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- Abandoned: Weekly Photography Challenge10 February 2012, 6:04 pm
Earlier today we posted a series of photos on the themes of Abandonment and Urban Decay (uplifting stuff wasn’t it). I thought it might make a good theme for this weeks photography challenge too. While not everyone will have an atmospheric abandoned factory to race out and photograph – hopefully it’s a theme that with [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Weddin...
- 25 Evokative Images of Abandonment and Urban Decay10 February 2012, 2:34 pm
Today I found myself surfing through flickr admiring a growing number of images on the theme of abandonment and urban decay. While perhaps not an every day kind of subject for most of us – there’s a growing number of photographers exploring a theme that can produce striking images. Here’s a few that caught my [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photogr... - How to Shoot Through a Wire Fence9 February 2012, 1:47 pm
Stuck behind a wire fence when trying to shoot an interesting subject can be a pain. It’s a challenge most often faced at the zoo but you also come across it when shooting at some sporting events (car racing for example) or in other random circumstances (for example I recently was photographing some kids on [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Ho... - How to Use Dome Diffuser to Eliminate Shadows and Harsh Light8 February 2012, 6:40 pm
A Guest Post by PhotographersOnUTube. One question I frequently get asked is how to get rid of shadows in the picture when the subject is close to a wall? Well, it depends on if the shadow is being created due to a specific angle of the speed light or you’re using some sort of a [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. How to Use Dome Diffuser to Elimina... - Beginner’s Tip: Get Closer8 February 2012, 1:48 pm
I work with a lot of people just starting out in photography. People who want to move off of Auto mode and on to something more. And they show me their images, asking, “What can I do better?” I’ve started noticing a pattern in many of the images I have seen from new photography enthusiasts. [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Beginner’s Ti... - Canon Update 3 Lenses including EF 24-70 F/2.8L II USM8 February 2012, 12:35 am
Yesterday saw some excitement among our Nikon readers with the launch of the new Nikon D800 DSLR – but also announced yesterday were 3 new lenses from Canon. The main one of interest is the EF 24-70 F/2.8L II USM. Version I of this lens has always been a popular choice with photographers for quite [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Canon Update... - View a Short Film Shot on the New Nikon D800 DSLR8 February 2012, 12:10 am
With the announcement of Nikon’s new D800 DSLR yesterday came a short film shot on the D800 that shows off some of the D800′s video shooting capabilities. The film is called ‘Joy Ride’ and was created by photographer – Sandro. The film showcases the D800′s ability to shoot in some tricky lighting conditions and situations [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photo... - The Perfect Camera Bag for the Female Street Photographer7 February 2012, 6:15 pm
A review by Marianne Gilhuus. For the first time ever I have a camera bag that does not make me look like a photo geek! (Or, to be honest, for the first time in my life I have a real camera bag, with room for more than just one camera)! It is a beautiful leather [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. The Perfect Camera Bag for the Female Street Photograp... - Buy our New Post Processing eBook and Go in the Draw to Win an iMac, DSLR or Photoshop!7 February 2012, 1:34 pm
Two weeks ago today we launched the third eBook in our popular Photo Nuts eBook series – Photo Nuts and Post: a Guide to Post Processing. It has received some wonderful reviews since launch and we’re excited to see so many of our readers using it to improve their images. Win a DSLR, iMac or [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Buy our New P... - Nikon D800 and D800e announced7 February 2012, 4:43 am
There has been chatter on the interweb for what seems like ever, surrounding the the new offering from Nikon. Here it is, finally, for you to lust after! Nikon D800 & D800E $2,995.00 and it’ yours! Will you be cashing in and picking one of these cameras up? Comment below! Here’s the feature list. Nikon [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Ti...
