Last day to vote for the ColorMunki Pack contest winner.look further down the HOME page for details) OK, Lets Focus on the best of what 2008 had going for it. It’s always easy, what we call low-hanging fruit, to diss the events. But we got this email this AM and it had a pretty good […]

This is too freaking funny. Or we think so anyway. Please be forewarned that there is some adult language in this vid. But it’s funny stuff. World’s Worst Paparazzi – watch more funny videos This should break up your day.

To close out the year, this week we are offering up one of the most popular giveaways this year : the ThinkTank Photo Urban Disguise 30. [photopress:UD30_1_1.jpg,full,centered] If you want to take it to the streets and be a bit stealth, you have to check this company out. Very smart designers. Working photogs who know […]

We’d like to thank everyone who sent in an entry for this contest. It’s always hard to figure out a best and fair way to do these things. Honestly, we thought about having prints submitted but you would want to have the prize already to make the best print possible. This way, we get to […]

The packages are bro-wrapped ( defined as a best attempt by a dude to wrap a gift) and ready to go. A few last meals with friends before everyone runs off to a break. [photopress:balls.jpg,full,centered]outside Tiffany in BH The cameras are ready, batteries charged and media cards cleared. These are some of the most emotionally […]

This is one heck of an end of year gift pack. Everyone has been running around this holiday and got very busy. And a ton of you have asked for a coupla more days to enter. Done! Check the article for contest requirements, and send in your entries to info@photoinduced.com. Just put “Munki” in the […]

Been spending a lot of time catching up with friends and have been checking into some other possible gifts which are still possible to get a hold of.[photopress:580401.jpg,full,alignright] [photopress:580496.jpg,full,alignright] The Lensbaby Composer with the additional lenses, has been rocking my world for about a week now, with the pinhole camera attachment being the highlight. I […]

Even Andre 3000 couldn’t stop it. (you’ll get it at about 3:45 but it still is a great song.) even if shaking it like a Polaroid picture, didn’t really help the development, just the dancing. In a matter of days, Polaroid instant film will be history. Honestly, it has been unavailable at your local photo […]

Between 1930 and 1947, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Walker Evans traversed the United States, photographing a country emerging from a great depression and surviving a world war. Though not done in conjunction with, nor consecutively, the resulting collection of images is breathtaking. With distinctive styles of photography from each man, this book, Walker Evans & Henri […]

It’s a good thing to get your photos off the computer and put them out where everyone can see them. And change them at will, easily. Not the digital frame road because we honestly think there is a way to go on those.Oh, it’ll get there, but just not yet. So when we saw this […]

[photopress:C6BEA6ADAA2648019CE99F284743379D_1.jpg,full,alignright] Here are the details on this excellent DVD, “Nikon School- A Hands on Guide to Creative Lighting”. You know, honestly we are very happy to see the folks from Nikon and Canon starting to step up the plate and create programs that truly show you how to get the most out of the gear […]

Ok, it’s time. Time to check out what you may want to get or give this holiday season. Peace on earth or goodwill towards all mankind would be cool, but….. Most of these items are well under $100. USD, except for the cameras, and the Visionaire book, but you should be able to locate all […]

Just Added: This is one heck of an end of year gift pack. Everyone has been running around this holiday and got very busy. And a ton of you have asked for a coupla more days to enter. Done! Send in your entries by 12:01 AM, Dec. 25th, and while Santa and Hanukkah Harry go […]

In October, we had the pleasure of interviewing Alec Soth in NYC. At that time he spoke about a new project about to be published in a unique format: Newspaper, entitled The Last Days of W. [photopress:lastdays00.jpg,full,centered] What’s so unique about that? Well, when was the last time you saw a fine art “book” printed […]

Thanks to our eagle-eyed readers who share the cool stuff they run into out there. From Scott G., he turned us onto this just as we were putting the finishing touches on the NEWSLETTER yesterday. (yep, baked fresh weekly) This tilt/shift method of shooting and post production just tweaked our eyes. From Vince Laforet [photopress:tennis.jpg,full,centered] […]

OK, uploading all and sifting through the materials to see what makes sense to share. A couple of things I wanted to get right out to you though: D.A.P. book distributors and publishers had a booth at Art Basel, (they are alreday prepping 2009!) where they took care of your artful needs if you didn’t […]

We can talk for days here about why you should print your photographs. And we have. We know that a lot of folks are somewhat disappointed with the results they get in their digital darkrooms, no matter what printer they are using. There is a reason for that. GIGO. Or “garbage in, garbage out”. If […]

For the past couple of months we have been traveling a bit to some very cool cities where the night time defines the character. And when that happens, you want to capture it as you’ve experienced it. Jill Waterman, a photographer and educator based in NYC, has published a book called Night and Low Light […]

There is nothing like a good shot of street life, with a solid dose of humanity staring you in the face. Sometimes, though, you don’t really want to get all flashy and be swinging that big, shining camera and lens in everyone’s face. Discretion is key on the street. For photographers, anyway. So this week […]

Nothing like a little, friendly art fair to stimulate the senses and lighten the wallets. How about a gazillion of them all at once ??? Ok, it just feels like that. We’ve been moving around Miami to check out a bunch of them and see if we can spot any trends in the business of […]

One of the most popular galleries at Paris-Photo last month, was the Jackson Gallery of Fine Art. And the biggest draw were the photographs of Vee Speers.Click on the link and take a look at the series. [photopress:Untitled__16.jpg,full,centered]© Vee Speers The beautifully simple, desaturated yet crisp, photographs of children from her Birthday Party series, brought […]

We’ve been here before and it seems to bring a smile. The Damon Pack comes with: [photopress:P1010197_1.jpg,full,centered] [photopress:thumb_P1010206_1.jpg,full,alignright] [photopress:thumb_P1010201_1.jpg,full,alignright] [photopress:B00062F4LC.01_A1PY46IM1CBEG3._AA200_SCLZZZZZZZ_V38986737__1.jpg,full,alignright]a Lowepro Pouch, a Giottos Mini-Tripod, an official Photoinduced.com lens cloth (complete in it’s own neoprene carrying case with attaching clip), tattoos, and a surprise. [photopress:DRes_20AW_silver_left_n_1.jpg,full,alignright] Like Crackerjacks. Except no candy coated popcorn, peanuts, but a […]

After months of rumors, and a tiny leak this weekend, Nikon has announced the new top of the line addition to the line of Professional DSLRs: D3x. So to start, we have a 24.5 megagpixels FX (full frame) unit with a ship date of well, Dec.. Right around the corner. Coming in at a hefty […]

As we all run headlong into the holiday season, one thing we’d like to bring you is a little guidance in your gift purchases. Even if the gift is for you. We first saw this camera at PhotoPlus Expo about a month ago, the Nikon CoolPix S60. 10 megapixels, Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Smile Detection, […]

It’s that time of year when we get ready to publish our holiday gift guide. It’s for you, and for those wanting to gift you. As we were put that list together, this came across the desk from David Pogue. He’s been giving us the straight talk on all kinds of tech and gadgetry since […]

[photopress:MagrittePipe.jpg,thumb,alignright] Not like “This is not a pipe” (Ceci n’est pas une pipe) the famous painting by Magritte. Nothing like that. Instead it’s a bit of thanksgiving memory that has a photo of an object as it’s touch point. [photopress:shell2.jpg,full,alignright] When I was a kid, we used to have thanksgiving dinner at out house or […]

