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Photography News November 14, 2022 Quote: “Art interpretation is the ultimate Turing test” – Samuel Jay Keyser Articles: Instagram Influencers Do NOT Equal Increased Sales – snarky examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E34XxElbyE   Pixel Density Redux – good data, some tongue-in-cheek humor   Landscape Photography: How to master mood in under 5 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nJ0T4f2jgo   iPhone Filters – When to use them? – Excellent, and applies to all cameras Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 How Front Element Scratches Affect Your Images – LensRentals Artist or Art Field of the Week: History of the 1990 TMNT Movie Poster   The content of this blog post done in collaboration with one of our members, Greg Edwards: http://gregoryedwards.slickpic.site

Photography News November 7, 2022 Quote: “There is nothing wrong with photography, if you don’t mind the perspective of a paralyzed Cyclops.” – David Hockney (a painter) Articles: Landscape Photography – How to self-critique your own photographs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxWdHg8P8VA   The Real Versus the Beautiful (Part 1): The Desert of the Real The Real Versus the Beautiful (Part 2): The Power of the Processed Image The Real Versus the Beautiful (Part 3): The Consensus of the Beautiful Photograph Artist of the Week: You Can't Be An Artist And Care About What Other People Think – Jocelyn Jones The content of this blog post done in collaboration with one of our [...]

Photography News October 31, 2022 Quote: “To the complaint, ‘There are no people in these photographs,’ I respond, There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer.” – Ansel Adams Articles: Halloween Photography Tips and Ideas Would You Fall for This Suspicious Photography Assignment? Fine Art Photography Cheap Camera no filters Bombay Beach by Gary Gough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQCrC8pa07o   How to Capture Butterfly Photography   Scammed By Wedding Photographer... or BRIDEZILLA ?! – REACTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSHR4U1drGw   Weather Photographer of the Year 2022 Winners Announced Artist of the Week: John Plumbe – The American Daguerre The content of this blog post done in collaboration with one of our members, [...]

Photography News October 24, 2022 Quote: “My last word is that it all depends on what you visualize.” – Ansel Adams Articles A Halloween Witch by Lindsay Adler – you don’t need the exact gear she recommends but you will need to think to use this method with any gear Wildlife Photographer of the Year – a bit tricky to navigate but worthwhile Lux and Lumens Explained: How They Can Help and Hurt When Buying Lights – 7m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NEFLV6K61o   Power In The Grays – 17m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21mPduQsm1g   Why Your Black And White Photos Look Dull – 12m45s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3XWGpChBww   Fill-in Flash Introduction – ignore ads, [...]

Photography News October 17, 2022 Quote: “It is the photographer, not the camera, that is they instrument.” – Ansel Adams Articles: Is AI Art Generation Going to Destroy Art as We Knowy It? Photographers Doing Bad Things: The Internet Doesn'ty Forget A Study of an Effective Image: "Thames Tow Boaty Company" Here’s Why Your Website and Socials Are Getting You Zero Photography Clients Dude, Where Did You Take Thaty Shot? Fine Art Landscape Photography (Part 2): Demons of a Diversey Portfolio Thought for the day: What’s the best way to arrange 12 hanging pictures? Are the hooks already up? And are all of the hooks in a row? Are all [...]

Photography News October 10, 2022 Quote: “In the field at workshops, I teach not apertures and shutter speeds – though we do discuss them on occasion – but finding the thing that you wish to photograph, the thing you want to disclose to others. I'm constantly looking for patterns, for instance, as I find natural patterns as interesting as man-made ones.” – Thom Hogan Articles:  End of An Artist's Career? A.I. Creates Art for You! – suggested by Marlene Cohen – 23m 22s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=704brywiyfw   Beauty and Brawn Part 2 (@7–11 minutes) – Interesting discussion of odd colors, in a well-painted portrait: yellows, greens, [...]

Photography News October 4, 2022 Quote: “Emphasis on technique is justified only so far as it will simplify and clarify the statement of the photographer’s concept.” – Ansel Adams Articles: Viewers Preferred Works by Women Artists—But Assumed Works by Men Were More Famous and Valuable How to Make Your Subjects Pop in a Photo – 9m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFm3QISuuY&t=14s   How to Capture Dance Movement – 9m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Jzp9WYJn4&t=1s   10 Step Guide to Shutter Drag Portraits – 14m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap1ny-9CnH8&t=91s   Mixing Flash With Candle Light – 8m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyBygiEzuuw&t=1s   How to Freeze and Capture Motion Using Flash – 12m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DycyvKsrJPc   Artist or Art Field of [...]

Photography News September 12, 2022 Quote: “All art is a vision penetrating the illusions of reality, and photography is one form of this vision and revelation.” – Ansel Adams Articles: 12 Weird Lens Filters – 4m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFesgeDBbuo   Start Saying Goodbye to 20/24mp – Thom Hogan How to Test Your Gear At Home – Roger Cicala, 40m Lightstands Versus C-Stands – which to choose for studio usage Thom Hogan’s review of all lenses for all mounts: fixed, zoom, snark optional; How to use various studio tools: Baby Pin, Sandbags, Grip Heads Boom Arms, Gripping Clamps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRwxWlD25pk   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OogulGKzRtc   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfUcySYyj4k   Thought for the day: Show Me the Pixels! The second half of Thom Hogan’s [...]