- Lighting Inside the Box10 February 2012, 4:45 am
After 15 years of long-term planning (and saving) Susan and I finally took the plunge with a full kitchen remodel. We were really pleased with the results, and at some point I had promised the contractor a nice photo of the final product.In a room like this you are basically illuminating the inside of a box by using hidden lights, which turned out to be an interesting exercise. And it's something I would recommend for just about any photographer. Read more »... - How the Other Half Lives: George Holz' Beyoncé for Spin9 February 2012, 5:22 am
Photo © George HolzYou know how people on the Strobist Flickr group like to talk about how it is technically possible to shoot blow-away white with just one flash?Yeah, this is not exactly that.Hit the jump for a walk-thru vid for the (ahem, eight-light) shoot, including a key light combo that you're prolly gonna want to rent rather than buy next time you are assigned to shoot Beyoncé. Read more »... - Core Knowledge: Working With Remotes2 February 2012, 2:00 pm
There are two things you should always remember about radio remotes:One, radio can be fickle. This is true whether you are using your time-honored PocketWizards or a brand new Chinese offering.Two, radio waves -- and success with your remotes -- are all about the physics. So a little knowledge can go a long way toward ensuring good range and reliability. Some basics that every lighting photographer should know, inside. Read more »... - Tyler Stableford: Dispatches From the Underground30 January 2012, 2:00 pm
Aspen, Colorado-based photographer Tyler Stableford generally shoots action and adventure, most of it aboveground. But this shoot for Timberland PRO would send him a half-mile deep into the earth. That far down, before adding light it is absolutely pitch black. As in, you cannot see your hand in front of your face. And the lights the miners use while extracting coal there aren't much friendlier -- low-level, and a mix of tungsten and fluorescents. So Stableford shot the entire campaign worki... - Q&A: Dealing with Glare from Dark Wood Backgrounds26 January 2012, 2:00 pm
Reader Jefferson, from California in the US, asked via Twitter:"How do you deal with glare on dark wood in background for portraits? Is this covered in Lighting 101 or 102?"Actually, it is covered in L102, if a little obliquely. And yes, pretty much any time you light into dark wood as a background you are gonna get some blowback.But rather than look at this as a problem, I prefer to think of it as a feature… Read more »... - Ono Shouichi: The Spirit of a Century23 January 2012, 4:59 pm
Photos © Ono ShouichiBy Irwin Wong -- Multi-light setups, gear reviews and lighting tricks are all worthwhile food for thought. But when people are looking back at your life’s work, will you be remembered for your lighting or for what you tried to tell the world with your camera? In a long-spanning portrait series, Tokyo-based editorial photographer Ono Shouichi has (to date) photographed two hundred Japanese centenarians. The lighting, while there, is subordinate to the message. As it should... - QA: Down the Phase One Rabbit Hole20 January 2012, 9:41 pm
There were a few misconceptions (and a LOT of questions) that popped up in the comments after I wrote about ditching the D4 for a used Phase One camera and back. Videos, answers to Q's and some specific things that convinced me to make the jump, inside. Read more »... - Bailing on the Nikon D420 January 2012, 2:04 am
Apologies for slightly off-topic post. But given my gear path to date, this is not exactly one I was gonna slip under the rug. I think every long-term photographer has an interesting and very personal journey leading to their current gear bag. Here's mine. It was almost 30 years ago, but still remember the first day I stepped into the Nikon pro flagship line. At the time I owned a Nikkormat FTN, a 50/2 and a 200/4. And then I saw the ad in the classifieds of the Eustis News. Some guy was sel... - Kodak Files for Bankruptcy19 January 2012, 6:36 pm
On the day when just about every photographer over 30 pauses to consider Kodak's filing for bankruptcy, a poignant video. The once-dominant company obviously knew it was already in trouble at this point, but still came out swinging in a refreshing appeal to the future.Considering this was made in 2006 (and how quickly things have happened since) the video was pretty darn prescient. In the end, all of these things did happen. Just without the need for Kodak.-30-... - Gulf Photo Plus 2012: See You in Dubai16 January 2012, 7:29 pm
The best part about facing the oncoming winter in Maryland is knowing I am gonna bail for a week of 80-degree days in Dubai at Gulf Photo Plus. It's my favorite annual photo event of all, and the only teaching gig I am planning for the whole year.Heisler's coming back. Dave Burnett is coming. Martin Prihoda, too. And of course many of the regulars will be there. On top of that, I'm especially excited to be teaching a completely different set of classes this year. Read more »...