At Paris-Photo, we walked the lanes aware and ready. With the criteria for showing at the event this year, leaning towards a more modern approach, the senses were primed for a new vision. Denis Darzacq delivered, in showing us a normal place, Hyper Markets (as opposed to Super markets in the US), with everyday shoppers […]

See bottom of article for just added items to this special Black Friday giveaway. The day after Thanksgiving in the US, always heralds a major sale-a-bration on everything you could possible want for the holidays, gifting wise. The stores have things they call “Door-Busters” where from dawn to about noon, there are special prices on […]

When the plans were being made to travel over to Paris-Photo, all of the ancillary events had to be put into the shed. Whether it was a curatorial tour of a major exhibit, private viewing of a small gallery, and of course..the parties. The one we were told not to miss was hosted by Jim […]

It’s that time of year again, although Christmas stuff coming before US Thanksgiving is always a strange thing (think we first started to see it before Halloween in LA)… BUT, the folks at Office Max have partnered up with JibJab and you can, once again, take your favorite still portrait and make yourself (and others) […]

The day I left Paris left time enough for coffee and a croissant with a loved one, and then a last trip to a Museum that had been closed til Weds. I had 2 more Metro transfers left, 2 hours before the taxi would come, and knew it took 7 mins to get to the […]

OK, we gave away a copy of the Annie Leibowitz At Work book this week, and we had never seen it, but had high hopes. Well, that particular gamble paid off handsomely. Returning from the trip to Paris with all of it’s photo-goodness, the stack of books waiting on our door step, felt like Christmas […]

The folks at Ovation TV (you know, the network that actually cares about the arts?) is running an 8 day programming block with some of the coolest content on photography, called Framed, sponsored by Nikon. Reprinted here is an article on the first go round in June of this year: “On Sunday, it was a […]

You’ve seen so many of Annie Leibowitz’s photographs in your life, perhaps sometimes without knowing it. Her coverage and depiction of the people of her generation and yours, has created a body of work that speaks to a style of image making she has created all for herself. There have been documentaries, traveling exhibits, and […]

OK, fine. Maybe you just want to look. Or buy that limited edition book that you will not see anywhere else. We’ve already come across an out of print book that we’re picking up for our weekly giveaway. Think about this though..in these economically challenged times, one of the best places to invest is in […]

Sure, Ladurée makes darn fine croissants, and the best macarons ever. [photopress:29_1.jpg,full,centered] But the fine delights for your palette are just smidgin of what you will see here at Paris-Photo, and all around Paris. We took in the Patrick Demarchelier exhibit at the Petit Palais. The concept of organizing this master’s show is genius. Admittedly, […]

Nope, not the fact that RED is making a 3K modular, still and video camera that will take Canon and Nikon lenses, for under 3000.USD. Not going there just yet. We are at Paris-Photo and we are all about the photographs. Drumroll, please…… [photopress:PF8_1043.jpg,full,centered] Yao Lu Winner of the 2008 BMW – Paris Photo Prize […]

[photopress:PF8_0766.jpg,full,centered] The preview for this years Paris-Photo Art Fair, starting today at took off yesterday with a huge response from the ever passionate group of photography lovers. [photopress:PF8_0773_2.jpg,full,centered]your credentials,please [photopress:PF8_0837_2.jpg,full,centered] Japan is the honored and featured country this year, with the Japanese galleries seemed centered on one side, near the back quandrant, although work was […]

Before you enter the exhibit, you are treated to a film by Jean Cocteau, as he creates multiple personas of Lee Miller, in a rare 1930’s film. You have been set-up to explore this sometimes tragic, many times married, model, photographer, who being inspired by the artists of her time, may have been responsible for […]

Hailing from Minnesota, Alec Soth has become a darling of the global fine art market. [photopress:61zcEje64bL._SL500_AA240_.jpg,full,alignright] But his work is much quieter than all of that. A very unassuming man, his work speaks for itself, whether it comes from the explorations of Sleeping By The Mississippi, or the very personal journey of [photopress:41kxBWtcF3L._SL500_AA240_.jpg,full,alignright]Dog Days Bogata. […]

Yes, well, what can I say? I’m a fan. And thanks to Steidl, I can order up this reprint, easily. We’ve discussed this work before. Need a reminder? [photopress:447158669_13417e450e_1.jpg,full,centered]© Saul Leiter Here is the book, Early Color [photopress:51JA41H6DTL._SS500_.jpg,full,centered] From The Steidl site: “None of Leiter’s contemporaries, with the single and partial exception of Helen Levitt, […]

First introduced at Photokina this year, the Leica-S2, came to the PDN/PhotoPlus Expo, where we were able to get our hands on it. Holy Moley. Even in it’s handmade prototype form (there maybe 2 of these in existence) the brilliant, clean design, made the crowds drool. With a massive sensor and on-board processor, this medium […]

From a most refreshing viewpoint, although SmogRanch may not seem to have anything to do with refreshing, our friend and photographer, Dan Milnor, puts forth his viewpoint. And we dig his writing. He graciously has allowed us to reprint this column, from his site. As he admonishes everyone to read at their own risk, this […]

Whenever I travel, the camera bag that comes on board the plane with me is the ThinkTank Airport International. Looks so much like regular luggage, that it ticks off cabbies in NYC who assume I’m going to the airport when I’m only going to the Javits Center. Kinda like that. Now, the gear, including the […]

Photographer Scout Tufankjian has been covering Barack Obama since he began the campaign. This freelance photojournalist has covered history as it was just rewritten Check out her site here.

…we were at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Some images captured with the Nikon D700, and the 24-70 2.8 lens: [photopress:JCPelection_181.jpg,full,centered]

Sure you know about Lensbaby: the tilt/shift lens that fits onto your camera body. Looked kinda like a medical contraption that you would wear like a leg brace with series of pins, rods, a tube and discs. It works great, don’t get me wrong. And the Lensbaby folks made the special unit that was used […]

So now we have 2 choices in that HD capable DSLR range. Here is the Canon version, the 5D Mark II, which made a leap ahead of the Nikon D90, going right to 1080P HD video. And it has an external mic input. These cameras have made such an impact in the video world that […]

This week we have some solid teaching materials for you, from Software-Cinema. You see, we like their teaching methods. It’s a straight forward, clear, honest method that we warm up to. They’ve been doing it for years and have a darn good playbook. Plus they attract some of the best pros in the business to […]

We know you’ve been hearing about this new entry from Nikon. Shoot HD video with the DSLR in your hands. Seems like a great idea. But we’ll let you know once we shoot some real video with it. Looks great in person, though. And seems easy enough. At the end of the day though, this […]

Last week at PhotoPlus Expo in NYC we caught up with the companies putting out some of the best new products for your photographic life. Each day we’ll be bringing you more vids, to show you the gear up close and help you make your buying decisions. Now we didn’t get to everyone, but honestly, […]

Celebrity photographer Olaf Heine, spoke to us about his first book “Leaving the Comfort Zone” available in the US Nov. 2008, and what that title really means to him. We caught up with him at the Verve Gallery in Los Angeles, where he’ll have an exhibit of some of the selected images. Have a listen […]

One thing that we have been seeing lately is a shake-out of digital photographic services. Not that the rest of the global economy is in fine shape either, but truly, the strong survive. We met with some of them at PhotoPlus Expo and we’ll bring that report to later this week. Another stock/archive/selling service for […]

OK, some quick notes on a couple of must see exhibits, that close this week in NYC. I know, I know, we try to talk about things you can access and see even if you are not physically present, and we’ll give you links. However, these 2 shows, especially the Pet Store are awesome in […]

