

  Christine

  17 Feb 2012 | 8:08 am

  I’m SO excited to share the launch of my brand new logo with you! Designed for me by my friend Aimee Giese of Giese Media, it was exactly what I was looking for! As a photographer, I’ve always been a graphic designer wannabe at heart. When I have my mind set on what I want something to look like, it is pretty hard to sway it. Knowing that, I tried really, really hard to stay open to Aimee’s creative brilliance while she worked on my logo for me. We thought we had a pretty good idea of what it was going to look like (including my signature in the new look), but Aimee asked if…

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  1001 Noisy Cameras

• Impact review: Nikon D4 by Ryan Brenizer

  1001noisycameras

  15 May 2012 | 8:07 pm

  When you read the forums and the blogs, one of the recurring themes is that there aren't enough ... This is a new blog post alert. Please visit the website for the actual post. Republication of this feed without permission is prohibited. For the latest camera specials and in-stock alerts, check the Cameras Deals blog

• More Camera Gear In-Stock: 5DMk3, D3200, Nahona 5x macro lenses, Samyang SLR primes, etc

  1001noisycameras

  15 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  With so much camera gear announced earlier in the year, we are now in the middle of the new camera a... This is a new blog post alert. Please visit the website for the actual post. Republication of this feed without permission is prohibited. For the latest camera specials and in-stock alerts, check the Cameras Deals blog

• In-stock: Canon 5DMk3 body (and eligible for Double Savings)

  1001noisycameras

  15 May 2012 | 12:38 pm

  The Canon 5D Mark III body only is back in-stock at B&H Photo for $3500 with free shipping. Ther... This is a new blog post alert. Please visit the website for the actual post. Republication of this feed without permission is prohibited. For the latest camera specials and in-stock alerts, check the Cameras Deals blog

• Cameraholic Digest: D800E vs 645D, 5DMk3, D800s, E-M5, Monochromie, etc

  1001noisycameras

  15 May 2012 | 12:26 pm

  A new wave of action filled up the internet buffers, so it is time for a new edition of the Cameraho... This is a new blog post alert. Please visit the website for the actual post. Republication of this feed without permission is prohibited. For the latest camera specials and in-stock alerts, check the Cameras Deals blog

• Fuji announces 0.8x converter lens for the X100 (28mm eq.) [with samples!]

  1001noisycameras

  15 May 2012 | 11:25 am

  Fuji has just announced via press release the WCL-X100 wide converter lens for the X100 digital came... This is a new blog post alert. Please visit the website for the actual post. Republication of this feed without permission is prohibited. For the latest camera specials and in-stock alerts, check the Cameras Deals blog

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  Photo Business News & Forum

• USA Today ≠ US Presswire at US Olympic Media Summit (And Beyond)

  John Harrington

  14 May 2012 | 5:49 pm

  When you think "olympic" the concept of "top of their game", or "monumental" comes to mind. While "Olympic" refers generally (and usually) to the Olympic Games, it is often used as a verb (no doubt much to the chagrin of Olympic Officials) to characterize the best. This year, when the Olympics arrives in London, it seems that USA Today is sending in the farm team rather than the best, when it comes to their photography staff, for the most part. USA Today staff photographers with decades of experience covering sports were told last week that, well, their services wouldn't be needed in London.

• Copyright Small Claims Court - The Discourse of Benefits & Challenges

  John Harrington

  10 May 2012 | 8:08 pm

  The US Copyright Office held a roundtable discussion today in Washington DC, at the George Washington University Law School on the subject of how (and if) to propose implementing a form of a Small Claims Court for copyright infringement claims. The roundtable was filled with rights-holders from around the country who came to share their views on the benefits and challenges that a Small Claims Court venue would have on rights-holders. In his opening remarks, David Kappos, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office,…

• Getty Images: (Not) Looking for Cash in All The Wrong (Right) Places

  John Harrington

  23 Mar 2012 | 8:36 am

  Getty Images seems to be talking out of both sides of their mouth when it comes to intellectual property. And the person doing the talking is their CEO, Jonathan Klein, who ventured down to to SXSW recently and was interviewed by TechCrunch TV.There are two videos of Klein, For Pinterest, Revenue Will Turn Copyright Questions Into Real Problems, as well as Getty Images CEO On Building A Company That Lasts:Klein, in the first video, has essentially given a free pass to students, educators, and any other use that can be defined as "non-commercial" for all of Getty's images to be used, because,…

• Nikon D4 - 5 Years in the Making

  John Harrington

  8 Jan 2012 | 8:45 am

  As someone who has been a long time Nikon user, I have spent the last 5 years blissful in my use of the Nikon D3, and then, when I needed video, the D3s. I too have had (and still do) a line of Canon lenses and cameras for some time - which was my answer to the failings of the D2X until the D3 came out. I know that there have been some folks who felt a demand and desire for the larger D3x files, however, for my applications, the extra size wasn't critical for me. I encourage you to take a read of Joe McNally's blog here, for his take on the amazement of the camera - I think he and I are on…

• LicenseStream - Evaporating Into Thin Air?

  John Harrington

  28 Dec 2011 | 8:47 pm

  For several days recently, the LicenseStream website has been down. ImageSpan (Which changed it's name to LicenseStream in January of 2011), was the company behind LicenseStream, and billed the site as "the market-leading licensing and royalty payment automation platform for all media types and businesses." Yet, we have never really seen a functioning business model that we thought would work. More than one LicenseStream employee was on-site at PhotoPlus Expo back in October in New York City looking for a new place of employment, stating that the company only had enough money to last through…

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  Digital ProTalk

• "Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places"

  David Ziser

  15 May 2012 | 10:01 am

  "Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places" ©David A. Ziser I’ve previously blogged this image but I still like it and thought I would bring it around again. The bride was hoping to shoot at Fountain Square, one of our most popular venues for Cincinnati city images.  Cincinnati was hosting their Oktoberfest celebration over the weekend and due to the large crowds put Fountain Square off limits for photography. I had mentioned an even more urban location in which we had photographed earlier and she jumped at the idea. We were about 5 hours into the day’s pre-wedding…

• Technique Tuesday: Getting The Money Shot!

  David Ziser

  15 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Good Morning Everybody, Well, today is one the big days we've been looking forward to on our visit to NYC - we're attending my daughter's Honors Ceremony at Schimmel Hall at Pace University campus.  Festivities begin at 5:30p.m. with a reception to follow. LaDawn and I are really looking forward to the celebration. Schimmel Hall,  was the location for the debut of the very famous TriBeCa Film Festival years ago as well as being the stage for Al Pacino, John Goodman, and Jeff Goldblum, and many others. We spent most of our first real day in the city walking, and walking, and walking…

• "Times Square Straight Up"

  David Ziser

  14 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  "Times Square Straight Up" ©David A. Ziser This is one of the last images I captured at Times Square last night.  We were near 46th Street looking back down Broadway.  Before me were all the buildings, lights, and "glittereeze" that makes Times Square such a photographic Mecca. I framed up the cornucopia of dazzling lights and billboards and shot away. The camera was pointed nearly straight up at the night sky which gave me the unique perspective of showing the building both before me and behind me. Zooming back to the full circle (full circle on the full frame…

• Quick Hit Monday: From New York City - My Times Square Photo-Walk Last Night

  David Ziser

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Good Morning Everybody, That's right, today and all this week, I'll be coming to you from the Big Apple - NYC.  We landed safe and sound yesterday, had a nice lunch with my soon to be graduated daughter, Elizabeth, and finally got checked in to our hotel late yesterday. We didn't just want to hang around the hotel, a very nice one btw, so we decided to start walking towards Time Square to see if we could nab a Broadway play ticket or two and then take in a movie. It was about a half hour walk down to 42nd Street and I knew I would have my camera in tow - but which lens to use??? My NYC…

• Monday's Photoshop Freebies

  David Ziser

  14 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Monday's Photoshop Freebies Every weekend I enjoy scouring the internet for the latest collection of brush sets, textures, patterns, tutorials, and what ever other Photoshop tidbits I might find interesting for myself and my DPT readers.  I've found a pretty good collection for you today.  Here we go. Free – Modern and Professional Brochure Design Templates: Thinking of putting together that new brochure to promote your photography business?  These pretty cool brochure templates may just do the trick for you. [link] 30 Awesome Cool Photoshop Text Effects Tutorials:  I'm…

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  DigitalPixels.net

• The Three Basics of Exposure and Photography

  admin

  11 May 2012 | 12:40 pm

  The Three Basics of Exposure and Photography

• Redrock Micro Follow Focus System

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 2:15 am

  Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable professional-level cinema accessories, announced today the immediate availability of a new family of Redrock-designed follow focus units. The new microFollowFocus family is the third generation offering from Redrock Micro that delivers new levels of performance, a unique “back-to-new performance” adjustable gearbox, and a range of products that can match any budget or feature needs. Professional-level Performance for a Lifetime At the heart of any focusing unit is precision performance. Redrock spent the last three years developing a new…

• Triggertrap Mobile for iOS

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 2:14 am

  With a dozen different ways of triggering your digital SLR camera from your iPhone, the Triggertrap Mobile app takes creative photography to a new level. By combining the success from their previous two products – the Kickstarter-funded Triggertrap v1 and Triggertrap Shield for Arduino – the Triggertrap team are announcing a brand new product today; Triggertrap Mobile. The Triggertrap Mobile app can be used on its own, in which case it triggers the iPhone’s internal camera, but its innovation really shines when you use the Triggertrap Mobile Dongle to connect your phone to your SLR or…

• 84.5mm Lens Filters

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 2:13 am

  Dear friends of landscape, architectural and outdoor photography, we are pleased to announce you new brand of square / gradual photographic and cinematographic filters for both professional and amateur artists / photographers. Company 84.5mm was established in year 2011 by a group of enthusiastic studio and outdoor photographers who joined forces with experienced chemists and production engineers. The idea of its origin was born in 2008, followed by three long years of development, research, laboratory experiments and fine-tuning best production technologies. “In 2011 we could say that we…

• Minox DC 1422

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 2:12 am

  With its extremely small dimensions of 94x57x18.4mm and weight of only 105 grams, the new DC 1422 digital camera from MINOX is the ideal companion for all occasions. Additionally, the MINOX DC 1422 further convinces with the following technical features: 14 million pixel image resolution, 5x optical zoom and a 25mm wide-angle lens. The large 1/2.3’’ CCD image sensor combined with the powerful Minoctar lens, guarantee sharp and brilliant images and the HD movie function allows for a much higher quality when recording video sequences. The 25mm wide-angle lens (with reference to a 35mm…

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  Tao of Photography

• Photographs Not Taken

  Andy Ilachinski

  29 Apr 2012 | 4:25 pm

  Astute readers may have noticed that not too many new blog entries have appeared here in the last few weeks. The reason, as always, is due to the constraints imposed on my life outside of photography (the side that pays most of my family's bills, by far;-) The two sides rarely interact, though on occasion - and usually unexpectedly - partly intersect. Such as happened yesterday, when - while being introduced to speak at a scientific meeting (on a distinctly non-photography related subject) - the person doing the introduction turned to me and asked whether my slides will include samples of my…

• What Else a Thing Is

  Andy Ilachinski

  4 Mar 2012 | 3:51 pm

  Since the beginning of the year, I have posted about a dozen and a half images from a (still evolving) portfolio with the tentative title Synesthetic Landscapes. The concept for this portfolio actually dates back to Thanksgiving 2009 (which my family and I celebrated in my in-laws' home in Coral Gables, Florida, and which I can date so precisely because it is the time my eye was first drawn to color-infused reflections in my mother-in-law's Nambe-like metal salt and pepper shakers). So the portfolio by now contains many more images than those I have had time to post. Indeed, I will likely…

• Symbolic Omniscience

  Andy Ilachinski

  27 Feb 2012 | 9:12 pm

  "The basic characteristic of any artistic expression is the ordering of a visual impression into a coherent, complete, living form. The difference between a mere expression, however intense and revealing, and an artistic image of that expression, lies in the range and structure of its form. This structure is specific. The colors, lines, and shapes corresponding to our sense impressions are organized into a balance, a harmony, or rhythm that is is in an analogous correspondence with feelings; and these feelings are, in turn, analogues of thoughts and ideas. An artistic image, therefore, is…

• Poetics of Space

  Andy Ilachinski

  26 Feb 2012 | 3:18 pm

  "House, patch of meadow, oh evening lightSuddenly you acquire an almost human faceYou are very near us,embracing and embraced."- RAINER MARIA RILKE"Our house is our corner of the universe... it is our universe, a real cosmos in every sense of the word. If we look at it intimately, the humblest dwelling has beauty... The house, like fire and water...[recalls]... flashes of daydreams that illuminate the synthesis of immemorial and recollected... Through dreams, the various dwelling-places in our lives co-penetrate and retain the treasure of former days... We comfort ourselves by reliving…

• Transcendent Order

  Andy Ilachinski

  11 Feb 2012 | 2:32 pm

  "When we say that order is transcendent, we mean to say that somehow, the order makes contact with some other reality, or some other 'something,' which lies outside of and beyond our normal experience. We need a word for this something. It is hard  to find a suitable word, since, by definition, the something is beyond normal experience - and presumably, therefore, outside the range of things which have ordinary names... I use the word 'ground'  to refer to this something.The ground is imagined to be a pure reality. It is a state of reality, or substance, which is in the universe,…

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  About.com Digital Cameras

• Samsung's WB850F Showcases Versatile Lens

  13 May 2012 | 8:45 pm

  If you're someone who just can't decide between a point and shoot camera that provides great telephoto capabilities or one that can shoot wide angle images, Samsung may be ready to come to your rescue....Read Full Post

• Advanced Features Highlight ELPH 530 HS

  13 May 2012 | 5:18 pm

  With more and more advanced PowerShot point and shoot cameras appearing in the market, offering quite a few nice features, the choices can be tough. However, Canon appears to have combined many of the best features in its recently released PowerShot ELPH 530 HS....Read Full Post

• Learn About Using Gel Filters in DSLR Photography

  11 May 2012 | 8:20 pm

  If you've never considered using gel filters in your DSLR photography, you're missing out on a potentially great tool. Gel filters, which are transparent pieces of film made of heat-resistant plastic and which are available in multiple colors, can greatly alter the light generated in a flash unit by applying a color to the light....Read Full Post

• Do You Own an Olympus Camera?

  9 May 2012 | 8:35 pm

  If you received an Olympus camera recently -- or if you've owned one for quite a while -- please consider sharing your experiences with that camera through a "user review" of an Olympus camera....Read Full Post

• Sony HX10V's High-End Feature List Grabs Attention

  8 May 2012 | 8:01 pm

  Increasing resolution is almost a sure thing in point and shoot camera, and the Sony Cyber-shot HX10V model, which recently became available for sale, has hit the top end of the resolution scale at 18.2MP....Read Full Post

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• Pentax K-01 Digital Camera Designed By Marc Newson

  11 May 2012 | 9:29 am

  Pentax have announced the launch of the Pentax K-01 interchangeable-lens digital camera. This new, stylish camera was designed in collaboration with one of the world’s most acclaimed designers, Mr. Marc Newson. The Pentax K-01 is a bold effort in camera design and has been developed in line with Newson’s three design themes — Timeless, Trusty and Touchable. At the same...

• Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Tough Digital Camera

  11 May 2012 | 8:55 am

  Fujifilm is proud to announce the launch of the FinePix XP170 - the latest edition to the tough XP series of Fujifilm FinePix camera. The FinePix XP170 offers all the same extreme photo taking capabilities, whilst allowing for high quality images to be shared on social media platforms. The FinePix XP170 has Wireless Image Transfer function which means you can connect to Android smartphone...

• Leica M Monochrom 35mm Full Frame B&W Digital Camera

  11 May 2012 | 8:28 am

  Leica Camera AG has today presented the world’s first digital camera designed exclusively for full-frame, 35mm black and white photography: the Leica M Monochrom. The Leica M Monochrom is a pure black and white rangefinder camera, using a newly-designed 18 million pixel CCD specifically created for the capture of light in its purest form. With this new...

• Leica X2 Digital Camera

  11 May 2012 | 7:57 am

  Leica Camera AG has announced the second model in its X series of digital compact cameras: the Leica X2. Made in Germany by Leica engineers, the X2 features a new, APS-C format, professional CMOS image sensor with 16.5 megapixels (effective 16.2 megapixels), combined with a high-performance Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens – a classic...

• Leica V-Lux 40 Digital Camera

  11 May 2012 | 7:33 am

  Leica Camera AG has today announced the V-Lux 40, a pocket-sized, super-zoom compact digital camera with a host of useful features for capturing sporting events, holidays and special occasions. This versatile new compact offers enhanced performance from the 15.3 megapixel (14.1 effective MP), 1/2.33” CMOS sensor, and features a Leica DC...

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  Virtual Photography Studio - Resources for photographers

• Does Email Still Work To Find Photography Clients?

  Virtual Photography

  15 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

  I opened up my email program to find 350 new messages. Now I’ll be the first to admit I don’t use email like most. I don’t have them downloaded into my mobile so I can keep a pulse on what is happening at all times. I usually open up email three times per day – morning, after lunch and before I turn off my computer for the day. If I’m out on appointments, that may decrease by one. Out of the 350 email, I deleted around 340 of them just by looking at the subject line and the recipient. And I’m sure I’m not alone. I’ve read statistics that show email is now around 90 percent…

• 7 Favorite Tricks To Work Through Procrastination

  Virtual Photography

  14 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  Do you ever find yourself procrastinating? Its human nature. Many people would define procrastination as laziness – you simply keep putting things off because you have other things to do. But if you look at what you normally procrastinate on, it really isn’t laziness at all. Instead, its more about fear – fear of not understanding, fear of not being able to be perfect, fear of being completely overwhelmed. And while this fear is what drives us forward, it can also hold us back. Here are 7 of my favorite tricks I use when I find myself procrastinating over something big. 1. Start your…

• How To Build A Photography Business You Intend To Sell

  Virtual Photography

  11 May 2012 | 10:47 am

  1. You love photography. 2. You hate your job. 3. You decide to make photography your career. 4. You open a studio and bring in clients. 5. You quit your job and begin building a successful photography business. The above may sound like your plan. But do you have the 6th step in place? 6. Sell your business for a healthy profit. Photography is an art form. Because its so personal, so much a part of who you are, very few photographers go into business dreaming of the day they will sell their business. Yet in many ways, every business should be started with the intent that you will one day sell…

• How To Get Clients With Viddy

  Virtual Photography

  10 May 2012 | 11:33 am

  I know what you’re thinking. Viddy? What’s Viddy? There is something else out there I need to know about? Yes. Viddy is a social video editing and sharing app that just surpassed the 26 million user mark. Where Instagram and other photo apps allow you to play with still images, Viddy gives you the tools to turn any 15 second video footage into something truly unique and shareable. You can add filters and music, and give it a true “movie trailer” look and feel. And then you share it – that’s what today’s technology is all about. Start by downloading Viddy to your iPhone and sign…

• How To Book Clients Without The Face To Face Consultation

  Virtual Photography

  9 May 2012 | 2:13 pm

  I recently had a question come through on a post – What Are You Selling On Your Website? “Thank you for the info here. How would you go about creating a call to action for a product not yet created? For example, how would one get a client to book or purchase a package through a website without a consultation? I’ve struggled with this concept and would really appreciate your perspective.” Really there are two answers to this question. You need both in order to complete a sales process online. 1. Content 2. Action Lets start with content. The one thing I write on probably more than any…

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• DSC-H2 Shutter release button

  14 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

  Yes, my button broke off too! While waiting on my replacement button, I cut the tip off an old flat thumb tack. And stuck it in and yes! It works. ( I know I Je . . . Category: Digital Camera: Sony

• Error Code C:31:40

  14 May 2012 | 3:32 pm

  Took four or five time, but it is working. Unbelievable!! Category: Video Camera: Sony

• Contour ROAM Model 1600

  13 May 2012 | 7:58 am

  actually you don't need story teller to config the camera. the config fill is on the sd card. "FW_RTC.txt" is the file. you can actually do a lot more with the . . . Category: Video Camera

• Can't get rid of "turn the power off and on again"

  12 May 2012 | 11:33 am

  Wow it Worked! I was a bit skeptical since is wasn't working against my palm. Finally, as the camera was powering up, I whacked it like 5 times on the bottom ag . . . Category: Digital Camera: Sony

• Lexar 4GB SDHC Card is Locked

  11 May 2012 | 1:04 pm

  So is your computer able to read the card? If so, then it's time to copy the photos off. But if not, then I'm guessing it's a corrupted or failed card. Not sure . . . Category: Storage

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  ePHOTOzine

• What's Hot

  16 May 2012 | 4:52 am

  Hot Offers For May 2012 - Find out what offers some of the retailers advertising on ePHOTOzine are running this May!

• Free ePHOTOzine App Version 1.3 Now In The iOS App Store

  16 May 2012 | 4:05 am

  The latest version of the ePHOTOzine app has ironed out a few bugs when uploading to the Gallery.

• Top Landscape Photography Tips

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Steve Gosling shares his 'need to know' landscape photography tips with ePHOTOzine.

• Kata E-702 PL Waterproof Rain Cover Review

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Out in the rain with the Kata E-702 PL Waterproof Rain Cover.

• Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 Mega OIS Review

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 Asph Mega OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras from Panasonic and Olympus.

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  adventures in a lightroom

• Old Man in Greyfriars

  Antonio

  6 May 2012 | 3:49 pm

  Filed under: photography Tagged: black&white, church, Nik Software, photography, silver efex pro 2

• bamboo

  Antonio

  9 Mar 2012 | 11:25 pm

  With the release of the new version of Lightroom this week, I’m sure that I was one of the many that dove straight in with the upgrade. The new pricing on the product coupled to the improved and new functionality (maps and books! – we’ve been crying out for books since version 1!!) made it a bit of a no-brainer. That’s the problem with no-brainers – no brains are involved. After happily downloading, installing and converting my catalog to the new format, I joined one of the many who quickly realized that their ability to use 3rd party plugins had been rendered…

• desktop of the month – march 2012

  Antonio

  1 Mar 2012 | 2:52 am

  This month’s desktop calendar image is on time! An image that I took in the Rocky Mountain National Park this summer, manipulated somewhat in Nik Color Efex Pro 4. Click on the image to download. Set your background color to pure white and when you set the background to your desktop, set it as a “Fit” (rather than a “stretch”, “center” or “fill”) and set your background color to pure white. Filed under: desktop Tagged: calendar, color efex pro, desktop, flower, Nik Software, wallpaper, water

• desktop of the month – february 2012

  Antonio

  4 Feb 2012 | 4:22 pm

  I woke up this morning and realized that I was late (again!) putting up my monthly desktop calendar. Then I realized that all of my desktop calendars have been landscape in orientation. Natural enough given the aspect ratios of monitors. So I wanted to do something different – one of my images in portrait orientation for my desktop. And this is what I came up with. Click on the image to download. Set your background color to pure white and when you set the background to your desktop, set it as a “Fit” (rather than a “stretch”, “center” or…

• desktop of the month – january 2012

  Antonio

  2 Jan 2012 | 1:26 am

  And so starts a new year. Happy New Year to you all.  Click the image to download. Filed under: desktop, photography Tagged: beach, black&white, calendar, desktop, Nik Software, ocean, wallpaper, water

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  Digital Photography Now

• GoPro Launches Dive Housing

  15 May 2012 | 6:06 am

  Dive Housing features large, flat glass lens compatible with all HD HERO cameras

• Fujifilm announces the Fujifilm WCL-X100

  15 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of the WCL-X100, a wide conversion lens designed specifically for the award-winning Fujifilm X100. The lens attaches directly on to the camera and increases picture taking versatility by multiplying the fixed focal length by 0.8x, converting it from 23mm (35mm in 35mm equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm in 35mm equivalent)

• WPPI Announces WPPI U 2012

  14 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Summertime university-style photography seminars taking place in New Jersey, Georgia, Nevada and Oregon, offer fundamental education for emerging professional photographers; registration now open

• Akvis announces AKVIS Artistic Bundle

  14 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  AKVIS is glad to announce the update of three artistic programs: Sketch 13.5, ArtWork 6.5, ArtSuite 8.0. Bugs have been fixed, and the plug-in versions are now compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS6.

• Leica announces New Leica S-Adapter H

  14 May 2012 | 7:20 am

  This adapter allows all Hasselblad H-system lenses to be mounted on a Leica S2 camera body. All lens functions, such as autofocus, central shutter control and automatic diaphragm are retained. The smart electronics of the adapter facilitate the complete integration of the lenses into the Leica S-System.

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  LetsGoDigital English Edition

• Samsung Galaxy S Aviator

  16 May 2012 | 5:35 am

  Samsung Galaxy S Aviator Android Smartphone : Samsung Mobile and U.S. Cellular introduces the Galaxy S Aviator. The Samsung Galaxy S Aviator smartphone is equipped with a 4.3 Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen. You'll be amazed at the rich, lifelike colors on this ample sized color display. This ingenious touch screen also turns off any pixels that display the color black, creating a much deeper contrast. The Samsung Galaxy S Aviator Android phone is perfect for watching videos, photos or playing mobile games with a friend, because the Galaxy S Aviator provides a wide viewing angle so you don't…

• Toshiba NB500 netbook series

  16 May 2012 | 5:32 am

  Toshiba NB510 & Toshiba NB520 netbooks : Toshiba Europe GmbH introduced its 2012 Toshiba NB500 netbook range. Available in a wide variety of vibrant colours, both the Toshiba NB510 netbook and the Toshiba NB520 netbook come with strong feature sets and offer even better value for money than before. Each Toshiba netbook has an HDMI port for connecting to a (Full) HD TV or monitor to enjoy videos and films on a large screen. The Toshiba NB500 netbook series’ Intel Atomch Dual-Core processors improve the netbooks’ overall performance. They guarantee faster processing, optimised multitasking…

• Toshiba Exceria Memory Cards

  16 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  Toshiba Exceria Memory Cards : Toshiba Corporation announced that it will launch a new line of high performance SDXC and SDHC memory cards under a new brand name, Exceria memory cards, that will bring to market SD memory cards offering the highest performance levels available. Exceria, a combination of "excellent" and "experience" offers Toshiba Exceria memory cards compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I, and includes versions offering the world-fastest classdata transfer speed. The new Toshiba Exceria memory cards will be launched from April in Japan, with distinctive…

• Toshiba USB monitor

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  USB monitor van Toshiba : Toshiba Europe unveiled its new 39.6cm (15.6”) USB powered Mobile LCD Monitor. The Toshiba USB monitor can be used as an additional screen for a Windows-based laptop or PC by simply plugging in the USB monitor cable. The 15.6” USB monitor features 1366 x 728 HD resolution and is equipped with an elegant, leather texture protective cover. The cover can also be easily set up as an adjustable monitor stand, so the USB monitor is practical for use in the office as well as being very easy portable. Lightweight and only 16mm thick, the new Mobile LCD Monitor is…

• LG Optimus Elite

  16 May 2012 | 4:10 am

  LG Optimus Elite smartphone : Virgin Mobile USA answers to A Higher Calling once again, announcing with LG Mobile the availability of the LG Optimus Elite in Titan Silver for $150. The LG Optimus Elite is a successor to the popular LG Optimus V, this highly customizable full-featured smartphone keeps customers organized with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and other key features, including a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, 800MHz processor, 5MP autofocus rear-facing camera and camcorder with flash, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard. The LG Optimus Elite operates on Virgin Mobile’s industry-leading, no-contract…

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  Shutter Sisters

• rose-colored glasses

  Guest Shutter Sister

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  I headed out for a photo walk around my neighborhood today, wandering the cherry tree lined streets.  There is something about the act of walking even only a few blocks in search of photos that always shifts things for me. When I go on these walks I feel like I put on my rose colored glasses and become a treasure hunter of beauty.  Today I find it in cherry blossoms that have fallen from the tree and their soft delicate petals. No matter what else is going, when I make this space to wander, take pictures and look for beauty, it re-energizes me like nothing else does.   It…

• 24 hours makes a day

  meredith winn

  15 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Recently we took a roadtrip to explore more of this place I call home. It's important for me to get out every now and then, to see new sights and to document them along the way. This is one day of photos, just a handful of them. And each one of these images holds power for me, each one a story. Yes, it's a simple part of my day, but to me (to all of us) it is my life as it is right now. And that fact makes these images invaluable. Each and everyone of us goes throughout our day, sometimes lost in the tedium, sometimes excited by something new. What I'm finding as I share images online in…

• blinded by the white

  Tracey Clark

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  We talk a lot around here about inspiration. And muses. And a million other things that spark our creative spirits. There's no telling what might strike our photo fancys from one minute to the next and what we just might discover. Maybe it's a new lens, maybe a new action or preset. It could be mobile photography or a new app. Maybe it's a Polaroid camera or even film. Whatever it is, it tends to move us forward in our craft. We challenge ourselves, we lean into learning curves, we test and try and experiement. We find sisters who are sharing our love affair of the moment, we take classes, we…

• weekending by linda owens

  Guest Shutter Sister

  12 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Linda Owens shoots images like this with her Canon 60D and iPhone and spends her weekends sitting out back with a cool drink, dreaming of beaches and bokeh. You can find her at her personal blog, her collaborative blog Focusing on Life, on Flickr  and Instagram as @lgotx.

• Illusions

  Kim Klassen

  11 May 2012 | 3:00 am

    Meet Sophie....my brother's very silly labradoodle...and Ben's bestie. The other day when we were out on our walk. The pups were playing away in the lake. I crouched down low and proceeded to snap some pics...Sophie caught eye of the phone and headed straight toward it. Click, click.... I was surprised to see the result when I arrived home. It appears as though she is walking on water. It's amazing what happens when we experiment a little with position, perspective..... etc. This was a happy accident, but it's inspired me to get a little more creative while snapping pics of the puppy…

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  Layers Magazine

• Nikon J1

  Laurie Excell

  15 May 2012 | 12:12 pm

  Compact, Mirrorless Digital Camera Nikon has entered the mirrorless camera market with a strong start by introducing their new Nikon 1 system, which includes the J1 and V1 cameras. They did not, however, take the same route as other manufacturers with a 4/3 system but came up with their own sensor size, which they call CX format (slightly smaller than the 4/3 and APS-C format cameras). The CX-format CMOS sensor has a 2.7x magnification/crop factor, providing users with a range of 27-297mm with four lenses to choose from: Their 10mm, 2.8 is an ultra-compact, fast lens; the 10-30mm and 30-110mm…

• Using Story Editor in InDesign CS5

  A.J. Wood

  14 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  InDesign’s Story Editor is a useful tool for editing text copy directly without the page design getting in the way. Use Story Editor to open your text copy in a separate window where the text flows in an easy-to-read, linear view.

• Perfect365

  bruce bicknell

  10 May 2012 | 2:52 pm

  Instant Face Lifts and Makeovers Beauty in a box? Believe it or not, here’s an interesting program that really allows you to do complete makeovers on your images with the click of a button and Intensity sliders. Perfect365 allows you to see results quickly with standard tricks such as face reshaping, teeth whitening, and blemish removal. But it’s really more, so let’s take a look. Some cool features in Perfect365 make this a fun and creative tool. Options allow you to apply colored contacts and one-click styles let you select from templates that include Natural, Red Lips,…

• Illustrator Symbols, Part 3

  A.J. Wood

  8 May 2012 | 2:52 pm

  In this third video on working with Symbols in Adobe Illustrator CS5, AJ Wood shows how to move those Illustrator symbols into Photoshop and Flash.

• Google+ Photographers Conference Gets Better & Better

  RC Concepcion

  3 May 2012 | 3:12 pm

  This just in…every registered conference attendee for the Google+ Photographers Conference is getting a complimentary copy of onOne Software’s Perfect Effects 3 as a bonus gift ($99.95 value). Perfect Effects 3 includes a complete library of over 300 professional quality photographic effects that can be stacked, blended, and previewed with ease. Sweet! Plus, a new conference promo saves you $50 off registration and gives you two free months of online training from KelbyTraining.com! Use promo code: GPLUSCOMM when signing up online. If you’re a student, you can attend the…

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  Photojojo

• The Tattly Camera Tattoo Set

  lisbeth

  14 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Tattoos are reserved for the badasses of the world. You? You’re a special kind of badass, a photographer with a keen eye for good design. Tina Roth Eisenberg (SwissMiss) commissioned three artists for The Tattly Camera Tattoo Set, a set of 12 camera-loving temporary tattoos wrapped in a dapper gift box. Geek out your bad self with old school Polaroid cameras, rangefinders, TLRs and black and white aperture shutters. The Tattly Camera Tattoo Set Tweet It! $25 at the Photojojo Shop Related posts: The New Polaroid Z340 Digital Instant Camera The year is 2012. Mr. Edwin Land has traveled…

• Wearable Photos: A DIY guide

  Margo

  10 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 Ever had the urge to wrap your body in photographs? Yes? Well, today, all of your dreams can come true! Follow this guide to learn how to turn your photos into wearable photo fabric — that’s right fabric. Use our Photo Fabric Dye Kit and the power of the sun to permanently print images onto most fabrics. This process is quick, easy, and works like magic. You’ll be draped in photos in no time. Make Wearable Photos p.s. Yay! 4by6.com has a free special for Photojojo fans today. They make primo square cards from your Instagram shots &…

• Two Awesome & Creative Ways to Turn Your Photos into Sculpture

  lisbeth

  8 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Paint and clay are some artist’s medium of choice. Yours? Photos! Artists Nerhol and Michael Mapes collaged photos into sculptural masterpieces that’ll inspire you to try something similar with your own photos! Nerhol (duo Ryuta and Yoshihisa) makes 3D paper-cut portraits. They start by shooting lots of portraits of one person in three minutes. After printing and piling the photos into a stack, they cut through the stack to reveal all of the layers of photos below for a three-dimensional image. Michael Mapes’ take on photo sculptures involves cutting up a single image and…

• How to Shoot Star Trails & Out of This World Night Sky Photos

  Jillian

  3 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 It’s beautiful and sparkly. It’s the night sky! When the night is clear, the stars and astrophotographers come out to play. But you don’t need to be an astronomer to shoot the stars. We’ll show you how. Immortalize the ever-changing cosmos in glorious photos with a few handy rules on tripod-use and exposure. Whether you’re shooting the auroras or want to capture star trails, long exposures will get you there. Click on for our best tips! How to Catch Stars With Your Camera(...)Read the rest of How to Shoot Star Trails & Out…

• The Glif+, a Tripod Mount for iPhoneographers That Live on the Edge

  lisbeth

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am

  If your iPhone were a human (which it nearly is), he’d be a free-diving, BMX-stunting, elite parkour champ. Every thrill-seeker needs a safety net, and his? It’s the Glif+. It’s just like the Glif, an iPhone tripod mount that doubles as a stand, but it comes with an extra vertical support and a loop for hanging on your keychain. Your iPhone will stay secure to your tripod in more extreme angles, like up in a tree or on a bike. Champ status, indeed! The Glif+ Tweet It! $30 at the Photojojo Shop Related posts: The iPhone Rangefinder Adds a Shutter, Viewfinder, and Tripod Mount…

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  We Are Photographers

• Blog: Wireless Adventure Photography

  admin

  11 May 2012 | 8:56 am

  By Layne Kennedy, http://laynekennedy.blogspot.com         Let's face it, being a photographer is a great gig. The opportunity to "walk in the shoes of others," learn about life while making pictures, getting up before dawn reaching locations before anyone else, experiencing that glorious light all to ourselves is our bonus check.   read more

• Gauntlet: Talking Hands

  admin

  9 May 2012 | 8:58 am

    By Gary Fong Photographer: Kevin Vandivier, www.kevinv.com       A public speaker once said, “If my hands were tied, I wouldn’t be able to talk.”   read more

• Lessons from the Shot: Rule of Thirds

  admin

  7 May 2012 | 8:09 am

  By George Hsia, www.georgehsia.com         Here is a useful guide to help you compose a nice picture almost every time. read more

• Blog: PBS NewsHour Hires Tom Kennedy as Managing Editor/Digital News

  admin

  4 May 2012 | 1:22 pm

    By Gary Fong           Long time photography luminary Tom Kennedy, is the new Managing Editor/Digital News for PBX NewsHour.    read more

• Gauntlet: Do European Photographers See Different?

