The PictureSocial photography social network gained a large number of new members and tremendous buzz this year. Photographers from all over the world are gathering on the site to network with others and show off their best work. This is a list of some of the most compelling and popular photos of the year 2010 (it […]
The Vision Driven Photographer, Notes on Discovering & Refining Your Vision is an engaging and inspiring ebook focused on helping photographers of all levels make stronger photographs by identifying or re-discovering their photographic vision. By clarifying the things you want to say you’re better able to wield the tool of your expression – your camera – to create photographs that say what you want to say, and move others. Working through these insights and the accompanying creative exercises will help you uncover or re-discover your vision, first personally, then photographically.
With the holiday season approaching many of us are starting to think of about gift ideas for friends and family. Some readers have even emailed us seeking gift ideas. I thought it would be helpful to review our site queries from the last few months and assemble a list of the most popular products readers […]
Panasonic today announced the LUMIX DMC-GF2, the latest of the company’s DSL Micro (DSLM) compact mirrorless cameras, which is Panasonic’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera – complete with a built-in flash. The LUMIX GF2 is compatible with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, meaning the system is small and compact, while not compromising ease of operation or image quality. Even more, the LUMIX GF2 is compatible with Panasonic’s new 3D interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12, so users can take 3D photos.
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Lewis, a 17 year old photography enthusiast from Ormskirk in the United Kingdom. He is currently studying photography at a university and is considering a career in commercial photography. His work always attracts a great deal of attention on the photography network. What tips or advice do you have for other aspiring photographers? Keep shooting!, Online websites- ask for advice, join groups. No one starts perfect, its just trial and error. Fiddle with your camera- try different modes and take pictures from different points of view.
Professional photographer Edward Verosky has just released an eBook designed to help photographers with advanced portrait photography concepts. It contains 62 pages of unique information on how to beyond the rules of conventional portraiture with creative ideas and guidelines for developing your own unique style. It begins with a look at contemporary portraiture and an explanation of five classic lighting patterns (short, broad, rembrandt, butterfly, and split lighting). The next section of the book provides many examples which can serve as inspiration for your own creative portraiture ideas.
Close To Home, Finding Great Photographs in Your Own Backyard, is the latest in the Craft & Vision eBook line-up. This inspiring ebook by Stuart Sipahigil is about the challenges of finding the extraordinary in what we’ve come to see as mundane. Taking great photographs does not require traveling to an exotic place. By digging […]
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This new eBook offers a peek into the work and techniques of Mitchell Kanashkevich. Journey Through Java is the fifth in our series The Print & The Process. Mitchell Kanashkevich is a curious world wanderer and a travel/documentary photographer who works passionately and skillfully to create exceptional images of some of the most amazing places in the world. In this book, Mitchell explains his approach to documentary photography and breaks down the photographic process and everything that it involves.
Casio announced today the addition of the entry-level EX-Z16 to its EXILIM family of digital cameras. Marrying Casio’s sleek design with a host of easy-to-use capabilities – including Easy Mode, YouTube capture and a simplified user interface – the EX-Z16 makes taking great pictures amazingly simple. This newest member of the EXILIM family boasts superb 12MP image quality, as well as 3x optical and 4x digital zoom capabilities. The Easy Mode interface offers a simplified menu, dedicated movie button, and a YouTube capture feature that enables users to record and share live-action videos with just a few clicks.
