Photography

KobreGuide to the Web's Best Multimedia & Video Journalism. Buy Books, Not Gear. I was at Charlie Kirk’s apartment in Tokyo, when he turned me onto a book he recently bought and was moved by, which was a book by Alec Soth—a Magnum photographer.

It a lovely book, with a yellow cover and several of his photo projects inside, including excerpts from his blog which discussed the role of gear. He said he constantly got questions about his gear for his projects, and then made the remark that he didn’t mind the question that much—considering that most photographers are nerds/geeks anyways. Therefore he listed a long list of his equipment (mostly large-format stuff) and how he processed his film—specifically for each project he did. He then ended the post mentioning that he wrote the post specifically with an Apple iBook. Funny and snarky way to end the post. In this blog post my thesis is that we should quit wasting money on gear (lenses, bodies, etc) and more money on photo-books.

Material-oriented society. Discussing Off-setting a Light Meter - (Highly technical, lots of math) - [Thread of the week ] in Strobist.com. Ftir says: The idea of introducing an offset to a light meter, or a flash meter as in the case here, is not new and stems mainly from the following facts: First is that a hand held meter’s calibration settings of ISO values do not necessarily coincide with the camera sensor ISO settings implementation, while the suggested by the hand held meter f-stop may not take into account any “typical” light losses (~ 0.15EV) as the light is passing through the glass elements of the lens, and this “loss” can vary from lens to lens.

Discussing Light meter ratios confusion in Strobist.com. Andy Grigg says: Ok, firstly apologies for this post as I know light meters, choosing one and using one have been covered in numerous posts, but I'm not finding the info I need. I recently treated myself to a Sekonic L358 and have finally used it in anger on a proper shoot. I'm not bad at judging lighting ratios by eye, but the main purpose of having the meter is to speed up the process. OFM SkyView Quadcopter Official Teaser Trailer. Musea. LumoPro: home. CreativeLIVE: Free live workshops taught by world-class experts. Should You Consider an IR Remote? Most people sync with a cord, radio or some version of a proprietary system—i.e., CLS or E-TTL.

But infrared (IR) remotes are another, if much less used, option. Off-Camera Flash Gear. Photography By Zack Arias. Documentary and Street photography Forum. High Key? Low Key? An Introduction to Lighting Ratios. Getting to grips with artificial lighting seems to be quite the headache for many photographers.

What I found aided more rapid improvement was gaining a better understanding of lighting positions and ratios. In this article, I'm going to be addressing the latter (though it does involve a little of the former, as they can interact). I'm going to start from scratch, looking first at what key and fill lights are, then I'll move on to how they relate to each other and why it makes a difference as to where they're positioned. Then we'll see how these concepts apply to the ideas of "high key" and "low key" lighting, as well as adding other lights into the mix. What Are These Light Thingies? When talking about studio lighting, there are generally two main lights to consider first: the key light, and the fill light.

The fill is, as you've probably already figured out, filling in the shadows cast by the key light and generally making your subject more visible against the background. High Key. Links & Resources. Street Photography guide from Photo.net. "Stare.

It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. " Walker Evans (in a draft text to accompany the hidden camera subway photographs) The best thing about street photography: serendipity. Street Photography guide from Photo.net. Street Photographers - The art of street photography. What is Street Photography? Over the last few decades the phrase ‘Street Photography’ has come to mean a great deal more than simply making exposures in a public place.

Photographers like Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, Lee Friedlander and Joel Meyerowitz have forced a redefinition of the phrase that has many new implications. Primarily Street Photography is not reportage, it is not a series of images displaying, together, the different facets of a subject or issue. For the Street Photographer there is no specific subject matter and only the issue of ‘life’ in general, he does not leave the house in the morning with an agenda and he doesn’t visualise his photographs in advance of taking them. Street Photography is about seeing and reacting, almost by-passing thought altogether. Secondly, a high degree of empathy with the subject matter, Street Photographers often report a loss of ‘self’ when carefully watching the behavior of others, such is their emotional involvement. The Ultimate Guide to Zone Focusing for Candid Street Photography. Glance, 34th Street 1/320th at F11, ISO 800 (17mm) – Canon 5D Mark II.