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 6:27 am

  By Gary FongPhotographer: David Rose-Massom, United Kingdom       Figure 1                          Europe, seen through the eyes of a European is always refreshing. Although David Rose-Massom, United Kingdom, was not eligible for the WeArePhotographers, “Scenes of Summer” contest, he’s given us a glimpse at how photographers on the other side of the pond, see the world.   Do photographers from Europe see differently from their counter parts in the U.S.? Perhaps it’s the…

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  Crave: gorgeous gadgets and other crushworthy stuff. - CNET

• Here's what Android fragmentation really looks like

  16 May 2012 | 12:49 am

  Samsung's Galaxy S II is the most prevalent Android device, trailed by almost 4,000 others. (Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack / CNET ) Open Signal Maps is a nifty free Android app and Web site that crowdsources where the strongest and weakest cell signals are. But along the way, it's also managed to amass a ton of data about what kind of Android devices are out there in the wild and they pulled it all together into some visualizations that dramatically show the extent of Android fragmentation. OSM started logging the Android devices that download the app six months ago and created the…

• Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L mobile hot-spot review: It's a Rocketeer

  15 May 2012 | 6:49 pm

  Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L Even when used with the included double-capacity battery, the MiFi 4620L mobile router is still very compact. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET) I can't count anymore how many mobile routers I have reviewed, but that also means that I know the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L by Novatel Wireless is different. And it's not because of its crazy long name. Instead, it's partly because of its craz,y long battery life. The router is the first I've seen that comes with two batteries. The standard one offers about 5.5 hours of continuous usage on…

• School buys telepresence robot to help sick student

  15 May 2012 | 5:26 pm

  (Credit: Video screenshot by Tim Hornyak/CNET) Without machines, Zachary Thomason wouldn't live very long. The boy has been on a ventilator for all of his 12 years because he suffers from a rare muscle disorder that makes him extremely weak. Until now, X-linked myotubular myopathy has prevented him from going to school regularly. But since the Paragould School District in Arkansas purchased a $5,000 VGo telepresence robot, chances are he'll become an avatar-style student soon. Zach likes to play PlayStation, so he can remote-control the VGo, which is basically a Webcam on wheels. At 4 feet…

• Even Google was blindsided by Android's success

  15 May 2012 | 5:18 pm

  Not even Google predicted just how big Android could grow to be. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Back in 2010, Google thought Android had some very nice potential for growth -- at the time, it projected its mobile operating system might even reach more than 200 million installed users by 2013. Turns out Google was wrong: it busted through the 200 million threshold in 2011 instead and is now on a trajectory for more than 700 million users in 2013. All this number-crunching is based on Google's internal estimates for Android growth, which recently came out during the Oracle patent trial (see…

• Invention kit for banana pianos, alphabet soup keyboards

  15 May 2012 | 4:59 pm

  Go ahead, MaKey MaKey my day. (Credit: Jay Silver/MaKey MaKey) For the most part, keyboards just aren't very exciting. They sit there and go clickety-clack. What if you want a keyboard that goes squish-squash or splish-splash? Then you turn to the MaKey MaKey Invention Kit. MaKey MaKey is a kit that turns just about any object into a touchpad. It consists of a circuit board and a set of alligator clips. A banana piano. What more could you possibly want? (Click to enlarge.) (Credit: Jay Silver/MaKey MaKey) Clip those clips onto fruit, people, or pieces of bread. Even pencil markings can work.

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  emilie inc. photography blog

• Megan's anniversary at emilie inc.

  emilie inc.

  14 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  Earlier this month we marked a very exciting milestone: Megan's one year anniversary as our studio manager! For those of you lucky enough to have spent time chatting with Megan on the phone, in a client meeting or back-and-forth over email, you'll know why we feel so lucky to know her. She's kind, smart, witty and quirky- exactly the characteristics needed to hang with this crew. Adore you, Megan!While we celebrated the Mexican militia victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, my first year at emilie inc. drew to a close. Margaritas all around!Seriously though, I can't believe…

• Mother's Day at the Black Point Inn

  emilie inc.

  13 May 2012 | 7:49 pm

  As a mom, I totally get it now. Mother's Day, simply put, rocks. Better than birthdays or even Christmas, Mother's Day salutes the hardest and most rewarding job ever, a special sorority celebrated annually during the height of spring bloom. And if you're lucky like me and live in Maine, today might have included a formal brunch with a jazz quartet, white glove service, a view of the water and lobster on your eggs at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough. Will's baby shower was there, too, and I believe we have just birthed our Mother's Day tradition (under the same ownership as Migis Lodge, the…

• Real Maine Weddings magazine giveaway planning day 2

  emilie inc.

  11 May 2012 | 8:01 pm

  With the voting for Alyssa and Nick's wedding invitations coming to a close, the wedding dress comes next!! I recently visited my go-to local designer dress shop, Spoil Me, with Alyssa, her mom, her two best friends, Melanie from Real Maine Weddings magazine and the planning team from Sweetest Thing Weddings, Amber and Kathryn. We took over the place! The reactions as Alyssa came out of the dressing room in dress after dress from contest partner Canadian dress designer Lea Ann Belter were priceless! Gasps! Tears! And a rare silence when no one was entirely crazy about the design. Choosing…

• Photographs as family history

  emilie inc.

  6 May 2012 | 9:55 pm

  Last week was a bit of a rough one for my family. My stepfather Steve's dear dad Loring passed. At 91 years young, he had been slowly deteriorating and hardly the strong man we all recalled in his final months. Steve's mom and Loring's wife of more than 60 years (it would have been 66 this Friday!), Polly, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago and heartbreakingly didn't know her family or her surroundings, spending most of her time stationary in bed at a care facility. Following Loring's death, Steve's sister Barbara visited Polly to tell her of his passing even tho she or the news…

• * Portland, Maine, wedding of Tracee and Chris at Grace Restaurant by Denise

  emilie inc.

  4 May 2012 | 8:08 pm

  photographers: Denise and Steve, emilie inc photographyvenue: Grace Restaurant Portland, Maineofficiant: Chris' unclecaterer: Grace Restaurantflorist: Sawyer & Co.ceremony musician: Peter Albertband: Bob Charest Bandcupcakes: East End Cupcakeshair/make-up: Fabu Salongown: Marisa at Madeleine's Daughter, Portsmouthinvitations: Paper Sourcehoneymoon: St Barth's I was happy to kick off our 2012 wedding season at Grace Restaurant in Portland with Tracee and Chris on Saturday. I was so impressed with Tracee’s resourcefulness and DIY talents, including finding her adorable J. Crew…

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  Photozone News

• Nikkor AF 28mm f/1.4 D FX review

  3 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Nikkor AF 28mm f/1.4 D FX review

• Voigtlander Heliar 75mm f/1.8 VM on Sony NEX review

  2 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Voigtlander Heliar 75mm f/1.8 VM on Sony NEX review

• SLR Magic Hyperprime LM CINE 50mm T/0.95 (on Sony NEX) review

  1 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  SLR Magic Hyperprime LM CINE 50mm T/0.95 (on Sony NEX) review

• Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA review

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA review

• Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH OIS. review

  28 Mar 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH OIS. review

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  Digital Camera Reviews & Photography Tips

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

  Haryono

  15 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  Last Updated (13 May’12): - Review & Sample Photos @ CNET Panasonic Lumix SZ7 is a 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom. It offers Full HD Video Recording in AVCHD/MP4 Format with Stereo Microphone, 20x iA Zoom (Intelligent Zoom), 25mm Ultra Wide-angle Lens, MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Venus Engine, [...]

• Olympus Tough TG-820 iHS

  Haryono

  15 May 2012 | 9:29 am

  Last Updated (12 May’12): - Review & Sample Photos @ Ephotozine Olympus Tough TG-820 iHS is a 12-megaprixels Shock & Waterproof Digital Camera. It offers rugged durability that consists of Waterproof up to depth of 33ft, Shockproof from height of 6.6ft, Freezproof at below-freezing temperatures up to 14°F/-10°C, Crushproof from a pressure up to 220 [...]

• Leica V-LUX 3

  Haryono

  15 May 2012 | 7:28 am

  Last Updated (12 May’12): Leica V-LUX 3 is a compact camera which offers a 24x superzoom with 12.1MP CMOS sensor to capture exceptional image quality. The camera has a 4.5 – 108mm F2.8-5.2 image stabilized lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths equivalent to 25-600mm in 35mm film terms to support videos recording [...]

• Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

  Haryono

  15 May 2012 | 6:48 am

  Last Updated (12 May’12): Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is a 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom. It features Full HD Video recording with HDMI, Multi-Motion Movie IS, 8x Super-Resolution Zoom and F2.0 Hi-Speed Lens, iHS Technology, GPS & eCompass. The camera also has unmatched rugged durability of Crushproof 220 lbf, Waterproof (12m/40 [...]

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20/FT20

  Haryono

  14 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  Last Updated (11 May’12): - Review & Sample Photos @ Digitalcamerainfo Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 is a 16.1 MP TOUGH Waterproof Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom. It offers a durability design of waterproof 16ft (5m), shockproof 5ft (1.5m), dustproof and freeze proof to temperatures as low as 14ºF. The camera also offer capability to record [...]

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  Northlight Images Photography

• Making a 14 metre print

  7 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  'How to' article about the making of a 14 metre wide print of Leicester City centre at dusk.

• Press release - Major architectural photography exhibition - 14 metre print

  18 Apr 2012 | 9:38 am

  Keith Cooper is a Leicester based architectural photographer who has turned his lens on his home city, with a series of large architectural photographs emphasising some well known Leicester locations in new and striking ways, including one single print of the city centre over 14 metres (~47 feet) long. The exhibition runs from May 2nd at the Leicester People's Photography Gallery, Leicester, UK

• X-Rite announces new i1 Pro 2 spectrophotometer

  11 Apr 2012 | 4:29 pm

  An all new version of the i1 spectrophotometer is launched by X-Rite Available in a number of profiling solutions, we'll be reviewing them in detail over the coming months.

• Spyder4Pro review

  9 Apr 2012 | 6:20 am

  Completing our set of reviews of Datacolor's monitor calibrators, the Spyder4Pro offer multiple monitor support and ambient light monitoring

• Spyder4Express review

  22 Mar 2012 | 2:33 pm

  Detailed review of the Spyder4express monitor calibrator from Datacolor. A basic device that does everything most users would need for their profiling. Includes a discussion of just why it's such an important thing to do, if you are editing and printing your photos - even if you get them printed elsewhere.

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  PhotoBlog

• German police clear Frankfurt Occupy camp

  16 May 2012 | 5:07 am

  Kai Pfaffenbach / ReutersGerman riot police carry a demonstrator covered in paint as police clear the camp of a group of occupy protestors in front of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on May 16, 2012. More on the European financial crisis: Spaniards keep up anniversary rally against economic crisis 'Say your prayers': Attempts to form new Greek government fail

• Scientists read a galaxy's entrails

  Alan Boyle

  16 May 2012 | 5:02 am

  ESOThe galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) is pictured in this image, taken with by the Wide Field Imager attached to the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope at the European Southern Observatory's La Silla Observatory in Chile. With a total exposure time of more than 50 hours, this could be deepest view of Centaurus A ever created.By Alan Boyle Follow @b0yleAstronomers are taking a long, deep look at one of the best-known galaxies beyond our own Milky Way, to learn more about what happened when it gobbled up another agglomeration of stars that got too close.The entrails of the gobbled galaxy are prominent…

• 'Freegan' activists dumpster dive to save the planet

  15 May 2012 | 8:11 pm

  Ben Nelms / ReutersAnna-Rae Douglass (left) and Robin Pickell climb into a dumpster behind an organic grocery store in Coquitlam, British Columbia.Ben Nelms / ReutersAnna-Rae Douglass sorts through a dumpster for edible food.Ben Nelms / ReutersMay Wollf a practicing 'freegan', holds a sandwich that is made entirely out of found or donated food.Ben Nelms, photojournalist for Reuters writes: I never thought I would say “that’s delicious” after taking a bite out of expired and moderately warm cashew ice-cream. This was one of the many presumptions that would be broken in my…

• Spaniards keep up anniversary rally against economic crisis

  15 May 2012 | 6:30 pm

  Juan Medina / ReutersPeople banging saucepans with spoons shout slogans during a gathering marking the one year anniversary of Spain's Indignados (Indignant) movement in Madrid's Puerta del Sol on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty ImagesMADRID, SPAIN - MAY 15: A demonstrator with Spain's Indignant movement dressed in costume representing a banker burns a Euro note during a rally at Puerta del Sol on Tuesday, May 15 in Madrid, Spain. Reuters reports: MADRID - Spaniards kept up protests against politicians' handling of the economic crisis in Madrid's Puerta del Sol on…

• Saturn's moons make waves in rings

  Alan Boyle

  15 May 2012 | 4:46 pm

  NASA / JPL-Caltech / SSIThe Saturnian moon Daphnis and Pan stir ripples in the giant planet's rings due to their gravitational effect. Five-mile-wide Daphnis (lower left) is perturbing particles in Saturn's A ring, while 17-mile-wide Pan (upper right) has kicked up dark wakes in the ring propagating toward the middle of the image. This picture was taken in visible light by the Cassini spacecraft's narrow-angle camera on June 3, 2010, at a distance of about 329,000 miles from Saturn.By Alan Boyle Follow @b0yleThis image from NASA's Cassini orbiter shows why Daphnis and Pan are known as…

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  dpmac | digital photo mac

• Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available

  George Mann

  13 May 2012 | 12:29 am

  Two New Touch Apps for iOS and Adobe Muse Also Shipping SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 11, 2012 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Creative Cloud™, a radical new way of providing tools and services* for creatives. A subscription-based offering, Adobe Creative Cloud is a hub for making, sharing [...]

• Nikon Releases NEW D3200 Digital SLR

  George Mann

  19 Apr 2012 | 10:36 am

  Simply Stunning: The New Nikon D3200 Is The Simple Way To Chronicle Memories With Superior Image And HD Video Quality The Nikon D3200 Provides New D-SLR Shooters a Powerful Combination of Effortless Operation, 24.2-Megapixel High Resolution and Wireless Connectivity to Mobile Devices MELVILLE, N.Y. (APRIL 19, 2012) – Today, imaging leader Nikon Inc. introduced the [...]

• Apple iPhoto now available on iPad

  George Mann

  7 Mar 2012 | 10:16 pm

  Apple iPhoto is admittedly an amateur level digital workflow solution and I would never think of suggesting it as a substitute for Adobe Lightroom or Apple’s Aperture, but when you are on the road and traveling light, the New iPad and iPhoto could be the difference between going home with a good shot or a [...]

• Apple’s New iPad announced today.

  George Mann

  7 Mar 2012 | 10:08 pm

  I’m not sure if I will be buying an iPad this year, but if I do it will have to be the new version that was released today. The updates on the telephone side don’t really do anything for me, but the higher resolution screen, higher resolution camera and the simultaneous release of iPhoto for [...]

• Apple TV Ad – iCloud Harmony

  George Mann

  3 Mar 2012 | 3:07 am

  Apple TV Ad – iCloud Harmony. A simple but effective TV Ad for Apple’s iCloud services. I found the last Apple TV ad for Siri (Call me Rock God) pretty annoying but this one for iCloud is pretty clever.

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  diglloyd.com blog

• Nikon D800 + Nikon D800E

  diglloyd, Inc.

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Thanks to a generous reader, at long last I have a Nikon D800E on loan for a week or so. I am heading out to shoot, naturally! Read more

• Canon Double Rebates w/ Body

  diglloyd, Inc.

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  There are Canon double rebates on lenses and flashes with a 5D Mark III or other bodies. Read more

• Apple iDevices Destroy Image Quality

  diglloyd, Inc.

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Read about how Apple’s iPad or iPhone destroy image quality. Yes, including the new iPad with its fancy Retina Display. It’s iOS, so it affects all iDevices. Example Read more

• Nikon D800 Lens Evaluations— Limitations of a Planar Target

  diglloyd, Inc.

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  The survey of lenses in my review of the Nikon D800 utilizes a real-world, but planar target, which is also a proxy for landscape photography or similar in which subject matter is all at a similar distance (~infinity). Read more

• 18-Megapixel Leica M Monochrom vs Nikon D800 Black & White

  diglloyd, Inc.

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Pre-order the Leica M Monochrom at B&H Photo. Read more

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  Photography Blog - News

• Official Fujifilm WCL-X100 Sample Images

  Zoltan Arva-Toth

  15 May 2012 | 4:20 pm

  Fujifilm has released half a dozen sample images taken with the Fujfilm X100 large-sensor compact camera and the new WCL-X100 wide-angle conversion lens. Read more and comment »

• PromarkBRANDS Launches Promotions to Celebrate National Photography Month

  Zoltan Arva-Toth

  15 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  PromarkBRANDS is celebrating National Photography Month during May on the company’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Read more and comment »

• Yodot Software Releases Mac Photo Recovery Application

  Zoltan Arva-Toth

  15 May 2012 | 4:15 am

  Data recovery, file repair and PC optimisation software utility company, Yodot Software, has released its latest software to recover lost and involuntarily deleted photos on Mac OS X. Read more and comment »

• Fujifilm WCL-X100

  Zoltan Arva-Toth

  15 May 2012 | 3:15 am

  Fujifilm has launched the Fujifilm WCL-X100, a 0.8x wide-angle converter for the Fujifilm X100 large-sensor compact camera. Read more and comment »

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review

  Mark Goldstein

  14 May 2012 | 6:45 am

  Olympus have expanded their Micro Four Thirds family with the launch of the OM-D E-M5. Boasting the World's fastest autofocus system, the E-M5 brings the original design ethos of the 1970's film OM series kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Read our expert Olympus E-M5 review to find out if it's the best compact system camera on the market. Read the review »

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• Restoring Photos After the Tsunami in Japan

  15 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  PDN spoke with Tokyo-based fine-art photographer Munemasa Takahashi about restoring, and returning or exhibiting, photos found in the debris after the earthquake and tsunami.

• Lorena Guillén Vaschetti on Exploring Her Family's Past Through Found Photo Slides

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  By re-photographing her grandparents' personal slide photographs, Lorena Guillén Vaschetti created a book that considers how the photographs we leave behind communicate about us to future generations.

• 4 Crowd-Funding Success Stories

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Four photographers who met and surpassed their fund-raising goals last year explain how they reached out to donors, and what they learned in the process.  

• Crowd-Funding Success Story: João Pina

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Learn how the photographer surpassed fund-raising goals for multiple campaigns in order to work on a long-term project in Latin and South America.

• Crowd-Funding Success Story: Manjari Sharma

  11 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Learn how the portrait photographer surpassed her fund-raising goals on Kickstarter to pay for her new personal project.

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  Digital Camera News from DigitalCamera-HQ

• We've added a new article: Nikon P510 Review

  14 May 2012 | 5:06 pm

  Telephoto takes on a new meaning with the 42x, 1000mm lens on the P510, but does image quality suffer as a result?

• We've added a new product, the Leica M-Monochrom!

  10 May 2012 | 8:47 pm

• We've added a new product, the Leica X2!

  10 May 2012 | 8:31 pm

• We've added a new product, the Leica V-Lux40!

  10 May 2012 | 8:14 pm

• We've added a new product, the Fujifilm FinePix XP170!

  9 May 2012 | 7:21 pm

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  DigitalCamerainfo.com

• 14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Easy cinemagraph app is rough around the edges.

• 11 May 2012 | 11:06 am

  11 May 2012 | 11:06 am

  The two most enthusiast-friendly Micro Four Thirds cameras, head to head.

• 11 May 2012 | 12:02 am

  11 May 2012 | 12:02 am

  We've reviewed both the Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 and we're ready to put these two premium compact system cameras up against one another. Read on for our conclusions on which is the better buy.

• 10 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  10 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Enter our photo contest for your chance to win a Canon 5D Mark III—or one of our weekly prizes!

• 10 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  10 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  In a year bereft of high quality travel zooms, we compare the two strongest contenders.

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  Chase Jarvis Blog

• 60 Second Portrait: Guy Kawasaki

  Chase

  15 May 2012 | 12:41 pm

  Here’s another 60 Second Portrait, starring Guy Kawasaki this time. I shot this after our recent episode of chasejarvisLIVE. If you dig it, check out the rest of my 60 Second Portraits here.

• Photography 101: The Radical Camera + New York’s Photo League

  Chase

  14 May 2012 | 12:59 pm

  In the Shadow of the Capitol ● 1948 (Marion Palfi/The Jewish Museum/© 1998 Arizona Board of Regents) Every so often, I discover or am reminded of tectonic shifts in photography that seem to be little-known by the exploding world of photographers. No harm, no foul; but in those cases, I feel feel a social + moral desire (obligation?) to occasionally point to these shifts. One such case is New York’s Photo League – a collection of some of the most innovative, culturally relevant and influential photographers who took to the streets and showed us life as it had been rarely…

• Learning from Startups Helps You Run YOUR Creative Business [SXSW Advise This Panel with Chase Jarvis, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Conrad and J.R. Johnson]

  Chase

  11 May 2012 | 1:48 pm

  As we artists continue to be forced to become entrepreneurs in our own right (see this episode of #cjLIVE with Zoe Keating), all things entrepreneurial are of interest to me… How can we channel our creative stuff into thinking into light, fast and hardcore focus like most startups are forced to think. The correlation is not a perfect one, but it’s expressly relevant to us creatives. It’s relevant for me not only in my own photography business, but it some offshoots I’ve either founded or co-founded like creativeLIVE.com (Free, LIVE creative education for everyone) and…

• chasejarvisLIVE: Zoë Keating – Artist as Entrepreneur + Mind Blowing Cellist [Re-Watch]

  Chase

  8 May 2012 | 1:19 pm

  Posted for your enjoyment. If you missed this LIVE show with Zoe Keating (or if you didn’t…!) you’ll want to take a peek. For one, IMHO it’s some of our most beautiful footage and one of the best sounding of any chasejarvisLIVE to date – we’re getting pretty tight on our capture because we’re having a blast. For two – and more importantly– in addition to Zoe Keating and her cello making some hauntingly beautiful music (with some 16 tracks at once), the information Zoe shares – about success and failure, fear, going “artist…

• Best Photo Locations: Abandoned Six Flags In New Orleans

  Chase

  7 May 2012 | 11:39 am

  © Christopher Dame If you’re primarily an on-location photographer or filmmaker, then you know how much value a great location can add to the shoot. So today I’m introducing another Series (ala the ‘Emerging Talent’ and others…) where I feature supercool locations around the world. Stuff I discover, stuff that other send me, places I’d love to shoot. Of course feel free to chime in, share, link, or otherwise contribute in your own way. Onward… After being ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Six Flags New Orleans has been completely abandoned, left…

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  Camera Labs and DSLR Tips latest news and reviews

• Canon PowerShot SX240 HS / SX260 HS review - full review!

  12 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Canon's PowerShot SX240 HS and SX260 HS are the company's pair of 2012 pocket super-zooms. They both sport 20x optical zooms equivalent to 25-500mm, 12 Megapixel sensors, 1080p video, and 3in screens. The only aspect where the two models differ are GPS capabilities: the SX260 HS has a built-in GPS, whereas the SX240 HS does not. Otherwise these models are identical and up against Panasonic and Sony's latest pocket super-zooms which also share 20x ranges. Which is best for you? Find out in my Canon PowerShot SX240 HS / SX260 HS review!

• Working Holiday - Morocco and more!

  9 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  I've just uploaded the second part of my video travel blog, filmed on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Morocco! In this video I'll explain my choice of lenses for the trip along with giving you a taste of the wonderful photographic opportunities in this fantastic destination! As with the first part of my blog, I filmed this with an iPad 3 and captured audio with a Zoom H2n microphone, before syncing them in Premiere Pro; the quality is working out surprisingly well!

• Samsung NX200 - full review!

  1 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Samsung's NX200 is another option in a growing market of small cameras with big sensors and removeable lenses. This mirrorless compact system camera sports 20.3 Megapixels on a large APS-C sensor, 1080p video recording, a detailed 3in OLED screen and 7fps continuous shooting. It builds upon the earlier NX models and Samsung is making a serious bid to compete against Sony, Panasonic, Olympus and Nikon in this market, but can it succeed? Find out in my Samsung NX200 review where I'll pitch it directly against the Sony NEX-5N!

• Sony Alpha SLT-A77 - full review!

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Sony's Alpha SLT-A77 sports one of the most impressive feature-sets of any camera around right now, with 24 Megapixels, 1080p video at 50 / 60fps, 12fps shooting, built-in stabilization, a 19-point AF system, fully-articulated 3in VGA screen, built-in GPS and one of the biggest and most detailed electronic viewfinders to date. Thanks to the innovative fixed-mirror design, it also allows continuous autofocusing while filming video, and if you needed any further icing on the cake, Sony will optionally bundle it with a classy 16-50mm f2.8 kit lens. Supply issues have prevented us from reviewing…

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III - full review!

  9 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Canon's EOS 5D Mark III is the long-awaited successor to the best-selling 5D Mark II, and builds on the success of this full-frame DSLR with superior build, a more accurate viewfinder, a larger and more detailed screen, considerably more sophisticated 61-point AF system, faster 6fps continuous shooting and a raft of enhancements to the movie capabilities; there's even seven-frame bracketing. And while the sensor resolution is only slightly higher, it boasts lower noise for stills and video. It's one of the most highly anticipated DSLRs for years but arrives at the same time as Nikon's 36…

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  Digital Camera Tracker

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review at Pocket-lint

  DCT

  10 May 2012 | 3:25 pm

  It’s not problem-free though: the battery life is, as per all existing compact system cameras, poor. Continuous autofocus won’t beat a DSLR and in dim conditions will struggle or fail entirely; an electronic viewfinder won’t suit all tastes; there’s no pop-up flash; and, let’s face it, the price tag is serious money. - Pocket-lint Commentary: [...]

• Photo of the Day – Rock Pool Reflections

  DCT

  9 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review at SteveHuffPhoto

  DCT

  9 May 2012 | 3:45 pm

  The OM-D has impressed me and met all of my expectations. It seems Olympus has been getting better and better with each new release, so they have been listening to our wish lists. The E-M5 is a serious camera with serious capabilities. When you shoot it with some of the quality glass you feel like [...]

• Nikon D800 Review and Verdict at DPReview

  DCT

  9 May 2012 | 2:34 pm

  Despite its massive pixel count, the D800 is in many important respects an evolutionary camera. This isn’t a bad thing. Nikon users coming from the D700 will feel largely at home with the D800, but where changes have been made they (usually) have the effect of improving the shooting experience compared to the older model. [...]

• Nikon D800 Review at TechRadar

  DCT

  9 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  Given the level of detail that the D800 can capture and its impressive dynamic range there may be a few studio and landscape photographers who will choose it instead of a bulkier, heavier, slower and more expensive medium format camera. - TechRadar Commentary: Results were no hot at higher ISOs, however, the D800 still delivers [...]

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  Dr.Oždí fotí / Dr.Ozdi takes a photos

• Boreček - Eustachova kaple / Borecek - Chapel of St Eustachius

  7 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  Eustachovu kapli roku 1712 jako poustevnu dala vystavět arcivévodkyně Anna Marie Františka Toskánská (13.6.1672 - 15.10.1741 pohřbená vedle svého prvního manžela Filipa v kryptě kostela sv.Fabiána a Šebestiána v Zákupech), žijící na zámku v Zákupech. Poustevna, která by letos oslavila třista let od svého vzniku, byla později přestavěna na kapli a stojí nedaleko lesní cesty Asfaltka, spojující Boreček a Brennou. Do konce Druhé světové války mohlo jít o frekventovanou cestu, Brenná byla prosperující německá obec. Po válce došlo k odsunu němců, po…

• Brenná - strom nad Ferdinandovou strouhou / Brenna village - the tree above Ferdinand ditch

  3 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  Rybník na Ferdinandově strouze má opravenou hráz, ryby vyskakují nad hladinu, párek divokých kačen si upravuje hnízdo. Osamocený strom stojící opodál zná celou historii tohoto místa... The Pond at Ferdinand ditch has repaired the dam, fish are jumping above the surface and a pair of wild ducks building a nest. A lone tree standing nearby knows the entire history of this place ...

• Děvče z Čechova mostu / Girl from Cechuv bridge

  27 Apr 2012 | 12:01 am

  Čechův most je nejkratším mostem přes Vltavu v Praze. Bohatě zdobená ocelová konstrukce postavena v letech 1905-1908 patří mezi technické unikáty a byla slavnostně dokončena samotným císařem Františkem Josefem I. 17.dubna 1907. Dole v záběru jeden z bronzových světlonošů obrácený k Hradčanům, v povzdálí Mánesův most. Cechuv bridge is the shortest bridge over the Vltava river in Prague. Richly decorated a steel construction built 1905-1908 is the technical unique and was officially completed by Emperor Franz Joseph I. 17th April 1907. Below in the picture is one…

• Babies

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:01 am

  Bronzová mimina Davida Černého, najdete je v parku na Pražské Kampě U Sovových mlýnů. Bronze Babies of David Carny stay in Prague's Kampa park at The Sova mills.

• Veřejná skládka MNV Kravaře / Public dump approved by MNV Kravare

  19 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

  Ve Stvolínkách za kostelem Všech Svatých je skládka povolená. Stvolínecký kostel Všech Svatých má bohatou historii sahající až do poloviny 14.století. První zmínka o původním dřevěném kostele pochází z roku 1358. Kostel byl několikrát přestavěn a zvelebován, hlavní historické pilíře viz web sdružení Drobné památky severních Čech: Kostel Všech Svatých ve Stvolínkách, od Druhé světové války se datuje chátrání kostela a od devadesátých let havarijní stav. V roce 2004 započaly záchranné práce a počátky obnovy kostela. Nedostatek financí…

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  Joe McNally's Blog

• Some Fun Down Under!

  Joe McNally

  10 May 2012 | 5:13 am

  Just having a blast in Australia, meeting with and talking to bunches of folks in the Aussie photo industry. Good bunch, as they say. ( I was going to say “bunch of blokes,” but I’ve also met a lot of terrific female photogs down here, and I haven’t been here long enough to know the female version of “bloke.” If anyone can help me out with that, please chime in.) In the Gold Coast now, doing a seminar, a keynote and a workshop over the weekend, before heading to Tasmania for Tourism Australia. Any questions, thoughts or info on tour stops and where…

• A Few Thoughts for the Weekend:-)

  Joe McNally

  5 May 2012 | 12:05 am

  Photo by Brad Moore This is a business of bounces, sharp turns, unexpected events, lean times, occasional joyous celebrations, and bouts of euphoria measured in slices of seconds. No matter what, be it an excellent day in the field, or a humdrum day filing pictures or doing billing, it is punctuated almost incessantly with the intrusive reality of just how difficult this is to do, over the long haul. Wonderful, but tough at the same time. I’m the last staff photographer in the history of LIFE magazine. I had the job for a brief time in the middle 90′s and I’ve likened it to…

• Shaping Light, Simply

  Joe McNally

  2 May 2012 | 6:53 am

  Back in January, I did some dance photography for Kelby Online Training, and was really happy with a couple of frames. (Those classes are working their way through the editing system as we speak.) I’ve shown this on the blog before, a modern dancer, painted with tempura paint, and perched in a bird’s nest of tulle. It was lit with just one TTL flash, camera right, just out of frame. I used a Lastolite Ezybox hot shoe soft box (say that fast a few times) with a white interior, which is a wrinkle on their long existing design of soft boxes with silver clad interiors. It produces,…

• In Transit….and Many Thanks…

  Joe McNally

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:33 am

  Flew home yesterday from Dusseldorf. 18 hours here, and then another plane (hope it’s really big and has lots of engines cuz it’s going over lots of water) to Sydney, and magical land of Aus. I had a blast down there during the Olympics and this is a return visit I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Here’s a tour link for our itinerary down there. But, before anything, I just have to thank the incredibly wonderful folks who came to Essen for this past weekend’s Nikon Solutions. The whole Nikon team did amazing stuff, but I really have to single out Yasuo…

• Going to a Ball…..Down Under

  Joe McNally

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:04 am

  I don’t know. They usually don’t let me into these fancy affairs. But, as socially awkward as I am, I am happy to go, ’cause these folks do really great work. They work trying to save preemies and sick babies, and they just have an amazing organization. They organize fund raisers, run marathons, you name it, all in the name of raising some dough for programs to help these kids. Here’s the link for the “about us” page on their website. Now, as to my presence at their soiree on May 4th. I’m donating some prints for auction, and the invite says…

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  Canon Blogger: Learning Digital Photography

• Wordless Wednesday #014: Abstraction

  Jason

  16 May 2012 | 1:30 am

• Which Way the Wind Blows…

  Jason

  14 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  As many of you know, I have been moving fast and furious since starting a new position as a Professional Trainer some nine months ago.  As we started ramping into the busy season, I announced that the schedule may have a trickle-down impact to the blog here, and the last few weeks have definitely seen that to be the case.  To wit, I announced, but have still not shipped the prize for the winners of the March contest (sorry Aimereen and Spike), much less made an announcement of the winner for the April contest, and now, the May contest schedule seems to be in jeopardy.  Unfortunately, the…

• Wordless Wednesday #013: Sunny Days

  Jason

  9 May 2012 | 1:43 am

   

• The Best Camera…

  Jason

  7 May 2012 | 1:30 am

  Repeat after me…is the one you have with you!While traveling recently (my DSLR is just too bulky for most of my travel lately), I was at a wedding in OH and did not have my gear with me.  A few snaps went around on the phone before I just tucked it away and played the part of spousal arm candy.  Once tucked away, those of us circa 1980′s started getting our groove on.  At one point out of the corner of my eye, the disco lights were dancing across the ceiling and something inside me just said…”Hmmmmm.” SNAP!Sure, it’s no masterpiece, and was taken from my…

• What Would You Do?