Photography News September 5, 2022 Quote: “There are things that are not sayable. That's why we have art.” – Leonora Carrington Articles: How to Create a Moody DIY Set in a Plain White Studio Outback photography | Landscape photography – 11m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bEE8aObIDI   7 Tips for Better Flower Macro Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6HhMpf_Lm4   5 Tips For Portraits On Sunny Days – 10m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL7x7Pd90ZA   Are Extra Mounts Bad? – Thom Hogan Photoshop was early https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYGUfg_NJzg   Artist or Art Field of the Week: Fred Lyon – SF's oldest photographer just died at 97 The content of this blog post done in collaboration with one of [...]

Photography News August 29, 2022 Quote: “All good books have one thing in common – they are truer than if they had really happened.” – Ernest Hemingway, does this apply to photography? Articles: Spanish Ministry – Stolen Images – There is a lot you can learn if you study this article. Much more than stealing images, what I found most interesting is how NOT to work with "handicapped" people. One setting that can make or break a photo – 23m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpsj9Tz1Bzg   What Would Thom Buy? – Excellent advise! DIY Tools for Landscape and Timelapse Photography Photographer Told He Can't Use His Own Public Domain Photo – 11m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqgVQA-w_5w Ode [...]

Photography News August 15, 2022 Quote: “Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.” – Ansel Adams Articles: Does Sensor Size Affect Aperture? – Canon is 1.6× Nikon, Sony, etc. use 1.5× https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNdR-k28vZ8 Why Discovering Abstraction Is Essential for Your Photography Fast Action, Razor Sharp Bird Photography – 57m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZTpGIvrmQ   Portraits With BIG Hats – 9m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1PnYve6tfY ITES (It's The Economy Stupid) – Thom Hogan, discussion on what level of camera to buy, current economics and more. Excellent! Natural Light Fashion Shoot On Location + Color Grading – Lindsay Adler 8m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6powoCs6jk   Spanish Ministry Ad Rights Errors Artist or Art [...]

Photography News August 8, 2022 Quote: "Marry your lenses, date your body." – dpreview forum post Articles: Stop Fearing Noise – Thom Hogan The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022 Amazing Lessons In The Photos Of Robert Mapplethorpe – 13m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCEFNktf4A   One Light & Portable Fogger Fashion Shoot by Lindsay Adler – 6m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqpoo6IFzPg   Or, what do I do with all those details? – Applies to photos as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAcWM6rnnlA A former wedding photographer shares 2 things most couples do that ruin their big day – Good advise on stress limit time for photos at main wedding, and 2nd day private shoot Artist or Art Field of the Week: Random Excellence: [...]

Photography News August 1, 2022 Quote: "If you have either a crappy lens or crappy camera, improve the crappy part first; you get more bang for your $” – Roger Cical Articles: Fine Art Photography or dead tree in the sea? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grgEws5YDys   3 Simple Landscape Photography Tips for Shooting in Gray and Boring Winter Weather Balancing Flash and Ambient Light – 13m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugdcf_u_oOQ&t=1s How to Get an Impressive Red Sky in Your Landscape Photos   How to Sort 5,000+ Photos Quickly in Photo Mechanic – 18m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJnEeRv15kA   Future of cameras, Thom Hogan: Market Bottom, Olympus, Drawbacks Going Away, Mirrorless Notes, More Sampling is Always Better Artist or Art Field of the Week: Chelin [...]

Photography News July 26, 2022 Quote: “Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film. Your bright eyes and easy smile is your museum.” – Ansel Adams Articles Visually Striking Images Meld Photography and Digital Art Are We Approaching Connectivity Wrong? – Thom Hogan Gesture in Portraiture: An Important Part of Storytelling – 13m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnDQShNIolw   Gesture in Photography with Cheryl Moore – 46m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80nwWCChheg   Something strange you should know about color – 8m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ2HOj22gDo   What To Do When the Sky of Your Landscape Is Just Boring   Artist or Art Field of the Week: Illustration and Advertising The content of [...]

Photography News July 20, 2022 Quote: Ask yourself, ‘Why am I seeing and feeling this? How am I growing? What am I learning?’ Remember: Every coincidence is potentially meaningful.” — Ansel Adams Articles: How To Test Your Gear At Home – LensRentals Latest Things Said on the Internet… – Thom Hogan musings The Unspoken Reason Why Wedding Photography is So Expensive How to Price Your Fine Art Photography The most effective techniques for converting images to black and white https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbY3iz0ZBLM   Negative Space in Photography – 16m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5Mh80oEow   Artist of the Week/Portfolio: Great Art Explained: The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer – Interesting material on composition, perspective and more. The content of [...]

Photography News July 11, 2022 Quote: “Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film. Your bright eyes and easy smile is your museum.” – Ansel Adams Articles: Take Your Landscape Photography to the Next Level With Better Scouting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQMyIKJanGI   Landscape and Woodland Photography with Simon Baxter – 17m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPZLLydxcGw   Coloring Outside the Lines in Street and City Photography Add Motion Blur With Path Blur Tool – 16m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMh1-OZWBuE   Frame Within a Frame: Natural Framing for Better Photo Compositions Abstract Photography – How to take pictures that sell – 22m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFcnPd9lGbo   Artist /Art [...]