PERSPECTIVES : Black and White Imaging
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Welcome to Perspectives. This time I want to share some thoughts on black and white imaging.
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Artist Challenges for 2019
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It’s that time of year again, when everyone and their cat publishes or makes resolutions to be different in the coming year. I’m going to forego doing so, and instead offer a few challenges to video and still creatives.
Read MorePERSPECTIVES : Does Social Media Help You Become a Better Artist?
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Welcome to another iteration of Perspectives. I count myself as incredibly fortunate in that I get to meet lots of different creative folks, who are very committed to their craft and growing as creatives. Some of them disconnect because they are not getting traction on social media and that's what I want to talk about today.
Read MoreThe Post Holiday Conumdrum - Do i Upgrade my Camera Body?
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In truth, I don’t know that this question is unique following the Christmas holidays, but the volume of posts on forums and the number of click-bait web sites certainly goes up. Rather than get engaged with all the crapola, let’s examine this question objectively.
Read MorePicturing Success Podcast with Rick Sammon and Larry Becker
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I was so honoured to be asked by my friend Rick Sammon to be a guest on his podcast. It is in two parts, You can find part one here.
Read MorePERSPECTIVES : The Slot Crisis
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In this piece, I want to offer some considerations on a problem that is apparently plaguing all of us as creatives who are considering a new camera. Without further ado, join me in discussing The Slot Crisis.
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Time for a Screed - Product Availability
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Help me understand something. Retailers are complaining that retail revenue is down. This is a fact, phoney sales notwithstanding. On hand inventory in brick and mortar stores is at an all time low. Many B&M retailers are moving to, or have moved to online sales as their primary mode of transaction, and we can look at B&H Photo Video as an example of a company that has been successful in the industry, and Amazon as a general example.
Read MoreIs a Black Friday Deal Really a Deal?
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I awoke today to find over 100 emails in my inbox advertising Black Friday. This goes with the over 100 I have received over the course of the week preceding the day. I deleted most all of them without opening them, and had a look at a couple, which ended up being deleted. This raises the question about whether these deals really are deals?
Read MoreCommon Concerns and Issues When It Comes to Printing
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More photographers and snap shooters are printing! Hooray! A photograph is not finished until it is printed. With an increasing number of folks realizing that pictures go to die on your smartphone, on your computer and on social media, the volume of prints is going up. And that has raised some concerns not experienced in the on screen only world. In this article, we will look at a few issues and propose some solutions for them.
Read MoreDon't Forget the Clock in your Camera!
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With all the reminders to reset clocks for the change to standard time (where daylight savings time was implemented), don’t forget your favourite imaging device buried in your camera bag.
Read MoreStreet Photography with Fujifilm Rangefinder Style Cameras
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Hey folks. Let me be clear about something straight up. Street photography is not about technology or a particular brand, it’s a process, an ethos and also a means of interaction with the rest of the world. It has a wide range of approaches, some of which I really despise so I wanted to take the non-voyeuristic approach and also see if the size and shape of the camera I was using had an impact on my ability to make images.
Read MoreQuick Look : DXO PhotoLab 2
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DXO has released DXO PhotoLab 2. It’s a great photo editor for the serious editor who does not live on presets. Read the Quick Look for more information.
Read MoreQuick Look : Aurora HDR 2019
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Have a look at what’s new in Aurora HDR 2019 and learn why it is a terrific upgrade or brand new purchase
Read MoreSigma Cinema Lenses - A Better Way for Better Footage
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In this and coming articles I focus on the needs of the ladies and gentlemen who want and will pay for better quality, but who are likely independents or have minimal funding. This does not mean that bigger studios will not use Sigma lenses, the smart ones will. It also means that smaller shops can now be shooting with true cinema glass at lower cost than has ever been readily available.
Read MorePhotolemur : A Quick Look
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I’ve had a good working affiliate relationship with the folks at Skylum since they started up as Macphun. I like their products and appreciate the attitude that they bring to the marketplace. They’ve got an AI based tool expected in September of 2018 and allowed me to work with a prerelease version for this article. Please note that I am working with early code, and more features and functions may appear in the shipping product. As I write this, it’s preorder only with an MSRP of $55.
Read MoreSkylum Announces Aurora HDR 2019 - the next generation of HDR processing
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Pre-order Aurora HDR 2019 Today
Read MoreIs This the Future of Portable Strobes? Introducing the Profoto B10
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When the folks at Profoto asked me if I was willing to do a look at a new product before it hit the streets, I leapt at the opportunity. Join me to learn about the amazing Profoto B10
Read MoreThe Importance of a Welcoming Photographic Community
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The right online photographic community can make a huge difference. With so many being horrible, you might want to learn more about the KelbyOne Community
Read MorePhotographic Training : Do You Need It?
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Just as a musician practices scales to build dexterity, and to open the mind to possibility, the photographer needs practice to make better images. This brings the questions of what and how to practice, and where to find the ideas, the guidance and the coaching to do so.