  Jason

  4 May 2012 | 9:14 am

  When traveling recently, I decided to take along my tripod, mount, and video camera to record the training trip (sort of a milestone goal, so it had to be done at some point).  That means on the trip out, I had three items:Laptop bagCarry-on bagTripod (in its own tripod bagThe gate agent noticed I had the tripod with me and suggested I gate check it as the flight was nearly full and there might not be room for it in the overhead.  Okay, fine.  On the return trip, the gate agent told me I was over the two-bag limit and one would have to be checked to my final destination.  My understanding…

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  Endless Years

• Gadgets:: iEraser cleans touch screens of smudges

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

  By GREGG ELLMAN / Twitter.com/greggellman The NewerTech iSesamo steel pry tool makes the tricky task of opening iPods, iPhones or other gadgets pretty simple. Instructions are included for opening some devices but caution should be used when opening anything to prevent damage to the case or the contents. Once you have your device open, it’s simple to replace batteries (also sold at NewerTech) and do other simple repairs. In most situations just insert the tip of the flexible steel blade into the seam of the device and then widen the cover from the back to unlock the clips. NewerTech does…

• Gadgets:: Always in need of a USB port? 12-port USB hub is the answer

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  By GREGG ELLMAN / Twitter.com/greggellman I’ve thought for some time that the most important connection in life is with a USB. The 12-port Satechi USB 2.0 Hub confirms my thinking. The packaging states you can chain together up to 127 USB devices, which is crazy but if you have that many, go for it and let me know how it works. In my case, after connecting it to the included DC power supply and then to my desktop Mac I was able to charge, sync and use a card read, USB fan, an iPhone and iPod simultaneously. The hub measures 8-by-1.25-by-1 inches and is designed like a power strip with a…

• Gadgets:: iEraser cleans touch screens of smudges

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 11:52 am

  By GREGG ELLMAN / Twitter.com/greggellman In today’s world of touch screens, each generation has gotten better but they all seem to be magnets for fingerprints and smudges. The iEraser cleaning block is about the size of a deck of cards and has what the company website calls “a stable and uniform cleaning surface” on one side of the block to clean your screen. It’s basically what we know as an eraser used on chalkboards of past or dry eraser boards of today, and it works pretty much the same way. Just take the microfiber cloth-like side and, with pressure, wipe it up and down until…

• DisplayLink Drives AOC 22” USB Powered HD Display – Now Available at Retailers Nationwide

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  PALO ALTO, Calif. and FREMONT, Calif. – May 2, 2012 – DisplayLink®, a leading provider of technology for virtual graphics and USB-connected computing, today announced the availability of AOC®’s new 22-inch High Definition USB Powered Display (model e2251Fwu). This ultra-slim yet affordable LED monitor receives both power and signal solely through USB connection and offers simple plug-and-play connectivity, making the productivity benefits of dual- and multi-monitor computing available to the masses. The AOC e2251Fwu is equally suitable for business, gaming and entertainment use with…

• Bracketron Announces Universal USB Power Dock Pro Flex, Now Available Nationwide

  admin

  10 Apr 2012 | 9:37 am

  Minneapolis, MN – April 9, 2012 – Bracketron, the leading manufacturer in mounting solutions for mobile consumer electronics, announces the retail availability of the Universal USB Power Dock Pro Flex, a durable smartphone holder with a high output 12V USB port that allows drivers to securely mount and charge their mobile devices while on the road. Along with offering a flexible neck that allows for 360° adjustability, the universal holder also instantly converts any DC power source into USB power to charge your mobile device. The USB Power Dock Pro Flex’s PowerGrip arms securely hold…

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  Allegro Photography

• Race to the Party

  jo

  9 May 2012 | 5:16 pm

  Once the Museum of Science wedding ceremony and bride and groom portraits were complete, it was time to party. Given the nature of this particular wedding day- it being the Race to the Altar and all- there were news crews on the scene getting the scoop from our couples. When they made it past them, they ventured up to the Skyline Room and d’Arbeloff Suites for their celebration- complete with a grand entrance, dance music, food appropriate to the time of day, and cupcake cutting. They culminated their wedding with a Duck Boat Tour around Boston. One of our grooms. He and his wife had…

• After the Altar

  jo

  4 May 2012 | 4:03 pm

  What we discovered on this magical spring day was just how much we love photographing at the Museum of Science. We were challenged by intensely bright light and not quite enough time with each couple, but our goal remained the same as it does for all of our weddings- give each couple a unique photographic look for their wedding. I always feel the portrait sessions show that better than any other part of the wedding. And so we attempted to create 23 different portraits for our clients with minimal time and with minimal location changes. Here are just a few of our favorites…. Two grooms…

• Race to the Altar

  jo

  2 May 2012 | 8:19 am

  On a fantastically lovely spring day, Friday the 13th of April 2012, twenty-three couples made vows of commitment. Each had eight guests, their own ceremony, their own portrait session, a reception and a trip with Boston Duck Tours. The Museum of Science was the setting and the city of Boston was their backdrop. The couples varied in age, race, religion, sexual orientation, number of children, place of residence, but all had two things in common, they loved the person that stood by them through this crazy wonderful day and all were part of the first ever Race to the Altar. For Dave and I, it…

• Destination Inspiration

  jo

  22 Apr 2012 | 9:42 am

  When planning a destination wedding, it can be a challenge to bring all of the ideas you have together. With a unique location, inspiration is not the problem, but rather logistical details. Cassie and Dan had a beautiful vision for their wedding and selected the right team of people to bring it all together. Everything went off without a hitch, a pefect celebration on their much loved Martha’s Vineyard. The pros: Church: Old Whaling Church, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard/ Reception: Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown, MV / After party venue: The Boathouse, Edgartown, MA / Getting…

• Fairmont Festivities

  jo

  19 Apr 2012 | 9:03 am

  After enjoying the beautiful day in the Public Garden, Janette and Wes returned to the Fairmont Copley Plaza for relaxation followed by their wedding reception. And what a celebration it was… the bands’ tunes, Janette’s sisters speech with accompanying slideshow, and the dancing. Of course, I couldn’t stop with that, because we were also able to capture portraits at night on Copley Square and in front of the Boston Public Library. The final treat of the evening were streamers blown into the air drifting down on the couple. Really kind of amazing, actually. So step…

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  DIYPhotography.net -DIY Photography and Studio Lighting

• Scanning Film Negatives With A DSLR - A Maker's Guide

  udijw

  16 May 2012 | 3:44 am

  Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution and better image quality that what street labs give you on CD. I've seen many articles on the web explaining the basics of digitising film negative or transparencies online. The basics are quite simple: you take a photo of a negative into a light source and invert. That's it. But that alone led me…

• Build A 1 Dollar Camera

  udijw

  15 May 2012 | 7:07 am

  If you are upset with the money it takes to buy new gear, the next 3 parts tutorial shows how to make a 1 Dollar camera. It is a 3 part video tutorial and there are written instructions on Money Origami Things here. Is it easy? heck no! rewarding? I guess. At least it only costs one dollar. read more

• Bokeh Aliens Take Over The City

  udijw

  14 May 2012 | 10:51 am

  I am not really sure what's going on in this video by Gramatik, but it seems that their bokeh experiment went out of control.  Director Brad Hasse & cinematographer Andrew David Watson teamed up with artist Gramatik and built a story about an old guy seeing goblins in cityscape light. Those goblins eventually take over the city. Here is the nice part, Gramatik releases his music for free, which makes this project even cooler. I could not figure out which city this tale is taking place. If you know, please share. If you wanna know how it was made, check our Everything You Wanted To…

• Control Your Camera From 150ft Using A Garage Door Opener

  udijw

  14 May 2012 | 6:42 am

  If you are doing any extensive light painting work, especially if you are doing it alone, you know that one of the more annoying things about it is triggering your camera. You could always use the timer, or the intervalometer, but for more complex stuff timing of both the camera and starting the tools becomes harder and harder. Some cameras have an infra red remote, but the distance is pretty limited. Sawo of Enlightpaintment came up with a pretty neat solution, they use a garage door opener remote from eBay with Canon's 2.5 mm trigger jack to create a 150ft camera remote that is capable of…

• Photographing a Solar Eclipse - Random Tips

  udijw

  14 May 2012 | 3:28 am

  For the folks who don't have NASA on their RSS stream, this is a short announcement to remind about the upcoming Solar Eclipse on May 20. I thought it would be a good opportunity to share some tips about solar eclipse photography. read more

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  Serious Compacts - 38,41,42

• The Pentax K-01: A Review from the Field

  Paul Giguere

  14 May 2012 | 1:46 am

  Introduction Okay, I have to admit I was fully expecting to hate this camera. Every photo that I had seen on-line of the Pentax K-01 made the camera look like an ugly overdesigned brick (the famous industrial designer Marc Newson designed the K-01’s external wrappings but I’m not impressed). So why review it at all? Well, if you recall I wrote a review of the Pentax K-5 last year and I thoroughly enjoyed that camera. A smallish DSLR (not compact by any means but smaller than other high-end DSLR cameras), the K-5 was simply a joy to use so I figured that, given the K-01 is essentially a…

• Pentax K-01 Quick Review

  stratokaster

  12 May 2012 | 3:31 pm

  I understand that Pentax fans will hate me for this post, so I think it's important to emphasize that I am, in fact, really partial to Pentax. When I was younger I used to borrow my father's Canons, but the first SLR I bought with my own money was a Pentax. I was a Pentax user for several years and I was always fascinated by the quality of their lenses and their non-standard approach to camera design. I still think that Pentax has simply the best lens line-up for serious amateur shooters wanting the highest possible image quality without the excessive bulk and weight associated with…

• Leica Announces the X2 Compact and M-Monochrom Rangefinder

  Amin Sabet

  10 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

  Today Leica announced two new cameras. The first, pictured above, is the Leica X2. Readers of this site are familiar with the X1, Leica's fixed-lens APS-C sensor camera featuring a 36mm equivalent (24mm actual focal length) Elmarit (f/2.8) lens. The X1 drew three primary criticism: 1) lack of an integrated eye level viewfinder; 2) average to below average autofocus speed; and 3) below average rear LCD. The X2 promises an improvement to the AF speed and adds an accessory port for use of an optional 1.44m dot EVF. It also features a new 16MP sensor. Unfortunately the rear LCD form the X1 has…

• Fuji XPro1 + lens firmware updates!

  Armanius

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:09 am

  XPro1 version 1.01 Firmware for X-Pro1 | Fujifilm Global According to the Fuji website: The firmware update Ver.1.01 incorporates the following issues: 1.Reduction of chattering noise from iris of lenses in shooting mode. :dance3: 2.Improvement of phenomenon that parallax compensation does not work under condition of manual focus with OVF bright frame mode. 3.Improvement of phenomenon that OVF quality as low visibility due to too bright OVF under the condition of power save mode during pressing the shutter button halfway. 4.Improvement of phenomenon that delete function does not work after…

• Canon Powershot G1X Review

  Amin Sabet

  17 Mar 2012 | 4:38 pm

  Introduction The Canon Powershot G1X represents a new class of camera. It is the first relatively compact (coat pocketable) camera with a large (greater than 1") sensor and a fixed (non-interchangeable) zoom lens. At the same time, the G1X is very much an incremental evolutionary step from the Canon Powershot G cameras which preceded it. Other than the sensor and a new lens to match, very little has changed between the Powershot G12 and the G1X. This is not surprising given that the Canon Powershot G series cameras have been incredibly successful from the beginning, competing strongly against…

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  Photoshop User TV

• Episode 302

  Aaron Westgate

  15 May 2012 | 3:01 pm

  Corey shows how easy it is to make a 3D postcard with a reflection using the 3D tools in CS6. RC shares a tip for loading a group of files as a stack of layers in a single document. Pete has a tutorial on using the CS6 blur tools to create a tilt-shift effect. This Week's Sponsors: Wacom | On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show G+ Conference RC on G+ Matt on G+ Pete on G+ Corey on G+ Scott on G+ Photoshop World - Vegas Photoshop User TV Episode 302 is now playing! Download Episode 302 (In order to download this file directly to your computer, right-click…

• Episode 301

  Aaron Westgate

  9 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  A Brand New Season The Photoshop Guys are back for another season and the launch of the new version of Photoshop. Matt starts things off with a start-to-finish demonstration of post-processing a portrait in Camera Raw. Corey shares a tip for using 3D features in Photoshop CS6. Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler visits the studio and shares a technique for changing the color of a specific area of a photo. Pete wraps things up by talking up some of the new type features in CS6. This Week's Sponsors: Wacom | On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Lindsay Adler Adobe…

• Episode 300

  Tommy Maloney

  21 Mar 2012 | 4:28 pm

  300th Episode We have finally made it to the 300th episode of Photoshop User TV. I think that means we get a box of shiny new set of steak knives! Tune in and join the Photoshop Guys for a special live episode with more tutorials, more prizes, and more fun than ever before! In this momentous episode will will also have a look back at some of moments that made the show one of the funnest ways to learn Photoshop. This Week's Sponsors: Wacom | On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show PhotoshopWorld.com Dave Cross Workshops Pete on G+ Corey on G+ LR4 webcast Photoshop User…

• Episode 299

  Aaron Westgate

  13 Mar 2012 | 10:51 am

  Prehensile Episode Corey shows viewers how to create a bullet hole brush. Pete talks about the basics of gradients and some tips on how to use them. Dave has a tutorial on using smart objects to work faster and easier. This Week's Sponsors: Wacom | On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show PhotoshopWorld.com Wacom Intuos5 special episode Dave Cross Workshops Pete on G+ Corey on G+ LR4 webcast Photoshop User TV Episode 299 is now playing! Download Episode 299 (In order to download this file directly to your computer, right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the Download…

• Wacom Intuos 5 Live Episode

  Aaron Westgate

  7 Mar 2012 | 11:03 am

  Intuos 5 Special Episode Corey is joined by Wacom's Wes Maggio to discuss the new Intuos 5 tablet. They discuss its new features, including multitouch functionality and wireless capability. Corey shows off some tips and tricks for working in Photoshop with the tablet. Corey and Wes are also joined in the studio by RC, Pete, and Scott. This Week's Sponsors: Wacom | On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Wacom.com Wacom Intuos 5 Live Episode is now playing! Download Episode (In order to download this file directly to your computer, right-click (Control-click on Mac) on…

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  PhotoWalkPro

• The Google+ Conference for Photographers

  jeff

  14 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  I am tied up all next week, which is somewhat disappointing to me because it means that I can not be in San Francisco for the first ever Google + Conference for Photographers. When I first learned about the conference I knew that this was going to be unique in a lot of different ways. First of all, it’s the first ever conference devoted to a social media platform. Sure, there have been lots of tweet-ups, but they are all about meeting people not about the Twitter platform. Another first is how this conference is being marketed. It’s probably the first ever conference that is being…

• My First D800 Photo Shoot

  jeff

  13 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  This past Saturday I gathered up some lenses, my new Nikon D800, and my youngest son and headed out to Manassas Municpal airport to see some cool aircraft and watch a little aerobatics. This was my first real photo shoot with the D800 and I had a real blast putting it through its paces. The weather was fantastic so I can’t tell you about the ISO performance of the camera (I shot between ISO 100 and 200 all day). For lenses, I took my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8, a Nikon 70-300 f/3.5-5.6, and my 50mm f/1.4.  I could have used a little more reach than my 300mm provided but I wanted to keep things…

• Shooting War Birds this Weekend

  jeff

  9 May 2012 | 7:19 am

  This Saturday, May 12th, the Freedom Museum located at the Manassas Airport, will host the 2nd Annual Wings, Wheels, & Warriors airshow and open house. This is a fantastic event for raising aware and money for a great wounded warriors program. The event is free but donations are happily accepted. The airshow will feature some very cool war birds and will offer some great photographic opportunities for any photographer interested in aviation. I am planning on attending and also making this my first official D800 shoot with my new camera. That’s right, my D800 is finally on its way…

• Some Shameless Self Promotion

  jeff

  6 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  Discounts on Lightroom Learning If you are thinking of incorporating Adobe Lightroom into your workflow, you should probably get yourself a good book to help navigate the ins and outs of the program. Even if you have an older version and are thinking of updating, you might want to check out one of the great new books from Peachpit. There’s a great special going on right now that can save you 35% off the price plus free U.S shipping. All you need to do is check out the add in the May/June issue of PhotoshopUser magazine (see image below). But even if you aren’t a subscriber, which…

• The May Desktop Wallpaper Calendar is Now Available

  jeff

  1 May 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Only a day late this month but hopefully the image makes up for my tardiness. This is a fisheye HDR image of the Hoover Dam that I took a couple of weeks ago. I have seen similar HDR shots but not in fisheye form. As always, download and enjoy but please don’t use it for any commercial purposes. You can find your appropriately sized wallpaper by going to the Desktop Wallpaper Page. Don’t forget to grab a copy for your iPhone and iPad while you are there. Related posts: February Wallpaper Calendar Now Available The April Desktop Calendar is Here The March Desktop Wallpaper Is Up…

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  Image Sensors World

• SMIC Qualified 1.75um Pixels, Reports Strong CIS Process Demand

  Vladimir Koifman

  14 May 2012 | 7:41 am

  SMIC's 2011 annual report says "In the CMOS image sensor process technology area, 1.75um pixel device was successfully developed and qualified, and ready for 2 mega and 3 mega pixel applications."Seeking Alpha: In Q1 2012 earnings call transcript: "Fab specific, our Shanghai 8-inch aluminum fab loading is also strong. Not only driven by powered [inaudible] IC, CMOS image sensor in embedded EE. We have successfully transferred the CMOS image sensor in the embedded EE for our Shanghai 8-inch Fab to Tianjin Fab. And time of type capacity enabling such compatible process capability between…

• Good News Predicted for Image Sensor Market

  Vladimir Koifman

  11 May 2012 | 4:13 am

  Electronics Weekly: IC Insights predicts sales of CMOS image sensors to grow 8% in 2012 to $6.3bn compared to $5.8bn in 2011, when the market climbed 29% from $4.5bn in 2010. More importantly, the 2011 increase was the first back-to-back annual sales gain for CMOS image sensors since 2006.CMOS image sensor sales before the downturn registered a record of $4.6bn in 2008. The sales fell 16% in 2009 and declined nearly 14% in 2007.IC Insights expect the CMOS image sensor market to reach $10.8bn in 2016 – a CAGR of 13% over the next five years compared to a CAGR of just 5% between 2006 and…

• e2v Announces 2MP Global Shutter Sensor

  Vladimir Koifman

  11 May 2012 | 12:45 am

  e2v announces 2MP EV76C570 sensor joining its industrial CMOS image sensor range. The device retains optical compatibility with the 1.3MP Sapphire sensor that is already in production. A 1/1.8 inch optical format is retained thanks to the reduced pixel size of 4.5µm.The feature list is shared with the 1.3MP version:Both rolling and global shutter configuration with 3000:1 global shutter efficiency60fps at full resolution with 120MHz clock4x separately configurable regions of interest including the possibility to program each window with separate exposure and gain settingsA histogram embedded…

• Himax Reports Q1 Results

  Vladimir Koifman

  10 May 2012 | 10:36 am

  Himax reports its Q1 2012 results. Its CEO, Jordan Wu, says few words about the image sensor business: "In our CMOS image sensor product line, we have successfully penetrated several top-tier customers in the notebook/PC markets with some shipments already started at the end of the first quarter. In 2012, we expect to see significant shipments of our HD720p sensors, which are used by many customers to replace the older VGA sensors with the proliferation of Windows 8. We are also seeing rapid growth and promising opportunities in China for our new sensor products used in both the smartphone…

• Sony is Second Sourcing Sensors for Samsung Smartphones

  Vladimir Koifman

  10 May 2012 | 2:42 am

  It was brought to my attention that Sony sells sensors not only to iPhone 4S, but also to its main rival - Samsung Galaxy S II. While the initial Chipworks and SystemPlus reverse engineering reports found Samsung's own 8MP 1.4um sensors inside Galaxy S II, the more recent Chipworks report of China Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II (Model I9108) discovered Sony IMX105PQ inside.

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  Visual Realia

• Early Roses

  visualrealia

  12 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

  Artist Copyright - All works of art within this web site are protected under U.S. copyright laws and international conventions. No portion of the artist's works or statements may be used, downloaded, reproduced using any means, copied, or transferred electronically, without prior written permission from the artist. Tags: natureflowerfloralrosegarden

• Columbia Photowalk Map Now Available

  visualrealia

  6 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  A downloadable map (pdf file) of our route for the Columbia (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania) Photowalk is now available on the main VR Photowalks web page, accessible by clicking here. See you on May 26th! Tags: Columbiaphotowalkmapdownloadpdf

• One Month Countdown

  visualrealia

  22 Apr 2012 | 6:12 pm

  Only one month until our eighth Visual Realia Photowalk, this time in Lancaster County's (PA) Columbia, a great river town. As always, our events are free and perfect for families or traveling the route with friends. Take the 2.2 mile walk with us, bring your camera and check out the shared photographs afterward.For more information, check out our photowalk page and remember to join the email list mentioned there to receive automatic updates. See you soon! Tags: photowalkColumbiaLancaster Countyphotography

• Lilac Gallery Added

  visualrealia

  12 Apr 2012 | 7:38 pm

  A gallery of six lilac photographs has been added and may be viewed by clicking here. Each of the photographs utilizes a homemade texture layer for added visual interest. Artist Copyright - All works of art within this web site are protected under U.S. copyright laws and international conventions. No portion of the artist's works or statements may be used, downloaded, reproduced using any means, copied, or transferred electronically, without prior written permission from the artist. Tags: lilacnatureflowerfloralgardenphotography

• Manhattan Vegetable Soup

  visualrealia

  9 Apr 2012 | 10:48 am

  A love for Manhattan chowders and a vegetarian in the family create an interesting food problem, but one that was solved fairly easily with a bit of exploration and experimentation. Looking at recipes online, I was able to come up with a starting point for a vegetarian Manhattan soup. A little bit of tweaking over time resulted in the recipe found below. Onions, celery, bell peppers, carrots and spring onions provide for great color, taste and hopefully a healthy start, and are sautéed in just a bit of olive oil until translucent. Diced red potatoes and tomatoes are added with a flavorful…

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• Lightroom: Catalog Size

  Syv Ritch

  15 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  You can the size of your current catalog by going to Edit > Catalog Settings on a Windows, or Lightroom > Catalog Settings on a Mac on the General tab. Lightroom: Catalog Size Here is what's included in the SQLite database file aka the Lightroom catalog: * The keywords/categories in the Library module * The ratings/colors… in the Library module * The IPTC/EXIF… in the Library module * The settings from the Develop module * The history from the Develop module Here is what's NOT included in the SQLite database file aka the Lightroom catalog: The images/photos/videos The previews The presets…

• Pro on His Day Off

  Syv Ritch

  14 May 2012 | 9:12 am

  Professional Photographer on His Day Off   click on image for gallery This guy is a “pro”. This guy earns a living from his camera, most likely in the fashion industry. You can see it from: 1. He squatted and went down lower on the ground without any hesitation. BTW, I'm still lower than he is by about half a foot, but I'm smarter than he is, i.e. more experienced, I use a carpenter kneepad on my right knee so I can kneel without having rocks or gravel dig into my knee. 1. He uses a Canon 24-70L f/2.8 on his Canon 5DMk2. It's very rare to see “amateurs” use this combo.

• Lightroom 4: The Brushes

  Syv Ritch

  11 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  Not too many people use the brushes, they are either afraid or don't know how to. The brushes compensate for the lack of layers in Lightroom vs. PhotoShop. The brushes can do the vast majority of the everyday use of the layers. The brushes do not have the advanced power of the layers in PhotoShop, but for everyday use… When using the brushes, I recommend being at 2:1 or even higher, so you can see the details. Press on the Brush at tag #1. BTW, to me, this doesn't look like a brush but it looks more like a match that is about to be lit. This opens the brush/local adjustment panel. The first…

• Burst Rate vs Frames per Second

  Syv Ritch

  10 May 2012 | 8:44 am

  Many people confuse Burst Rate with Frames per Second (fps) speeds: Burst Rate: How many of photographs you can take in a continuous/single burst without shutting down. Frames per second: The speed at which you can take consecutive shots. The burst rate is related to how much internal memory the camera has. The higher the RAM, the higher the burst rate, but eventually the camera needs to store the images from the internal memory onto the memory card. Once the camera's internal memory is full, that's it, no more photograph, you will need to wait for the camera to clear the internal memory by…

• Nikon Marketing Screwup

  Syv Ritch

  9 May 2012 | 10:10 am

  Every month, I buy PDN, Photo District News, the photo magazine. I do not subscribe to it, the subscription is more expensive than buying it at the newsstand. PDN is a magazine directed toward the professional photographers and is a must-read for anybody/everybody that wants to keep current with the business, the marketing of photography and the commercial photography trends. Every issue has big ads from both Canon and Nikon. In the May 2012 issue, Nikon USA did a double truck spread, that's a two facing pages, about a wedding photographer, Doug Gordon, on page 42 and page 43. Two large…

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  Photopreneur - Make Money Selling Your Photos

• Organize a Pop Up Studio for Your Photography Business

  Dean

  10 May 2012 | 8:09 am

  Photography: Grant Kessler Apple has used pop up outlets to sell iPads to conference goers. Chefs have used them to serve diners at temporary restaurants. But can one-off studio shoots, open to anyone who wants to drop by, work for photographers? The answer depends on how you plan them, what you offer — and what you hope to get out of them. The idea comes mainly from the catering industry. Chefs travel from location to location, sometimes using food trucks to prepare the meals, allowing them to experiment with new dishes and meet diners who otherwise wouldn’t be able to taste their…

• Watermarking Presents Photographers with Difficult Dilemmas

  Dean

  3 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  Image courtesy: WinWatermark “If a photographer fails to protect their work via a copyright symbol or Trade Dress Registration, it is considered open source on the web,” says a spokesman for WinWatermark, specialized software that helps photographers to protect their photos. “If you publish your images and do not watermark them, they become free for anyone to take and use in any way they like.” That’s not true, of course. Even without a watermark, an image remains the property of the photographer who created it, and while registering a photo with the Copyright Office might increase…

• 7 Steps to Your First Paying Photo Job

  laurie

  27 Apr 2012 | 7:04 am

  Photography: Billy Quach Landing your first photography job will take time — as well as lots of preparation, practice and networking. Selling your first photo is relatively easy. Image sales, especially stock licenses, depend more on the quality of the photograph than the name of the photographer. Get the subject right and shoot at the right quality, place it on a microstock site or a well-connected Flickr page, and you should find that you’re making a sale even though the closest you’ve ever come to professional photography is walking through a gallery and wishing those were your…

• To Sell Prints on Demand, First Create the Demand

  Dean

  19 Apr 2012 | 8:18 am

  For print-on-demand art site, Fine Art America, the challenge lies in creating the demand, not making the prints. If you’re looking to sell your photographic art online, there’s no shortage of options. From Zazzle and Cafepress to RedBubble and even Etsy and Ebay, artists, including photographers, are spoilt for choice. All of those choices though share the same problems. Stuffed with other artists all selling similar items, marketing your own work on the site means delivering potential customers directly to your competitors. And because the difficulty of standing out on a platform as…

• As Fotolia Buys Wilogo, Does Spec Work Beat Microstock?

  Dean

  12 Apr 2012 | 7:27 am

  Since Getty bought iStock in 2006 for $50 million, we’ve been used to seeing stock giants snapping up their smaller rivals. At least one of those smaller rivals, though, is also expanding through acquisition. Fotolia, one of the leading microstock sites, has now paid an undisclosed sum for Wilogo, a crowdsourced design firm. Fotolia isn’t short of money. In 2009, private equity firm TA Associates injected $75 million into the company. The firm also generates more than $100 million in revenue each year from its 3 million users and 16 million files, giving Fotolia a solid foundation on…

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• Backscatter Unveils New GoPro Accessories

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 am

  Easily attachable filter allows ultimate color correction control

• Illinois Moves to Ban Shark Fins

  15 May 2012 | 5:04 pm

  Legislation passes the House and Senate by large margin

• Fatal (Magnetic) Attraction- Scientist Uses Metals to Improve Human-Shark Interaction

  15 May 2012 | 4:11 pm

  Magnetic materials designed to limit shark attacks and prevent shark by-catch

• Adobe to Fix “Critical” Security Bug in Photoshop

  15 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

  Company admits threat and will provide fix for free

• Nikon D800 Wins Prestigious Camera Award

  15 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

  Garnered “best camera” nod at the Camera Grand Prix 2012

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  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips

• News: Lightroom 4 Is On the Mac Store

  jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)

  10 May 2012 | 11:05 pm

  Adobe’s Lightroom Product Manager, Tom Hogarty, announced that Lightroom is now available on the Apple Mac Store (for North America only). I think overall it’s a good move for Lightroom. For new Lightroom users out there who are on the Mac store and may never have otherwise heard of Lightroom, this is just another way to get it into their hands. However, there area few, caveats, shall we say 1) It’s for Mac only (duh!). This probably doesn’t seem bad if you only own Macs. However, I can tell you from being on the road teaching Lightroom over the last few weeks,…

• Video: A Quick Make-Your-Photo-Better Setting in Lightroom

  jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)

  8 May 2012 | 11:05 pm

  After the last few stops in my Lightroom 4 Live Tour I realize there was a lot of questions on the Camera Calibration settings that basically, let you make your photo better with just one click. So I thought I’d take a minute to, not only go over the settings but also show you a couple of ways that you can have Lightroom automatically apply those settings to your photos so that you’re not left doing it manually each time. Also, here’s the link to the Lightroom seminar page that I mentioned in the beginning of the video. If you’re in Washington DC, Lansing, Richmond or…

• Presets – Spring Color, Flare & Haze

  jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)

  7 May 2012 | 1:27 pm

  This week, Laura (from Pretty Presets) was kind enough to donate some more free presets for me to give away. The images below show the before/after samples of the 2 presets included in the download below (from the Spring Color, Flare & Haze Collection). If you like ‘em, she–™s got plenty more available over at at Lightroompresets.com so make sure you stop by and pay her a visit. The Spring Color, Flare & Haze Collection was designed to add a sun-kissed touch to your natural light images. They’ll work best on your RAW images and were designed for both Lightroom…

• Lightroom News and Stuff

  jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)

  4 May 2012 | 10:23 am

  A new date was just added to my Lightroom 4 Live tour. We’ll be in Lansing MI on June 12th. It also looks like we’ll be in Washing DC that same week and probably San Francisco the week after but I’ll keep you posted. Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate 2 is on the Adobe Labs website. If you had any problems with Lightroom 4, it’s definitely worth downloading. Lightroom Product Manager, Tom Hogarty, has a great write up about some of the new Color Fringe Correction features in Lightroom 4 Moose Peterson’s BT Journal is now available on the iPad. Don’t forget…

• Lightroom 4 Presets: Summer Haze

  jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:05 pm

  It’s May 1st and summer is rapidly approaching (we’ve already got summer-like weather in Florida so we’re close enough in my book). I was looking through some of my old Lightroom 3 presets and deciding which ones to update to Lightroom 4, and the Summer Haze preset seemed like a good choice. Overall, I was trying to get across that summery, warm, hazy feeling and this is what came out of it. The preset adjusts the white balance, Vibrance, Saturation, negative Clarity (for some softness) and Split Toning sliders. I even tossed in a bit of a Tone Curve adjustment on it in the…

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  Dean Allman Photography

• 29 Apr 2012 | 7:18 pm

  Dean Allman

  29 Apr 2012 | 7:18 pm

  I am pleased to be a part of this show at the Madden Museum of Art here in Denver. I will be attending the Artist's Reception on Friday May 25, 2012 from 5-7 PM. If you can make it stop by. I'd love to see you, and I think you will enjoy the show!

• Scenes from Rome, Florence, Siena, Pisa, and Venice

  Dean Allman

  7 Dec 2010 | 1:11 pm

  Scenes from Rome, Florence, Siena, Pisa, and Venice now on the website. Slideshow below:

• Perhaps I Was Too Harsh

  Dean Allman

  3 Dec 2010 | 8:01 am

  Got word from Amazon last night that my D7000 order will ship in the next two days. Looks like the back-orders are finally being filled. Too cool!