- Let Me Sink - Emotional Rainy Scene Photo Manipulation9 February 2012, 8:00 am
In this tutorial I');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/photoshoptutorials/new/~3/qxo2b7VooA4/let-me-sink-emotional-rainy-scene-photo-manipulation.html" >Let Me Sink - Emotional Rainy Scene Photo Manipulation9 February 2012, 8:00 am
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create an emotional photo manipulation called "Let me sink". We'll come through techniques of manipulating, retouching, using brush, layer mask, adjusting light and shadow a well as other several techniques to create an emotional rainy scene. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/let-me-sink-emotional-rainy-scene-photo-manipulation.html) ... - How to Create a Chocolaty Valentine’s Day Card for Your Girlfriend9 February 2012, 12:19 am
This Valentine’s day, show your true love with a Valentine’s Day card! Whether it’s for your partner or yourself, you’ll have a fun time making it. This tutorial will show you how to create an easy swirling background and how to use layer styles to create a chocolaty text effect. Once you’re done, feel free to customize it with personal photos or just a few cute hearts. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/text-effects/create-a-chocolaty-valentines-day-card-fo... - Create a Gigantic Fortress with a Mysterious Glow in Photoshop6 February 2012, 8:00 am
Learn how to create this mysterious image of a gigantic castle in a stormy background. In addition to combining stock photos together, you’ll learn how to create a stormy background and lighting effects. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/create-a-gigantic-fortress-with-a-mysterious-glow-in-photoshop.html) ... - 11 Beautiful Photography Works by Christopher Jonassen6 February 2012, 8:00 am
This interview features world renowned fine art Photographer Christopher Jonassen. A real visionary, he transforms ordinary, everyday things into visually stimulating works of art. His talent and passion is truly incomparable as can be seen in his work. Read on and be amazed by this talented photographer! Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/creative-inspirations/photography/11-beautiful-photography-works-by-christopher-jonassen.html) ... - Create an Amazing Surreal-Style Treehouse in Photoshop2 February 2012, 8:00 am
Create this beautiful treehouse artwork using a combination of photo manipulation and painting techniques. Find out how to easily draw a surreal-looking tree easily using the Brush tool, clouds from scratch, and more! You’ll learn all these techniques in this Photoshop tutorial. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/create-an-amazing-surreal-style-treehouse-in-photoshop.html) ... - How to Create a Mysterious Floating Box in a Desolate Land30 January 2012, 8:00 am
Create a mysterious floating box in the middle of a desolate land. This though-provoking image can be created using a variety of texture photos and a few Photoshop brushes – and we’ll show you how. You’ll learn techniques such as creating a 3D cube from textures, working with shadows, and lighting/color techniques. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/how-to-create-a-mysterious-floating-box-in-a-desolate-land.html) ... - Paint “Mark the Cute Orange” in Photoshop26 January 2012, 8:00 am
Learn how to paint a detailed 2D illustration in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you techniques such as how to create a concept sketch, paint a background, refinement of the painting, etc. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/drawing/paint-mark-the-cute-orange-in-photoshop.html) ... - Win 1 of 12 Advanced UI Packs for your Web Design Projects26 January 2012, 8:00 am
Simplify and speed up your web design process with the Futurico UI Pro (http://designmodo.com/futuricopro/) kit! This user interface kit contains over 200 web design elements in fully-editable PSD format. Enter before February 20, 2012 for a chance to win your copy! Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/creative-inspirations/design-resources/win-1-of-12-advanced-ui-packs-for-your-web-design-projects.html) ... - 12 Cute Low-Polygon 3D Artworks by Erwin Kho23 January 2012, 8:00 am
Erwin Kho is a Rotterdam-based illustrator/ graphic designer known for his use of low polygon aesthetics. His creations are both fascinating and sweet - products of his talent and vision. In this interview Erwin shares inspirations, experiences and a little word of advice. Read on and find out more about this talented artist. Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/creative-inspirations/3d-and-animation/12-cute-low-polygon-3d-artworks-by-erwin-kho.html) ... - How to Draw an Ultra Clean Apple Keyboard with Photoshop23 January 2012, 8:00 am
Today, we');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/photoshoptutorials/new/~3/tiOXtqxHSkw/how-to-draw-an-ultra-clean-apple-keyboard-in-photoshop.html" >How to Draw an Ultra Clean Apple Keyboard with Photoshop23 January 2012, 8:00 am
Today, we'll be creating a photo-realistic Apple wireless keyboard in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we'll whip-up the main keyboard in a few simple steps and then finish off the image by creating the keys, duplicating them, and adding icons on them! Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/drawing/how-to-draw-an-ultra-clean-apple-keyboard-in-photoshop.html) ...