The Printed Picture Museum of Modern Art – October 17, 2008–June 1, 2009 [photopress:dotscreen_moma.jpg,full,centered] Taking you from the very beginnings of the printed image, not necessarily photographs, you are presented with images and their magnified details to truly see what makes up that printed page. Whether it’s 0’s and 1’s, or squares, or a dot […]

It’s done. For another year. The 25th Anniversary PDN/PhotoPlus Expo ended on Saturday, with a lot of dealers selling out of product. Seems that even with the economic conditions, a new piece of gear seemed to be just what the doctor ordered. And quite honestly, the dealers and manufacturers were giving some pretty good show […]

Finally Available! This excellent program was first broadcast on PBS as a companion video to Annie Leibowitz’s recent major traveling exhibition. You will be able to track with this master photographer as she shoots, edits her book, and lives her life. The personal aspects of this program are a rare look inside this powerful, cultural […]

Another day on the floor, in the meetings rooms, and food courts of the Javits Center in NYC. The PDN/PhotoPlus Expo roared ahead today with what I’ll now call a manageable show. [photopress:TST_0075.jpg,full,centered] Sure, the economic conditions are on everyone’s minds, but there are some tools out there that could make your photographic life better. […]

Well after Day 1 at PDN/Photoplus, we do have some info. A. Much more manageable, but that also means alot of folks didn’t get booths. B. Perhaps Saturday will bring the crowds. It should. C. Manufacturers are trying to help shooters out and are offering some pretty good deals, so worth your time if you […]

Yes, as promised, and with the permission of the artists/couple, we bring you another installment of the Aaron And Rosie story. Remember? We told you about this couple who met online via a Flickr 365 days self portraits, and fell in love. It’s an awesome photographic love story that has found followers all over the […]

This is a great week for photography in NYC. Between the Lucie Awards tonight at Lincoln Center, to major photo auctions, seminars, talks, meet and greets, culminating at PDN/PhotoPlus at the Javits center. And we’ll be joining the festivities a little later this week, bringing you the highlights and a whole slew of new videos. […]

[photopress:Picture_44.png,full,alignright] Not a plug-in, or a secret formula, a piece of gear or some new software. And you already have the gear you need. what we are talking about is a real cool site for music on the internet that will be the background groove while you work away on your editing, cataloging, and general […]

We brought this to your attention a few weeks ago and we wanted to make sure we secured a copy for you for the weekly giveaway. You see, in the world of photography book publishing, unless there is a huge general market for a book, the printing runs are fairly limited. So it may happen […]

Well, first they had Ashton Kutcher, playing a party dude with his Nikon. [photopress:look_good_in_pictures.jpg,full,alignright] Now they are teaching you some simple tips in photography with Carson Kressley. Remember him? One of the guys from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” Now he has a show called “Looking Good Naked”, and we think this is the […]

For the 6th year in a row, the Lucie Awards will commence on Monday, Oct.20th. For the second year, the famous Lincoln Center will host the event, and the masters of photography will be properly honored. Being surrounded by their peers, and admirers, honorees will be presented the Lucie Statue, a new standard in excellene […]

LowePro is the acknowledged leader in camera bags for the outdoor photographer. Agreed? So when they came out with this “green” backpack, it was no surprise. An environmentally aware company, this CompuPrimus AW has the right credentials: All bags in the series are constructed of 100% post-consumer, recycled Cyclepet® exterior fabric—using the equivalent of at […]

A little romance to start your weekend. What happens when 2 photographers fall in love across an ocean ? You get a visual love story that could only happen with today’s technology. [photopress:2754569187_99602e6a74_b.jpg,full,centered]© Aaron Nace and Rosie Hardy 24-year-old designer and photographer Aaron Nace and 17-year-old student and part-time waitress Rosie Hardy found each other’s […]

Or the digital photos. A few weeks ago Debbie Zeitman wrote a great article on sharing photos in a physical fashion. Well, they’re on to us- Yep, all of the manufacturers have realized that sharing your photographs means more than posting them on the web. And they’ve been answering the call with products that are […]

When opportunity Knocks..Make Sure Your Camera is Ready. Whether you shoot on the street, or only within your immediate sphere, there are some very cool opportunities to shoot ’em up, coming up. Of course the holidays, as families and friends gather and you can utilize all of the new facial recognition software in some new […]

Ok, you know we have been digging the Apple TV since it came out as a somewhat fulfilled promise of future set-top boxes. [photopress:product_product.jpg,full,centered] (Right. What did he just say?) Basically , you have a box, that, with wi-fi, connects to the internet and your computer(s) to stream all of your music, connect to iTunes […]

Sorry, for the last minute heads up but…… [photopress:gilbert_and_george.jpg,full,centered] Free days at Los Angeles Museums this weekend, 24 of them, and in NYC, Aperture presents Gilbert and George at the Brooklyn Museum. If we were on the East Coast, we’d be there. A Rare opportunity to hear these gentlemen speak. And if you hear about […]

I’m thinking laugh out loud. From Director Robert Downey, Sr., a prince,(yes, Iron Mans dad) came this rugged B&W movie about advertising in the late 60’s. Putney Swope. Look at Mad Men now, and this film told the story of the rebellion against that man in the grey flannel suit. Essentially, the only African-American executive […]

It’s not all fine art and sympathy over here at Photoinduced.com . Oh,no. Sometimes we stumble across something that is a little goofy, pointless and a totally excellent way to spend a few moments. Take a still photo, any still photo.Upload it to M&M Candylab site. Easily track the key parts like eyes,mouth,nose and ears. […]

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“I spent a great deal of my life being ignored. I was always very happy that way. Being ignored is a great privilege. That is how I think I learnt to see what others do not see and to react to situations differently. I simply looked at the world, not really prepared for anything.” Saul […]

So says Bette Davis in the classic “All About Eve”. [photopress:BarrelMan_blog.JPG,full,alignright] Well, we are having quite the bumpy night, day, weeks and more to come with this economy. Not just in the states but all over. Can’t wait to see the art that comes from this part of our global history. And luckily you are […]

It’s not just about the high ISO, or face recognition, or auto focus. Nope. What it IS about is light. Of course that depends on what your definition of is, is. Sorry, just a little Clinton humor. So it’s the addition of light or the subtraction of light that can make a photograph. Yes, we […]

OK, maybe we buried it at the end, but that wasn’t our intention. We want you to learn. So does Adobe. Here are series of videos on their full line of products and of course, we are highlighting the photographic side of the street. Adobe.TV will give you a fuller preview of the goods BEFORE […]

Being in NYC last week and taking the subway to most places, this book, Many Are Called by Walker Evans, kept coming back to mind. The best way to get around Manhattan, and the thickest concentration of the heartbeat of the city, the subway has a unique dynamic. [photopress:9780300106176.jpg,full,centered] Everyone creates their own space and […]

Except instead of a tired franchise long removed from it’s premium original, this new version of Photoshop puts more than lipstick on this software.[photopress:ps_cs4_bxshot_3in.jpg,full,centered] Today Adobe announced the new line of creative suites for the professional market, although the advanced amateur will be able to use them all. Photoshop CS4 and CS4 Extended were unveiled […]

“The Annenberg Foundation, one of the nation’s largest private family foundations, announced today plans to open a new community space dedicated to both digital images and print photography in Los Angeles, California. The Annenberg Space for Photography will open in spring 2009 at 2000 Avenue of the Stars. [photopress:annenbergspaceforphotography_largelogo_lessspace.jpg,full,alignright] Located on the former site of […]