• Amazon Playing Games with D7000 Orders?

  Dean Allman

  1 Dec 2010 | 2:02 pm

  I put in an order at Amazon for a D7000 (body only) on October 28th. The price for the camera was $1,199.00. The latest update from Amazon is that the order will not be fullfilled until after December 25th. Yet today (December 1st, 2010 that is), if you go on Amazon's web site you'll see the D7000 body only in stock and ready to ship for $1,499.00. These are things that make you go hmmmmm. You'll note that Amazon is selling this through Photoworld, probably one of their affiliate members. And Photoworld has marked up the price as they are aware of how high demand is for this…

• California Gallery Opens on the Website

  Dean Allman

  31 Oct 2010 | 4:25 pm

  A new gallery of images from photoshoots in California is now open on the website. Below is a slideshow of images from the gallery:

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  ESSENTIALS For Photographers

• WordPress Basics for Photographers: Part Three

  wizwow

  13 May 2012 | 11:40 am

  Once we have our theme worked out, we must get our materials ready. I suggest doing this before you start to build your WordPress website. Flying by the seat of your pants is NOT the best way to organize your material, as well as write it, design it and get it into the site. I start with the information I want to have on the site. I know I want an About Page, and a Portfolio of course. A Contact Page is a good idea, and a Blog is a given. That is one of the best reasons to use WordPress for your website framework; the built in blog. The ease of use and maintenance is the other best reason.

• Workshops? A New Direction… After a Break. Maybe.

  wizwow

  9 May 2012 | 11:43 pm

  It’s time. Actually it may be later than that. And that makes it all the more… more… Well, I don’t really know how I feel about stopping the workshops. A little sad, I suppose. Possibly a tiny bit bitter (fuckit, I’m human… right?). But mostly I feel like I needed to do it and move to a different place. Doing workshops was something that was fun, but not my main source of revenue, and I need to focus a bit more on that these days. When I started the Lighting Essentials workshops it was in response to what I was seeing here in the Phoenix area in regard to…

• Ten Things I Know About Creativity

  wizwow

  3 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  Occasionally we run into the argument of whether or not ‘creativity’ can be taught, or does it have to be born within us? We read all about creativity and how important it is. We award little statuettes to really “creative” people. Creativity is blessed, cursed, chased, obsessed over, ignored, beaten down and vindicated. It is a word so over used that we mention Stravinsky and Lady GaGa in the same breathless discussion of creativity. Schools want to nurture it (bullshit). Companies seek it (bull-bullshit). Poets have it in spades (bull… oh never mind). But have…

• A Project 52 Assignment: Lunch

  wizwow

  1 May 2012 | 1:21 pm

  This was a most incredible assignment over at Project 52. Based on a single layout, supplied to the photographers, they had to complete a faux assignment from an ad agency that was representing a Pharmaceutical Company. The point of the ad was to show how a new pill could allow oldsters to feel like they were younger. The product addresses an eating disorder, so the focus was on having “lunch”. There were few creative directions; the photographers could look at the assignment from a contemporary perspective, shooting older folks behaving more like they were young, or in a…

• Thoughts On A Couple of Portraits

  wizwow

  22 Apr 2012 | 6:55 pm

  I was asked about my portraiture by a reader who wanted to know what I am thinking about when shooting. I decided to break down a couple of shots I did of Natalie in Seattle the Sunday after my creativeLIVE presentation. We were on the waterfront and the sun was out in full force. Yes, it was out in full in Seattle in April. Maybe it was me, maybe it was Bri… who knows. The girls were taking turns standing by a metal building with some glass in order to get warm. Even though the sun had just burned off all the clouds, there was still a very chilly breeze coming off the water. I was…

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• “Great! We’ve got your head shot. Thanks for coming. NEXT!!!”

  Damon

  15 May 2012 | 6:06 am

  When actors come to a casting session for an audition, the headline above is many times what they hear as they leave. The “head shot” or medium CU photo of a persons face, used to be the exclusive domain of actors or executives. Fine, real estate agents and politicians, too. It’s the visual calling card. [...]

• Weekly Giveaway: get Wide & Tight with Olloclip

  Damon

  14 May 2012 | 1:27 pm

  Sure we’re always looking for that 2.7 million dollar Leica. Or even the $25K model But those will have to wait. It’s a iPhone-y kinda world and we’re just shooting in it. Seriously, the amount of accessories available to shoot with an iPhone are ridonkulous, but, gluttons for punishment that we are, we keep looking [...]

• Record Exec/Photographer brings a personal view “For The Dance Of The Light”

  Damon

  14 May 2012 | 6:01 am

  When an artist picks up a new medium, there is a freshness to the vision, as a usually revived communicative passion, is reignited. And then there are those that have a creative vision, which is funneled through others, who eventually create with their own eyes. Nancy Berry enjoyed a successful career in the music industry [...]

• Can’t “Code It and Load It?” Adobe introduces some new tools to make your life a bit easier.

  Damon

  11 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  OK, it’s not going to be a plug and play, no brainer. But if Design is your thing and the visual images and look is what you have control of, this is great news for you. And it’s all part of a bigger picture with the introduction of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Subscription based, you [...]

• Shussing, Spelunking, Scuba and Motocross: Let’s just take a shower!

  Damon

  8 May 2012 | 2:02 pm

  Last Jan. at the Consumer Electronics Show, we came upon a bunch of new tools to convert your smartphone into the HD video camera it was always meant to be. Maybe not always, but recently. This versatile little rectangle, has been able to get so much goodness jammed up inside it, you think twice about [...]

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  Pioneer Woman Photography | Ree Drummond

• Three Black-and-Whites

  Ree

  14 May 2012 | 7:56 am

  I took this photo of my girl and our weird dogs a few weeks ago and posted it in color on Confessions. Today I tried it in black-and-white.     I’m not very good at black-and-white conversions. This is a combination of “BW Beauty” and “Boost” from PW Action sets. Eh.     This is a little better, as it’s a little more contrasty…and contrasty is what I tend to like in black-and-white photos. This is “Light B & W” from an old Itty Bitty Actions set I have (that I still use frequently!)     This is the same…

• What Are Your Summer Plans? (Winners Announced)

  Ree

  8 May 2012 | 12:38 pm

  The winners of the cameras are: #1303 Jonna: “I’m headed to Italy for a few weeks to see family. Very excited!” #3645 Toni B: “Work, work, work – with just a little time off to decompress at home!” #4158 JoAnn: “I will be working in my garden, mostly on weekends and dreaming about our August vacation!” Congrats, winners! Contact prizes@thepioneerwoman.com to claim your cameras. Because it’s Tuesday… Because it’s almost summer… And because I love ya…   I’m giving away three of these Nikon COOLPIX S8200 cameras!

• Is Your Left Side More Attractive?

  Miz Booshay

  2 May 2012 | 12:18 pm

  By Miz Booshay. The left side of a person’s face is more attractive than the right side of their face? I had never thought of it before but since Kathie Lee and Hoda say it’s true, it. must. be. true. Now here’s the thing, I shoot 90% of my portraits straight on. I do this to showcase the eyes and it eliminates shadows and makes noses look nice. This is just my personal taste. What appeals to my eye. But lets see if I can find examples.     Right side     Left side For this, I prefer the left side picture. But not because of anything with her face shape.

• Phone Photos: The Winner!

  Ree

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:46 am

  I had such a difficult time choosing the winner for this contest—each photo brought something incredible to the table, and I was hard pressed to pick a favorite. In the end, I buckled down and finally made the choice. THE WINNER The winner is…   SaraPSharp’s beautiful horses. There’s something about this photo that takes my breath away. It captures such a peaceful moment, and the mist makes it all so dreamy. And the composition of the photo is stunning: it really makes this almost a work of art rather than a quick snapshot of some horses grazing in a pasture.

• YOUR Phone Photos: The Finalists!

  Ree

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Picking finalists from among all the featured submission was really difficult. As I’ve said before, the playing field is so level with cell phone photos, as most people are working with the same basic “equipment.” For this reason, I love these phone assignments. Without further ado, here are the finalists! All of these submitters will win a $50 gift card from Amazon.com. Winner will be announced Wednesday THURSDAY MORNING! Feel free to shout out your favorites.   By Wild Wend.       By Steven Dempsey.       By angibelle.    …

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  My Home Sweet Home

• The Evolution of Our Instagallery

  Dawn

  15 May 2012 | 10:54 pm

  Last summer I wrote How to Create Your Own Instagallery, the story of a DIY magnetic chalkboard project that became a place to display our Instagram photos. Eleven months later, I thought you might like to see how we continue to use and update it. Periodically I take down some photos and put them in albums and print new ones to take their place. Other odds and ends have joined the mix, such as my autographed Straight No Chaser concert ticket from December, . . . my Help-Portrait volunteers’ group photo, and Smilebooth shots from Relevant. Everyday Moments + Instagram = Memories…

• Is Radical Change Possible?

  Dawn

  15 May 2012 | 10:50 am

  Major changes can be difficult to make and to maintain, just ask anyone who’s tried to lose weight, stop smoking, or quit a bad habit. We’ve all heard the stories; however, there are successes, too, and that’s what I’m interested in examining. What does it take to make a radical change stick? Please join me and read the rest today at (in)courage! Is Radical Change Possible? is a post from: My Home Sweet Home © 2012 My Home Sweet Home | All rights reserved

• Sometimes I Need to Think Small

  Dawn

  14 May 2012 | 12:13 am

  A day devoted—at least in theory—to honoring mom {me} sounded like a good excuse to plan big. Two years ago I requested a family outing to the High Museum and I seriously considered the same this year, until a conversation with a friend on Saturday night made me stop and think . . . Iris asked what we’d planned for Mother’s Day and I told her my big museum idea. Then she pointed to the recliner behind her and said, “I want to sit in that chair and read my book while everyone cleans the house,” and I knew in that moment that she was the wiser. Saturday we’d…

• In Case Mother’s Day Sneaked Up on You

  Dawn

  11 May 2012 | 9:49 pm

  Is it just me, or do birthdays and holidays have a way sneaking up on you? I tried to be ready this year and got our Mother’s Day gifts ready early. Unfortunately, because of work and sleep schedules it took two days to get everyone in the house to sign the cards, and then I forgot to tell my husband (a.k.a. my own personal postman) that they were ready to mail. And then he forgot they were in his car until Friday . . . Even with good intentions, things go wrong. Well, I’ve got good news for you if you’re still searching for a thoughtful gift. Perfect for any day and any…

• Camera Phone Friday: Good Reading and Homemade Body Wash Edition

  Dawn

  11 May 2012 | 10:52 am

  1. Sunny day baseball, 2. Yellow, 3. #cincodemoes @Moes_HQ, 4. Heading to the lake! Life is starting to slow a bit this week now that we’ve wrapped all of our outside classes and one of our two baseball seasons. Yesterday the pollen got the best of me and I felt pretty lousy, so it seemed like a good day to start a new book. I actually restarted a book I bought about a year and a half ago, Saving Leonardo. It’s listed in the new Classical Conversations catalog as optional reading for the class I teach, but I think I’m going to recommend it for summer. The most frugally…

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• My Topaz Labs Webinar is live! Check it out!

  Yanik

  9 May 2012 | 10:49 am

  First off, I would like to thank all of the 900+ people who attended my webinar with Topaz Labs. And also a super high 5 to Nichole for organizing it! The hour went by so fast that I didn’t get a chance to show you even half of what I had prepared. It’ll be for the next one then! For those of you who missed my “Photographic Journey through Greece”, the video is now live! Make yourself a nice Greek salad, sit back and enjoy the webinar! How to easily start up and market your own profitable photography business You liked this post? Then check out these ones as well!A…

• Sign Up for My Topaz Labs Webinar!

  Yanik

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:12 pm

  I’m honored and excited to be doing a LIVE 1 hour webinar with the Topaz Labs gang on May 1st, 2012. I’ll be going through my photos taken during a 1 month island-hopping trip to Greece and showing you my workflow using Lightroom and some of the Topaz Labs software, mostly Topaz Adjust. I might dabble into Photoshop as well for more specific touchups but the focus will be on Lightroom/Topaz Labs workflow. This webinar is FREE so book it now and come and learn how Topaz software, combined with Lightroom, has helped me enhance some of my travel photos. The Details When: Tuesday May…

• Book Review: Wildlife Photography by Uwe Skrzypczak

  Yanik

  10 Dec 2011 | 5:09 am

  I rarely do individual book reviews but when Uwe Skrzypczak, the author of the book Wildlife Photography, sent me a copy, I quickly found out that this wasn’t just a book with beautiful photos. Wildlife photography goes beyond the photos and gives detailed practical advice on equipment, techniques and workflow. The book is divided into 9 chapters and as you can see, the first 5 are all about photography education (over 80 pages!): 1- Equipment 2- Shooting Techniques 3- Image Composition 4- Planning Your Trip 5- The Light in East Africa I was amazed at the detail given in this book. I…

• Review: DIY Ring Flash Kit

  Yanik

  23 Nov 2011 | 5:44 am

  A few months ago, I received diyphotography.net‘s DIY Ring Flash Kit to play with and I finally had some spare time to build it and test it out. Here is my review of the DIY Ring Flash Kit. What’s in the box   - Ring Flash Bracket (a $9.95 option that’s a must have) - Inner sliver ring - Outer black plastic ring - Silver strip (for center ring) - Instructions - 2 strips of tape (witch are not part of the kit anymore since people were wondering what it was for, myself included) I was lucky enough to get the Double Flash Bracket as a bonus. Even tough I’m not…

• King Camera iPhone App is Live!!

  Yanik

  29 May 2011 | 8:37 pm

  As you guys know, I’ve been working on a top secret project for the better part of 9 months and I can officially talk about it now! My long time friend and pro photographer Martin Perreault and I were working hard to create the best iPhone photo app ever! It all started with a few ideas jotted down on napkins and it ended up with 100s of pages of use cases! Over the course of 8 months, we hired 3 programmers and financed the whole project ourselves. We are VERY proud of what we’ve accomplished. King Camera is now for sale on the App Store but the official launch MEGA $0.99 SALE…

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  WordPress.com News

• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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  DETROIT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

• Devin & Charlie

  Lynn

  15 May 2012 | 9:25 am

  Do you guys remember Charlie from earlier this year?  He was so much fun to photograph, so we were thrilled when his mom set up an appointment for his older brother Devin.  These boys are destined to be heartbreakers, I think they will be keeping their mom on her toes!  Like his brother, Devin was a pleasure to work with and we had lots of favorite images.  Here’s just a couple: We had to bring Charlie in for a couple portraits too.  We’ve had a couple repeat clients in the studio already (I say already because we really only started offering portraits this year) and…

• Caroline & Sylvie’s Portraits

  Lynn

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:02 am

  Caroline & Sylvie stopped by the studio a few weeks ago, and I’m excited to share some of our favorites with you. These girls were such sweethearts. Caroline was so poised and had so much to tell us, she chatted through the entire session telling us about her interests. And little Sylvie was a ball of energy and equally delightful. Their mom did a great job of picking out outfits and accessories – in the photos below, you can see how their outfits complimented each other, without being overly matchy-matchy. I believe this is the first time I’ve blogged the background…

• Benjamin’s Portrait

  Lynn

  7 Apr 2012 | 9:33 am

  Look at this handsome fellow! Benjamin came to the studio full of energy and we had a great time photographing him.  Here are some of our favorite images:   Love his little sweater vest!

• Lauren & Phil’s Colony Club Wedding

  Lynn

  2 Apr 2012 | 10:17 am

  Lauren and Phil’s wedding was so much fun!  They tied the knot on a beautiful, steamy summer day at St. Hyacinth in Detroit.  Lauren was absolutely radiant.  Here are some of our favorites, enjoy! Ceremony:  St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church Reception:  The Colony Club Flowers: Clever Bumblebee   Lauren’s dress looked so beautiful backlit, and for the shoe lovers out there, yes those are Manolo Blahnik pumps.  :) Stunning!  Love this shot of Lauren. I love when Lynn Jovich (Clever Bumblebee Creations) does the flowers, because she makes everything look unique.  I…

• Luke & Lana’s Portraits

  Lynn

  22 Mar 2012 | 8:32 am

  Luke & Lana were such a delight!  We had so much fun photographing them.  Once we took a few photos and broke the ice, they were completely relaxed and gave us great, natural expressions.  Andy had them both in stitches the entire time.  In fact, I had to eliminate quite a few photos because Lana was laughing so hard she had tears running down her cheeks!   And then when the session was over, they didn’t want to leave!  They told us they wanted to come back everyday to get their pictures taken – even their mom joked that they should be doing commercials for us.  They…

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  The Occasional Odd Crop

• Fashion Kiss

  21 Apr 2012 | 2:08 am

  Previous Where: Downtown La Mesa, California When: February 2012 They are watching. You probably don't care why I haven't posted anything for a while, but in case you're curious, the reason is here. (Spoiler: It's a cute puppy who's been taking a lot of my time.)

• Blue pickup

  16 Mar 2012 | 3:25 pm

  Previous // Current // Next Where: Strand Way, Coronado, California When: March 2012

• Your logo here

  6 Mar 2012 | 5:50 pm

  Previous // Current // Next Where: University Avenue, City Heights, San Diego When: February 2012 Saw this when I was stopped at a light, and shot it from the car. Sometimes you get lucky.

• Snow on the 371

  2 Mar 2012 | 4:14 pm

  Previous // Current // Next Where: California 371, just before we turned onto California 74 on the way to Palm Desert When: February 2012 This was a big surprise. It hadn't occurred to us that we'd hit snow on the way from San Diego to Palm Desert. But we did get above 4,000 feet, so it shouldn't have been a shock. There was no snow on the highway, so we could just enjoy the scenery. When we drove home the next day, the snow was gone.

• Stagecoach Inn 1000 feet ahead

  1 Mar 2012 | 12:57 pm

  Previous // Current // Next Where: Aguanga, California, on the way to Palm Desert When: February 2012

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  Jeff and Lisa Photography

• Gelo and Esel’s Wedding

  Jeff

  6 May 2012 | 11:18 am

  Gelo was one of the happiest grooms I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting, and Esel made a radiant bride in her Monique Lhuillier gown. Their wedding was a beautiful, classy affair, not only because of the painstaking attention to detail, but because of how these details came to be. Their families and friends were so involved in the wedding preparations. There were personal touches everywhere. Esel’s sister made her and the entourage’s hair accessories, except the flowergirls’ headpieces, which were made by her mother. Her friends helped with the styling, and even…

• Aries and Rinka’s Japan Engagement Shoot

  Lisa

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:26 am

  Jeff and I looked forward to Aries and Rinka’s engagement session in Japan for months. We had plans to shoot in Kyoto and spent a lot of time looking at different locations online. We were hoping for cherry blossoms, but it proved to be just too early still. The engagement shoot was a day before their wedding, and we had to scrap our plans to shoot in Kyoto the night before and stick to Osaka because of time constraints. Aaand on the day of the shoot, it rained. Jeff and I only had one small umbrella between us. Man. We couldn’t catch a break. My heart sank a little. But my…

• Learning How to Pack for Three

  Lisa

  20 Mar 2012 | 11:49 am

  I’m packing for our trip to Japan right now, and the suitcase that used to be enough for both my clothes and his suddenly isn’t enough. Our son’s things have completely taken it over. Packing for two was simple. It was familiar. It was easy. I met Jeff when I was 15, and he 18. We were kids, really, and we grew up together from that point on. Moving in and getting married when we got older didn’t change us much. For the most part, it still felt like we were silly little kids playing house. We lived in a tiny condo unit in the city. We cooked our own meals, washed our…

• Paolo and Patricia’s Wedding

  Lisa

  4 Mar 2012 | 2:16 pm

  So I’ve thought about what to write about Paolo and Patricia for weeks now and I’m still not sure where to start. Their wedding was one of my all-time favorites. I was beside myself with glee shooting all the wonderful details. Vatel Manila‘s flowers make me happy every time. There were lovely hand-painted signs by Fozzy Castro-Dayrit. Kar of K by Cunanan did a stunning job styling the reception, and it blows my mind that what they did wasn’t even the original plan. They had to pack up and move everything indoors at the last minute because of the rain. Oh yeah, it…

• Dennis and Karren’s Singapore Engagement Shoot

  Jeff

  29 Feb 2012 | 9:29 pm

  Dennis and Karren’s engagement session was my second shoot in a pretty epic 24-hour Singapore trip. I shot a family session in the morning and proceeded to spend the afternoon with them. The humidity was something else entirely that day and I was probably severely dehydrated by the time evening came along, but somehow these two kept me going. There’s something to be said about couples who are the best of friends above all things. You see it in how they make each other laugh, and how they fall into step with each other like it’s the most natural thing in the world.

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  Photobiz-In Focus

• 14 May 2012 | 11:07 am

  Pro Studio Supply

  14 May 2012 | 11:07 am

  How to get that Photo Studio look without a studio. We have lots of items to accomplish this! http://ow.ly/aTJRh

• 11 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Pro Studio Supply

  11 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Digitally colored famous portraits by Sanna Dullaway. Suggest how they would have looked in person. http://ow.ly/aQEzv

• 11 May 2012 | 8:59 am

  Pro Studio Supply

  11 May 2012 | 8:59 am

  Photoshop CS6 has lots of new features. Check them out. via @digitalps http://ow.ly/aQDkl

• 11 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  Pro Studio Supply

  11 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  Trick Photography and Special Effects http://ow.ly/aQCQy

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  Photography For Real Estate

• Here Are the Entrants For the May PFRE Photographer of the Month

  larry

  16 May 2012 | 12:41 am

  The May PFRE Photographer of the month is now closed for more entrants and the jury will soon start their deliberations. We have a bunch of great entries! To check them out click here or on the photo to the right. We will have a winner picked in 7 days. I’ll then then post the [...]

• I’m Now Eating My Own Dog Food!

  larry

  14 May 2012 | 10:20 pm

  About a month ago I went on a rant about so many PFRE readers using Flash, Java etc that can’t be seen on mobile devices and Terry Iverson rightly accused me of not eating my own dog food, since my site still used Flash based 360s and slideshows. Who me? Okay, okay, so I’ve got [...]

• Reminder: Accepting Entries For May PFRE Photographer of The Month Through 5/15

  larry

  14 May 2012 | 5:15 pm

  We are now accepting entries for the May Photographer of the Month contest Through 5/15 6PM PDT (US west coast time). All the rules and description of the process is at the PFRE Contest Page. You can also just click “contest” in the blog menu bar. The theme for May is: An interior with breath taking view. Starting [...]

• Choosing Gear To Get Started in Real Estate Photography For Least the Cost

  larry

  13 May 2012 | 9:39 pm

  Posts that I’ve done in the past discussing gear to get started in real estate photography have been some of the most popular posts on the blog. Every year or so I like to revisit the subject. The underlying assumption here is that you want to get started with the lowest possible cost. First some [...]

• This Week In Real Estate Video #7

  larry

  11 May 2012 | 10:34 pm

  Up until this week I’ve been featuring only real estate video from YouTube. While there are some huge potential exposure benefits from using YouTube there are also some obvious aesthetic downsides to YouTube like the clutter of related video and advertising. You can control some of the clutter but not all of it. Agents and videographers that [...]

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  Rosh Sillars

• Working through my day: Podcast 205

  Rosh

  14 May 2012 | 4:34 pm

  Detroit Creative Labs Podcast – Photographer Edition – You don’t need to be from Detroit to be a part of this digital marketing and social media experiment. Time: 30:00 Podcast host: Rosh Sillars This weeks show notes: Question from photographer Stephanie Graham, your social reach, Google SEO, thoughts on photography pricing, join us in Spain. Rosh Sillars Google+ Like us on Facebook (video updates) Twitter @roshsillars Itunes Detroit Creative Labs: Photographer edition -  subscription Comment line: 64-newrosh-1 (646 397 6741) Email Rosh Sillars Rosh Sillars Speaking sample video 2:06…

• Your social reach is farther than you think

  Rosh

  12 May 2012 | 8:55 am

  Have you ever had someone respond to something you were sharing about your life with: “Yeah,  I saw that on Facebook.” When we post on Facebook or any social media platform, we don’t really realize how many people we are reaching. If you have 500 people following you on Facebook and more than 50 percent of people on Facebook check in every day, you have a lot of eyeballs looking at you.  You are potentially sharing your information with 250 people.  If your friends and family start to like and share you status update that number goes up dramatically. Imagine a room with…

• The Secret to Success for SEO and Social Media

  Rosh

  9 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

    Everyone seems to be looking for the social marketing magic bullet.  How can they find success with search engine optimization (SEO)?  What is the secret to social media success? Over time active members of the Internet community have noticed that SEO and social media are interconnected.  I believe this is absolutely true.  I also believe that the secret to success for both is exactly the same for the average person. It is true there are different strategies and tricks to both social media and SEO, but one will satisfy and benefit both.  What is it? Activity. Activity will give…

• We all have social media issues :Podcast 204

  Rosh

  7 May 2012 | 3:44 pm

  Detroit Creative Labs Podcast – Photographer Edition – You don’t need to be from Detroit to be a part of this digital marketing and social media experiment. Time: 25:00 Podcast host: Rosh Sillars This weeks show notes: Google updates for April , Facebook coupons, doubling my traffic, Sandvox websites, Publishing. Rosh Sillars Google+ Like us on Facebook (video updates) Twitter @roshsillars Itunes Detroit Creative Labs: Photographer edition -  subscription Comment line: 64-newrosh-1 (646 397 6741) Email Rosh Sillars Rosh Sillars Speaking sample video 2:06 minutes…

• Are you going international? : Podcast 203

  Rosh

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:43 pm

  Detroit Creative Labs Podcast – Photographer Edition – You don’t need to be from Detroit to be a part of this digital marketing and social media experiment. Time: 15:40 Podcast host: Rosh Sillars This weeks show notes: My new kitchen, marketing to multiple countries, Google Webmaster tools, Linkedin Rosh Sillars Google+ Like us on Facebook (video updates) Twitter @roshsillars Itunes Detroit Creative Labs: Photographer edition -  subscription Comment line: 64-newrosh-1 (646 397 6741) Email Rosh Sillars Rosh Sillars Speaking sample video 2:06 minutes http://about.me/roshsillars Rosh…

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  Dodge & Burn: Diversity in Photography History

• Photographs of Tokyo at 2012 New York Photo Festival

  3 May 2012 | 4:43 pm

  TOKYO-GA will participate in The New York Photo Festival 2012, May 16-20th. In an act of global solidarity, TOKYO-GA will present for the first time a selection of Tokyo photographs by Japanese, American, and European photographers. Copyright Haruna Kawanishi  TOKYO-GA created an extensive photographic project: describing Tokyo Scapes by 100 Photographers. Tokyo reacts quickly to changes of the times; as the largest and most recognizable city in Japan it has become a site of unity. The idea for TOKYO-GA originated as an internal response to the devastating natural disasters that occurred…

• My Interview on The Candid Frame Podcast

  20 Apr 2012 | 11:47 am

  For those of you who don't know what a podcast is, here's a quick definition from Wikipedia: "A podcast is a type of digital media consisting of an episodic series of files (either audio or video) subscribed to and downloaded through web syndication or streamed online to a computer or mobile device." Podcasts are a great alternative to regular radio stations, much of which are just full of commercials trying to sell you stuff you don't want or need. You can download podcasts through the iTunes store or through alternative directories like podcast.com. For me, podcasts are my favorite subway…

• Curators and Collectors at AIPAD 2012 Panels

  1 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  This year AIPAD held five panels, here are my notes from two that I was able to attend.  Panel #1  Curator's Choice: Emerging Artists in Photography  The three curators on this panel presented their picks of emerging artists/photographers: Joshua Chuang - Associate Curator, Photography at Yale University Art Gallery  Owen Kydd - I came late to this panel so I didn't get Chuang's other picks. Sarah Meister - Curator, Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, New York Michele Abeles - Featured in MOMA's 2012 New Photography show this Fall. Birdhead -…

• Image Matters: Photography and the Black Vernacular

  20 Mar 2012 | 12:01 pm

  Book discussion and reception for Image Matters: Archive, Photography and the African Diaspora in Europe by Tina M. Campt Hosted by The International Center of Photography 1114 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street Friday, April 13, 2012 @ 7pm ET Participants: Tina Campt, Barnard College Deborah Willis, NYU Kellie Jones, Columbia University Anne Cheng, Princeton University Brian Wallis, International Center of Photography Join us for a conversation on vernacular image-making among Black Europeans and African Americans in the first half of the twentieth century. Tina Campt’s new book, Image…

• Women on the Verge Show at Art Dubai

  16 Mar 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Women on the Verge The Empty Quarter, fine art photography gallery Gate Village, Bldg 02 P.O.BOX 506697 DIFC Dubai, UAE March 20th - April 30th, 2012 Opening March 19th, 6-10 pm Featuring these Middle Eastern women photographers: Larissa Sansour - PalestineLaura El Tantawy - EgyptBoushra Almutawakel - YemenNewsha Tavakolian - Iran Leila Alaoui - Morocco Rania Matar - Lebanon Waheeda Malullah - BahreinTanya Habjouqa - JordaniaLaura Boushnak - PalestineHind Mezaina - UAE  Tanya Traboulsi - LebanonDalia Khamissy - Lebanon Myriam Abdelaziz - EgyptEman Mohammed -…

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  Flickr Blog

• big, BIG, BIGGER photos on the photo page!

  Zack Sheppard

  15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm

  Two weeks ago we brought you the new hi-res images in the lightbox and today we’re releasing those amazing hi-res images directly on the main photo page. Hi-res images on the photo page let you share all the detail side by side with the context of your photos. Location, time, camera, title, description, tags and more are all there to tell the full story around your photos. And it’s not only that you see larger images – we’re releasing this with a new “liquid” layout. Flickr’s “liquid” design adjusts the photo page and image size based on…

• The Beauty of Redscale

  Kay Kremerskothen

  15 May 2012 | 9:37 am

      While nowadays, redscale film can be bought premade, it is based on a simple technique: In essence, photographic film is reversed and wound upside-down into an empty film canister. When used, it is exposed from the wrong side creating beautifully tinted images with colors ranging from maroon, to red, to organge, to yellow. You can find more beautiful shots in our Redscale groups, or in a tag search for redscale+film. Photos from Trapac, ozgecan, celia gómez de villavedón, cherryrae., slimmer_jimmer, raquel fialho, and 25ThC.

• The Lights of Speed

  Kay Kremerskothen

  14 May 2012 | 8:31 am

    Photos from TGKW, kenny mccartney, kktp_, and Lazyousuf.

• Buzludzha Monument, Bulgaria

  Kay Kremerskothen

  10 May 2012 | 1:47 pm

      The UFO-like monument on the Buzludzha peak in Bulgaria, built by the countries former communist regime to commemorate the events in 1891 when the socialists assembled secretly in the area to form an organised socialist movement, was opened in 1981, but abandoned after the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Today, the trespassing visitor can explore the site’s interior, finding traces of the mosaic frescoes that once artfully decorated the walls and exploring the debating chamber with the hammer and sickle symbol still blazoning the centerpiece of the ceiling. Discover…

• Kodak Ektar 100 Samplr

  Kay Kremerskothen

  8 May 2012 | 3:04 pm

        Introduced in 2008, the Kodak Professional Ektar 100 film is said to be "the finest-grain color negative film with high saturation and vivid colors available on the market". We’ll leave it to you to decide on the attributes of the film, but the photos added to the Kodak Ektar 100 group and coming up in an image search for Ektar 100, are surely stunning. Photos from DeusXFlorida, patrickjoust, fangchun15, satie*, doo3, isabelle bertolini, 夏先生, wojszyca, bigsplash, and mugley.