Capturing strangers candidly, yet tack sharp, is probably the toughest technical skill to learn in street photography. With a genre such as landscape photography, you can find your location, plan your shot, wait patiently for the correct lighting, and make sure that you are ready to pounce when the perfect moment hits. Discussing Travel light tripod in Travel Light Photography - TLP.

Spencer Bowman says: you must have read my mind. : ) through the years one of the biggest differences i had noticed in better picture quality (mainly landscape/architecture) is using a tripod.

I have noticed since getting a small camera (nex6), I dont spend as much time over shots as i would with a dslr & tripod. Blog / Discover Contemplative Photography. We love guest blog posts! Today’s article on contemplative photography is by Kimberly Poppe, hobbyist photographer from Lodève, France. Kimberly started to practice this genre after an inspirational talk with a friend and now she wants to share her experiences with you. Re: Street photography: Definition of the term, form and contents: Documentary and Street photography Forum. JirkaS wrote:COPY from Wikipedia etc. : Wikipedia is a great place to get background, but it should never be considered as a definitive source.

Street photography is a non-formalised genre of photography that features SUBJECTS in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and other associated settings. Eddie Adams Workshop. The Eddie Adams Workshop is an intense four-day gathering of the top photography professionals, along with 100 carefully selected students.

The photography workshop is tuition-free , and the 100 students are chosen based on the merit of their portfolios. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Workshop, which was founded by photographer Eddie Adams, with his wife and our current director, Alyssa Adams. Alex Webb's Career in Street Photography. For someone who says 99 percent of street photography is about failure, Alex Webb has had a notably successful career. From his early work in Haiti and along the United States-Mexico border, to recent projects in the United States Rust Belt, Mr. Webb, a member of Magnum Photos, had produced a deep archive of images rich in color and complexity. James Estrin recently discussed with him how his work has evolved over the last four decades.

Their interview has been edited. You’re known for making complex images that seem to other photographers as if they would be very difficult to compose. 10 Things Alex Webb Can Teach You About Street Photography. Photographs used with permission from Alex Webb One of the street photographers who have had a strong impact on my street photography is Alex Webb. Webb is a Magnum photographer who uses strong colors, light, and emotion to capture beautifully complex images.

After picking up a copy of Alex Webb’s “The Suffering of Light” I fell in love with his work and his use of color- and started to also make the transition from black and white to color. COMPARISON: Fujifilm X-E1, X100s, X20 & X10 (Updated Apr 12, 2013) Fujifilm X10, X20, X100s, and X-E1 I recently reviewed the Fujifilm X-E1 and really enjoyed it. As a X10 owner, I’ve been very interest in the X series cameras by Fujifilm so I had great hopes that they would continue to improve. They have, so I was thrilled last week when my review copy of the X20 arrived, but I was shocked when the X100s arrived this week. I thought – how perfect, I can finally get to compare some of the most exciting Fujifilm cameras all at the same time! (UPDATE: My x20 and X100s reviews are now live on the blog) Street Photographers - The art of street photography. The Best Street Photographer You've Never Heard Of. Vivian Maier/John Maloof Collection IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE measure of Vivian Maier's photos without taking stock of her story.

Street photography books you should have - SP Team - Street Photography - 23786. About the Project. Discussing The 52 Instructions of the 2010-11 Street Photography Now Project in instruction #00 - SPNC resources. The Winners. Reflections About the Street Photography Now Project by Sara T’Rula. How to Clean Your Lens and Filters Properly. Ann Marsden and the Spiritual Craft of Photography. The photography of thomas merton: seeing through the window. This is an expanded version of an essay that appeared in The Kyoto Journal. The Photography of Thomas Merton: Seeing Through the Window. PHOTOGRAPHER. Photographic Composition. Master Photographers.

Jon madison: photographer, software professional, music person, parent. Visual Supply Co. My Advice For Aspiring Photographers - Feature Story - JPG Magazine. By Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai 12 Mar 2008. Strobist. Midwest Photo Exchange STROBIST® Full Walk-Thru. Flash photography made easy: using multiple flashguns to add depth and style. Our Shoot Like A Pro series continues with our best tips for shooting flash photography in any situation.

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