Since I was about 5, MOMA, Museum of Modern Art in NYC, has been a strong visual touchpoint in my life. With a collection of modern art that is unparralled, to exhibitions that have never disappointed. It is always a stop on a trip to New York. As a matter of fact, I keep an […]

Museum of Modern Art a shimmer of possibility. Photographs by Paul Graham Feb 4th – May 18th, 2009 11 West 53rd St. NY,NY 10019 Tel: 212-208-9400

And the parade of new gear continues…. Today Canon introduced the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR.[photopress:Canon_5D_Mark_II_flash.gif,full,alignright] [photopress:Canon_5D_mark_II_top.jpg,full,alignright] The successor to the EOS 5D launched in 2005, Canon a full-frame CMOS sensor, HD video capture. In addition to capturing full-HD 16:9 video clips at 1,920×1,080 resolution, the 5D Mark II features a 21.1 megapixel full-frame […]

As we walk the streets of NYC with our techy iPhone camera in hand, we wonder what else can this phone/ipod/video player/gaming device/ camera do for my photographic life ? [photopress:PJWhite_250px.gif,full,alignright] Our good friends over at Photojojo collaborated with Matt Nuzzaco to go through EVERY photo app currently available on the iPhone App store. From […]

Off in NYC on a business trip, and decided to travel without a DSLR as test. In one of the most visually stimulating cities in the world, the tools have been limited to 2: An iPhone and a Point and Shoot, I know, I know…it’s not like I’m totally stripped. The point and shoot is […]

What we’re talking about is this weeks giveaway. And the “at bat” is sporty talk for your chance to swing and hit a home run. Getting up to the plate. OK, baseball. You CAN be a contender. By putting your photographs into a hard cover form, you will get them off of the hard drive […]

The folks over at Blurb, who make it super easy for you to create a high quality photo book, complete with dust jackets and end flap info, have gone deeper into the realm. Along with the creative support they give you on the site , they have started an offshoot called Photography.Book.Now which is a […]

I know exactly where I was, and what I was doing. Sitting in the home office, very early on the West coast, prepping for calls to the East. First cuppa joe, and turned on the tube. The first tower had been struck. The horrible events that followed will always be burned in my memory, along […]

Or, you never HAVE to say goodbye. We mean to your digital files. [photopress:103_product_image_437136666.jpg,full,alignright] This week we have great CD-ROM from the folks at Software-Cinema – Lightroom Workflow:Creating Bulletproof Archives of Digital Photographs OK, not only are you going to learn the optimum way to use Lightroom, but in this CD-ROM, you’ll learn a necessary […]

Before we tell you about the life threatening danger this man is in for his art, we’ll take a look at the art itself. [photopress:xraydude.jpg,full,centered] Nick Veasey doesn’t use a Nikon. Or a Canon. Or Hasselblad. Not even a view camera. [photopress:rtg_bus.jpg,full,centered] Detail of a full shot of a bus He creates using X-Ray machines. […]

This just in: The brilliant, compassionate photographer, Eugene Richards will receive $20,000 and collaborative support from Getty Images photo editors as he pursues his documentary photography projects. He began work on “War is Personal” in 2006 as a series of photo and text essays focused on the lives of people in the US who’d been […]

OK, first… what the heck is a wayback machine? On the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, 2 characters, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, would travel back in time via the wayback, to learn about history. [photopress:Waybackmachine3.png,full,centered] And LAFlash? [photopress:laflash_poriginal.jpg,full,centered] It was a celebration of Los Angeles style in 1973, told by photographers. Stop laughing. It may be […]

Rose Gallery Mark Cohen: True Color Feb. 17th – April 11, @009 2525 Michigan Ave. Gallery G-5 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310.264.8440

As we continue in our theme of sharing,saving and accessing your photographs, we bring you an article, by reader Debbie Zeitman, which hits right on target with us. [photopress:apertue_1.jpg,full,centered] Liberate Your Photos by Debbie Zeitman Digital photography makes it easy to leave your photos locked up in your computer, meticulously backed up and protected, but […]

Yep, we’re talking about your life and every thing in it. Especially the photographs. These are the visual records of your history, and the cultural times you’ve lived in. Whether there are cues from the clothing, the vehicles, the furniture, the hairstyles. [photopress:593px_Family_House_1969.jpg,full,centered] You may not have realized it, but all of these captured moments […]

Yep, he’s has a few things going for him. Brad Pitt just added another assignment into his ultra cool life: cover photographer for W. Coming in November. Luckily, he knew the talent so it must have been a lot more comfortable for him. Plus at least one of them was very at ease in front […]

I’m now about to reveal a secret. A photographic secret. A truly fun secret. A birthday party time secret. You’ve done the prom parties, the costume parties, the dinner parties, the pile-into-a-limo parties and party. Been to most of em. [photopress:bday_party.jpg,full,centered] Try this on for size: a fashion shoot party. Give all of your guests […]

BAGS! Gear Bags. Working Bags. Ditty Bags. Travels Bags. And rightfully so. Like the we always say, the Right tool for the Right job. Or bag in this case. Photographic bags can look like they have all that you need, space, pockets, dividers support online, in the store, or the videos we present, but it’s […]

Look! Up in the Sky! It’s Canon and Nikon!. With new DSLRs for you to desire, covet, wait for. Not surprised are you? It’s almost time for Photokina, the every 2 year trade show in Cologne, Germany. This is where the manufacturers introduce the latest gear, which may be ready for the coming buying season: […]

The galleries are closed. The owners are perhaps dipping their toes in the sand and sea. Like you probably are. The new work is waiting to be hung and viewed, once we all return to our routines. When I was a kid, this last weekend meant the final gasp of vacation, school supplies had to […]

The folks at Adobe keep coming at us with new, updated products. And the improvements seem to come from user input. You are totally the right people to listen to. They will be making available a new version of Photoshop Elements for the 93% of you (the PC crowd) now on version 7 by the […]

This one goes out to all of our strobist friends out there. Peace. [photopress:DSC_0242x.jpg,full,alignright] The right tool for the right job. Said it once or twice. Love the great shadowless light that a ring light can give you. Essentially, it’s a circular flash tube whose output is shaped by reflectors, dishes, or shot full frontal. […]

OK, we love 3D. Truly. And photomerging is one of the most fun things to do when it happens right. there is a certain satisfaction when it appears to be a seamless stitching of multiple images. But this is a whole new animal. Yep it one of those 93% applications ( meaning PC) but check […]

Can’t believe the summer is gearing down already as the vacationers have left for the last bits of sun worshipping, splashing or just seeing the warm months of relationships outdoors start to wane. Yep, soon all of the still photos of the fun will be headed to the memory banks, and we’ll be there to […]

Do you know who the folks are that are recording it? [photopress:79539181.jpg,full,centered] These are the men and women wearing the khaki Kodak vests, serving as their ID credentials, spending day after day picking the angles, carrying the looooong lenses, moving from venue to venue. Photo Olympians to be sure. But check out these sites to […]

Every Sunday, I make it down to the local Farmers Market. It happens to be in Brentwood,CA. home of more than 2 celebrities. And some of them happen to go to the market. Hey, they have to feel their peaches for firmness, just like you and me. [photopress:DSC_0076_2.jpg,full,centered] Anyway, part of my shopping experience is […]

It’s been a couple of weeks of technologic challenges. Starting with our main computer deciding to live in triage at the Apple store ( they gave us a new one, still kernel panicing), then the shared printer decided that every time we put a new color cartridge in, what it meant to say was that […]