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  Blog - chookooloonks :: discover your superpowers :: karen walrond

• talk about the beauty of different

  Karen Walrond

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Just a song of the day today, folks.  Because this video of musician Kevin Olusola -- combining cello and beatboxing! --  blew my ever-loving mind.​(Thanks to my friend Carl for turning me on to this.)Updated: Oh good Lord.  Apparently, the video above is only the beginning of Olusola's astonishing talents.​

• in defense of beauty: top 10 ways to put more good out into the world

  Karen Walrond

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  ​Sometimes I stare at my Twitter feed or my Facebook stream, and wonder what would happen if our descendants (I imagine them all to be fabulous archeologists and historians), while doing their research, stumbled across the social media footprints we left in the early 21st century.  What would they think of us, and how we viewed our lives?  Because from what I can tell, the messages we put out into the ether seem to skew towards being fully exasperated by our children, incensed at their teachers, annoyed at the general public, hating our political leaders (or those who dare try to…

• probably won't happen again this year

  Karen Walrond

  13 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  For Mothers' Day, I decided that I wanted to go on a picnic.  For those of you who ​live in places where the climate in the spring and summer is of 75°F perfection, you will view the previous sentence as rather anticlimactic; something on par to hearing that for my special day I would take a bubble bath instead of showering.  Or forgo plastic in favour of paper.And to you, I say:  I understand.​Then there are those of you who have experienced the inferno that is generally Houston from May 1st through October 31st.  You have raised an eyebrow: "Picnic?" I can hear you…

• help a mother out

  Karen Walrond

  11 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Lydia, with her son. We met last year, when I went to Kenya with ONE.This Sunday is Mother's Day ​on this side of the pond, the day of fragrant bouquets, breakfasts-in-bed and sweet handmade gifts from our kids.  It's a lovely day to remember our moms, and to honour our partners for the job they do in parenting our little ones.  Mother's Day is awesome, no doubt.And yet, I always feel just a tiny bit strange accepting gifts on Mother's Day (although don't get me wrong, I do accept them -- my new bike that I got from Marcus and Alex a couple of weeks ago to celebrate this Mother's…

• top 10 awesome things happening right this very moment

  Karen Walrond

  10 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  1. Someone is being born.​2. Someone is laughing so hard, she's making that snorting sound.​3. Someone is falling madly, deeply and helplessly in love.4. Someone is so happy, he's crying.​5.  Someone is ​about to get married, to someone who he would've never dared dream possible.6.  Someone is becoming a parent for the first time.​7.  Someone is getting caught in the rain -- and totally doesn't mind.​8. Someone is seeing the ocean for the first time -- and she's awestruck.​9.  Someone is tasting a brand-new food -- and it is life-changing.​10.  Someone…

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  Esquire Photography

• Newport Beach Wedding Photographer / Mission Viejo Wedding Photographer / Huntington Beach Photographer

  David Esquire

  15 May 2012 | 6:45 pm

  Good afternoon from Orange County at Esquire Photography HQ everyone!  It’s TRex Tuesday and I’m one Newport Beach Wedding Photographer with Duran Rex who are totally excited to share Stacie & Mike’s Mission Viejo wedding I photographed at the Mission Viejo Country Club with you! With all the exciting photo shoots, weddings and events going on with Esquire Photography around the world (like my next International Photography Workshop in London, England) it’s definitely an awesome 2012 so far.  And!  It’s only May! I’m sure if you saw some of…

• Newport Beach Wedding Photographer / May Madness / Workshop Discount / Huntington Beach Photographer

  David Esquire

  15 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

  Good afternoon from Newport Beach at Esquire Photography HQ in Orange County everyone!  It’s May 15th and I’m one Newport Beach Wedding Photographer who has a totally awesome May Madness promotion to share with you for this awesome TREx Tuesday! If you saw a recent May Madness Promotion for Mother’s Day for new Brides & Grooms getting married – I am offering a FREE 1 HOUR Signature Portrait Photography Session.  Definitely an awesome value for moms of new couples who want to look like they just came off the cover of a Fashion Magazine. Or if you saw the MEGA huge news I…

• Newport Beach Wedding Photographer / Mission Viejo Wedding Photographer / Huntington Beach Photographer

  David Esquire

  14 May 2012 | 12:05 am

  Good evening from Orange County at Esquire Photography HQ everyone!  It’s Mother’s Day and I’m one Newport Beach Wedding Photographer who is totally excited to share a quick little iPhone video I put together of Stacie & Mike’s wedding yesterday at the Mission Viejo Country Club. I’m sure if you saw some of my Twitter or Facebook updates yesterday, then you probably read about the fun that was going on yesterday in Mission Viejo for Stacie & Mike’s Wedding I was photographing. Well… I happened to put together a little taster of their wedding day –…

• A Wedding Tip For Guests About Wedding Photography Etiquette By Esquire Photography In Huntington Beach

  David Esquire

  13 May 2012 | 11:25 pm

  Good evening Esquire Photography HQ in Newport Beach!  I’m one slightly frustrated Newport Beach Wedding Photographer who’s once again needing to remind wedding guests that just because you own a DSLR, it DOES NOT make you a professional photographer. If I went out & bought a flute, does that mean I’m qualified to perform with the LA Philharmonic?  If I bought a basketball, does that mean I’m qualified to play with the Lakers? If you weren’t hired to capture all the memories of the wedding day, why are you telling me that you brought your camera “just…

• Newport Beach Photographer / Seniour Portrait / Huntington Beach Photographer / Fullerton Photography

  David Esquire

  13 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  Good afternoon from Orange County at Esquire Photography HQ everyone!  It’s Mother’s Day and I’m one Newport Beach Wedding Photographer who is totally excited to share Tiffany’s Urban Seniour Portraits I photographed in Downtown Fullerton with you! With all the exciting photo shoots and events going on with Esquire Photography, like my next International Photography Workshop in London, England - it’s definitely an awesome 2012 so far.  And!  It’s only May! I’m sure if you keep up with my blog, then you’re more than likely keeping up with…

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  Camera 47

• Friday Fone Foto (Saturday Night Edition)

  jonesoliver

  13 May 2012 | 1:46 am

  OK – getting this one posted a bit late. This image was shot during a sunrise shoot on Saturday morning with Jim over at the Finley Wildlife Refuge.  I probably would have missed these entirely if he hadn’t reminded me … Continue reading →

• Friday Fone Foto

  jonesoliver

  3 May 2012 | 11:45 pm

  From the @Camera47 Instagram feed – the Mt Angel Sausage Factory outpost at the Woodburn, OR Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.  This year – I had the Fricadellwurst.

• Friday Fone Foto

  jonesoliver

  27 Apr 2012 | 2:20 am

  I’m having fun with Instagram – and, to date, all of the photos in the Camera47 feed are from the cell phone camera. This one is from tonight’s Harlem Globetrotter game here in Corvallis.  It was my first time catching … Continue reading →

• Tulips 2012

  jonesoliver

  18 Apr 2012 | 12:39 am

  Well – here in the NW it’s Tulip time – and in these parts – the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon is one of largest destinations.  My wife likes to go look at the flowers – my daughter … Continue reading →

• Camera47 is now on Instagram!

  jonesoliver

  15 Apr 2012 | 9:11 pm

  If Instagram is one of your hangouts – then please stop on by the Camera47 booth and say “howdy”. I think there are about 7 photos posted now … still kind of slow at this – but I’m having fun … Continue reading →

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  Taylor Davidson

• I want to…

  taylor

  14 May 2012 | 4:15 pm

  When you think “I want to..”, what do you do? I want… powered by Neighborland. When you think “I want to..”, what do you do? When you want to share a thought, store a link, find an idea, research a person, find new music, ask a question, share a photo, etc., what do you do? And do you even think about it? Each one of these actions can be accomplished in many ways with a variety of products on the web; each one of these actions has a multitude of companies competing to be our preferred, default method for getting what we want done. Some are even trying to convince…

• Context First

  taylor

  23 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pm

  The next set of winners in web services will use the organizing principle of “context first” to build on top of social platforms, mobile platforms and data platforms to rethink how their business operates. When I hear people say “mobile will be huge” I cringe: mobile is already huge, and has been huge around the world for many years. To say “mobile” will be big is a useless generalization, because “mobile” means so many different things. But moreso, mobile isn’t a product feature: it’s an organizing principle. What’s the…

• kbs+ Ventures in 2011

  taylor

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:50 am

  Sharing the kbs+ Ventures 2011 Annual Report, highlighting our performance in 2011, what we saw in the early-stage market, and our investments in 2011. MediaPost recently highlighted kbs+ Ventures in a recent article: One year after launching, kbs+p Ventures has emerged as one of the most sophisticated venture capital units on Madison Avenue. Read the rest for a review of how we view our role as a strategic investor, the Fellows program, and how we work to create investment and knowledge returns for the kbs the agency and its clients, our fellow investors, and all the entrepreneurs we back.

• “Let me not be so vain to think that I’m the sole author of my victories and a victim of my defeats.”

  taylor

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:09 am

  “There’s no need to sharpen my pencils anymore. My pencils are sharp enough. Even the dull ones will make a mark.” I’m very stoked about The Show. It doesn’t have to be the same to be great. Also: “Perfectionism may look good in his shiny shoes, but he’s a little bit of an asshole and no one invites him to their pool parties.”

• “We are here on the planet only once, and we might as well get a feel for the place.”

  taylor

  2 Apr 2012 | 8:10 am

  What’s the point of travel? Hidden, Hudson Highlands State Park, NY Anne Dillard, Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters: The point of going somewhere like the Napo River in Ecuador is not to see the most spectacular anything. It is simply to see what is there. We are here on the planet only once, and we might as well get a feel for the place. This is how I think about travel and exploration; often times, the point of going is simply to see what’s there, to experience it with our own eyes, heart, mind and soul, to add to our perspective and knowledge about the world.

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• StillShot- New iPhone App Grabs Full Resolution Photos from Video

  15 May 2012 | 10:42 am

  Macadamia Apps has announced the release of StillShot - a new intuitive iPhone app that enables people to capture a moment of movement from a video and create a high quality photo.

• GoPro® Launches Dive Housing for just $49.99

  15 May 2012 | 10:28 am

  GoPro, maker of the world's most versatile HD cameras, today announced the launch of the Dive Housing. The new GoPro Dive Housing features a large, flat glass lens that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions. Waterproof to 197ft / 60m, the Dive Housing is ideal for diving, snorkeling and any underwater filming scenario.

• Fujifilm Announces 28mm Wide Conversion Lens for Fujifilm X100 Digital Camera

  15 May 2012 | 10:02 am

  FUJIFILM today announced a wide conversion lens for the FUJIFILM X100. The Wide Conversion Lens (WCL-X100) attaches directly onto the camera and increases picture taking versatility by multiplying the fixed focal length by 0.8x, converting it from 23mm (35mm equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm equivalent). The lens will be available in both black and silver.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Review by DPReview

  14 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Review (Summary): "The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V ($479) is a high-end superzoom camera that does just about everything imaginable. Whether you're talking about its built-in GPS, 360 degree panorama maker, 10 fps burst shooting, instant HDR photos, or 1080/60p videos, the HX200V has nearly every bell and whistle ever created. ...

• Adobe Lightroom 4.0 Running Slow? Try This Tip!

  10 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  I have been using and testing Adobe Lightroom 4.0 for close to a month and have been very disappointed with its speed. The program was responding so poorly I almost removed it from my computer this morning. Before clicking uninstall I decided to do a google search to see if others were complaining about the performance of Lightroom 4.0 and quickly found that I was not alone. This is actually a good thing. For one, it meant that the problem wasn't just with my system, and it also meant that there had to be someone who had already figured out a 'fix.' I kept searching and reading through posts…

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• Facebook Fill In The Blank For Engagement

  Scott Wyden Kivowitz

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Facebook is one of the best places for a photographer to market themselves to potential clients. I’ve been saying that for quite some time. A learned a new trick recently, that I thought I would share with everyone else. One of the best was to increase engagement with your Facebook fans, is to post to your timeline with a fill in the blank.   Check out the screenshot below to see what I mean. As you can see, a simple post with an open ended fill in the blank offers your fans to leave creative comments. You may be wondering why this is so powerful as a marketing tool.  Well, I’ll…

• Do A Barrel Roll

  Scott Wyden Kivowitz

  10 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Have you Google Do A Barrel Roll? If not, click the link above and see Google’s Easter Egg.  Please note that sometimes it doesn’t work.  Maybe Google disables it even so often.  Not sure… Anyway, so during my recent trip to Rhode Island, we visited the Newport Winery for a tour.  The winery is small but their wine is delicious. The winery purchased their barrel’s from France.  They’re strong, smell amazing and are huge.  What I found so neat about how they use their barrels is that after 8 or so years, when they aren’t good for wine anymore,…

• The Calm & Cool

  Scott Wyden Kivowitz

  7 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  This was shot with the the Leica M9 and Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 lens during my trip to Rhode Island. We knew that the sunset was going to be to be visible from the hotel room so my friend Vanessa and I grabbed our cameras and went out to the balcony.  It rained about 30 minutes before sunset so I put my camera down on one of the few dry spots of the railing.  Of course, being on the 3rd floor, the camera strap was around my neck and I was crouched in a strange angle. It likely looks funny to other people I metered, framed and focused to get the sunset, water, buildings and Vanessa all in the shot.

• The Leica M9 Captures Beautiful Trees In Color And Black & White

  Scott Wyden Kivowitz

  2 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Beautiful Trees & Happy Trees (yes… a Bob Ross reference) The Leica M9 is such a fun camera. In fact, I brought the camera and one lens on my Rhode Island trip.  That is how much faith I have in its abilities.  On top of that, the one lens is a Zeiss 25mm! Walking along the cliff walk in Newport, Rhode Island offers amazing landscape opportunities.  It also offers macro photography, textures, shapes and colors. Now, there are many Leica shooters that enjoy having their camera capture both color and black & white.  I am not a fan of that method.  I prefer shooting in color…

• Loving Photography & Joining The Photocrati Team

  Scott Wyden Kivowitz

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  I am a New Jersey Photographer and I love photography Yes… I always have and always will. For the past year and a half I have been working outside the photography industry as a marketing manager for a fantastic IT Security company.  However, I was recently approached by the team at Photocrati to see if I was interested in coming back to the industry full-time. After some amazing conversations with Photocrati and more conversations with Melissa, I decided to make the move. So it’s official, as of May 7, 2012 I will be joining Photocrati Media. Who Is Photocrati Media? Photocrati…

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• Sissy & David’s Trendy Marfa Wedding

  stacyreeves

  11 May 2012 | 10:08 am

  One of my all time favorite things to do is to travel. Seeing a new landscape and culture that I’ve never experienced before is one of the most thrilling things about life, and for me personally, it’s ten times better when I get to take a camera and a client along for the ride. I’ve been lucky enough to visit so many different states and countries as a photographer, including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Paris, Venice, Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Nebraska, Arkansas, and so many others. In a few weeks my husband Jason and I will be jet-setting off to Europe…

• Jessica’s Horse Ranch Bridal Session

  stacyreeves

  2 Apr 2012 | 10:50 am

  Although I’m a city girl, there’s something magical about the country that speaks to me.   Wild overgrown forests, thick patches of bushy green clover, horses galloping across fields under a sunny blue sky – it’s a wonderful respite from the buzz of the city, so I cherish every chance I get to visit it.  I first got the chance to experience Jessica’s corner of the country when I shot her and Rawley’s engagement session at her family’s horse ranch in Pilot Point, and it was a joy to return there to photograph her bridal session.  Here are some of…

• A Sneak Peek of Things to Come…

  stacyreeves

  27 Mar 2012 | 9:44 pm

  There are some exciting changes brewing over here at Stacy Reeves Photography.  We’re not quite ready to reveal everything, but for now here is a sneak peek!

• Racy Steeves Boudoir – updated!

  stacyreeves

  11 Feb 2012 | 1:05 pm

  You know that you’ve been neglecting your blog when a potential client emails to ask if you’re still doing boudoir because you haven’t posted a new session in TWO YEARS!! Yes, I am still shooting boudoir, and in fact I have been shooting quite a lot of them lately, and thanks to a more relaxed winter wedding schedule, I also finally found the time to update my terribly abandoned boudoir site, Racy Steeves.  I’ve also got a few more posts lined up there for the future, so make sure to add it to your blog reader! Unfortunately it’s too late for Valentine’s…

• Hannah’s Southern Bridal Session

  stacyreeves

  5 Feb 2012 | 11:28 pm

  Historic downtown McKinney is one of my favorite places in all of Texas. The quiet streets are lined with huge, gorgeous turn of the century homes and sweet families waving hello to each other and sipping lemonade on their wraparound porches. It feels like you’ve walked right out of Better Homes and Gardens. When I had the chance to photograph Rebecca’s wedding a few years back in the backyard of one of the most beautiful homes on one of the most beautiful streets (so historic it even has a Texas landmark plaque on the front door), I was thrilled to get an intimate introduction…

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• The Value Of Honesty

  Brian Hirschy

  15 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Today’s guest post is by Brian Hirschy, a photographer & designer living in the Tibetan regions of western China who has a passion for teaching photography, participating in the growing photographic community and working with Asian NGO’s to communicate their stories. In 2009 Brian helped start Plateau Photo Tours, a company that facilitates socially-conscious  one-of-a-kind photo tours throughout Tibet – providing socially responsible and culturally non-destructive photo opportunities throughout the region as well as creating sustainable job opportunities – all in…

• Mark Wallace’s Speedlights 101 At CreativeLive

  Seshu | Connecticut Children's Photographer | Kids Being Kids

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Ever since Mark Wallace picked my name out of a hat to win a pair of PocketWizard Mini TT1/Flex TT5 units, I have been a fan of his. Just kidding. I always enjoy the way Mark teaches photography, especially lighting. His technical acumen about big studio lights or little on or off-camera speedlights is phenomenal. While his YouTube channel is full of great videos explaining how he uses light, from May 18 through the 20th, he is going to be doing a bit of a brain dump through CreativeLive. So, sitting in the comfort of your home, you can tune in online to view Mark talk about Speedlights for…

• Low-Cost or No-Cost Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Wedding Photography Website

  Marit Snowball

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Howdy Tiffinbox readers! My name is Marit and I’m the Creative Director for WeddingLovely – we help brides all over the world plan a stress-free wedding and find vendors that match up to their budget and location. That’s where you come in! We have five vendor specific directories, one of them being WeddingPhotoLove, our directory and community dedicated to wedding photographers. We want to help you improve your business, and have a few tips to help you out! There are lots of ways to increase traffic and customers to your website for free. Not everyone has huge budgets for…

• Selling Your Photography Without Shame

  Seshu | Connecticut Children's Photographer | Kids Being Kids

  12 May 2012 | 1:32 pm

  Without a sale, you don’t have a business. You have a hobby. Which, by itself may be where you want to be, but most readers of Tiffinbox are either professionals or aspiring professionals, so I figured I give you a head’s up on this short video by Kristen Kalp introducing her new product offering called Sales Without Shame. Some of you may recall that I reviewed Kristen’s e-book, Circus Circus. If you follow Kristen’s popular blog – BrandCamp Blog – you’ll immediately grasp what she is trying to convey thanks to her lucid writing and her humor. Sales…

• Tara Gentile: Infrequently Asked Questions

  Seshu | Connecticut Children's Photographer | Kids Being Kids

  1 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Tara Gentile, a thought leader and creative business coach. She brings creative thinking to branding, product development, and marketing that incorporates both strategy and high touch design. Her approach to business in the You Economy resonates with MBAs, PhDs, and graduates of the school of life. She writes frequently for the Daily Worth, Design*Sponge, and Etsy. Bestselling author, Jonathan Fields, named her blog a Top 22 Single-Voice Business Blog of 2012. She’s the author of several popular digital guides including her latest on the relationship between personal art and money, The Art…

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• Postcards from Glacier National Park

  Peter

  5 May 2012 | 5:56 pm

  Looking towards higher ground from the Going-to-the-Sun Road.  HDR image recorded on July 23, 2011 at around 09:45, using the Nikon D3s and theAF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens at 35mm.  Exposure was f/11 with five source images bracketing +/- 2.o EV, +/- 1.0 EV, and 0.0 EV. Looking eastward from the Going-to-the-Sun Road.  Image recorded on July 24, 2011 at around 10:00, using the Nikon D3s and the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens at 38mm.  Exposure was f/16 and 1/60s, ISO 200. There was extensive construction along the upper sections of the Going-to-the Sun Road in the summer of…

• And then the D800E…

  Peter

  2 May 2012 | 5:22 pm

  Hot on the heels of the D800 delivery comes the D800E.  The E-model appeared at the HP’s office at around noon today.  Thanks again to the folks at Roberts Camera. The third big Nikon FX arrives just in time for a weekend worth of testing.  Stay tuned. Copyright 2012 Peter F. Flynn.  No usage permitted without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

• Nikon D800 Arrives!

  Peter

  1 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  The D800 was delivered to the HP’s office at around noon today.  No surprises in the unboxing.  Batteries charged, MB-D12 ready to go.  Now which lens to try first? Haven’t seen the L-bracket from RRS yet.  Guys, guys, I have a D800… Thanks to Nick, Bruce, and Ed from Roberts Camera. Copyright 2012 Peter F. Flynn.  No usage permitted without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

• Fujifilm X-Pro1 Firmware Update: No Chatter at All!

  Peter

  25 Apr 2012 | 7:58 pm

  As has alreasdy been widely reported, Fujifilm has released a major firmware update for their flagship model X-Pro1.  Get it here: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/#firmware The most notable change with the firmware update is the elimination of a curious chattering sound associated with light metering operation.  The noise wasn’t really that annoying, but with a camera that has otherwise extremely quiet operation, it did stand out a bit.  The firmware upgrade is implemented in two phases – an upgrade for the body and an upgrade for each lens.  Upgrade…

• Nikon EL-EN18 Batteries Now Available!

  Peter

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:06 am

  The much sought-after Nikon EN-EL18 batteries are now available at your local (or not so local) retailer.  Thanks to Eugene at Competitive Cameras for the early email alert.  Get ‘em while they last! Copyright 2012 Peter F. Flynn.  No usage permitted without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

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• Topaz Tuesday - Cafe Bar

  Bob Towery

  15 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  Panasonic GH2, 14-140mm, f/8, 1/100, iso 640 This was an image I took last year in San Francisco. My goal with Topaz was to restore the blue sky, which didn't really come through in the SOOC image, and to bring up the texture in this wonderful aging building. Talk about patina! Without much time this morning, I was looking for a "quick fix" with a preset. Adjust 5's Heavy Pop Smooth nearly did the trick. I just added a bit more saturation to get the building patina where I wanted it. Nice going Topaz! SOOC Image

• Moody Monday

  Bob Towery

  14 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  Leica M9, Zeiss 25mm F/2.8, f/6.7, 1/45, iso 1250 I'm probably going out on a limb with this one. Appeals to me, in a mystery kind of sense.

• Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

  Bob Towery

  13 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Wishing all you mom's a great day. Everyone give some love to their mom today, ok?

• On the Wing

  Bob Towery

  12 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  Canon 5D Mark II, 70-300mm, f/5.6, 1/1250, iso 200 Such an exotic bird. I wish they weren't so camera shy though. Without an incredibly long lens it's hard to get a nice frontal shot.

• Fun Friday - The Coasties

  Bob Towery

  11 May 2012 | 10:45 am

  Canon 5D II, 70-300mm, F/6.3, 1/800, iso 200 We can always tell when we are about to get a visit from a big Navy ship. First the way is cleared by these hot Coast Guard attack boats. What do you think, best job in the Coast Guard? Looks like the pilot was checking me out!

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• Perfect weather for paddling.

  15 May 2012 | 7:20 pm

  If you're thinking of coming to Cairns for a holiday better get on a plane quick smart! The weather up here is simply sensational at the moment. Beautifully warm days, cool evenings and the mozzies are all gone. It's perfect weather to get that kayak out and go for a paddle. This image was shot off the coast of Port Douglas, just up the road.It's a super wide-angle lens with a small aperture for a large depth-of-field, as well as a polariser filter to really make those bright colours pop. The trick is to get all paddlers to come past me in the right place, and have them al paddling together!

• Fantastic FNQ Photo Friday

  3 May 2012 | 9:33 pm

   I'm not really sure what it is with me and aquariums. I seem to end up in one no matter where I am in the world. Sydney, Singapore, Okinawa and this one...Reef HQ in Townsville. A bit closer for me than all the rest and just as spectacular. Of course the fish, sharks and turtles are all really great but nothing is as exciting to a small child as a cleaner in scuba gear and face mask cleaning the inside of the glass!

• Ryukyu portraits

  2 May 2012 | 8:17 pm

  A decided lack of sun in our week in Okinawa meant that there wasn't a lot of time spent on the beach! In fact our days were mostly filled visiting the various attractions on the island - such as the Churaumi Aquarium and this place. Ryukyu Village is like a theme park, for want of a better word, that shows ancient Ryukyuan culture. There are examples of traditional arts and crafts, dancing performances, even a water buffalo crushing sugar cane! The highlight of our visit though was the people working there. Without a doubt some of the friendliest, most helpful people I've ever met. Many of…

• Churaumi fountain

  29 Apr 2012 | 10:57 pm

  One last aquarium shot for the road. On the way out I noticed this fantastic fountain spraying mist into the sky. It looked wonderful against the late afternoon sky, and of course my boys had to get in there and make themselves as wet as possible!Next stop is a historical village showing the ancient Ryukyuan culture which dates back thousands of years to when the islands were closely allied to China.

• Fantastic FNQ Photo Friday

  26 Apr 2012 | 8:38 pm

  Well it's that time of the week again. Where I get to show what a beautiful part of the world this is. I heard a Business guru on the radio this week talking about how she had lived in Cairns for a bit but thought that it was the kind of place you lived when you had accomplished everything you want to in life! I guess I can see where she's coming from if you want to climb the corporate ladder, but for those of us who love being surrounded by nature and watch beautiful Sea Eagles like this one fly through the skies then I think it's a pretty good place to live. And I definitely haven't…

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• GoPro unveils dive housing

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Underwater adventurers can now plunge to deeper depths with new dive housing from HD camera manufacturer Go Pro.

• New unseen Frederick Wilfred photographs at Museum of London

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  The Museum of London will be showcasing 15 previously unseen images of London on the cusp of 1950's post war austerity and the swinging Sixties, captured by Frederick Wilfred

• Fujifilm launch wide conversion lens for X100

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Fujifilm have announced the launch of the WCL-X100, a wide conversion lens designed specifically for the X100.

• Adobe Creative Cloud now available

  14 May 2012 | 7:25 am

  Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced the immediate availability of its Adobe Creative Cloud - a radical new way of providing tools and services for creatives.

• Bushnell H2O waterproof binocular enhanced with non-slip grip

  14 May 2012 | 7:07 am

  Outdoor enthusiasts can get their hands on enhanced waterproof binoculars after sport optic company, Bushnell, has redesigned its popular H20 line.

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• 'Secret Garden' Versailles by Dior - Video

  John Simoudis

  5 May 2012 | 10:11 am

  A new video by Dior. I love the music and the cinematography. Visit me at: www.simoudis.com Twitter: @simoudis Facebook: Simoudis Photography

• Highlights from the NY Botanical Garden Antique Furniture Show

  John Simoudis

  4 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  The NY Botanical Garden in the Bronx hosted its annual Antique Garden Furniture Show. Dealers from all over the Northeast showed some pretty extraordinary garden furniture - pretty expensive too. If you're into exterior design, it's worth taking a look. Both photos: Ani Ancient Stone Balsamo Antiquities, Pine Plains, NY Judith and James Milne, New York, NY Barbara Israel, Katonah, NY Brennan and Mouilleseaux Antiques, Northfield, CT French Country Living Antiques, London, UK Linda and Howard Stein, Solebury, PA Balsamo Antiquities, Pine Plains, NY Visit me at: www.simoudis.com Twitter:…

• How to transfer your SMS messages to a new iPhone.

  John Simoudis

  12 Apr 2012 | 7:38 am

  Despite Apple's claims that upgrading to a new iPhone is as easy as backing up the old one and connecting the new one to iTunes, I still find the process somewhat lacking. I tinkered with the iTunes settings and over time I have lost and retrieved music, photos and ebooks from my iPhone and iPad but it always took a little time and often a new download to make sure that everything transferred correctly. Recently I had to get a new iPhone 4S. After I synced all my contacts, etc., I realized that my SMS messages hadn't transferred. My old iPhone contained about 30 rather important conversations…

• Models and fire - Music Video

  John Simoudis

  23 Mar 2012 | 8:07 am

  THE DAY THE WORLD WENT AWAY is a video by Brussels-based director Pierre Debusschere. It captures models and projects fiery imagery for some stunning effects. Visit me at: www.simoudis.com Twitter: @simoudis Facebook: Simoudis Photography

• Stella Artois - The Apartomatic Commercial Video

  John Simoudis

  12 Mar 2012 | 11:22 am

  This is a fantastic spot for Stella Artois directed by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. The set design is fantastic if you are into mid-century modern. Visit me at: www.simoudis.com Twitter: @simoudis Facebook: Simoudis Photography

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• Among the Cannons and Buses of Downtown Tehran

  15 May 2012 | 11:18 pm

  Posted in: Tehran, Iran by Reza. The central square of Tehran, Iran was built in 1867 as part of a process of urban reformation initiated under the monarch Nasreddin Shah Qajar. Called Meydan-e Toopkhaneh (Cannon House Square), the Square marked the northern extent of the old, walled city and the entrance to the modern, planned city to be built to the north. The Qajar palace was (and is still) located directly south of the square, while an old neighborhood alongside it was demolished and made into a city park, displacing the area's residents but giving Tehran's Europeanized elite a place to…

• Toronto Island Before the Crowds Hit

  15 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

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• Discarded Candy

  10 May 2012 | 7:31 pm

  Posted in: New York City by Jarrad. I do a blog documenting the food I see on the streets of New York City. streettucker.wordpress.com/ food found food food porn

• Sunny Sunday in Riverdale

  6 May 2012 | 3:31 pm

  Posted in: Toronto, ON by Michelle. Cool artsy wall in Cafe Florentina (Danforth east of Broadview), and they serve up a nice brunch too!

• The Annex

  4 May 2012 | 1:27 am

  Posted in: Toronto, ON by Michelle. Rainy Brunswick and Bloor. Dog waiting outside Future's.

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• Phlox and more time with the D800

  Mark

  14 May 2012 | 7:48 pm

  I had some more time to spend in the field this past weekend getting to know my D800.   I ventured into a new section of woods along the Clinton River, about 20 minutes drive from my house.   I immediately saw some high densities of color in the distance which captured my curiosity.   [...]

• Fracked

  Mark

  12 May 2012 | 10:47 am

  Often when working with my rock abstracts, I will rotate, zoom in and zoom out of these intricate patterns looking for something to make a connection to something other than the literal subject I am photographing.   After all, I see this series as not just looking closely at rocks, but how they have a [...]

• Warbler Migration

  Mark

  6 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  This past week I had planned to spend a day down at Magee Marsh in Ohio with hopes to catch part of the bird migration underway.   This area is a well known migrant trap, where many birds stop to rest and feed before making the flight across Lake Erie.   Birding reports throughout last [...]

• Tree branches & updates

  Mark

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:56 pm

  Hey folks, long time no post eh? Things have been a bit slow this spring on many fronts for me, suffering from both photo and writers block.  I know the way to kick it is just to “do something” – anything – but it is sometimes a real drag on motivation as well.  However, I [...]

• Ignoring the camera

  Mark

  2 Apr 2012 | 9:16 pm

  I have always thought there are two paths of exploration when it comes to photography.  The first one being in the field, in the moment.  The second is post capture and where the image guides you.   It is in those post capture moments where you may or may not connect with subconscious processes that [...]

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• 3 Tools To Help Prepare You For the Annular Eclipse This Weekend

  Steve Berardi

  15 May 2012 | 9:55 pm

  This Sunday, May 20th, there will be an annular solar eclipse, visible from parts of Asia and the western United States. I wrote a detailed post about the eclipse last month, which includes some great links to maps, but I forgot to list some tools to help you scout out a location to photograph this rare event. So, if you’re a procrastinator like me and still haven’t planned out your shot, here are some helpful tools: #1 – Photographer’s Ephemeris The Photographer’s Ephemeris is an essential tool for any landscape photographer, because it helps show you where the…

• How To Reduce Noise In Your Close-Up Photos (using Photoshop)

  Steve Berardi

  8 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  Photo by Steve BerardiIn close-up photography, you often use fast shutter speeds to help battle the wind or freeze the action of your subject (such as a butterfly feeding on a flower). To get these faster shutter speeds without sacrificing your desired depth of field, your only option is to use higher ISOs (making your camera’s sensor more sensitive). Unfortunately, at these higher ISOs, sometimes you get some really ugly noise in the background. Well, there just happens to be a great way to reduce this noise in Photoshop. Here’s how: 1. Duplicate your primary photo layer by…

• Biggest Full Moon of the Year Occurs This Saturday

  Steve Berardi

  1 May 2012 | 10:20 pm

  Photo by Gregory H. Revera (used under the CC-Attr-SA license)The biggest full moon of the year will occur this Saturday, May 5th at 11:35 PM EDT. The moon will appear extra large on Saturday, because that’s when it makes its closest approach to Earth (also known as perigee). With a larger moon in the sky, it’ll be a great opportunity to get some good photographs. The moon will also be about 16% brighter than normal, so you’ll be able to use faster shutter speeds which will help make the photo sharper. Here are some great articles from around the web to help prepare you for…

• Something That Should Be In Every Camera Bag

  Steve Berardi

  24 Apr 2012 | 11:15 pm

  In previous posts, I’ve talked about helpful accessories for your camera and tripod. But, I always seem to forget one item that almost always gets mentioned in the comments: A garbage bag. How could a garbage bag possibly help you with photography? Well, primarily the garbage bag is good for protecting your gear in case it starts raining. Your camera bag may claim to be “waterproof” (note that water “proof” is different from water “resistant”), or maybe it has a built-in rain cover. But, those rain covers aren’t always big enough to cover your…

• Three Reasons to Avoid Relying on the Crop Tool

  Steve Berardi

  16 Apr 2012 | 11:16 pm

  Photo by Steve BerardiIn this age of digital photo editing, it’s tempting to get lazy when you’re taking a photo out in the field and just say to yourself, “well, if I don’t like how I framed this, I could always crop it later.” But, there are a few disadvantages to relying on that crop tool too much: #1 – Sharpness When you minimize cropping, you maximize the area of your subject in the frame. That means you’re dedicating as many pixels as possible to your subject. And, the more pixels you dedicate to your subject, the sharper it will be.

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• FREE TRIAL: 100 Free Photo Scans from ScanMyPhotos.com

  15 May 2012 | 5:59 pm

  100 FREE photo scansNow's your chance to try ScanMyPhotos.com:Up to 100 photos sized 3.5"x5" up to 5"x7" will be professionally scanned at 300 DPI (upgrade to 600 DPI for just $5Mail-in your photos and pay just $6.95 for return S&H. Walk-in your order after making an appointment and save the $6.95 S&H.For more details and to fill-out the order form, go to our FREE TRIAL page.ScanMyPhotos.com Reports |

• Customer Loves Photo Soap Enhancements to Scanned Photos

  15 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  Upon receiving her scanned photos from ScanMyPhotos.com, Lisa B. from Lincoln, Nebraska sent us an email letting us know how much she loves her digitized photos:I have received my photos today and they look great!  Thank you very much for your rapid response to my request.  I really appreciate your efforts.  I know that I will use ScanMyPhotos again in the future.  I especially love the photo soap! Thank you again!Lisa B. Lincoln, NELisa wrote that she "especially love[s] the photo soap!" What is Photo Soap, you ask? Photo Soap incorporates face detection…

• ScanMyPhotos.com Photo Scanning Review: What are You Waiting For?

