10.29.2009

FREE 5x7 Week 1: Oct. 29 - Nov. 5



Congratulations to 'GSRJ'.  She is the person who won a FREE 5x7 print of this image.

ABOUT THE PHOTO:  I WAS WALKING BY THIS OLD BRICK SMOKE STACK AND WHEN I GAZED UP AT IT THE CLOUDS HAD POSITIONED THEMSELVES PERFECTLY GIVING THE EFFECT OF SMOKE.  MAYBE NOT MY FAVORITE IMAGE BUT THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT IT THAT I LIKE.

10.26.2009

My Favorite Photographers (Dead & Alive)

I have put together a list of some of my favorite photographers, and their work, whom are both dead and alive.  I have given links to all of their websites below.  I might end up making this a permanent link in the sidebar because I think each of these individuals has some amazing stuff that truly inspires.

So here is the list, in no particular order.

10.22.2009

Photography & Models

Yesterday I went out and shot with a friend of mine who was just an absolute great model.  It was great to photograph someone who had that natural charisma and happiness.  Going into the session I was looking to get some shots that were geared towards commercial advertising, which I did, but I also wanted to get some portraits for the model.  I am posting one of those portraits in the hopes that it will put a smile on your face. 


The session went great and as you can see she was great from a visual point of view.  Very photogenic.

Nikon Technology: ISO

Alright, it is time for some complaining (actually just one complaint).  I usually don't bitch and moan about cameras but there is one gripe I have with Nikon pro bodies (with the exception of the D3x).  The base ISO on the D3, D3s, D700, D300 and D300s is 200iso.  Now there might be some other bodies I am missing here but I mentioned these bodies because I know all of their base ISO's are 200,  this is creates a problem for me because I use the D700 and D300.

So what is there to pissed of about?

10.20.2009

Creating Depth: Photography

Creating depth within your photographs is a technique that is often easier said then done.  Take a second and ponder this next statement.  Create a 3D view of your subject, so that,  your intended audience will be able to view the image on a 2D flat piece of paper. 


How then, are you supposed to compose an image that will show depth in a 2D format?   

10.19.2009

The Little Things


Some times it is the little things in life and photography that can brighten your horizons.  Case in point: I finally got a pair of fingerless gloves.  OH YEAH!  Now I feel confident that I can adjust shutter speed, switch aperture and handle my cameras with confidence as the weather turn cold.  Come on, you have to admit, these gloves are so sexy.  That is me by the way getting the feel for things.

 

10.18.2009

Photo Editing

The first step that every photographer makes is determining which photos to keep and which ones to get rid of.  HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH PHOTOS YOU WILL KEEP?  There is a reason you are deleting some photos while keeping and working with others.

Okay, here comes the answer, "those photos are good and the others were not so good".  Maybe this universal answer is formulated because people are just too cool to express their actual feelings, or, maybe it is because we as photographers have fallen into an area where we are losing sight of what constitutes strong imagery.  Before every single photographer that reads this throws a shit-fit, answer me this.  If photographers are not losing sight of 'composition' then why do the majority of comments on photo sharing sites say something like "nice shot" or "pretty picture"?

10.15.2009

Stock Photography?

Stock Photography is something I have wanted to discuss for quite some time now.  Every one is doing it, right? They must be, if you visit any stock website there are like 8 trillion bazillion photos at each from like 8 trillion bazillion different photographers.  Inevitably there is always the photographer that everyone knows who submits stock and makes like 8 trillion bazillion dollars annually.

Well if your are not 'that guy' and you have more questions then answers, keep reading. I am going to share some key points that I feel everyone should think about even if you are a seasoned pro who has been at the stock game for quite some time.  So here we go!

10.13.2009

Photography & Light: Photo Tip #2


The most important aspect of photography is LIGHT.  Yeah you need subject matter, although, if your subject is not lit well then your poor lighting sticks out like a nun in a whore house.  Get the picture, it draws attention away from your subject and places it on nun's in whore house or something like that.  Be aware of your light.

10.07.2009

Walk Don't Run: Photo Tip #1


This tip will lend itself best to readers who don't live in a metropolis, although it is a great reminder to all.  SLOW DOWN!  Photography is a visual activity in which you must constantly be aware of your surroundings.  You need to try and find the hidden treasures among us that everyone else speed's by.  If your main transportation is via automobile, then usually, you only concentrate on the destination while passing by potential images.  Walk Don't Run and constantly be looking.

10.03.2009


doors


I have got a 'thing' for them.  It seems like every door I come across that has some visual interest needs to be photographed.