Last week we did the weekly giveaway a little differently. [photopress:simplesave3.jpg,full,alignright] Along with giving product to the correctly numbered reply, we asked you to tell us why the item, in this case, HP SimpleSave DVD’s, would be a good thing for you to get. Well, the response was terrific, and we wish there was enough […]

Let’s continue to take a look at this expansive country and culture. This time we come from a photojournalistic point of view in this massive volume from Taschen; China-Portrait of a Country by 88 Chinese photographers. [photopress:51Q7kkJ0JBL._SS500_.jpg,full,centered] With visual tracking of history, this 424 page volume gives you a taste of the years of change […]

[photopress:fe54cc343543532ae8223d438f2539e9_getty_81972990cpzex101_olympic.jpg,full,centered]© Getty images Get ready to be married to the media. The TV, Internet, Magazine, Newspaper coverage for the Olympics , starting with the opening ceremonies later today, will be like you’re living with it 24/7. And the good part, is all of the classic photographs that have yet to be taken. Just imagine being […]

We bring you another in this series of working pro photographers, sharing their secrets of the tools of the trade. [photopress:MS_port.jpg,full,centered] This time, Mark Savage from Corbis, shows us his simple set-up, that works like a charm, and gets the job done. Plus, his portable lighting gear may make you rethink your options. He loves […]

This one is for all of you Strobists out there who can’t get enough power with the battery set up they are using. So here is what we’re talking about. If you will be shooting for an extended period of time, like an event, and need to rely on your portable flash for light, you […]

But first let me tear through all of the gear and see EXACTLY where I left it. So maybe it’s time to get a bit more organized. After finding files in various hard drives (hard drive crash, computer replaced, almost have everything back where it should be) we’re ready to tackle the hard goods in […]

How about this : you have all of your digital photos and video files stored somewhere on your computer. You’ve been meaning to back them up, as you start getting some error messages on your screen. Something is wrong with your computer and the repair techs say to wipe the hard drive clean and reinstall […]

Just took a look at this series from My Damn Channel. If you like your Photoshop lessons with a bit of backstory (fresh divorcee ) from the instructor, a lot of attitude, but some real lessons, You have to check this out. They are up to 13 lessons, with your teacher Donnie, who seems right […]

…..and the photographs will be FREE! [photopress:strong_teasers07.jpg,full,centered] That is the idea by some very smart wedding photographers at PRINT. [photopress:print_logo_blog.jpg,thumb,alignright] To introduce a new photographer to their company, they have asked for couples planning nuptials to submit their story. Kinda like what the TODAY show did with couples this year. Here are the entry regs: […]

Gallery Paciarte Contemporary Araki “Polaroid” Vs Womanliness Groupshow April 23rd – May 23rd 2009 Via C. Cattaneo 20/b 25121 Brescia – Italy Tel. Fax +39 030 2906352

Tastier and more productive. By far. We have been fans of Lightroom since it came out ,for a lot of reasons, but mainly the way it fit in our workflow. It was the most natural, integrated, asset management software for photographers. Like all things, it grew up. The last update gave you additional tools with […]

Whether you are taking a staycation or hitting the road this summer, this giveaway has 3 chances of delivering something to you. [photopress:VW445_150.jpg,full,alignright] [photopress:73_product_image_2120129690_1.jpg,full,alignright] [photopress:512VssvxJGL._SL500_AA240_.jpg,full,alignright] * Inspiration with a DVD from ICP on Henri Cartier- Bresson, taken from a lecture he gave in the 70’s, with his photographs to follow you through * Education with […]

Well it’s my birthday too, yeah. But today is a different kinda day for me. I prefer to give gifts instead of receive them. It’s an important day in my photographic life and this is why: When I was about 8, there was a softcover book on the bookshelf in the hall, between the 2 […]

but I Like it, Like it, Yes I DO ! [photopress:DSC00625.jpg,full,centered] Jim Marshall has photographed some of the most iconic rock and roll images of our time. From the Beatles at Shea Stadium, Hendrix in his classic stance, Janis Joplin in repose avec bottle, Jim Morrison sucking up a smoke, Johnny Cash flipping you off, […]

We would like to thank everyone who posted some excellent photography for the contest. The amount of work, thought, and time put into them was evident and made the judging that much tougher. And speaking of the judging we’d like to thank all of our creative friends in the ad world who helped us in […]

Duncan Miller Gallery Henri Dauman, Florence Guere – Sharp Contrast Sept. 18 – Oct.25th,2008 10959 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90034 Tel: 310.838.2440

I only wish it did. Instead, kernel panic is what happens when your computer has major issues. As in time to bring it into the shop. Like you better hope you have everything backed up. Been chatting that “Back-Up” stuff here for awhile and before taking in the sick friend, read MacPro, triple backed up […]

We’ve said it before: the right tool for the right job. If you have ever had to shoot an event like a wedding, party,business gathering, celebrities, and wanted to be compact, change lenses fast to make sure you got the shot, the BODA lens bag is a great choice. We’ve discussed other bags in this […]

The Getty Museum has, once again, brought out gold from its massive photography collection. This time it’s from the German Portraitist, August Sander: People of the Twentieth Century From the early 1900’s to before WWII he traveled his view camera from city to farmland posing his subjects with appropriate wardrobe and accoutrement to show respect […]

Only 3 weeks until the Summer Olympics opens in Beijing. The coverage will start to inundate the airwaves, website, and every other screen. [photopress:412TRNF41HL._SL500_AA240_.jpg,full,alignright] So we wanted to take another look at the photography scene there, and in this case Out Of The Red. In a country with over 1.4 billion people, the diversity and […]

Oh Sure-[photopress:Krystlerocker.gif,full,alignright] There is some 3D-ness out now in the movies, the latest being Journey to the Center of the Earth, with more coming, but let’s give props to the 3 Dimensional photos that you may have had as a kid. Only viewable on this little item, The Viewmaster. It is STILL the coolest thing […]

[photopress:D300_18_70_front34l.jpg,full,centered] Wait…didn’t this just come out…….? The Nikon D300 has been in our hands now for a couple of months. Of course Nikon just announced the D700. Not so many months later. But thankfully, it was added to the line, and not a replacement. So consider this outstanding camera, the D300, and relish the fact […]

Sometimes the beholder has paid some huge money for it. Not just being flippant, but the art market depends on the collectors to set the tone for value. When Andreas Gursky’s diptych of the 99cent stores sold for over 3.3 million dollars, a new height was reached for the sale of a photograph by a […]

[photopress:640_cover.jpg,full,alignright] Well, you have to get those 2 things from this book, PHOTOart: Photography In The 21st Century. And we are sure you will. 120 artists, 520 pages, glossaries, and brilliant observations and reviews of each photographers work. Aperture has done it again with this look at the current group of artists leading the way […]

It sounds like a great idea. MOFAA.ORG : Museum of Art for the Arts. The stock photo houses that have been gobbling up all of the rights for some of the greatest photographic images in history, give something back to the community. The ability to see these photographs, at least online. Here is the full […]

With a long time reputation for producing some of the best tomes in photography, including the brilliant magazine, Aperture has produced another volume of photographic importance. [photopress:640_cover.jpg,full,alignright] PHOTOart compiles a collection of brief introductions to 120 of the most important up and coming artists. OK, here are the layout highlights: by giving each photographer their […]

…at least do a good job of it. [photopress:0709_lede_IRAN.jpg,full,centered] In the four-missile version of the image released Wednesday by Sepah News, the media arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, two major sections (encircled in red) appear to closely replicate other sections (encircled in orange). (Illustration by The New York Times; photo via Agence France-Presse) [photopress:ledemissiles2.jpg,full,centered] the […]