  14 May 2012 | 4:49 pm

  Phyllis P. from Scarsdale, NY emailed us about the results of her prepaid photo scanning boxes scanned and digitized by ScanMyPhotos.com. What are you waiting for? Have your precious photo memories scanned and digitized today. As Phyllis says, "...photos which had languished in boxes for decades will now be viewed, and what is the purpose of having them if not to look at them?!"Yesterday I received the first two of the three prepaid boxes I have mailed to you and I am writing to say that -- assuming the third box will be as good as the first two -- that I am completely satisfied with the…

• Southern California: Walk-In Your Photos, Get up to $50 Off

  11 May 2012 | 6:52 pm

  ScanMyPhotos.com is offering an exclusive discount to anyone who makes an appointment to walk-in their photos, negatives or slides. Follow this LINK to print the coupon and bring it with you to your appointment. You'll receive a 10% discount up to a $50 value. A friendly personal concierge will greet you and assist you with any questions during your appointment. Photos are everything... we make yours last a lifetime and more.Go HERE to print your coupon!ScanMyPhotos.com Reports |

• I *Heart* ScanMyPhotos.com

  11 May 2012 | 4:55 pm

  It's clear: customers are in love with ScanMyPhotos.com. Today our Vice President of Customer Experience, Shannon, received a massive, heartfelt gift basket from Heather D., a wonderful customer she helped over the phone. Check out this gift basket!!As you can see, Shannon received an amazing supply of chocolates and lots of other delicious snacks -- all thanks to one very happy customer.  Here's the text of the note Heather D. wrote to Shannon:Dearest Shanon (& EVERYONE who helped with my order) 4 being absolutely fabulous in every way possible! U R SO deeply…

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  Tyler Ginter

• We had an amazing time on set filming a new promo for National...

  13 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

  We had an amazing time on set filming a new promo for National Geographic. Thanks so much to the entire crew for crushing!!!  Also, special thanks to B2Pro for the amazing support and facility.

• The world is fascinating. People and cultures inspire us. Sadly,...

  14 Apr 2012 | 7:34 pm

  The world is fascinating. People and cultures inspire us. Sadly, the fast paced lifestyles of our generation result in many not taking the necessary step back to soak in the existing world around us. Our goal with this film is to help viewers further appreciate and take notice of the beauty in life & culture that lies within our world.  Hope you enjoy our latest film from our team at Variable.

• Personal projects are always the most fun! Unleashed in India...

  13 Mar 2012 | 4:10 pm

  Personal projects are always the most fun! Unleashed in India filming Holi Festival with Tyler Ginter, Khalid Mohtaseb, Jonathan Bregel, and Nick Midwig using Rule Boston Camera’s Phantom Flex.

• Had an amazing shoot today in Nashville filming one of the...

  5 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Had an amazing shoot today in Nashville filming one of the world’s biggest country musicians for Pennzoil.  We brought on our talented and genius friends from Snaproll Media to fly their custom remote control helicopter with the Red Epic.  Incredible crew including Joey L, Jonathan Bregel, Khalid Mohtaseb, Joe Sciacca, and Jeff Levine.

• Lighting the inside of the Tiffany & Company NYC main store...

  29 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm

  Lighting the inside of the Tiffany & Company NYC main store from the outside ledge on the 7th floor.  Joe Sciacca, Brad Burke, Dan Selby, Khalid Mohtaseb, Tyler Ginter and Bruce Ashley. 

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  The Digital Story

• iPhone Printing Made Easy

  15 May 2012 | 11:03 am

  Your iPhone captures terrific pictures. And now, so does the iPad. So when you want to give a print to someone, what do you do? There are actually quite a few options available for printing directly from your iPhone or iPad. In the Macworld Magazine article, Mobile printing gets easier with or without AirPrint, I cover a number of options that don't include your Mac. Just send the file from your iOS device directly to a printer. This works for photos and documents alike. While working on this article, I printed from a web browser, Pages word processing app,...

• "Back-Button Focusing, Event Workshop, & More" Photography Podcast 325

  15 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  Back-button focusing allows you to separate the auto-focusing function from the shutter release button. I talk more about how to do this, and why you might want to consider it for your shooting. I also discuss a unique opportunity where you can help me cover the Wine Country Big-Q Competition as part of the Event Photography Workshop that begins on July 13. I then gripe about the lack of availability of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and touch on a great new technical backpack, the Lowepro Flipside Sport 10L. Enjoy the show! Would you like to improve your B&W photography?...

• Learn More About Back-Button Focusing

  14 May 2012 | 9:56 am

  Typically, most DSLR shooters lock their focus by pressing the shutter half way, recomposing, then pressing further to record the image. It's a tried and true technique that I still use to this day. But there are situations, such as portrait shoots and action photography, where you might want to move focus activation to a different button. This technique is often called "back-button focusing" because the most common repositioning is the button on the back of the camera. Improve Photography has published a good article on this technique titled, Back-Button Focusing: Easier Than You Think!.

• New Flickr Uploader Features and Interface

  11 May 2012 | 10:16 am

  Popular photo sharing site Flickr has retooled its uploader interface. The new version features both improved functionality and is easier on the eyes. The first think you'll notice is that the previous stark white thumbnail background has been replaced by charcoal gray. Not only does this make the photos look better, it's more attractive overall. You can grab thumbnails and reposition them so they appear in the order you want in the photostream. There are also presets for the sorting order if you want newest first or oldest first. Changing titles, adding captions, and working with tags is…

• Create Your Own Paper Sample Reference

  10 May 2012 | 11:16 am

  I keep a box of prints handy for reference. It consists of a few images printed on 3 or 4 different surfaces. When I'm thinking about which stock to use for a photo that I want to run through my Epson, I pull out my box of sample images. It helps me decide where to start by actually looking at the same photographs on different papers. Being able to touch the prints is an important part of the process. It's easier to hold them at different angles and feel the texture of the paper. I also use this sample...

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  Porter's Camera Blog

• Quick Tip–Shooting in the Rain by Tara with BONUS WingMan footage!

  Paul

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Spring shooting means taking a few extra precautions for sudden downpours and strong winds but the results are often well worth it. Having a plastic bag or a rain jacket like we mentioned a couple of weeks ago to shield your camera is a must, but if you find yourself inspired in the rain without anything to shield you and your equipment, you have another option. ProMaster SLR Foul Weather Jacket Instead of trekking your gear out in the rain and taking chances with it getting damaged, consider staying in the car. Yes, that’s right, just roll down the window and shoot from the…

• Dylan Bennett’s Super Cool Explanation of F-Stop on the YouTube

  Paul

  13 May 2012 | 2:51 pm

  Last night’s Nikon SLR class was awesome. Thanks to all the participants for making it so much fun! Part of our discussion was about aperture and F-Stops. Here is the super cool explanation of F-Stop by Dylan Bennett I promised you guys! Enjoy!  (Caution! Achtung! Attencion! There is a lot of math)  

• What’s the Concept Behind this Nikon J1? Who is it For?

  Paul

  7 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  Turns out a lot of folks have been asking me questions about the Nikon J1.  What is it?  Who is it for?  How does it work?  Is it any good?  Thought I’d take just a few moments here to put paper to pen so to speak, and give ya my insight! Ok, so what is it? The Nikon J1 is a small interchangeable lens system camera.  These cameras have image sensors that are much bigger and better at gathering light than compact cameras, and add the ability to swap out the optics.  They keep a smaller profile for convenience and are often far less complicated to operate than a traditional DSLR.

• Protecting Your Gear From Weather

  Paul

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:20 am

  The weather is getting nicer, it’s time to get out there if you are not already. Tamrac’s series of Evolution bags make it easy to get outside with a comfortable, easy to access, and built to be used camera bag. You can easily switch from backpack to one shoulder sling bag. With durable metal clips and rain covers on some models, it can help you get some of even the most extreme photo excursions. Check out this video tour of this clever design: As the rainy weather continues make sure you know your camera’s weather rating. Most cameras cannot take much, if any moisture. Some are…

• Awesome deal on Canon PowerShot A490 Factory Refurbs! Under $50!!!

  Paul

  23 Apr 2012 | 9:05 am

  Hey guys, we have a super smoking deal on a bunch of Powershot A490s we got from Canon. You can pick up one of these bad boys for UNDER $50. Never thought I would see the day when I could say that about a Canon Digital Camera! The A490 is a 10MP rig with a 3.3X optical zoom lens. It has a 2.5 inch LCD, Smart Auto mode and has the convenience of using just AA batteries. Okay, so what’s the catch, right? No catch really, they just cannot be sold as brand spanking new. These refurbished cameras come to us straight from Canon. At some point in their life, they may have been out in the…

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  Heading East

• Night Sounds

  8 May 2012 | 12:30 am

  When I was a kid I imagined the sound of night to be wind in the branches and the beat of firefly wings. As a teen I imagined it to be the breath of the sleeping. Night in New York where the quiet hours were never so quiet, was always a conversation, muffled and rich. In LA it was the tinkle and chime of a distant party. Today, if I close my eyes after 2 or so, wherever I am, night is always full of keyboards... clicking away, endlessly, out there in the dark. Filed under: night musings Sponsor: TWO BLUE CARS: Robots, Garbage Trucks & Diggers. Shirts boys love.

• I-Hsuen Chen

  7 Mar 2012 | 11:08 am

  I'm a fan of images of inbetween places so I-Hsuen Chen's project "Nowhere in Taiwan" is tailor made for my taste. The project which was just featured on Culture Hall is part of a series of projects all centered around finding moments of intimacy. In addition to her professional site, I-Hsuen posts regularly to a photo blog. Filed under: photographers Sponsor: TWO BLUE CARS: Robots, Garbage Trucks & Diggers. Shirts boys love.

• E B White's Voice

  4 Feb 2012 | 9:25 pm

  On Friday Jason Kottke recommended the audio version of Charlotte's Web read by EB White himself. We happened to have a long drive that night and took it for a listen. The audiobook is simply produced without fussy music or sound effects, it's just White reading and it's wonderful. To get a sense of White's voice, you can check out this Academy award nominated short The Family That Dwelt Apart; it's an adaptation of one of his New Yorker short stories and is also self-narrated. And since we're on a White kick, fans might also enjoy this 1970's era form letter to his young readers. Dear…

• My 4 Year Old On What Makes a Good Shoe

  30 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pm

  1. "They should be fast." 2. "They should have something on them. Something pretty cool like rocket boosters or fire or bush babies or something." 3. "Maybe they should glow in the dark so you can see them when it is night... or you could have a light on them and a remote control." 4. "They should be faster than regular shoes." 5. "When your feet are in them, your legs should be really fast." 6. "They should not make sounds when you walk. I like to scare people." 7. "You have to make sure they are fast shoes. SUPER FAST!" 8. "They should be soft." 9. "They should never smell like feet." 10.

• Carl Van Vechten

  29 Jan 2012 | 11:48 pm

  James Earl Jones Eartha Kitt Carl Van Vechten, and Iowan, was a music critic, photographer, and patron of the Harlem Renaissance. He's best known for his studio portraits of artists, writers, actors, and musicians. Yale's Beinecke Library holds a large Van Vechten's kodachrome cache full of unusual images of well known African American performers (this tough and intimate Billie Holiday portrait was new to me). More images from Yale's collection can be found here. (found via It's never summer) Note: The Library server seems to fail regularly, so browse Filed under: photographers Sponsor: TWO…

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• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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  A Great Blog

• Powerpoint in Motion

  Veit

  15 May 2012 | 12:46 pm

  Click on the image above to download the sample PowerPoint presentation.Many people have seen presentations that incorporate animations. But if it has been a while since you explored Microsoft PowerPoint’s animation capabilities — either because you think they are too complicated or because you have experienced a less-than-professional animated presentation — take another look. Professional, well-executed animations can bring a presentation to life and keep viewers’ attention.Easy as 1, 2, 3PowerPoint provides built-in animation capabilities. Some visual effects are easy to…

• Why to use Video for Social Media Marketing

  Veit

  10 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  The Social Media Examiner recently conducted a survey of over 3,800 marketers with the goal of understanding how they are using social media to grow and promote their businesses. The information derived from the survey was summarized in the Examiner’s 2012 Social Media Marketing Report.Here are two of the report’s primary findings:Marketers still place high value on social media: A significant 83% of marketers indicate that social media is important for their business.Video marketing holds the top spot for future plans: A significant 76% of marketers plan on increasing their use of…

• Video Stat of the Week: Video Viewership

  Veit

  8 May 2012 | 11:02 am

  Mark Hosbein, a vice president with Nielsen, recently presented a series of video-focused stats and observations in a meeting with marketers from the greater Los Angeles area.To nobody's surprise, video viewership has increased over the last years and will certainly continue to do so this year as well. The surprising statistic was the rapid increase in mobile video viewing, by more than 200% in the last 3 years. Corresponding with that number was a decrease in desktop viewership.This has implications for video marketeers:Serve up your video as HTML5 video, not Flash.Make sure that your web…

• Why we will adopt Adobe Creative Cloud

  Veit

  23 Apr 2012 | 6:17 pm

  As part of its Creative Suite 6 announcement, Adobe also confirmed pricing for its new Creative Cloud service, which allows you to use all Creative Suite applications, plus some other features, for a monthly fee - initially, $29.99 for the first 12 months, then $49.99 thereafter.Within our digital agency, all of our employees mainly use five different adobe products - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere. The most affordable way to acquire these licenses for these five programs is by purchasing the Creative Suite Master Collection.As of today, the Creative Suite…

• Make Your Presentations Unforgettable

  Veit

  19 Apr 2012 | 3:35 pm

  In the hit film Memento, the protagonist uses an intricate series of tattoos to keep track of his progress in hunting down the criminals who attacked him, robbing him of his short-term memory. You might not be fighting crime, but by understanding how short-term memory functions, you can create killer Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that will stick with viewers.Forget me not Short-term memory — also called working memory — actively holds information in our minds so that we can perform verbal and nonverbal tasks such as reasoning and comprehension. Our working memory also makes this…

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  Out There Images Blog

• Spring Clouds and Adirondack Chairs

  admin

  12 May 2012 | 9:11 am

  Last week, my wife and I were downtown in Gig Harbor, WA at a party and the group was trying hard to enjoy one of our first quasi-good days of the year. Trouble is, those pesky clouds kept getting in the way of the sun. The sun would peek out from the clouds and we would all shuttle outside to bask in the rays. As soon as the sun hid from view, everyone shuttled back indoors to the warmth of the beach house. Here’s a pic of the front yard and the empty adirondack chairs around the fire pit. I think the image perfectly conveys life in the Northwest. We love our beautiful scenery and…

• What’s Your Impossible Shot?

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 7:53 pm

  Basketball hoop from a kid's perspective. The other day I was out shooting baskets with my kids, nephews, and their friends. Our basketball hoop is adjustable from 6′ to 10′ so my daughter and her cousins kept it at 6′ so they could make the shots. I raised it up to 10′ and one of the kids stopped attempting to make baskets because it was too high. I encouraged him of course, but that didn’t do much to sway him because he had already made the decision that the shot was impossible. Just to gain perspective, I got down on my knees and looked up at the basket…

• Nikon D800 Mirror Lockup Without Shutter Release Cable

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 6:49 pm

  The more I use the Nikon D800, the more impressed I am with all of its capabilities. A new feature that I’ve recently discovered is using the shutter delay mode in conjunction with the Mirror Lock Up mode. Macro photography is one of my favorite subjects to shoot and I typically use a shutter release cable in conjunction with the Mirror Lockup (M-Up) mode to ensure the sharpest photographs. Now, with the Nikon D800, you don’t necessarily need to use a cable release to activate the mirror lock up sequence. The D800 has a new menu item in CSM d4 that allows you to set a three second…

• Hot Sauce and Salt

  admin

  1 May 2012 | 4:10 pm

  Hot sauce and salt. Photo taken at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant in Gig Harbor, WA. Nikon D800, 24-70mm f2.8. Processed in Nik HDR Efex Pro, Photoshop and Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0. As a photographer, I often use anything and everything as inspiration for my creativity. My camera is almost always over my shoulder, so I’m constantly on the lookout for interesting compositions. Not too long ago, I was out to dinner with my family and found a simple composition of table salt, pepper, and hot sauce. I set my Nikon D800 down on the table, turned on live view, and snapped a couple pics at f2.8…

• Early Morning Gig Harbor Panorama with Nikon D800

  admin

  25 Apr 2012 | 12:10 pm

  Here’s a nice shot from Gig Harbor, WA yesterday morning. I was running a private workshop with a photographer from Reno, NV and we were photographing the bay during blue hour. I set my camera for Fluorescent WB, ISO 200, f/8 and a 30 second exposure. Beautiful! Gig Harbor panorama. Nikon D800, 24-70mm f2.8. Gitzo CF tripod. 30 second exposure @ f/8.

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  Ilan Bresler Photography

• Gaze

  Ilan Bresler

  8 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

• BatGirl

  Ilan Bresler

  27 Apr 2012 | 7:32 am

  Purim has passed, Israeli Independence day holiday is almost over... I really need a vacation. And what about you?

• Duet

  Ilan Bresler

  14 Mar 2012 | 2:39 pm

  How was your morning? :)

• Tired

  Ilan Bresler

  11 Mar 2012 | 4:08 pm

  It's been a long day. Week. Month. How is yours?

• Superman

  Ilan Bresler

  6 Mar 2012 | 7:46 am

  Israel 2012.

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  Exposing pixels

• Roman bridge

  14 May 2012 | 4:16 am

  Olympus E-P2 + Panasonic Lumix 14/2.5

• River in Spring

  7 May 2012 | 4:15 pm

  Olympus E-P2 + Panasonic Lumix 14/2.5

• Olympus E-M5 - the best ever

  1 May 2012 | 4:35 am

  It's official: the new Olympus E-M5 is the best MILC (mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera) ever made! Read the trustworthy review at Dpreview and be impressed. The E-M5 is even considered by some to be better than the Fuji X-Pro1, taking into account the cost/quality balance. I still don't like the design of the camera. Making a mirrorless camera look like a reflex is pushing the retro look a bit too much, at least for my taste. But I am certainly impressed with all the excellent reviews this camera has been getting. In a related note, Giulio Sciorio, an American commercial…

• Summer will soon be here

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:07 pm

  Olympus E-P2 + Panasonic Lumix 14/2.5

• Waiting

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:30 am

  Olympus E-P2 + Panasonic Lumix 20/1.7

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  dslrBlog

• Kavitha Subramaniam: Land Of A Million Elephants

  DSLRBlog Editor

  15 May 2012 | 9:35 am

  In a time where fast cars and a need for speed dominate our lives, it’s nice to step back and take a nice leisurely ride on an elephant. What’s even more fun is trying to capture decent pictures from above. With one hand holding on to a seat and two bags, and the other with a camera, it was a miracle that nothing came crashing down to earth, yours truly included. “Pai, pai, Kamdi….pai pai!!” We were delightfully screaming out these words to our elephant Kamdi in the middle of the jungle, urging her to go forward. Anyone else would have thought we were crazy, but that’s just how it…

• Brian Parillo: Skyscrapers of Downtown LA

  DSLRBlog Editors

  10 May 2012 | 9:29 am

  As the clouds are rolling over the skyscrapers of downtown LA, it’s 3:30pm on a Sunday afternoon in the month of March. It’s empty down here for the most part. The business crowd won’t be back until tomorrow so driving around looking for potential shooting moments makes things feel a little safer on the driving end of things. However being safe is never usually a preoccupation when down here but finding the right moment is. I like the way the wind sounds on days like these when the streets are fairly empty. It’s a hollower sound and makes things feel even more…

• David Julian: Canon Beach

  DSLRBlog Editors

  8 May 2012 | 10:16 am

  On a recent road trip down the Oregon coast, I spent a day at infamous Canon Beach. To say that it’s a magical and pho­togenic place is an under­statement. The sur­rounding public- access coastline draws over 20,000 people a year, yet much of it can easily be seen with hardly a soul upon it. © David Julian On this Sep­tember morning, there were probably forty people within a hundred feet of me near the base of the ever- popular Haystack rock, so I chose to move in closer to nature and leave the people out of frame. It’s easy to reach these multi- hued Ochre Sea Stars at low tides,…

• Andrew Prezioso: The Night Before Irene

  DSLRBlog Editors

  3 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Looking to break into the photojournalism profession, I’m always looking for some standout image. Though I’m more comfortable shooting sports, when we had Hurricane Irene hit Richmond this past fall, I was ready to go shoot the storm. This image is actually from the day before the storm, right at dusk. I have never seen a sky quite like that, and it just gives a sense of the foreboding storm. © Andrew Prezioso This is actually not the photo I wanted to get. When I was walking back to get my camera after dinner/buying bottled water for the next day, I noticed the sky was golden. I…

• Colin Gallagher: Winter in Central PA

  DSLRBlog Editors

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:30 am

  This shot was taken after the only real snowfall this year in Central PA. Failure to set an alarm led to a late start, missing sunrise by a good 3 hours. Grumbling that I may have missed and frozen beauty before the sun did its work, a friend and I hopped into his Subaru and headed out of town towards Poe Valley. © Colin Gallagher The road into the valley looked pretty well-plowed, which worried me. I wanted fresh snow. Untouched. My fears were soon dispersed as we made a right onto a side road and clearly left our mark as the first ones there since the snowfall. A mile drive through snow…

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  Digital Journal of Photography

• Pre-order Leica M-Monochrom

  13 May 2012 | 8:19 am

  If you don't understand the need for the Leica M-Monochrom then there's no need to buy one. It's not about the technical capabilities but about the physiological effect on the brain when composing using a camera that's only able to capture a B&W image (in exactly the same way you're forced to think about tonality when you load an Leica M6 with Tri-X or FP4 Plus). For me personally, the M-Monochrom is more compelling than the regular M9 but, as they say, 'your mileage may vary'. What do you think, is there a case for the Monochrom? Pre-order the M-Monochrom from Adorama for $7,950

• NPG call for entries for Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2012

  11 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  The National Portrait Gallery has announced the Call for Entries for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2012, a major international photographic award. Entry forms are now available and the closing date for entries is 9 July 2012. To enter, visit www.npg.org.uk/photoprize and complete the online application form.

• Leica announces APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH

  10 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  Alongside the anticipated M-Monochrom, Leica Camera AG has announced the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH. The new lens features apochromatically corrected glass for reduced chromatism, aspherical lens surfaces and a floating element design (for close range correction of SA). The lens is expected to be available from the end of July at a retail price of £5,400 inc VAT. Note, the current non-apo 50mm f/2 version has the reputation of being the best 50mm optically and retails at just (!) $2,295 / £1,535 inc VAT, so this is without doubt a lens for the purist. For more…

• Leica announces five central shutter lenses for Leica S system

  10 May 2012 | 4:28 pm

  Leica Camera AG, is expanding the Leica S medium format system with five lenses incorporating central 'leaf-type' shutters. The new models announced today in Berlin are the Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. and Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH. wide-angle lenses, the Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH. standard lens, the Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 tele-macro lens and the Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 telephoto lens. With a top speed of 1/1000 of a second, the central shutter offers a working range expanded by three f-stops (over the 1/125th sec flash sync of the current S2…

• Leica unwraps M9-P Edition Hermes

  10 May 2012 | 4:04 pm

  In addition to the Leica M-M and Leica X2, Leica Camera AG has also announced a limited edition M9-P 'Edition Hermes' model featuring a restyled top plate, shutter speed dial and shutter release. The camera also adopts the distinctive 'Veau Swift' calfskin leather in ochre color. The first of the Leica M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’ sets will be available in May 2012, in a worldwide limited edition of 300. In addition to the camera, the set includes a silver-anodised Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens and is scheduled to be available in the UK from May 2012, at a UK suggested…

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  MCP Photography Blog

• 10 Essential Tips for Successful Newborn Photography

  MCP Guest Writer

  14 May 2012 | 9:00 am

    Do you ever wonder how newborn photographers get their newborns posed so nicely that they look peaceful? Here are 10 tips for a successful newborn photography session. 1. Keep the baby warm: Newborns have a difficult time regulating their own body temperature. To keep them comfortable with no clothing on it is important that you keep your studio warm. I keep my studio at 85F. I also warm my blankets in the dryer or with the heater fan prior to placing a newborn on them.  If you choose to use a heater fan be sure to keep it far away from the baby so you don’t hurt their sensitive…

• Project MCP: Highlights for May, Challenge #2

  Project MCP

  12 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Hello and Welcome to the May, Challenge #2 Highlights post.  The highlight of a sunflare photo, is, of course, the sun, so I hope everyone has had plenty of sunny days to shoot! The sun is definitely shining in the MCP Flickr gallery this week. Here are some of the Project MCP team’s favorite sunny day photos: Submitted by austin GG Submitted by StudioNineProtraits Submitted by LadyLyn Submitted by Jillustrated SSubmitted by Elev8Photography Next week’s challenge is to capture the concept of “friend” in a photo. We cannot wait to see what you come up with; real or…

• The Quick Clicks Preset Collection is Now Available for Lightroom 4

  Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Introducing the Quick Clicks Collection for Lightroom 4! We’ve completely re-worked our Quick Clicks Collection presets so you can enhance your photos in Lightroom 4. The best news is that the LR4 version works on both RAW and JPG images. Going forward, when you buy, you will get the presets for LR 2-4 with every purchase at no additional charge. Additionally, you’ll have all the tools you need to edit every photo, regardless of file type.     Because we value customer service, we are offering our Lightroom 4 presets as a complimentary upgrade to anyone who bought Quick…

• 10+ Tips for Photographing People in Glasses and Avoiding Glare

  Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions

  9 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Have you ever tried taking pictures of someone wearing glasses? When my daughter Ellie got her first pair of glasses in early 2011, I found a new photography challenge.  Since she wears glasses all the time, it is important for her self-esteem to photograph them on her.  Since it is harder to photograph someone in glasses than without them, I had to learn how to avoid and embrace glasses glare. I had no idea how challenging it would be until I started taking snapshots and portraits. The light reflects off the glass and hides the eyes. It sometimes creates odd green colors on the surface or…

• Troubleshooting Photoshop Actions in CS6: Background Not Available

  Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions

  7 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Photoshop CS6 is now available for purchase.  There are some amazing new features.  You can read about our favorites in the Best Features in Photoshop CS6 for Portrait Photographers article. We love the new skin tones option in the color range dialogue, the iris blur, better resizing features, richer opacity controls and search functions in the layers panel, improved patch tool, non-destructive crop tool, and more. As we mentioned before, all of our Photoshop actions work in CS6. If you crop photos at the beginning of your workflow, rather than at the end, you may get an error that reads,…

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  Nicolas Genette, artistic photography

• May, 10 2012 : Exhibition at Espace d'Art Contemporain CAC, Mauzac.

  10 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  From June 23rd, 2012, exhibition at CAC, Mauzac. "2012 is a particular year for CAC, who sees itself endowed with a space of contemporary art in Dordogne, after having been present for long years in Paris region and on international art market. 8 artists exhibit throughout the year: three sculptors, three painters, two photographers." 09 60 39 49 17 - 06 80 01 57 53 | www.carredartscroises.com | contact@carredartscroises.com

• April, 7 2012 : Exhibition in Mayor's Garden, Mons, Belgium.

  7 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am

  From 13 till 26 April, the collection Cesure will live in the Mayor's Garden - City hall of Mons (European Capital of Culture 2015), in Belgium, in the context of the 60th anniversary of the twinning with Vannes.

• December, 9 2011 : Exhibition, L'Originale art gallery.

  9 Dec 2011 | 3:00 am

  From December 9th, 2011 and for several months, about fifteen photos of the various collections will beexhibited to the gallery The Original, at Auray, France (56). Gallery opened on : Monday to Saturday, 9H30-12H30 / 14H30 - 18H30, and Sunday of holidays.. Galerie L'Original, 14 rue du chateau, 56400 Auray, France.

• May, 6 2011 : Exhibition, Art Expo art gallery, Moulins (June 4 - July 2).

  5 May 2011 | 4:00 am

  The month of June will be an opportunity for me to return the lands of my childhood to Moulins (03), to share my work on the Cesure collection. The Gallery Art Expo will exhibit this collection from June 4 to July 2, 2011. Gallery opened on : Tuesday-saturday, 9h30-12h, 14h30-19h30. Galerie Art Expo, 34 Place D'Allier, 03000 Moulins, France.

• May, 2 2011 : Eight new photographies from Tenerife, Canary Island.

  2 May 2011 | 4:00 am

  Eight new photographies from Tenerife, Canary Island. A volcanic archipelago, where black rocks are mixed with deep waters of the Atlantic. A tortured landscape, where the lava and eruptions are present everywhere. These photographies were taken from the Costa Adeje in southern Tenerife, and on some you can see the Gomera island.

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  Echenique dot com

• Olympus OM-D E-M5 On Its Way!

  Carlos Echenique

  11 May 2012 | 1:18 am

  I got an e-mail yesterday that my camera dealer has an Olympus OM-D E-M5 + Grip with my name on it! The camera will be winging its way to me very shortly and I will be able to start testing this little puppy. Based on a lot of shots and videos that I already have [...]

• Olympus Introduces the TOUGH TG-1 iHS

  Carlos Echenique

  8 May 2012 | 12:28 am

  Durability Unites with DSLR-Image Quality, Best-In-Class f2.0 Lens, Full 1080p HD Video and Amazing Features for Thrill Seekers, Reef-Loving Explorers and Everyone In Between

• Think Tank Retrospective 7

  Carlos Echenique

  18 Apr 2012 | 11:47 pm

  Our friends at Think Tank Photo just announced new additions to its best-selling Retrospective shoulder bag line. The Retrospective® 7, scheduled for release in May, is designed for standard DSLR systems.  Its classic design along with modern improvements create the perfect shooter’s bag.  This lightweight shoulder bag comes in fabrics that offer a sense of “retro” [...]

• Sound of Music

  Carlos Echenique

  13 Apr 2012 | 8:14 am

  I have just posted photos from the Belen Jesuit Prep production of the “Sound of Music” Click on the photo to go see the gallery.                           I hope you enjoy the photos!

• Just Posted: Canon EOS 5D Mark III ‘production’ sample gallery: Digital Photography Review

  Carlos Echenique

  7 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am

  Dpreview has just posted a sample gallery of photos taken with a production level Canon 5D Mk III and various lenses.

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  Livingface Blog

• Hiring a Photographer: It’s All About the Relationship

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 4:18 am

  When you hire a photographer, it is different from hiring other kinds of professionals in the Toronto area. For example, when you hire a CPA, what you are most concerned about is accurate numbers. Personality matters little. You do not particularly care whether or not you could get along with your car mechanic all day long, your just want to know that your engine will run smoothly. But, when you are looking for a photographer, it is important that you are able to establish a rapport with the photographer so that the photos end up being genuine records of the session or the event, not…

• The Wedding of Shelley & Alan

  admin

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:18 am

  Well, it was a bit chilly but could have been much worse.  It helps when the bride, Shelley, is such a trooper.  Alan’s pretty trooperish too.  I started off with Shelley at 1 King West – always nice doing pix there.  Then we headed off for the ceremony at the Thompson Landry Gallery.  It was my first time there – very warm and welcoming place with beautiful, colourful art.  We managed to get some great pix around the Distillery before having the reception at Tappo Restaurant – a great spot for a wedding reception with 60 or 70 guests.  And the food was…

• They Don’t Stay Newborn for Long

  admin

  28 Apr 2012 | 2:13 am

  When you are pregnant, it is hard not to believe that your belly will be that big forever. Once your newborn is here, you wonder if there will ever be a time that you get more than two consecutive hours of sleep again. But the reality is that babies are born, and then they grow up much faster than most of us ever imagined they would. This is why it is helpful to schedule a photographer in Toronto for newborn photos well in advance of your child’s birth.   Those first few days after your newborn arrives are a wonderfully magical time. Those tiny fingers and toes are like little miracles…

• Portrait Photography That Goes Beyond the Standard Portrait

  admin

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:08 am

  Family portraits are great, and they provide wonderful family heirlooms for years to come. But let’s face it, the only time mom and dad sit straight-backed with children standing dutifully by their sides, hands perched upon shoulders, is in standard portrait photography. Consequently, many Toronto family portraits look as though the family was molded into a certain form to fit the photography, rather than the photography being flexible enough to capture the true essence of the family in a stunningly beautiful, remarkably creative portrait.   If you would rather that your next family…

• Pictures of the Bump

  admin

  11 Apr 2012 | 4:47 am

  Once upon a time, mothers-to-be were pretty much sequestered away from the rest of Toronto the second their baby-bumps became even slightly noticeable. Thankfully, those days are long gone, and now seeing a pregnant woman out and about in Toronto is the most natural thing in the world. In fact, women have become so at ease with their pregnant bodies that maternity photography is as much a part of pregnancy as pre-natal vitamins and stretchy pants.   No one will ever have the same special bond with a child as the mother that carried her unborn baby through maternity to delivery, and women…

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  The Bigger Picture | Smithsonian Institution Archives

• The Nation's Refrigerator

  alerse

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  A very common question we get at the Archives starts out, "When I was six years old, I was part of a national art contest and I was told the painting went to the Smithsonian. Since my family and I will be in Washington next week, we'd sure like to see it. Is this possible?" And our answer is, "Well, yes and no. The story may very well be true, but it's a little more complicated than that." During the late 1950s through the 1970s, teaching the arts and artistic expression was a standard part of school curriculums. At the same time, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service (SITES…

• See Here: 5/14/2012

  biggerpicture

  14 May 2012 | 7:41 am

• Link Love: 5/11/2012

  shteynbergc

  11 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  Smithsonian Magazine writes about how newfound negatives provide what are believed to be the only pictures of a living nestling of an ivory-billed woodpecker—America’s rarest bird. A digital archivist’s horror story. How the movie Toy Story 2 was accidentally deleted (and then restored). Moral of the story? Back up those files! [via Lynda Schmitz Fuhrig, SIA] A little late for May Day, but getting me in the Spring spirit nevertheless: maypoles across the Flickr Commons [via Susannah Wells, SIA]. John Gray, former president of the Autry National Center of the American West, has been…

• See Here: 5/11/2012

  biggerpicture

  11 May 2012 | 7:37 am

• A Quest for the First Asian Employee

  todam

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  As May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I thought that it would be interesting to find out who the first Asian employee of the Smithsonian was. While there is a great deal of research and information about one of the first African American employees of the Smithsonian, Solomon G. Brown, I found that there wasn't really a ready answer to who the first Asian employee was.Where to start my search? Looking at the history of the Smithsonian Institution, there are some key moments where the possibility of an Asian employee may show up. The first was in 1860, when the first Japanese…

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  360Cities

• Russia: Лог дикий чеснок

  16 May 2012 | 5:33 am

  360° panorama by Омская Студия виртуальных туров и панорам - 360.Click the image to open the interactive version.

