Weekend Perusing: Beginner Tips, Bad Flickr, and Camera Phones

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In the Photoblogosphere

Mostly Lisa has a great intro to beginner photography article. So if you’re a total newbie, you should check it out.

Our good buddy Neil Creek is going pro! He just received a shipment of flyers which is pretty exciting. If you’re considering making the leap yourself, then his blog may be one to follow.

Going on vacation? Consider taking a travel photography mascot to really add some flavor to your travel photography. This one comes via Nice. I love that blog.

So, I’m not sure how this website eluded me for so long, but if you’re looking for yet another great resource for photography related websites and blogs consider heading over to Jason D. Moore Photography home of the Photoshop and Photography Blogroll.

Brian is celebrating the birthday of Epic Edits and is giving stuff away! All you have to do is leave a comment on his blog. You can do that, right?

Beyond Megapixels is also having a comment contest because of Amazon’s mistake. Leave a white house photographers and some of the iconic images captured during President George Bush’s years as Commander in Chief.

Well we all love Flickr, right? But lately Flickr has seemed to be up to no good. Read the scoop on Thomas Hawk’s Digital Connection to see how a very popular and loved Flickr member got her Flickr account deleted permanently for a seemingly unjust reason. Makes you wonder…where would you go if Flickr deleted your account? FYI this is not an isolated incident.

In Photography to See

I absolutely love this photo over at Burn Magazine. Burn has quickly turned into one of my favorite time evaporators.

In Photography Law

Photo Attorney points out that it’s not only photographers that can get ripped off. Seriously?! Someone was actually dumb enough to swipe content from an ATTORNEY!

So Americans will have to have their camera phones go click? Seriously?! Is this necessary?

In Photo Tech

If you have a Nikon and Computer and know how to tether you too can record videos using live view.

Art

Following last week’s introduction to the art section I’m directing you to Susan’s Art Journal where you can see an artist work from start to finish. This can greatly benefit your photography by studying how an artist uses light and composition to create drama and add interest. These are things you should have in the back of your mind as you compose or create images.

In Your Photo Tips News

The photo contest for January is almost over but you do still have a little time left to enter the contest with a theme of “Change”. Sadly, the prize is only available to United States residents because of crazy international contest laws. You can enter the contest here.

Did you get your copy of Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) (Paperback)? for the Photography Book Club? I’ll be reviewing the book shortly so don’t forget to get your reviews to my email as soon as possible. Next month’s book? You’ll have to put your vote in on that one. The poll is in the sidebar to the right.

Here are some of your photos from the Flickr Group. Enjoy!