Tomorrow will see the second coming of the iPhone. Year 2 of this historic phone. We’ll see how it all goes, as some people feel it’ll be life changing. Every other competitor is looking to be the “iPhone killer”. One of the big things that is the Apps store with new applications to add to […]

Sure, we’re getting some more crazy stuff in today. But it’s not just to fill the page. This stuff is funny. And photographic. As the summer progresses and we all hit the social events, ( re : parties, gatherings, BBQ’s, beach days, etc.) everyone has a digital camera and has no problem recording the events […]

A few weeks ago we let you know about PhotoShelter’s new push in the stock photo world with Shoot The Day! They have done their homework and found out what the people who buy the photographs really need. And we’re talking about the subject matter. Then The big boys come in like Corbis with SnapVillage, […]

I know, we go all kinds of places on this site, from simple photo related gadgets, to heavy emotional exhibits, pro gear reviews, and DVDs that can help teach you to be a better photographer. Educate, Inspire and Entertain. That’s what we ultimately hope to do. But this week, the giveaway is all about fun. […]

Sure, the stock photography market can be a lucrative key to the residual lock. the gift that keeps on giving. Yep, it’s the photographs that are kept on file with numerous selling agents and are sold for reuse to advertisers.They save money by not hiring a shooter to go out and specifically capture a subject […]

Even if you are prone to a staycation, there are still times you will packing the gear and heading out. Here are a couple of things that always make their way into my traveling camera bag. Just some additional tools that have made my photographic life easier. I’ll admit it. My sense of direction could […]

[photopress:banner.jpg,full,centered] So began the Wii advertising campaign before it became one of the most coveted gaming devices for the rest of us. Like Festivus, the holiday for the rest of us. ( anyone?..Beuller?…Beuller?…) And now finally there is a photography game that is totally cool. I know, my age is just about 12 , but […]

(This is a previously published article, but the fireworks haven’t changed, so it should all still hold true.) What is it about fireworks that draws us close, cause us to emit uncontrollable ooohs and ahhhhs, and brings a group experience unlike any other? That shared , almost primal feeling of amazement at seeing those colored […]

[photopress:10c762e89da0a866c1074110._AA240_.L.jpg,full,alignright]”Just Take It In Little Bits At A Time”. That’s was the formula for getting the most out of a book called “The Keepers Of The Light” . Sitting at a luncheon on the Riviera, I was introduced to a man who knew things. Photographic things. Image things. And we talked. He told me of […]

[photopress:D700_24_120_front.jpg,full,centered] So halfway between the D300 and the D3, Nikon brings the D700. Size wise comparable to the D300 but has the amazing ISO range of the D3 (up to 25,000!) Full Frame sensor : FX (23.9 x 36mm) and cropped DX Still a 12.1 megapixel unit, but you know by now that its all […]

On Sunday, it was a bit hot here in Los Angeles, making it was a good day to read and maybe catch up on some TV. Flipping around the channels, we searched for some content that would hold at least SOME interest. Spain had already won. and then, “woah” [photopress:23193_1177709159.jpg,full,alignright] Ovation TV had an all […]

Special word for today’s giveaway is “HOLGA”. Shocking, I know.. Details below. [photopress:31A1SCJZZ4L_1._SL500_AA200_.jpg,full,alignright] Of course you’ve heard about the Holga. Just the coolest low tech film camera around. And since it’s all plastic, a lightweight wonder also. There is a cult built around this camera and if you’ve never put your hands on one, here […]

That’s the question that Rob Schwartz, Executive Creative Director of TBWA\Chiat\Day asks you. Oh sure, by day he is the creative compass for one of the most iconic advertising agencies in the world. So he sees thousands of images, professionally, But with this series of photographs, he asks you, the viewer, to comment on images […]

And when we say low, we mean the coolest, plastic film camera you’ve ever seen: The Holga! The folks at Nokia contracted with the mastermind behind HolgaMods, a site dedicated to tweaking these plastic wonders into a (slightly) more sophisticated camera. The modified N95’s are here. [photopress:tripodmount_1.gif,full,centered] And what brought this meeting of the minds […]

[photopress:Billy_Martin_fight.jpg,full,centered] Billy Martin breaking up a fight © Debbie Zeitman I’m no technophobe. In fact, I’m quite the opposite. I know my way around a computer quite well. I’ve edited many a movie on digital systems, gracefully and gleefully transitioning from film, trim bins, and splicing tape to computer monitors and files and all the […]

[photopress:TAm.jpg,full,centered] Recently we told you about the reprinting of this visual journey through the United States by Robert Frank in the 50’s. It was such a departure from the photographic styles of the time, that he couldn’t find a publisher in the states. In Paris, there was a company that took a shot and brought […]

[photopress:DSC00594.JPG,full,centered] As the week of the Cannes lions fest draws to a close and the beaches prepare to return to some sense of normalcy, the time of celebrating the work in the advertising business gets ready to leave the south of France. The awards, the parties, the dinners,the parties, the dancing , the parties, the […]

[photopress:nokian951.jpg,full,centered] And the folks at Nokia are very smart for putting this multi-use tool in the hands of the attendees of the Cannes Lions Ad festival. [photopress:nokian952x.jpg,full,centered] As I was walking around the festival, there was a new camera in a lot of hands. The first thing to notice was the incredibly thin body. Then […]

Who knew? With all of the stock photo prices dropping, and as the big suppliers keep buying up the small upstarts, the market has changed dramatically. The folks at Photoshelter , known for being a photographers online sales service, are poised to make a strong logical move in this world, and they did their homework. […]

After coming to the Lions festival for many years, for some reason this is the first year that ACT has come onto my radar. It’s a separate, yet supported exhibition of public service advertising. Including many who couldn’t afford to pay the submissions fee for the Lions competition. Why this year? Maybe this year the […]

After a canceled flight, some rescheduling, and many marginal meals, we’re finally i Cannes at the Lions Ad Fest which kicks off today. The entry was excellent, meeting a friend at the airport and sharing a cab into town. Best part was all of the luggage arrived. Whew.( have had 25% failure rate on that […]

Of course we just did a review, so it’s only fitting that we send one of this excellent tool, complete with bundled software for you. [photopress:bamboofun.jpg,full,centered] The Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet. We’ve discussed some of the cool working features of this pen/tablet/wireless mouse combo, and a bit of the software you get: Photoshop Elements, Corel […]

The gear is back in the bag for another hand carried adventure to Europe. [photopress:cannes2008x.jpg,full,alignright] Back to the Cote D’azur for the biggest, baddest, advertising festival in the world: The Cannes Lions!. We’re going to this full out, massive event to find out what the current trends in photography are in the world of marketing. […]

(big brass,timpani drum accompanied music in the background) When You want to take Your photography to the Next Level, and prove to everyone what a post production digital master you are , YOU need the…… [photopress:516teBCJLGL._SS400_.jpg,full,centered] Wait..slow down…when you want to have some fun and start working on your photos in a new intuitive way, […]

I just paid 4.70 for a gallon of gas, $5 for a dozen eggs, and the rising costs show no sign of abatement. (I know our friends outside of the NA continent have been paying waaaaayy more for gas for years. We’re just getting sticker shock now. And every day a new number.) OK, Fine. […]

It’s Saturday morning in Los Angeles. The heat is rising outside and Hillary Clinton has just quit the presidential campaign. But inside, I’ve been moved and mesmerized by the next weekly giveaway: [photopress:mann_at_twelve_dec_06.jpg,full,centered] © At Twelve – Sally Mann What Remains: The Life and Work Of Sally Mann is one of the best documentaries on […]