• Centrum Tilburg en Piushaven: Tilburgse Kermis 2011 - Piusplein

  16 May 2012 | 5:19 am

  360° panorama by J.W.A.A. Wils André .Click the image to open the interactive version. De Tilburgse Kermis is de grootste kermis van de Benelux die wordt gehouden in de Noord-Brabantse plaats Tilburg. Er staan jaarlijks tussen de 230 en 240 attracties uit binnen- en buitenland, in een 4,5 kilometer lang lint door het centrum van Tilburg. De kermis trekt jaarlijks meer dan een miljoen bezoekers en is daarmee een van de best bezochte evenementen van Nederland. In 2010 (16 t/m 25 juli) bestond de Tilburgse Kermis 440 jaar. Hoewel de kermis met de tijd is meegegaan en dus voor het…

• Milan: Milan: Historical Bocca Bookshop in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

  16 May 2012 | 4:48 am

  360° panorama by Pietro Madaschi.Click the image to open the interactive version. The Historical Bocca Bookshop, born in 1775, still today represents an important point of reference for all ancient, modern and contemporary Art lovers. Elected Italian Historical Place, "Locale Storico d’ Italia", by Ministry of Cultural Heritage since 2009 it  is also Site of Heart, "Luogo del Cuore", of FAI, Italian Environment Foundation. Bocca bookshop is located in Milan within the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and it’s specialized in Art books and publications. Moreover it organizes…

• Erlangen: City Hall Roof of Erlangen - north-west

  16 May 2012 | 3:51 am

  360° panorama by Jan Koehn - panomenia.de.Click the image to open the interactive version.

• Erlangen: City Hall Roof of Erlangen - north-east

  16 May 2012 | 3:48 am

  360° panorama by Jan Koehn - panomenia.de.Click the image to open the interactive version.

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  John Beardsworth

• Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You?

  John

  15 May 2012 | 10:55 am

  On BBC4 tonight Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You? In this programme, celebrities and historians reveal that modern Britain is still defined by the battle between the two tribes. The Cavaliers represent a Britain of panache, pleasure and individuality. They are confronted by the Roundheads, who stand for modesty, discipline, equality and state intervention. The [...]

• Apps a dead end for publishing?

  John

  15 May 2012 | 9:07 am

  There’s a fascinating article about publishing to the iPad by Jason Pontin, the editor in chief and publisher of Technology Review. In Why Publishers Don’t Like Apps  he argues “The future of media on mobile devices isn’t with applications but with the Web.”: Here, the recent history of the Financial Times is instructive. Last June, [...]

• Eastern Front

  John

  12 May 2012 | 1:09 am

  Here’s the interesting story behind the striking and rather gruesome picture used on the Photoshop CS6 box. Interesting for me because I didn’t expect it was a Russian rather than an American artist, and because I hadn’t the faintest idea how the effect had been achieved. The artist Oleg Dou says “I am looking for [...]

• Mmmmm

  John

  11 May 2012 | 10:01 am

  Sadly I don’t have six grand burning a hole in my pocket. Even then I’m not sure a shiny new B&W-only Leica M Monochrom would be on my shopping list – certainly not ahead of a Nikon D800E and a couple of fancy lenses. Much though I love my black and white, one of the [...]

• Faas

  John

  11 May 2012 | 7:33 am

  Though I’ve always been interested in the photojournalism of the 60s and Vietnam in particular, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this wonderful picture before. It’s by Horst Faas and there are a couple of interesting articles marking his death – see the NY Times and the Guardian. Surely one of the great war photographers [...]

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  Rick Sammon's Digital Imaging Diaries

• Thoughts on Specializing + My Top 10 Tips for Making Beautiful Butterfly Photographs

  15 May 2012 | 6:29 am

  © Rick SammonI'm often asked "What's your specialty?"I reply: ""My specialty is not specializing." You see, I try to do it all. And, I encourage young photographers not to specialize - because being good at many aspects of photography is often better than being good at just one. What's more, what you learn in one area of photography can often be applied to another.I'd like to hear from you in the Comments section here on my blog. Do you think specializing is a good thing, or not? Do you specialize?Before you answer, think about your investments: Do you have all your savings in one place, or…

• Photographers Need to Be "Nearsighted" and "Farsighted"

  14 May 2012 | 7:25 am

  © Rick SammonComposition is the strongest way of seeing.When we see and compose our pictures, we need to be both "nearsighted" and "farsighted" – paying close attention to the foreground and background elements in a scene (and, of course, everything in between).In the above photograph, the near element adds to the sense of depth of the image. In the photograph below, the far element adds an extra sense of interest to the photograph.© Rick SammonBoth photographs illustrate careful and creative composition.For more on composition, see my Kelby Training class: Composition - the strongest way…

• What Does Your Photography Mean To You?

  13 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  Photograph by Pamela Hansen, one of my M.A. R. S students.As the final event of my recent M.A.R.S workshop, I did something that I like to do on all my workshops: I ask the participants, "What does your photography mean to you?"Photograph by Dennis Hilburger, one of my M.A. R. S students. *Canon 7D camera with 20mm lens*HDR 7 exposure bracket beginning at F/9 with a beginning exposure of 1/15sec. Then the bracket was -1 stop,-2 stops, -3 stops +1stop, +2 stops, +3 stops,*ISO of 160*Photo shop was used to add the light beam illuminating from the lighthouse and the fill was reduced to the…

• iStuff Sunday #5: Ramps and SloPro

  13 May 2012 | 5:39 am

  iStuff Sunday is a regular feature that I'll link to here on my blog. It's written by my friend David "The iMan" Leveen, who shot all the videos for our Light It! iPad and iPhone apps.Click here to see all my apps.Each week David will cover some cool techniques and fun stuff for your iPad and iPhone - and maybe even for iLife and iWork users.If you want to suggest a topic, let us know in the Comments section here.Also let us know if you'd be interested in an iPhone workshop by the iMan.This week: Ramps and SloPro.Explore the light,RickP.S. Happy Mother's Day…

• I Wish I Got That Shot - shots in this case

  12 May 2012 | 10:48 am

  © Ted MadduxOne of the aspects I especially enjoy about teaching a workshop is seeing how other photographers see. Many times, they see a shot I don't see - and get an awesome result. On more than one occasion, I have said, "I wish I got that shot."Ted Maddux, a participant on my recent Light workshop in Alaska with Hal "Bull" Schmitt, is one example of a photographer who knows how to see, capture the image, and process the image in Lightroom and/or Photoshop. He's also skilled at BPMUs.© Ted MadduxTed got three in-camera shots I wish I had taken. A tack-sharp shot of a bald eagle coming in…

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  Latest Articles

• D800, D800E - A New Generation Of Tools

  10 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  It has been four years since my switch back to Nikon after 8 years with Canon. In mid-2008 I acquired a D300 and D700 to fulfill my DX (1.5x crop) and FX (full frame) shooting needs. In November of that year I added the Nikon D3x for my serious landscape photography. After acquiring the D3x, the D700 served as my low light camera due to its great noise performance up to ISO 3200. These three cameras have served me extremely well for about 4 years but in the world of digital cameras (computers with lenses attached), 4 years is an eternity. When Nikon announced the D4 in late 2011, I wasn't…

• Balancing Flash with Ambient Light

  1 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  This image of a Laysan Albatross was taken after sunset on Midway Atoll in the Central Pacific Ocean. The sky was lit up in gorgeous colors but the albatross was already very dark.

• Interview with E.J. Peiker, NSN Editorial Staff, Product Review Board, and Landscapes Forum Moderator

  1 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Senior technical editor and forum moderator E.J. Peiker has been with NatureScapes.Net from its inception. With more than 63,000 posts in the forums, and as the author of numerous NSN articles and leader of several NatureScapes Certified Workshops, E.J. has helped a countless number of photographers improve their skills. E.J. is a vital part of the NSN community and was an easy choice for our featured photographer this month.

• Trip Report: Midway Atoll

  1 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Ever since attending a one-day seminar by Barbara and John Gerlach in 1999, I have wanted to go to Midway Atoll in the subtropical region of the central North Pacific Ocean. During their program they showed pictures of what were then called Fairy Terns and Laysan Albatross. The Fairy Tern’s current and correct name is White Tern. For a while I did not think that I would ever be able to get to Midway since the company that was operating guest services there pulled out in 2003. Nobody, other than researchers and Fish and Wildlife Service employees were able to go to Midway between 2003 and…

• Ten Years of Photo Fest

  1 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Florida's Birding and Photo Fest just wrapped up its tenth year. The festival, held annually in St. Augustine, Florida at the end of April, has grown widely popular over the years, and it is a wonderful event for photographers to meet one another, take classes from top pros, and learn from the best while shooting in some of Florida's beautiful locations for nature and wildlife photography.

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  WordPress.com News

• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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  D-Town TV

• Episode 112

  Aaron Westgate

  11 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Matt Kloskowski and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com. Episode Summary -RC talks about focus distance on lenses and how they change. -Special guest Lindsay Adler teaches viewers about the sideways clam shell technique to eliminate shadows in beauty portraits. -Matt shares some tips on where to position people in relation to the sun, especially during the magic hours. -Plus, the photography of Peter James Zielinski. Links Mentioned G+ Photographers Conference Matt on G+ RC on G+ Peter James Zielinski Lindsay Adler Photography

• Episode 111

  Aaron Westgate

  22 Mar 2012 | 3:25 am

  DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Larry Becker and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com. Episode Summary -RC talks about the benefits to updating Lightroom to 2012 process versions. -RC interviews Zack Arias about how he got started in photography. -Larry shows viewers how to get a cool effect of spinning fire from a timed exposure at night. -Plus, the photography of Regina Pagles. Links Mentioned Photoshop World Larry on G+ RC on G+ ZackArias.com LarrysCheapShots.com Regina Pagles

• Episode 110

  Aaron Westgate

  15 Mar 2012 | 3:23 pm

  DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Larry Becker and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com. Episode Summary -Larry has a new cheap shots segment for adding a light bar to the inside of your camera bag. -RC offers his product review of the new Gitzo 5562LTS tripod. -RC has some tips for avoiding shutter speed limitations when shooting bracketed exposures at night. -Matt hosts a special segment with Nikon product rep Mark Suban, who shows off the new Nikon D4 and how to upload pictures to Lightroom using the wireless functions. -Plus, the amazing images of Tanya Rochat. Links Mentioned…

• Episode 109

  Aaron Westgate

  8 Mar 2012 | 2:48 pm

  DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Larry Becker and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com. Episode Summary -This is the second episode from Matt and RC that is dedicated to lenses. They go through their favorites and give recommendations for lenses to use for travel photography, sports and wildlife, and weddings. Links Mentioned LensBand.com Matt on G+ RC on G+ AboutRC.com lensprotogo.com

• Episode 108

  Aaron Westgate

  1 Mar 2012 | 1:06 pm

  DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Larry Becker and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com. Episode Summary -Matt and RC have dedicated this episode to talking about lenses. They go through their favorites and give recommendations for lenses to use when shooting landscapes or portraits. They also explain nano coating and full frame calculations. Links Mentioned Lens choices article Matt on G+ RC on G+ AboutRC.com lensprotogo.com

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  John Paul Caponigro – Digital Photography Workshops, DVDs, eBooks

• John Sexton – Q&A

  johnpaulcaponigro

  15 May 2012 | 6:47 am

  John Sexton provides candid answers to a variety of questions How do you know when an image doesn’t work? I know an image is not successful for me when, after a period of time, it does seem to produce any sort of what I call a “magic quotient.” How do you know when an image is good? I know an image is good for me when I find myself wanting to look at it again and again. How do you know when an image is great? I know an image is great for me when I can’t get it out of my mind. What’s the most useful photographic mantra? Photographs are illusions. Read the rest here. Read…

• Lens Aware Adjustments – R C Concepcion

  johnpaulcaponigro

  14 May 2012 | 6:48 am

  NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion goes over how easy it is to correct your images with Lens Aware Adjustments in Photoshop CS6. RC will even go into making further corrections in Photoshop’s new Adaptive Wide angle filter. View more Photoshop CS6 videos here. Learn more in my digital photography and digital printing workshops.

• Monhegan Island Reveries

  johnpaulcaponigro

  12 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  What is it about Monhegan Island that gets your creative juices flowing? Maybe it’s the how beautiful it is; ocean, cliffs, forests, gardens, island life. Maybe it’s the sense of getting away from it all; the island is 12 miles out to sea. Maybe it’s the creative community on the island; it’s had a long history as an artist’s colony. Whenever I’m on the island I give myself license to play – writing, drawing, photographing and dreaming. Here’s a selection of my iPhone images made on recent excursions to Monhegan Island. Find out more about my Monhegan Island photographic…

• Monhegan Photographic Workshop – June 17-19

  johnpaulcaponigro

  11 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  Lobster boats, rocky shores, cathedral woods, cape houses, blooming wildflowers, hiking trails and fairy huts.  Ocean sunrises and sunsets. It’s quintessential small town Maine life all on one tiny island 12 miles out to sea. Monhegan. Join me for a 4 night 3 day all inclusive, semi private (limited to 6), boutique photographic workshop on this extraordinary island. Maine photography doesn’t get better than this. Register here for this inspiring workshop  

• Huntington Witherill – 3 Video Conversations

  johnpaulcaponigro

  10 May 2012 | 7:18 am

  Discover Huntington’s favorite quotes here. Read Huntington’s short Q&A here. Read our extended conversation here. Find out more about Huntington Witherill here.

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  Moose Peterson's Website

• Long Lens & DOF

  Moose

  15 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  Depth of Field (DOF) seems to truly mystify photographers, probably you just can’t see it with the naked eye or in the viewfinder. But it’s there and it effects every image, every story you’re trying to tell. When you go low to the ground like I did with this Piping Plover, the DOF effect is even more pronounced. This is because DOF is a FLAT PLANE that is ALWAYS parallel with the film plane (digital cameras have a film plane!). When you’re photographing a subject that is parallel to the film plane, with the right background you can see radically just how little DOF…

• CS6 – ACR 7.1

  Moose

  15 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  New to Photoshop or CS6 ACr, this will give you some basic set up to make the most of this great tool!

• CS6 Basic Setup

  Moose

  15 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  New to Photoshop or CS6, this will give you some basic set up to make the most of this great tool!

• Adobe CS6 Production Road Show

  Moose

  14 May 2012 | 5:49 pm

  CS6 is NOW available and shipping. Here’s some free training that just might help you make the most of it! Here’s what you’ll see: How Adobe Creative Cloud helps you break down creative barriers and revolutionizes the art of video production The redesigned Adobe Premiere Pro CS6–the hub of your post-production workflow. With a streamlined user interface, powerful new trimming tools, and other creative advancements, you’ll see why more and more professional editors are turning to Adobe Premiere Pro. A faster, more productive After Effects CS6 featuring new features…

• Wow…What a Response…Thanks!

  Moose

  14 May 2012 | 12:47 pm

  Thanks for all the emails folks…lemme answer the most common questions for you. The B&H Event Space is simply a really cool place to be! The response from all of you who attended has been over the top, thanks ever so much! David Brommer deserves a ton of credit and thanks by all who present and learn in this great space! And David has his hands full when he brings the Mooser in! I did two presentations last Thursday, one I simply unpacked my Think Tank and talked about the gear I shoot with. Images from my last six weeks on the road appeared in the background, D4 features talked…

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  Cardinal Photo - Nature and Travel Photo Specialists

• Bird photo blinds: Studios or Habitats?

  David Cardinal

  8 May 2012 | 11:47 pm

  Having just returned from two weeks of really fun and very productive photography on some of the best private ranches in south Texas, I’ve had a lot of time to think and rethink about the design of the bird blinds we used, and some of the others we saw in use. In this case I’m not talking about the physical blind structures where we, the photographers, sit. That part of the blinds has continued to evolve for the better over the six plus years I’ve been shooting there. They are more comfortable and better positioned than ever. No, in this case I’m talking about the part…

• Deluxe African Photo Safari -- Botswana December 2012

  David Cardinal

  4 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  Dates:  Wed, 11/28/2012 - 14:00Sat, 12/08/2012 - 18:00 [Maximum 12 participants, 6 openings] I'm pleased to announce our next trip back to the magical wildlife photography of the Okavango Delta and Linyanti/Savuti areas of Botswana. Once again we've been able to secure accommodations at several of the very best camps in the country--on private concessions in prime areas for photo safaris. We've made the trip modular so whether you only have a limited time to spend with us or the luxury of an extended safari you can participate. And we've added a special…

• Think Tank Airport TakeOff: Finally a rolling photo backpack that works!

  David Cardinal

  2 May 2012 | 10:26 am

  Like most nature photographers, I’ve used photo backpacks for most of my life. They’re great for getting around, working from vehicles, and fitting into small planes. But lugging them through airports or conference centers – especially when combined with other luggage – is hard work, and doesn’t get any easier with age. A roller bag that doubles as a backpack is the obvious solution, but there hasn’t been one that is compact enough to fit nicely in an overhead or on a vehicle seat, until now … read more

• Using Iris Blur in Photoshop CS6 to direct attention

  David Cardinal

  25 Apr 2012 | 2:14 pm

  One of the niftiest new filters in Photoshop’s bag of tricks is the Iris Blur filter. It mimics the behavior of limited depth of field by blurring the image outside a customizable “iris” shape. As usual, Photoshop provides plenty of options for controlling the radius of the non-blurred area (both an inner “hot spot” and outer "total effect” area), the shape of the iris, and the amount of focusing you want within the iris. Unlike using a wide-open aperture on your camera to blur the background, Photoshop doesn’t “know” which objects…

• Fixing lens flare using Photoshop CS6’s Content-aware Patch tool

  David Cardinal

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:26 pm

  Lens flare can be a major problem when photographing wide-angle scenics, especially through large groves of trees. Sometimes the sun is close enough to the frame that it isn’t possible to completely block it out without changing the composition of the photograph. Removing it after the fact is difficult if not impossible with traditional photo editing tools. One common approach is to use the Patch tool in Photoshop. Fortunately for all of us, the new Photoshop CS6 Patch tool can be made content-aware, and does a remarkably solid job helping fix lens flare… read more

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  The DAM Show

• Travel Tip: Medusa Extension Cord

  Peter Krogh

  18 Apr 2012 | 9:47 am

  I got this tip from the great Bruce Dale when we went on Mikkel Aaland’s Lightroom Adventure book project in Tasmania. Bruce worked for more than 30 years as a National Geographic staff photographer.  He is known for pulling off really difficult technical feats as well great road and travel stories. If you are headed to a place with a different electrical plug shape than your home country you can make a cord like this to add convenience and save a considerable amount of weight and bulk. Basically, it’s a couple of standard power cords cut and soldiered to a standard extension…

• Travel Tips: Unlock that old iPhone for overseas use

  Peter Krogh

  14 Apr 2012 | 12:41 pm

  Whenever I’m overseas for an extended period, I like to have a local phone. Whenever I get to a country I’ll need a local number in, I buy a SIM card at a local shop and put it in my travel phone. This way locals can call me, and I can make local calls for a reasonable price. I’ll also keep my regular phone with me so I can be reached by phone and text from the US. But it’s expensive to use my iPhone overseas, even with an international plan activated for the duration of the trip. And international data usage can be the source of nightmare phone bills. For the last 6…

• Palm Springs Photo Festival

  Peter Krogh

  2 Apr 2012 | 9:05 am

  I’m headed out tomorrow for the Palm Springs Photo Festival, one of my very favorite industry events of the year. Jeff Dunas does a spectacular job bringing an extremely high-quality group of international photographers together in a very intimate setting. I speak on Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30. Free for Festival attendees (sponsored by ASMP). If you are also on the way there – lucky you. If you have not made plans, but you are driving distance, it’s really worth the trip. And if this year is out of the question, make plans for next year. The ASMP Board is holding its annual…

• You’re going to need a bigger boat…

  Peter Krogh

  30 Mar 2012 | 9:30 pm

  I got my D800 today, and I feel a bit like Roy Scheider in Jaws after he saw the size of the shark.  The files that come out of this camera are huge and remarkably good.  The 36 megapixels are also pushing the envelope of all of the rest of my equipment. Lenses The camera is so sharp that it is showing focus falloff where my D700 did not. Even great modern lenses like the 14-24 are showing signs of image imperfections that I have never seen before.  I suppose I’ll need to test all of my lenses and see which ones are up to using on this camera.  I also expect that I’ll need to…

• The DAM Book back in stock

  Peter Krogh

  29 Mar 2012 | 11:32 am

  The DAM Book was unavailable recently as the current press run sold out.  O’Reilly has reprinted the book, and it is back in stock. Note that this is the Second Edition of the book, the one written in 2009. It has been reprinted without changes. Due to the number of books printed, the production of a third edition is not even on the radar. They have more than a year’s worth of books. While the shelf-life is pretty unusual for a technical book, it turns out that not a lot has really changed since it was first written.  Some of the Lightroom dialogs have changed, Bridge and…

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  Stone Thrower

• New Glasshouse Assignment Website

  Jai-Lee Egna, Glasshouse Assignment

  7 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  Check out our re-vamped website with gorgeous, large images and new work from all of our photographers! ____ For more information about any of the Glasshouse photographers or for portfolio requests, please contact Jai-Lee Egna Photo Agent, Glasshouse Assignment 212-462-4538 jai-lee@glasshouseassignment.com Filed under: News Tagged: Glasshouse Assignment, New Website

• Exciting News from Aline Smithson!

  glasshouseimages

  23 Apr 2012 | 9:15 am

  Glasshouse Images‘ stock contributor Aline Smithson has a handful of exciting exhibitions, workshops and awards taking place in the next few months. Being selected by the Griffin Museum of Photography, Aline will receive the Rising Star Award at the Focus Awards. Not only is Aline Smithson one of the Keynote speakers at the Flash Forward Festival, she is exhibiting a solo show of Arrangement in Green and Black, Photographs of the Photographer’s Mother on June 8th. On June 2nd at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art opens the Portrayal/Betrayal exhibition where Aline Smithson’s…

• Ryan Pfluger for Marie Claire

  Jai-Lee Egna, Glasshouse Assignment

  17 Apr 2012 | 11:42 am

  Ryan Pfluger shot Sallie Krawcheck for Marie Claire’s May Issue. Krawcheck was one of Wall Street’s most powerful women until her recent oust from Bank of America. Check out the interview here. ____ For more information about any of the Glasshouse photographers or for portfolio requests, please contact Jai-Lee Egna Photo Agent, Glasshouse Assignment 212-462-4538 jai-lee@glasshouseassignment.com Filed under: Assignment Division Tagged: Glasshouse Assignment, Marie Claire, Ryan Pfluger, Sallie Krawcheck

• Trevor Dixon Featured in Communication Arts

  Jai-Lee Egna, Glasshouse Assignment

  10 Apr 2012 | 4:54 pm

  Trevor Dixon was featured in Communication Arts – check it out on the main page of their website! ____ For more information about any of the Glasshouse photographers or for portfolio requests, please contact Jai-Lee Egna Photo Agent, Glasshouse Assignment 212-462-4538 jai-lee@glasshouseassignment.com   Filed under: Assignment Division, News Tagged: Communication Arts, Glasshouse Assignment, Trevor Dixon

• Evan Kafka Shoots Kawasaki Jones

  Jai-Lee Egna, Glasshouse Assignment

  2 Apr 2012 | 4:48 pm

  ____ For more information about any of the Glasshouse photographers or for portfolio requests, please contact Jai-Lee Egna Photo Agent, Glasshouse Assignment 212-462-4538 jai-lee@glasshouseassignment.com Filed under: Assignment Division Tagged: evan kafka, Glasshouse Assignment, Kawasaki Jones

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  Vincent Laforet's Blog

• NAB Recap pt. 2: Support and Accessories

  Vincent Laforet

  10 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  Accessories are a BIG part of NAB – it’s not just about the cameras…  Here are a few of those tools that caught my eye and that I think are relevant to this blog’s readership.  Pictured to the left is the Kessler Fusion. I wrote a post on this a few weeks before NAB when Kessler launched their site – but the full Fusion was display at NAB and it was attracting a ton of attention, not only because of it’s relatively inexpensive price (under $6,000.00 for the Fusion starter kit – a steal for a motion control system), but because of…

• Christie’s Auction in support of Conflict Photographer Anton Hammerl’s Children

  Vincent Laforet

  8 May 2012 | 3:54 pm

  As many of you may know – these past few years have been particularly cruel in terms of the amount of journalist and photojournalists going missing, being kidnapped, or getting killed in conflict zones.   Next Tuesday, Christie’s auction house is holding its first ever sale of contemporary photojournalism works to honor Anton Hammerl – a South African photojournalist who disappeared in Libya last year while on freelance assignment.  I have donated a print to this auction (shown above), along with many other photojournalists, whose company I am honored to be…

• NAB Recap pt. 1: Cameras and Lenses

  Vincent Laforet

  7 May 2012 | 6:35 pm

  Apologies for the recent radio silence!  Following the week at NAB I have been on the road from San Francisco, to New York, to Chicago, to Boston, and finally back again.   That being said, I didn’t want to let NAB 2012 pass without mentioning a few of the products I saw there this year that stood out.  In the list below you will find some new cameras and lenses.  Expect a follow up post in 48 hours or so that will cover support accessories we saw at NAB.  I have tried to highlight items that caught my eye and  bring new features to the table in both the…

• Adobe Production Premium CS6

  Vincent Laforet

  15 Apr 2012 | 4:49 pm

  In the studio we have been working exclusively with Adobe Premiere for a year now, and haven’t looked back. The ability to natively edit video formats and dynamically link between different applications has made our workflow much smoother as we shoot a variety of different formats, from the H.264 to R3D codec. Last week, Adobe announced CS6. We have been fortunate enough to play with betas of Premiere and After Effects for CS6 for the past couple months, and in the above video – Jon Carr outlines some of our favorite features of  the new Premiere Pro and After Effects. CS6…

• New Marshall 5.6″ monitor

  Vincent Laforet

  13 Apr 2012 | 7:14 pm

  The above video details the Marshall V-LCD56MD 5.6 inch monitor, which we recently took out with us on a shoot.  I have been waiting for this monitor for a long time..  The form factor is perfect for an on board monitor, but it includes a lot of the features that before now were typically only found on larger monitors. The monitor is set up to receive an HDMI in, and can also loop the signal, but also includes a modular input/output.  The compatible modules include an HDMI-SDI transcoder, and a 3G-SDI loop through.  The monitor which we used on our shoot had the 3G-SDI…

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  HMAb

• Fundraiser for Gian Carlo Drueco

  Heather

  14 May 2012 | 1:41 pm

  I Hate Chemotherapy but not quite as much as I Hate Cancer. Seriously. Enough already. This time, in a super alarming bit of business, it’s affecting young, Toronto based, Sheridan grad Gian Carlo Drueco. Here’s some of his beautiful work: If Sex and Beauty could cure cancer (and why can’t it dammit!), Gian would be well on his way but instead, why not raise a (free) glass in support of him at Silverline Studios later this week. Here’s the info: Back by popular demand, it’s time to wine, dine and SHINE at Silverline Studios! Last year we had a party and it was a…

• HMA6: Curates!

  Heather

  26 Apr 2012 | 11:59 am

  What? That’s right- HMAb is entering the world of curation with a show at PIKTO in June. Check out the lovely poster designed by uber talented Katina Constantinou featuring a wicked shot by Rodrigo Daguerre: I’m super excited that PIKTO has invited me to curate a show in their gallery space. This is a completely new experience for me and so it was important to show not only shooters that I admired, but work that may have been overlooked. In this case, I’ve chosen 6 photographers who have work that ties loosely to a theme of youth. There will be wide variety in the show: still life…

• South African Photographers-Turned-Music-Video-Directors Smack Down!

  Heather

  14 Mar 2012 | 8:57 pm

  Roger Ballen’s 2012 work for Die Antwoord vs. Pieter Hugo’s 2011 work for Spoek Mathambo. I’m torn. I like both videos. Photographically speaking though I’ll take Hugo over Ballen but not by too much. My husband is voting for the Hugo video. You? I’m sure you’ve seen the Ballen but may have missed the Hugo last year. Here they are. Watch them again with an open mind and discuss: SPOEK MATHAMBO – CONTROL from spoek mathambo on Vimeo.

• HMAb: The Fundraiser Recap

  Heather

  13 Feb 2012 | 9:46 am

  Well last weekend’s HMAb: The Fundraiser was a blast. The Gladstone was packed with a delightful mix of photographers, agency folks and friends; all of us framed by fantastic artwork. Plus, the talks were amazing: Brett Gundlock, Naomi Harris and Daniel Ehrenworth really outdid themselves, showing great work and letting us in on the whys and the next steps behind a bunch of interesting projects. And now, dear reader, I am happy to say that your generousity amounted to just over $9,500 and exponentially more in good feelings and raised spirits! You are truly an inspired and supportive…

• HMAb: The Fundraiser – Naomi Harris

  Jamie Rosenthal

  10 Feb 2012 | 7:13 am

  I think it’s safe to say the fundraiser for Heather Morton was a success! BIG THANKS to everyone that helped make the event possible. And cheers to all 250+ people that came to the Gladstone on Sunday. I’m bad at math but I know we managed to raise a lot of money. Expect a wrap-up post from Heather in the near future. In the meantime, feel free to revisit the features I posted to help promote the event: Brett Gundlock Johan Hallberg-Campbell Jaime Hogge Joanne Ratajczak Andrew B. Myers Katarina Marinic Reynard Li Angela Lewis Mark Peckmezian Nikki Ormerod Dusty Parr Finn…

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  Woya presents

• Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

  15 May 2012 | 10:54 pm

  new: $489.50 used: $525.00 msrp: $799.99 rating: 4.6 (563 reviews) deals: 50+

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  JMG-Galleries - Jim M. Goldstein Photography

• Rediscovering Yosemite Through Fresh Eyes

  Jim

  9 May 2012 | 2:15 am

  It was nice to unplug for a bit this weekend in Yosemite National Park. I took my first father/son trip with my 22 month old son. Photography wasn’t the priority this trip so it was nice to just enjoy and share the scenery as seen through the eyes of my son. While I wasn’t setting up for moonbows, sunset or sunrise photos with my dSLR I still had my iPhone with me just in case. In both of the photos below I was hiking around with my son sitting on my shoulders and it would seem the sights and sounds we took in made an impact. Classic Half Dome, Yosemite National Park Now when I…

• Twisted Trees

  Jim

  2 May 2012 | 2:47 am

  Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. ~John Muir Twisted Trees, Glacier National Park Copyright Jim M. Goldstein, All Rights ReservedTwisted Trees

• Watch Out For Bears, Speeding Kills Bears

  Jim

  25 Apr 2012 | 2:19 am

  It’s amazing how a watch can be your worst enemy. Keeping a schedule or chasing fading light can be stressful, but also a significant hazard. Rushing around at dusk in national parks & forests invariably means you’re bound to see or worse yet run into wildlife. While I’m as guilty as the next person to be more rushed than I’d prefer when driving through national parks and forests, I have been fortunate that I’ve never run into wildlife. During dusk hours I am especially careful after a couple close calls several years ago and make every effort possible to…

• CARMA Array Star Trails

  Jim

  18 Apr 2012 | 3:58 am

  Earlier this year I had a lot of fun working with a client in the mountains of eastern California on astronomy landscape techniques. One of the highlights of the workshop was stopping by the CARMA array and photographing star trails. Temperatures were well below freezing being that we were at an elevation of 7000 feet, but the view was so incredible it made standing in the freezing cold a secondary thought. Reviewing this photo it has me pumped up to share the magic of night photography and astronomy landscapes in my up coming workshops in Death Valley and the Bisti Badlands of New Mexico. I…

• Lower Yosemite Falls Moonbow

  Jim

  11 Apr 2012 | 2:16 am

  This weekend was one of the first opportunities this year to photograph moonbows in Yosemite. While it’s always a magical experience to photograph the falls in Yosemite it’s especially amazing to photograph them with a moonbow. The reason is that you can’t see the moonbow very easily with your naked eye as your night vision limits your ability to see color as you might during the day. For most people there is a faint white halo where the rainbow exits and it’s only after you view the photo of the scene that you actually see the rainbow. The fact you can’t believe…

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  David Saffir's Photography and Printing Blog

• Photography Quote of the Day – May 11, 2012

  David Saffir

  11 May 2012 | 1:08 pm

  “Sometimes you can tell a large story with a tiny subject.” – Eliot Porter See details of our upcoming Palouse Photo Tour and Workshop, June 2012 – click here Filed under: quote Tagged: art, David Saffir, Eliot Porter, linkedin, Los Angeles, Palouse, Photography, quote of the day, Workshop

• Fine Art Scholarships – Bonny Lhotka / Digital Alchemy

  David Saffir

  8 May 2012 | 4:53 pm

  Bonny Lhotka, creator of Digital Alchemy and some brilliant workshops on alternate printing processes, is offering a class on Vintage Tintype & SuperSauce Transfers (link). She’s also offering two scholarships ($625 each) for college students only, for the session on June 2 and 3rd. The attendee would have to pay the $75 materials fee. Applications [...]

• Selected Hints and Tips – Fine Art Printmaking for Print Competition

  David Saffir

  8 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  Selected Hints and Tips – Fine Art Printmaking for Print Competition Sounds obvious, but only use your very best images. Test some of your better prints with friends and colleagues. When you do this, watch for reactions. Which images create that “wow” response? tell a story effectively? show a subject in a new or unique [...]

• Complete Text – “The New Black and White” – Article Pub in Photo Technique Magazine May 2012

  David Saffir

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:19 pm

  The New Black and White: Digital/Darkroom Large Format Printing I’ll always remember my first experiences in the darkroom, watching my prints come up, feeling like something magical was afoot. In recent years, I’ve frequently wished that there was an effective way to use my digital images in the darkroom, and make prints on fiber-based paper that [...]