- 'No Future in Photojournalism' - an interview with Dan Chung10 February 2012, 12:04 am
Award-winning photographer Dan Chung explains why he thinks there's no future for traditional photojournalism. As a staff photographer for the Guardian and Reuters, Dan has been touring the world's trouble-spots for more than a decade, supplying images to newspapers and websites all over the globe. But although he made his name as a stills photographer, he's been shooting increasing amounts of video both for the web and for TV. We asked him why.... - Kodak to stop making digital cameras9 February 2012, 7:17 pm
Kodak will stop making digital cameras within the next few months. The company, currently in bankruptcy protection, will also stop making pocket video cameras and photo frames as a cost-cutting measure. Instead it is looking to license its name to other manufacturers who wish to sell cameras under the Kodak brand. Closing the business will cost around $30m, mainly in the cost of laying-off workers, but will save around $100m per year in running costs. All product warranties will be honored.... - Fujifilm firmware attempts to fix X10 white discs9 February 2012, 7:00 pm
Fujifilm has released the promised firmware update for its X10 enthusiast compact that aims to reduce the 'white orb' blooming effect that users have complained about. The firmware claims only to reduce, not eliminate, the problem that we'll look at in our forthcoming review. The latest firmware adds a series of extra functions and improves behavior of some existing ones. This includes adding face tracking AF to both stills and video mode and preventing the ISO and dynamic range settings changi... - Sony full-frame camera coming, 500mm F4 lens finally announced9 February 2012, 3:05 am
Sony has confirmed it will be making a full-frame replacement for its flagship A900 DSLR. No further details were given during a round-table discussion at the CP+ show in Japan, but we find it hard to believe the result will step away from the SLT technology the company has invested so heavily in. The company has also finally announced the A-mount 500mm F4 lens that it has been showing in various states of preparedness since PMA 2007 will be available from late March.... - Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras9 February 2012, 1:07 am
Ricoh has announced that its Pentax Ricoh Imaging (PRI) business unit will take full control of the design, development and sales of the company's cameras, worldwide. PRI was created when Ricoh bought Pentax and is the business that has been responsible for the design, manufacturing and sales of Pentax cameras. It will now absorb the consumer businesses of Ricoh's Personal Multimedia Product Company, which was responsible for the design, manufacture and sale of Ricoh cameras. The change will ta... - Sony promises more NEX lenses in updated E-mount lens roadmap9 February 2012, 1:00 am
Sony has said it will have 15 lenses ready for the NEX system by the end of 2013. It made the annoucement of an expanded E-mount roadmap at the start of the CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan. The roadmap includes a variety of zooms and prime lenses, including a high-end standard zoom with Sony's premium 'G' branding. There will also be a pancake prime and a mid-telephoto prime lens some time during 2013.... - Sigma DP series reinvented as DP1M and DP2M with 15MPx3 sensor from SD18 February 2012, 7:00 am
Sigma has totally reinvented its DP series of large sensor compacts with the DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill. The DP Merrill models are named after Dick Merrill, inventor of the Foveon sensor and include the most recent version of his technology - the 15x3MP APS-C sensor first seen in Sigma's SD1. Because the Merrill cameras feature full APS-C sensors, they also feature totally redesigned lenses, with the DP1M including a 19mm F2.8 lens to offer a 28mm equivalent field of view and the DP2M ha... - Sigma SD1 becomes SD1 Merrill and gains (much) keener price tag8 February 2012, 7:00 am
Sigma's new CEO, Kazuto Yamaki has announced the re-branding and re-pricing of the company's flagship camera. The SD1 DSLR will now be know as the SD1 Merrill, in honor of Dick Merrill, inventor of the Foveon sensor technology on which it is based. The price will also be revised, falling to what should be a street price of around $2,299, which Yamaki attributes to work conducted to reduce production costs of the sensor. Despite these changes, his letter promises the performance and characterist... - Cosina announces Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds8 February 2012, 3:55 am
Cosina has announced the Voigtländer Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 manual focus prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The lens gives a 35mm equivalent field-of-view on the system and has been designed with silent, stepless aperture control for videography. The lens offers a wider-angle alternative to the company's Nokton 25mm F0.95. The Japanese price translates as around $1500. (via DCWatch)... - Olympus adds 75mm F1.8, 60mm F2.8 Macro and flash to Micro Four Thirds lineup8 February 2012, 3:24 am
Alongside its E-M5 enthusiast-class mirrorless camera, Olympus has launched the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 and M.Zuiko Digital 60mm F2.8 Macro lens to its Micro Four Thirds lineup. It's also announced the FL-600R the latest in its range of wireless-compatible flashguns and its first to feature an LED continuous lamp for video work. The 75mm lens is a higher-end portrait lens than the existing 45mm F1.8 we rather like, and features the same solid build-quality as the premium 12mm F2.0. Meanwhi...