Archive for May, 2008
About Site Issues
As most of you are probably already aware, the site has been bogged down lately with an influx of high traffic. While growth is always a welcome thing for our community, it does mean we will be going through some down time as we switch servers. Oh the joys…
There will be a few [...]
Photography Magazines
Photography websites are a great place to hone your craft and derive inspiration. But when was the last time you looked at photography that wasn’t on your computer? That’s where photography magazines come in handy. There is just something inherently different about seeing photography in print rather than on your computer monitor. [...]
Weekend Perusing: One Polaroid A Day
Are you having trouble keeping up with your 365 project? Consider this. Jamie Livingston died on his 41st birthday on October, 25 1997 after having taken one Polaroid a day since 1979. That’s 18 years!
DIYPhotography.net is hosting the At My Home Photo Contest in conjunction with the release of the new America [...]
Using Leading To Engage Your Viewers
You have to consider that when you create a photograph you should have your viewers in mind. This is true whether you take photographs for your family or for clients. There are many things that we have to consider when crafting a technically sound photograph. Of course there are basic design elements [...]
Weekend Perusing: Photography Is NOT A Crime!
Maybe it’s just me, although I highly doubt it, but there seems to be much more in the news lately about photographers getting harassed or questioned. Some have even gotten arrested or detained by the authorities.
As photographers we have rights. I’m not an expert in the rights of photographers all over the world, [...]
Take Better Vacation Photos
The summer months are fast approaching and it’s high time we starting thinking about going on that family vacation. Taking a vacation is the ultimate excuse for polishing up on your photographic skills. After all, vacation photography is the number one reason most people purchase a new camera. Here are some great [...]
Weekend Perusing: Photography Podcasts!
Do you listen to photography podcasts as well as reading photography blogs? I do and I love podcasts on photography. I don’t listen to as many as I used to because I no longer have a long commute to work. That is what they are most widely used for after all! [...]
Red Eye
Not to be confused with pink eye, red eye can be just as bad for photographers. Okay, that might be a stretch. I have a two year old and she gave me pink eye a couple months back and that wasn’t fun at all. Truthfully, red eye is a complex problem with [...]
Weekend Perusing: A Photo A Day From Planet Earth
This week’s Weekend Perusing is a little light. I’m heading off to get my tonsils removed this morning. Hopefully I’ll be coherent enough to get some posts done next week, although I’ve heard that the recovery is less than desirable.
So until then, head over to A Photo A Day From Planet Earth for [...]