• Techniques for Floral Photography; or Any Photography

  David Saffir

  29 Apr 2012 | 3:50 pm

  Here’s a cool article by C David Tobie on photographing flowers, with emphasis on options, composition, focus, color, combining elements, and much, much, more. http://cdtobie.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/techniques-for-floral-photography-or-any-photography/ Filed under: flowers Tagged: architecture, composition, David Saffir, flowers, Landscape, linkedin, macro, Photography, telephoto, tobie, Tutorial

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  The Candid Frame: A Photography Podcast

• The Candid Frame #140 - Barbara Bordnick

  13 May 2012 | 4:11 pm

  Barbara Bordnick is a renowned photographer recognized for her fashion, portrait and fine-art work. Her career began in Europe, but quickly began to be recognized around the world when she began being published in Harper's Bazaar. She has been the recipient of many awards including Clios for film and print, Missouri School of Journalism Award and the International Film Festival Gold Medal. Her fine-art photography has built on her unique sensibility and her approach in photography and has made her a popular instructor.  www.thecandidframe.com thecandidframe@gmail.com

• The Candid Frame #139 - Bill Frakes

  6 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Bill Frakes is a Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer based in Florida. He has worked in more than 100 countries for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. His advertising clients include Nike, CocaCola, Champion, Isleworth, Stryker, IBM, Nikon, Kodak,Canon, and Reebok.  Editorially his work has appeared in virtually every major general interest publication in the world. Bill won the coveted Newspaper Photographer of the Year award in the prestigious Pictures of the Year competition. He was a member of the Miami Herald staff that won the Pulitzer Prize for their…

• The Candid Frame #138 - Gerd Ludwig

  22 Apr 2012 | 12:25 pm

  Gerd Ludwig is a National Geographic photographer who is best known for his long-term work documenting the impact of the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the former Soviet Union. This personal project has allowed him to the tell the story of the human toll on the people decades after the initial, dramatic events of the accident itself. For decades, he has also been working on assignments focusing on Russia and Eastern Europe, which has held a personal fascination for him. His book, Broken Empire: After the Fall of the USSR is an incredible visual telling of a country struggling to redefine…

• The Candid Frame #137 - Qiana Mestrich

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:36 am

  Qiana Mestrich is a photographer and the creator of the popular Dodge and Burn blog, a site dedicated to work of photographers of color. Since she fell in love with photography since she picks up a camera at the age of 16. Her professional career helping other professional to use social networking as a marketing tool. But it's her love for photography and the work on her blog that has helped to inspire her to return to school at earn her master's degree in photography at the International School of Photography in New York, where she is working to develop her own distinct photographic…

• The Candid Frame #136 - Joel Grimes

  8 Apr 2012 | 10:17 am

  Joel Grimes describes himself as an illusionist, a photographer who has created his personal stamp on the art of photography. His unique style for creating portraits, especially of sports figures, have made him a a popular and in-demand photographer for a host of commercial and editorial clients and increasingly, as an educator. Though his work involves him being a technician of sorts, he creates photographs with the vision of an artist. www.thecandidframe.com thecandidframe@gmail.com

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  LensProToGo Blog

• #LPTG52 Week 19 Wrap Up

  Keegan

  14 May 2012 | 3:59 pm

  Another week of great submissions! The use of light and excellent compositions is definitely what I noticed most about last week’s “Shoes” theme. Great work everyone! Here are some of our favorites: JMaz Photo TaniaMariaPhoto savoiar DorianModePhoto robertpena KLW 90 Jakes823 Sonya Lang Photography B Thibault K.goicoa BeantownHokie c2creations Darren Russinger ZenMtnPhotog Ken Grady ErikMichaelPhoto minitruckertoyota Stephanie Hein itswendyoutside THANK YOU to everyone who submitted images last week, and every week for that matter! This is a fantastic project and we are so…

• Yosemite Astro Tilt Shift With Shawn Reeder

  shawnreeder

  10 May 2012 | 1:53 pm

  I just got home from an amazing 2 weeks on the road, spending time in Big Sur, San Francisco, and Yosemite.  It was a very interesting trip for me to go back to Yosemite for the first time since I released my time-lapse piece, Yosemite Range of Light.  All my trips there over the last almost 2 years have been focused on shooting time-lapse. If you haven’t watched ‘Yosemite Range of Light’ I’ve included the video below. Yosemite Range of Light from Shawn Reeder on Vimeo. After completing my project, I was able to enjoy Yosemite in a completely different way on this…

• FREE Workshops For Wedding Photographers By ShootDotEdit!

  Keegan

  10 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  Have you heard about our awesome partner ShootDotEdit? They are running FREE workshops for wedding photographers all over the country! The focus is on Price, Process and Profit, who doesn’t want to learn more about these very important aspects of business? All you need to do is RSVP online and it’s free to attend, that’s it! Check out their interactive map to see which workshop is near you. Everyone who attends gets a goodie bag with something from each and every sponsor (we’re one of them!), so there’s even more incentive for you to go! Here are the details,…

• #LPTG52 Week 18 Wrap Up

  Keegan

  7 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  The week 18 theme was “Shadows” and I’ll admit, it wasn’t easy! I’m very happy with my photo of LPTG Man’s shadow, but it definitely took a few tries to get the shadow nice and crisp along the edges, it was worth the effort. I can tell you all put the same effort into your photos, they are great! I knew you all would do great with this theme though, no matter what we throw at you the results are always fantastic! Here are some of our favorites from last week: leanie Bob Ellis GR Houston JMaz Photo Haganc313 robertpena c2creations Anna Gibson…

• #LPTG52 Week 19 Theme

  Keegan

  7 May 2012 | 2:07 pm

  The week 19 theme is “Shoes” and you are encouraged to run (get it?) wild with this one! Do you have crazy shoes in your closet, or that you wear every day, that you want to showcase? How are you going to approach it? Like a fashion shoot? Out in the urban jungle? Maybe your shoes are slippers? Construction boots? Flip flops? Whatever you wear on your feet! Or in Meg’s case, pointe shoes! You knew she was our office ballerina, right? Meg's Pointe Shoes I wish I could say she always wore these around the office, but I’d be lying! I just took this photo at…

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  Traveling the Journey of Light | Photoblog

• Photo Friday: Under Gray Skies

  drfl

  11 May 2012 | 2:35 pm

  When storms were suspected I travelled out to Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area in Saunders and Lancaster Counties and found some very dynamic clouds reflected in the marshy landscape. I left with this photograph, another tilt-shift pano and a pair of wet feet. I was in such a hurry to shoot that I forgot to put on my waders on before leaving the car! Technical Details: Canon 5D Mark II, 24mm f/3.5L TS-E, f/8, 1/13 sec., 2-Stop Hard Singh-Ray Grad Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area, Nebraska

• Mother’s Day Print and Canvas Sale!

  drfl

  4 May 2012 | 10:02 pm

  Give Mom flowers that don’t need watering and will last a lifetime!

• Photo Friday: Morning Glide

  drfl

  4 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  A couple of weeks ago before the Mahoney Art Show began I took a little time to photograph Mahoney State Park. Mahoney is a diverse park with some great quiet areas, especially at 7 or before on a weekend morning. I spent about an hour with the geese and quiet, something that is increasingly difficult to find in today’s world. Technical Details: Canon 50D, 300 f/4l, f/4.5, 1/640 sec. Mahoney State Park, Nebraska

• Photo Friday: Lavender and Lutescent

  drfl

  27 Apr 2012 | 10:56 am

  While everything is a verdant green, flowers are popping everywhere and adding color to the landscape. Today’s post was captured at Schramm State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. The mix of yellow, purple, and green really caught my eye. Technical Details: Canon 50D, 300 f/4l + 1.4 tc, f/6.3, 1/250 sec. Schramm State Recreation Area, Nebraska

• Photo Friday: Platte River At Dusk

  drfl

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:10 pm

  Today’s Photo Friday is another image from Two Rivers State Recreation Area. I recommend hiking and exploring the south end of this park as I think there are some great nature opportunities to be had out there. If you haven’t visited this area, check it out. This image was taken of the Platte River on the west side of the park. Technical Details: Canon 5D Mark II, 24mm f/3.5L TS-E, f/16, 2 sec. Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Nebraska

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• Happy Mothers Day!!

  jlmphotos

  13 May 2012 | 8:58 am

  Dedicated to my mom who passed away in 2007 and inspired me to pursue whatever endeavors I had my sights set on, and to all the hardworking moms around the world. Have a safe, and wonderful Mothers Day 2012.  Powered by Photoblog.com

• Goin' Retro Pt 1

  jlmphotos

  9 May 2012 | 8:33 pm

  In a week or two I'll be heading away up to Maine for several days. I am taking a couple of folks who've never been up there on a "field trip". They want to see some of the sites where I have shot so I've planned my itinerary to cover four lighthouses, as well as working life on the water. Should be pretty cool trip. I was going to pack and take my usual landscape kit but decided that since I'm up there three or four times a year -- between Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that I would do it differently. I decided to dig through the drawers in my office and pull out my film gear. I've listed…

• A Series on the Japanese Tea House

  jlmphotos

  1 May 2012 | 4:56 pm

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• Midnight in The Garden

  jlmphotos

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:25 pm

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• Japanese Tea House & Gardens

  jlmphotos

  28 Apr 2012 | 9:46 am

  I've been visiting the tea house for sixteen years now; I have images of this location in every season, every type of weather. Doesn't hurt that from my office I was able to walk here for the first ten years; now it's a short ten minute drive. Spring is my favorite season, with autumn a very close second.  Powered by Photoblog.com

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  Taiwan Travel Photographer | Craig Ferguson Images

• Revisiting The Old – From Photoshop 7 to CS6

  Craig

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  It’s almost 8 years now since I made the switch from film to digital, and in that time the software used to process images, as well as my own digital darkroom skills, have come a long way. Some of the first work I shot when I first started shooting with a Canon 20D (incidentally that camera still works perfectly well today and is still capable of photographing magazine cover quality images) was in Thailand’s Khao Luang Caves. The photo, Rays of Light, has been exhibited in galleries, featured as a photo of the day at National Geographic, won awards and received more than its fair…

• The Ghats of Pashipati

  Craig

  13 May 2012 | 10:46 pm

  Pashipatinath, Nepal. This is Nepal's most important Hindu temple and honors Shiva in the form of Pashipati, lord of the beasts. It is considered aupicious to be cremated here. (Craig Ferguson) On the banks of the Bagmati River on the outskirts of Kathmandu lies the holy Hindu temple Pashipatinath. Dedicated to Shiva in his form Pashipati – the lord of beasts (animals) – it is considered a very auspicious place to be cremated and at any time one can see the recently deceased being burned on one of the “burning ghats” by the riverside. As Nepal’s oldest and most…

• Studio Play

  Craig

  8 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  For the past few weeks I’ve been working one-on-one with a student at Taipei Photo School, getting him schooled in a lot of the basics of photography so that he’ll be able to progress into formal study at university. Sunday we combined a bit of that teaching with my Selina’s (my wife) hobby of makeup design and headed into the studio with Hannah, a model who’d expressed interest in doing something a little more creative than usual. We’d previously worked with Hannah on the Taipei Noir project a few months ago so it was great to get together again. While Selina…

• Stretch

  Craig

  6 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  A male athlete offers assistance to a female athlete as she stretches as a part of warm up. (Craig Ferguson) A month or so ago I published a post called Keep On Running. Towards the end I mentioned that the shoot has a mixture of gear testing and free shooting and that I’d have more from the shoot. Well, time got away from me so now is as good a time as any to share a few images photographed during the gear testing phase. I was testing out a new speedlight modifier that was attached to a 580exII. Today I’m just going to be sharing some of the photos rather than giving the full…

• One In Every Crowd

  Craig

  3 May 2012 | 8:08 pm

  The Look A Child's Look The Stare

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  DSLR Photography Latest News and Reviews (DSLRphoto.com)

• Nikon 24.2 Megapixels D3200 DSLR Camera Review by WDC With Rating 90/100 - DSLRphoto.com

  16 May 2012 | 4:44 am

  On April 19 2012, Nikon announced the new entry-level D3200 DSLR camera . Boasting the latest-generation Guide Mode with full 1080p HD video, the D3200 features a 24.2 Megapixels DX format APS-C sensor, the same EXPEED 3 processor as the flagship D4, ISO 100-12800, 11-point autofocus system, 4fps continuous shooting, and 3-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen.  The Nikon D3200's Guide Mode, ac...

• Nikon 16MP Coolpix S3300 Compact Review by ePhotoZine With Rating 3/5 - DSLRphoto.com

  15 May 2012 | 9:09 pm

  On January 31 2012, Nikon announced four new digital cameras in the COOLPIX S-series lineup - Coolpix S9300, S6300, S4300 and S3300, ranging from $350 to $150 in price. The S9300 is a thin (1.5-inch body) camera with a 18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (25mm-450mm) with Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization. It features a 16 Megapixels Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor,...

• Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH OIS Lens Review Roundup - DSLRphoto.com

  15 May 2012 | 9:07 pm

  5/15/2012: Add review by ePhotoZine. On March 3 2009, Panasonic announced the image-stabilized Micro Four Thirds superzoom lens to accompany the DMC-GH1 body. Designed specifically for video as well as photo use, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) incorporates a silent focusing system which allows continuous AF during movie reco...

• Fastest Rise in Paid iPhone Photo Apps - +49 TrueHDR - $1.99 - DSLRphoto.com

  15 May 2012 | 9:03 pm

  ** Sale! 50% off for limited time! ** Selected by Apple for the App Store Hall of Fame ** Use TrueHDR to take full-resolution HDR (high dynamic range) pictures with your iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 2, or iPod Touch 4G! Beautiful new Natural mode takes better pictures than ever before and with faster processing speed. Autocapture mode makes it easy to take fantastic HDR pictures, and SemiAuto mode offer...

• Top 8 Sales Ranking Waterproof Cameras May 15 2012 - #1 Nikon Coolpix AW100 - DSLRphoto.com

  15 May 2012 | 9:03 pm

  Here is the top 8 sales ranking for the Waterproof cameras category for the dates of May 8 - May 15 2012, based on the hourly updated Amazon.com top 100 bestseller digital cameras listing. This chart will be updated weekly showing this week and last week ranking position by camera category. The first number shown is the camera position among its camera category and the second number within the b...

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• Canon Appoints New CPS Agents

  15 May 2012 | 11:22 pm

  Canon Professional Services (CPS) has rolled out an expanded network of professional service agencies at appointed dealers in capital cities around Australia.

• New Xara Designer Software

  14 May 2012 | 7:59 pm

  Xara has announced the release of version 8 of their Designer products - Xara Photo

• David Alan Harvey Photography Talk

  14 May 2012 | 7:57 pm

  The Art Gallery of NSW will host a talk by photographer, David Alan Harvey, on Saturday, 19 May 2012 from 2.00pm.

• Adobe Creative Cloud Launched

  14 May 2012 | 1:11 am

  Adobe has announced the immediate availability of Adobe Creative Cloud, a new, subscription-based way of providing tools and services for making, sharing and delivering creative work.

• New Leica Products

  13 May 2012 | 10:56 pm

  Leica has announced three new digital cameras, a new lens and a lens adaptor that allows Hasselblad H-system lenses to be mounted on a Leica S2 camera body.

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  Photo Review Reviews

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4

  7 May 2012 | 1:21 am

  The latest model in Panasonic's waterproof camera range adds a manual shooting mode and boosts GPS capabilities.

• Pentax K-01

  1 May 2012 | 9:19 pm

  A sophisticated mirrorless camera with an ASP-C sized sensor and the ability to use Pentax K-mount lenses.

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III - FULL REVIEW

  13 Apr 2012 | 12:14 am

  We update our First Look at the EOS 5D Mark III with a user report plus a full suite of test results and sample images.

• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:23 pm

  Canon's first 24-70mm zoom with a large maximum aperture.

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

  3 Apr 2012 | 2:09 am

  Panasonic's latest 'Travel Zoom' camera comes with a 20x zoom lens, advanced GPS system and Full HD AVCHD movie recording.

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  Robert Rodriguez Jr Photography

• Workshop Report From Moab Utah

  RR Jr

  14 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

  Mesa Rise, Canyonlands I’m in Moab Utah for another 5 days leading the Spring in Arches Photo Workshop. So far it’s been a fantastic experience for me, with a great group of passionate photographers. We’re visiting Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse State Park, and a special  canyon in the area with beautiful running creek. Days are long, starting at 4:30am and we’re not in bed until 10pm, but the inspiration and magic of the area keeps us going. I’ll be sharing more photos from students and stories in the coming weeks… Canyon Tree

• Photo of the Day – Tree Songs, Hudson Valley

  RR Jr

  7 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  Canon 1DS Mk III, 1/50 sec @f/8, ISO 200, 153mm “I do not invent the picture, on the contrary, I find it already there in nature; I just have to free it” – Vincent Van Gogh

• Living the Wild Life – Photographs by Peter Geller in Beacon

  RR Jr

  3 May 2012 | 5:38 pm

  "Dangerous Eyes" - ©Peter Geller Photography Fellow photographer, student, and friend Peter Geller has a show this month at RiverWinds gallery in my hometown of Beacon, NY. Peter photographs many different subjects, but his wildlife images are particularly striking and look great in print. I had a chance to stop by the gallery this week and check out his latest work. It’s always great to see local photographers that I know personally and have also had the privilege of having as students getting their work out there and seen by others. As I and many others have said so many…

• May 2012 Free Desktop Wallpaper

  RR Jr

  1 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

  The May 2012 Free Desktop Wallpaper is now available for download. Spring is here, and I love to find small landscapes in nature that create their own perspective and feel, and help convey what it felt like to experience a particular moment. As always, come closer to nature in Acadia National Park, Maine. 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1680 x 1050 1280 x 800 Instructions: First determine your screen size. Your Current Resolution Is: Then click on the link for the correct size. When the image opens in a new browser window, right click on the image and select “Set as Wallpaper” (on a…

• Beyond the Lens Video Podcast – GuraGear Kiboko 22L+, Xume Adapter Reviews

  RR Jr

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:32 am

  In this episode of the Beyond the Lens Video Podcast, I review a couple of products I really like and use regularly. The GuraGear Kiboko 22L+ backpack, which is my go to bag for most of my outings, and some quick release adapters from Xume which really simplify the whole hassle of adding and removing circular filters on your lenses. Check out the in-depth reviews and field tests in the video – thanks for watching! A week after I recorded this episode, GuraGear sent me a letter stating that they were recalling some Kiboko 22L’s due to some quality issues with the stitching of the…

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  PhotoDen

• Happy mothers day

  admin

  13 May 2012 | 4:53 am

  Mother’s day is celebrated to honor mothers across the globe. They bear all the paint and do every thing for their children. So happy mothers day :) This is made for Facebook Cover photo you may use it :)

• The road to the Clock, GIKI

  admin

  9 May 2012 | 8:48 am

  GIKI has a clock tower called loGIK(Landmark of GIKI). This shot is taken while walking from one side of the Landmark. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute is located in Topi, around 2 hours drive from Islamabad, The capital of Pakistan. GIKI is one of the most prestigious Engineering institutions of the countries famous for engineering excellence and making top notch engineers. Photo captured using a Sony Ericsson P1i. Comments and critics are welcome

• White Rose

  admin

  4 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  White roses are beautiful. White roses represent innocence, purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance. White it self is a very clean color. Roses are beautiful flowers adding colors to the nature. The shot was taken using a Sony Ericsson P1i. Comments and critics are welcome.

• Get your Engines Started

  admin

  22 Apr 2012 | 3:06 am

  A speedometer, I guess i was bored while waiting in the car so i took this photo. Get your engines started and let the fun begin.. The photo was capture using a Sony Ericsson P1i, A 3.2 MegaPixel Camera in Lahore, Pakistan. Comments and critics are welcome

• Sunflower: The coloring Process

  admin

  16 Apr 2012 | 5:08 am

  I wanted to show how would the coloring process of a flower take place. Sunflower is one of the most vibrant and beautiful colored flowers. It is a collage that has a sunflower in 3 steps. The flower is completely gray and no color except gray falls on it. It seems rather gloomy and dull. The beauty of colors takes its verge and starts to get color from the center. The colors starts to give a lively look The environment gets color to show the essence and beauty of colors. The shot was taken using a Sony Ericsson K770i. Comments and critics are welcome. If you want you use the images on the…

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  Photographer Dad. Photolog of Simon Jay Price.

• Portrait: Marc Boothe

  9 May 2012 | 3:44 pm

  Marc Boothe is an independent producer and founder of B3 Media, a successful media arts agency which has been responsible for a number of innovative initiatives ranging from new media to digital cinema.  Marc Boothe @ Genesis by Simon Jay Price He is also responsible for creating the UK-wide and award winning digital shorts film scheme, Blank Slate, which unearths new talent and explores fresh and practical approaches to showcasing film created by black and minority ethnic artists and film-makers.Photographer Dad follower please click on the titles to take you to the blog home page.

• Simon Jay Price's photostream

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:46 am

  Simon Jay Price's photostream on Flickr.Photographer Dad follower please click on the titles to take you to the blog home page. Thank you, PD.

• Hamish Dunbar

  27 Mar 2012 | 4:48 pm

  Genesis Foundation Prize winner Hamish Dunbar for the Cafe Oto. A mix of ambient and flash at a very posh residence in Chelsea. A great night amongst very interesting and somewhat powerful people. More portraits to follow in the few days. ' 'Photographer Dad follower please click on the titles to take you to the blog home page. Thank you, PD.

• Hamish Dunbar

  27 Mar 2012 | 4:45 pm

  Genesis Foundation Prize winner Hamish Dunbar for the Cafe Oto. A mix of ambient and flash at a very posh residence in Chelsea. A great night amongst very interesting and somewhat powerful people. More portraits to follow in the few days. ' 'Photographer Dad follower please click on the titles to take you to the blog home page. Thank you, PD.

• Maida Vale Studios

  23 Mar 2012 | 4:06 pm

  BBC Maida Vale Studios is a place I shoot quite often. I have to say they have done a great job with the new seating layout. The seats really make the place look even bigger and when full Studio 1 really comes alive. Great for audience participation. This shot was proceeded in Lightroom 4 which does a truly amazing job of correcting the balance when shooting at high ISO. There is something awesome about LR4 that makes images even sharper and crisper without using too much ....sharpening.Photographer Dad follower please click on the titles to take you to the blog home page. Thank you, PD.

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  Sam Antonio Photography

• The Greatest Saleslady You'll Every Meet

  11 May 2012 | 1:49 am

  The Greatest Saleslady You'll Every Meet, a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market outside of Bangkok is a photographer's paradise. Get there early to beat the crowds and you'll be rewarded with great shots like this this one.This old lady had such a charming smile and without one of word of English was selling what looked like pot stickers to all the tourists. I sat there for about ten minutes photographing her until her engaging smile beckoned me to buy one of her pot stickers.Stay tuned for more of my adventures in Southeast Asia.Happy Travels! Text and…

• The Greatest Salesgirl You’ll Ever Meet

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:07 pm

  The Greatest Salesgirl You’ll Ever Meet, a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr.I was going to post photos from my Southeast Asia trip in chronological order but that’s going out the window. I’ll be posting photos that I find compelling or I just happen to process at the moment. In the meantime if you do want to follow my trip with daily blog updates be sure to check out my Facebook and Twitter pages.I’m currently in the beautiful country of Lao and in the southern region known as the 4000 Islands. I have a bungalow on the Mekong River (a whopping $6 U.S. dollars a day) and I…

• The Batu Caves Stink...Really Stink!

  14 Apr 2012 | 12:32 pm

  The Batu Caves Stink...Really Stink!, a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr.After starting my Southeast Asia trip in the lovely city-state of Singapore it was off to the Changi airport to catch my Air Asia flight to Kuala Lumpur.The day before I met some travelers at my hostel who were from Kuala Lumpur and they were puzzled why I was going to visit their city.“Kuala Lumpur is just like Singapore but dirtier, noisier and stinkier,” one of the Malaysians exclaimed. All three were true, but I got a real dose of the worst stench I have ever confronted when I visited the Batu Caves,…

• Warding off Photographers in Singapore’s Chinatown

  13 Apr 2012 | 7:01 pm

  Warding off Photographers in Singapore’s Chinatown, a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr.This Hindu priest is not waving hello to me. He is imitating the Protection Buddha which is to have the right hand raised, palm outward so as to offer protection or to ward off fear, delusion and anger.Or maybe he just trying to wave off another foreigner from taking his photograph?While on a photo walk with local photographer Charlie Kwan we explored Singapore’s very compact Chinatown. This being Singapore with its mixed culture, right in the middle of Chinatown is The Sri Mariamman Temple,…

• Singapore is a “Fine” City

  8 Apr 2012 | 2:13 am

  Singapore is a “Fine” City, a photo by Sam Antonio Photography on Flickr.Singapore has been well-known as a "fine" city, which has been embedded with two different meanings. One as a fine city to be living in while another means fines that keep the country in order.This city is impeccable clean. It makes Main Street in Disneyland look like the Bronx in New York. How do they do it? Singapore levies a multiple number of fines to maintain their squeaky, clean image.Here are punishable offenses in Singapore:The sale of cigarettes to minors (under age 18)The sale or possession of chewing of…

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  Organic Light Pan

• Standing Firm

  Youssef Ismail

  10 May 2012 | 12:47 pm

  Spring seemed to come early this year, especially after an almost non-existent winter.  This seems to be the pattern in the past few years, the seasons seems confused, not unlike many of us with all that has been going on in the world.  We have all endured some very trying times in the last few years.  From loss of income and jobs to health issues and housing problems and mounting debt and wars, these tribulations have tired and tested all of us.  I could go on about the hardships that have befallen me and Organic Light Photography, but what good can come out of self-pity?  The important…

• The Best Laid Plans…

  Youssef Ismail

  7 May 2012 | 1:35 am

  For almost one year I had waited for last night. The last time I tried for this I was snubbed by fog at the coast.   The vision: photograph a rising full moon over arch rock at Natural Bridge State Beach in Santa Cruz.  I had everything planned out except for one thing.  To actually see the arch way in the rock and get the the full moon over it on a true full moon night is impossible.  A slight oversight on my part.  To capture what I had truly envisioned, I would have had to photograph it the day before, albeit not a full moon but close enough, at least I would hope so. Beyond Blue…

• Protected: 2012 Rahima Photo Choices

  Youssef Ismail

  3 May 2012 | 10:24 pm

  This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: ©2012 Organic Light Pan. All Rights Reserved..

• Sparks Of Light – 2/26/2012

  Youssef Ismail

  27 Feb 2012 | 1:43 am

  When the lies of the liars are believed to be truth then the truths of the truthful will be taken as lies. Beware! ©2012 Organic Light Pan. All Rights Reserved..

• Sparks Of Light – 2/25/2012

  Youssef Ismail

  25 Feb 2012 | 2:30 pm

  What a mercy it is to eat with the company of others. Truly a blessing in disguise. ©2012 Organic Light Pan. All Rights Reserved..

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  SaxePhoto Blog

• From the Resurrected Past

  David Saxe

  14 May 2012 | 2:50 pm

  Another photo from my endless series of long-forgotten images. Either I am getting to old or it was so far back that I cannot recall anything about it. I just stumbled on the photo in my 2007 file and it suddenly hit me. All I know is that it was in Florida because that is [...]

• Solitude

  David Saxe

  30 Apr 2012 | 10:18 am

  I am beginning to update my website (http://www.dsaxe.com/) with a new series of photographs.It contains an overall theme of “Silence” comprised of three sub-themes of Solitude, American Landscape, and Dreams. It was an interesting experience putting it all together. This photograph is from “Solitude.” A few years ago in New Orleans I stumbled across this [...]

• Vermont 2010

  David Saxe

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:50 pm

  I have always had problems making good photographs in Vermont. I suppose it is just too pretty. Somewhere along the way, I decided that “pretty pictures” is not what was for me. If it has to do with expressing yourself, I guess I tend to be cynical and a bit gritty so I look for different subjects. [...]

• Friday Evening Northwood WPB

  David Saxe

  31 Mar 2012 | 7:37 pm

  A pleasant Friday evening in the Northwood action of West Palm Beach. Actually it was a regular 4th Friday evening of-the-month street fair which goes on here, so after getting a last-minute reminder from Jill that she was showing some paintings at one of the galleries, Sharon and I stepped out. In any case these [...]

• Bar Scene

  David Saxe

  27 Mar 2012 | 10:31 am

  For the past few years, I have been working on a series of photographs of people drinking. happy people, lonely people, couples, gangs, solitary drinkers,—anybody who is in the process of getting pissed to some degree or another. Most of these images are taken in bars where people go to socialize or be alone. Like [...]

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  Nuwomb

• Gifture is the New Instagram

  Scott Webb

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:09 pm

  Pin ItFacebook buys Instagram for $1 billion. Hurray, Instagram made a bunch of coin for it’s awesomeness! NUWOMB is still one of Instagram’s biggest fans, but there is a new app on the block that’s got an added element of fun: Gifture.Gifture: Animate the EverydayThere has been a rise of animated gifs of late and Gifture app has been a long time in development. I started to wonder if we’d ever see Gifture in the wild.  Huh? Designer for the app, James McDonald had been showing teasers of the app development via Dribbble. It was a long time in the making.  Now that…

• 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Sell Instagram Canvas Prints with Instacanv.as?

  Scott Webb

  22 Apr 2012 | 8:39 pm

  Pin ItWhat are our images worth? Should you put up all of your Instagram images for sale? Whatever your answers, you can now sell your Instagram canvas prints with Instacanvas – instacanv.as.  You might have seen people sharing images in your Instagram feed that try and promote their link so that their ‘store’ would be able to open sooner.  The big issue with Instagram is that there are no actionable links so you’d better share it to every other social service too.  It looks like the doors have been opened and anyone is able to create their store now.But, is it a…

• MOO Contest Winner! YOU MAY HAVE WON!

  Scott Webb

  20 Apr 2012 | 9:08 am

  Pin ItEarly this morning we put all the tickets into the nuwomb randomizer (random.org) and we came out with a winner for our moo.com contest to win $100 towards new premium photography business cards (or other products from moo).  Is this your ticket? See the sheet below! Please get in touch to claim the goods (I’ve already got the coupon code to give you) via email – info@nuwomb.com – or our contact form. We’ll also discuss a post to showcase 10 of your photographs (if you’re cool with that). We mention this at the end of the post, too, but big thanks to…

• Facebook Buys Instagram Round Up

  Scott Webb

  16 Apr 2012 | 8:36 am

  Pin ItFacebook buys Instagram?! So what right? Wrong.  It seems to be kind of a big deal and causing ripples within the Internet. Everyone seems to want to post their opinion on it.  We’re looking at something much bigger than just photos with filters.  If you’re still stuck on that opinion of Instagram, I challenge you to think far beyond it.  I’ve been saving as much as I could across related to the “Facebook Buys Instagram” mania.  I wan’t to read everything but I’ve been trying to generate my own thoughts on the reasons behind.  Some social…

• Photography Business Cards Contest! Win Premium MOO Business Cards!

  Scott Webb

  10 Apr 2012 | 7:18 am

  Tweet Pin ItHow are those business cards of yours doing today? Old? Old Logo? Old Images on them? Perhaps you ordered 1000 on the cheap and they are not starting to smell a little funky.  Even if you just got brand new photography business cards, I’m sure you have the fever for more.Today is your lucky day!MOO has decided to put up a delightful prize of $100 for a lucky Nuwomb reader.Our Contest has ended and the Spring Sale is done; however, we’re working to offer different contests on a monthly basis! Sign up for our newsletter!MOO who?If you’re not aware of MOO,…

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  Misha Media Wedding Photography

• pam & joe : the shot

  michele

  7 May 2012 | 1:59 pm

  Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - Chicago wedding photographer - Misha Media Blog featuring Weddings, Lifestyle and Portraits - Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - pam & joe : the shotCongratulations Pam & Joe!  It was a great wedding weekend in Chicago!  Although we started out the day with dense fog in the city, it lifted just in time to get this shot before their reception at Carmichael’s!  Thank you for choosing Misha Media!  Please register your email here if you’d like to receive an email when their…

• triplets : the shot

  michele

  11 Apr 2012 | 12:28 pm

  Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - Chicago wedding photographer - Misha Media Blog featuring Weddings, Lifestyle and Portraits - Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - triplets : the shot30 fingers, 30 toes, oh my!!!  Meet Aiden, Reagan, and Rylee!  These triplets belong to proud mommy Anna and daddy Ron!  Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting these cuties and photographing them in their home.  I must say, they are the cutest and tiniest little things!  I told Anna and Ron that they were destined and blessed to have these babies,…

• alexis & josh : slideshow

  michele

  4 Apr 2012 | 10:23 am

  Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - Chicago wedding photographer - Misha Media Blog featuring Weddings, Lifestyle and Portraits - Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - alexis & josh : slideshowAlexis & Josh couldn’t have pulled off a more perfect surprise wedding!  Here’s their story…  It was supposed to be a “couple’s shower” celebration in their home.  We supposedly had photographed their engagement session right before their couple’s shower.  This explained how dolled up Alexis…

• alexis & josh : the shot

  michele

  3 Apr 2012 | 1:17 pm

  Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - Chicago wedding photographer - Misha Media Blog featuring Weddings, Lifestyle and Portraits - Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - alexis & josh : the shot  When Alexis called me to tell me that they were planning to have a SURPRISE WEDDING for their friends and family, I nearly fell off of my chair!  It’s pretty amazing to be a part of this HUGE HUGE SECRET!  After all of Alexis’ and Josh’s hard work, the plan went smoothly without a hitch and everyone was definitely…

• lyn & michael

  michele

  13 Mar 2012 | 12:18 pm

  Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - Chicago wedding photographer - Misha Media Blog featuring Weddings, Lifestyle and Portraits - Chicago Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography - lyn & michael  I don’t know which one is worse,  Chicago traffic or LA traffic!  We had to travel 8 miles from UCLA to Disney Concert Hall and it took us 1 hour and 15 minutes on a Friday afternoon.  Lyn and Michael were such troopers the whole day and they totally rocked out their engagement session!  We had so much fun laughing in between photos that…