[photopress:sc_logo_2.gif,full,alignright]We’ve just uploaded some new Photoshop training samples for you to check out on the VIDEO page. Just go to the Software Cinema tab and you’ll see the first set of new Photoshop CS3 training tips by Jim DiVitale. These folks have been training photographers for years in digital imaging and lighting and we just […]

Snaps are fun. Love my camera phone. And my point and shoot. Sure, I still use iPhoto and love it. But so many of my photographs can be made better with some extra care. Heck, in the wet darkroom days exposure, paper choice and burning and dodging did all that. I’m working it all dry […]

There is not enough times in our lives to do the things that truly feed the creative passion within us, with no strings attached. You create because it’s a need. Even if you put massive hours and blood, sweat, and tears in, it’s never work. It should be your joy. Going to college and studying […]

Heres the scene: you’ve just attended a wedding or graduation and you may just have the perfect shot of the event. One of the coolest ways to share that shot is this book “ America at Home “ with THAT photo on the cover. Is that something you might be interested in? [photopress:friends_l.jpg,full,alignright] We shared […]

It’s a bold statement to compare someone to W. Eugene Smith. But when Andre Hermann brought his work to the reviewing table at the Academy of Art, and showed his 10 images, I was emotionally sucker punched. It was not just the situation of the subject, Garrett, it was the way his story was told. […]

…..or at least show us a new vision. Every year around this time, a group of us travel to the Academy of Art in SF to review, recruit, and advise the students who are taking their firsts steps into the pro world. Most have graduated but many are in their mid college experience. I’ve been […]

The good folks at Crumpler have come up with another fine item in their bag line. And of course it also includes a cool name: The Whickey and Cox– we think it’s a reference to a pub of some sort. Think I’ve visited that one. Twice, even. And when you’re looking for a nicely discreet, […]

On Friday, at the age of 90, Cornell Capa, photographer, visionary, passed away. [photopress:PAR251408.jpg,full,centered] What he leaves is a unique legacy that celebrates photography on every level. [photopress:23370773.JPG,full,centered] Argentines cheering the arrival of naval troops who would complete the overthrow of Juan Peron, Buenos Aires, 1955. A photojournalist by trade, he founded the ICP in […]

[photopress:win-1_r1a_1.gif,full,alignright] Yep, we decided to extend the deadline to allow for the newest iPhone to be announced and be shipping. Oh yeah, and let more entries come in. Remember we have some of the best creative directors and art directors in world looking at this and voting. So be there, be strong and bring your […]

[photopress:ocean_summer.jpg,full,centered] Mentors. Inspiration. All the things that keep us alive as creative people. One entered my life during my freshman year of college. I’d played with a camera and learned darkroom basics during high school, but here I was striving to learn more. In walked Ted Orland, visiting professor, trailed by a long, healthy resume, […]

[photopress:pistore2.jpg,full,centered] Portion of the Photoinduced.com store As you look around and realize that the financial landscape is shifting rapidly, and not in the right direction , The purchases you make are researched, recommended and of great value. We all hope. And we’re here to help. With real world reviews, and by sifting through all of […]

[photopress:various_3.jpg,full,centered] Photo Studio Set recreation, using Georg Hurrells original Camera at the California Heritage Museum The glamour of the screen actors from the beginning of the cinema in Hollywood, will be remembered not only by their immense bodies of work, but the photographs of George Hurrell. Shooting on an 8×10 view camera, he captured all […]

[photopress:51fA_6yG5KL._SS500_.jpg,full,centered] If you don’t remember, check your files. And you chose the photo, too. Maybe this will be a book you’ll keep for 50 years. The cover will be all yours. OK, here’s how it will happen: Years back there was a series of books called “Day in The Life of…….Australia America, Canada, Spain and […]

I love candy. Yep, love it like crazy. And sometimes, although we also crave the tools discussed here, (we all need them, to do what we love) sometimes the gear check is like candy. Love the stuff. That is why I always need to balance the indulgence of those things with the point to it […]

It’s not Grand Theft Auto, but you should be aware of all things around you when you’re shooting on the street. No need to advertise that you have thousands of dollars worth of gear hanging on your shoulder. Of course your camera may give it away, but if want to be a little less conspicuous, […]

Prime lenses were the way to go for years. The thought used to be that a zoom lens was cheating a bit, or using a piece of glass that wasn’t quite up to snuff. Sure, there were a few lenses that were in consideration like the 80-200 2.8 lens first introduced in 1978. Not a […]

[photopress:rodcarewprintx.jpg,full,centered] © Deborah Zeitman As a youth I was bold and brave, fearless in a way only innocence can allow. At nineteen-years-old, I eagerly walked into the Los Angeles Bureau of the Associated Press with a meager portfolio of black and whites and asked to work as a freelance photographer for the summer. The Bureau […]

[photopress:Camera1.mid.jpg,full,alignright] We mean Pinhole Cameras. Low tech camera gear at its finest. And the good folks at Corbis want you to give it a shot. (ouch,sorry about that.) They had a company design some very cool cameras for you to DIY with, till the cows come home. With full instructions on construction and shooting, you […]

Just came into the in-box. Not sure why so long but…… check this out, all of you who create any visual art in the US. And for those around the world, pay close attention. Please copy and paste the URL’s in the letter for more info From the APA: “Today at 2pm EST The House […]

[photopress:lovethatbobdvd01.jpg,full,alignright] As opposed to Love That Bob – the series about the madcap adventures of a studio photographer. All kidding aside, while traveling through this wonderful world of photography, we have met some of the coolest folks. Last fall, while walking the streets of Paris attending Paris-Photo, a happenstance meeting with Amy K. from Canon, […]

Wow! that was fast. BY 8:17 AM all 3 books were spoken for. Congrats to Sean, Brian and Paul. All 3 were posted by noon, priority, and please let us know if they make it on time . And if you’d still like to get mom a copy of this book, click on the link […]

While at the Gregory Crewdson lecture at the Hammer Museum last week, we got a signed copy of his new book Beneath The Roses for you. This is a large one with plates measuring 14.5″x 9.5″ and the overall book dimensions of 16.3 x 11.7. [photopress:crewdsonbook.jpg,full,centered] We only mention size because that is a hallmark […]

No, we’re not trying to be cute nor clever, but Gregory Crewdsons’ photographs are huge (5 ft. x 7.5 ft) images and for once, there is a reason other than a current trend for the massive size. [photopress:process080407_560.jpg,full,centered] © Gregory Crewdson – Beneath The Roses His tableaus, currently on view at the Gagosian Gallery in […]

In this 3rd installment of Harry Hows’ series, a secret specialty lens starts it off, then he wraps it all up and gives you the finishing touches on how he puts it all together. And why. Plus you get a full recap of every piece of gear he showed you in the previous vids, all […]

Heck, she gave you life, you can at least give her some goodies on this hallmark holiday. Flowers, candy, gift ceryificates, brunch, a photo book…all good choices. But take a look at this site called Youngme-Nowme: [photopress:2442383664_a731c33a3f_b.jpg,full,centered] For years, I have had this strange habit of looking at people and imagining what they may have […]

In this segment, Harry How of Getty Images, starts to dig in his bag and show you all of the gear he carries for an assignment and, more importantly, why he carries certain tools. Of course some gigs will call for some variations, but if he has to get to the job, right off the […]

We met with Harry How, sports photographer to see what kind of gear is in HIS camera bag. Wow. He held nothing back as we went deep into his rolling bag, to see all of the “right stuff” And he shared some insight with us that is great advice for those wanting to get into […]

When Miley Cyrus was being photographed by Annie Leibowitz for Vanity Fair recently, there were some photos made that presented the 15 year old pop star in a more revealing vein. No extreme exposure except for her naked back, but the tone of the image appears to be sexual in nature. Or is it? Although […]

Around the corner from our apartment in Passaic, NJ, there was a store that was a called a “5 & 10”. So named for the cost of the items they carried. Everything from toys, housewares, and some hardware. A mini department store. Now, I never found the 5 cent items, except candy, but there were […]

From the time of Matthew Brady, photographs of the horrors of war have beseiged those not in attendance to share and remind us of a view of that reality. Whether it’s a battlefield strewn with the remains of the valiant of the Civil War, or the images from the Vietnam war of the child fleeing […]

On the old front (well, not too old) the limited edition Stephen Shore placemats are being shipped to Nancy C. from Nova Scotia. A very cool way to dress up you table. Or hang on your wall. The signed Larry Fink book went pretty darn quick this week and Yvonne F. of Houston, Texas will […]

Photographer Brian Belefant, who has already had one excellent career as an advertising creative director, has revealed even more of his talents through his work posted on the site, Elixir Lens. What he has done is taken some very primary advertising credos, stating that the DNA of a message should relate to the product that […]

( this article was originally published here in Dec. 07. Some minor changes, but the concept is intact.) Not this green: [photopress:300px_Kermit2005.jpg,full,centered] Or this green: [photopress:images.jpeg,full,centered] But this green: [photopress:24trut.2.600.jpg,full,centered] Think about it: the media cards we use recycle the images, computers don’t add fluorocarbons, the batteries for the digital cameras are rechargeable.Most consumers use […]

The photograph tells the story. Everytime. It’s not the articles, musings, reviews. They may help explain a modus operandi, a back story, a behind-the-scenes look. Last week at the Hammer museum in Westwood California, Larry Fink regaled us with the tales of his life. We learned about the town he lives in, his politics, his […]

[photopress:M_B_Bingham_Evite.jpg,full,centered] [photopress:ali5.jpg,full,centered] Howard L Bingham’s coverage of the fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire captured almost 34 years ago, is currently on exhibit at the M&B Gallery in Los Angeles. [photopress:ali1.jpg,full,centered] [photopress:ali4.jpg,full,centered] The over 60 images Black & White and color tell the story of this this unique event, and I would […]

Thanks to everyone who sent in emails for the daily giveaways! It’s your support that’s keeps things like that coming. And today for our final Daily Giveaway (for now at least) we have a pretty full package for one lucky reader: [photopress:ray_1.jpg,full,centered] © Man Ray 1. Copy of the book Family of Man – just […]

Yesterday , it was Mel H. from Georgia who had the fast hands this morning on the Elements DVD’s from Software-Cinema. Well done sir, well done. Today, Thursday, April 17th, we have another excellent book for the collection: Sylvia Plachy : Goings On About Town [photopress:584_cover.jpg,full,centered] [photopress:584_5.jpg,full,centered]© Sylvia Plachy. So let’s see…how shall we do […]

Not 2 minutes into Larry Finks lecture, he delivered that line accompanied by a photo of his mom and Irving. It was laid out deadpan. Comedy? Satire? Lecture structure? Whatever, it worked and got the crowd to loosen a bit. And as he further described his photographs you understood what he meant when he said […]

If you are just getting started in the digital world of photo manipulation, or could uses a little refresher course, today may be your lucky day. [photopress:81_product_image_584399168.jpg,thumb,alignright] [photopress:76_product_image_1586108196_2.jpg,thumb,alignright] Wednesday’s Daily Giveaway are 2 discs from Software-Cinema.One of the premiere training companies has , for years put out a full roster of easy to digest, learning […]

And we have a winner on the Bundle bag from Crumpler. This time it’s Bunny B from Malaysia- Congratulations! [photopress:61j8uX18bhL._SS500_.jpg,full,centered] And todays, Tuesday April 18th, Daily Giveaway is a book that’s been getting a lot of attention lately: A la Cart: The Secret Lives of Grocery Shoppers by Hillary Carlip It’s by a photographer who […]

We all have our favorite angles to shoot from. Sometimes feet spread apart, elbow braced arms keeping a tight grip on the camera. Sometimes on a tripod, locking in an exact placement of lens, allowing the subject to reveal in front of it. Or do you grab a shot from the hip. Pull it up […]

Just because it was the first day of the week, in this week of daily giveaways, we gave away 2 of the Taschen books. Congrats to both And it was a sunny day in Southern California. Classic, really. Today we have a great kit bag made by Crumpler: The Bundle. [photopress:b231_o10224_ai1671.jpg,full,centered] As you start to […]

As we continue our week of daily giveaways, we have a very special weekly giveaway, just for the folks who subscribe to the NEWSLETTER. [photopress:G526_600.jpg,full,centered] The good folks at the International Center of Photography (thanks Gigi) wanted one of you to get this very unique collection of photographs from Stephen Shore. From an edition of […]

I know it may feel like we have nothing to report right now and are working on some very cool articles that will be posted soon. Like a video review of the Nikon D300 after working with it for a few months in real world settings. It may feel like that right now, but the […]

[photopress:book-cover_1.jpg,full,alignright] And in a flash, it was gone. Yesterdays daily giveaway item (Giottos Mini Tripod) went SOOOOO fast. Congrats to Steve M of Milton Vermont! Today we have a book: Digital Photography for Busy Woman by Laura Oles, a must have easy to digest, primer on all of the basics in digital photography. Not just […]

Starting the weekend off with a little good news. Congratulations to Gary W. of Ohio, who will be looking at more color correct images shortly with the Spyder2express color calibration device, and to Andreas K of Germany, currently making some space on the bookshelf for Personal Exposures – Eliott Erwitt. And you know what we […]

OK, for some, American Idol is a guilty pleasure, for others it’s a completely manipulated and manipulative realty show. Whatever. Folks all over seem to have an opinion on the contestants. And once a year they give back with a charity show. Well, we’re not that big but we still want to do our part. […]

Which part of the story are you telling? After the fact? [photopress:hawaii_mon_11.jpg,full,centered]© Damon Webster That lilikoi pie was awfully good. Emphasis on was. Or that decisive click of the shutter occurring in the peak of the moment? [photopress:53_zamri.jpg,full,centered] Did you see that? and no photoshop? Was the photographer waiting for the dolphin because it had […]

[photopress:6.jpg,full,centered] © Aline Smithson I met Aline Smithson, quite randomly, a few weeks ago, while waiting to hear a photographers panel at the local museum. We exchanged business cards, promising to check out each others websites. Wow. Very cool work, that was very easy to digest. There is an approachable and comfortable sense to her […]

[photopress:513QN4BZ8SL._SL500_AA280_.jpg,full,alignright] While reading the latest issue of Creativity, there was a prefect ending to the issue with Last Word by Renny Gleeson. He is the Global Director, Digital Strategies for Wieden & Kennedy one of the most consistently creative and breakthrough advertising agencies in the world. The discussion wrapped around the subtitle of “Advertising is […]

It’s about your color. Your Monitor color. Your Print color. [photopress:PC.CLV.S2E100.JPG,full,centered] We’ve been walking all around the issue forever, but it’s about time to face it. Since you may be dealing with the full on digital world at this point, even if you shoot film, you will be calibrating your monitor. And your printer. Yep, […]