Photoinduced: How it Started, How Its Going

Thursday, December 28th, 2023

As the year ends, a little look back on how Photoinduced came to be. After leaving a production executive position at a large ad agency late 2004, I wanted to see what was around the corner. There was an idea that had been rambling around my head for awhile. A place for photographers to go […]

The Day The Computer Died…

Monday, October 11th, 2021

It served me well. For over 10 years my Mac Pro tower was my daily companion. Photo editing, video editing, and those oh so long hours looking at social posts I didn’t need in my life. With 2 screens and the ability to plug in a myriad of external drives, it was an upgradable powerhouse. […]

Light Em Up!! Photographing Fireworks Guide

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Living in A Powder Keg and Giving Off Sparks!

Black Friday Sale on Camera Bags From ThinkTank!

Monday, November 19th, 2018

This just in! More Holiday Gift Guides coming, but needed to share this hot off the press! Our friends at ThinkTankPhoto just announced their Black Friday specials. It will put its popular Airport Advantage Plus rolling camera bag on sale at 50% over Black Friday weekend. In addition, several of its most popular camera bags […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 3! Let’s Talk Video

Friday, November 16th, 2018

OK, the first item up is what I believe is the gear purchase of the year: Gimbals! Why is it the gear of the year? WE ALL NEED SMOOTH FOOTAGE!!! The Drone has been dominating the new gear of previous years, it’s true. As a commercial producer, I know the uses of a solid pro […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 2! Bags, Bags, Bags!

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

How many camera bags do you own? Honestly, you just need to a bag that’s right for the occasion. Yep, you will need more than 1! A new category on the scene is the Weekender type. Half backpack luggage, half camera bag. There have been 2 main bags that have come to us in this […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 1!

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

And here we go! This year we are going to start on the small side. Things that help you do what you love most. And ANY photographer will find as a useful gift. Links to purchase/read more are in the name and the photo. First up: Platypod This simple, ingenious, mounting plate should be in […]

Peak Design – Getting Ready for The Weekend

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

Bags, Bags, Bags! Every photographer has multiples, and each one serves a purpose, and honestly, specific to a venue you may be shooting in. Recently, Peak Design, who has been building and designing some quality bags, straps and camera holders, has moved into the world of luggage. Not your typical luggage, but designed with a […]

HitCase – Under the Sea with Your Phone

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

HitCase has come up with a great solution to the underwater smartphone! You know, I waited until the new iPhones were announced 9/12, to see what the new features were. And the sizes! Apple has added 2 meters deep, and 30 min underwater, as a new feature of the latest Phones, which is pretty darn […]

The Gimbal Game – Smooth As Silk

Monday, September 10th, 2018

It’s always been time for smoother, tracking shots. Handheld with image stabilization is cool, although not for most things. I have been on the hunt for a right solution for a one-man operation for years. I’ve bought them, and sold them. Back when I started Photoinduced in 2005, it was a Steadicam as first choice. […]

Nikon Enters The Full Frame Mirrorless World! Soon…..

Tuesday, July 24th, 2018

So the rumors are true! Nikon has listened to the consumer and have a full frame mirrorless camera in development, along with a series of specially fitted lenses. What’s that you say? When, and how much? good questions. no answers. One thing that was in the press announcment was the fact that they are also […]

Magnum Square Print Sale: FREEDOM!

Monday, June 4th, 2018

USA. Baltimore, MD. October 31, 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. being greeted on his return to the US after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Leonard Freed USA. Baltimore, MD. October 31, 1964. You have 4 days left to pick up some of the finest photography by the luminaries of the Magnum Photo world. OK, […]

AIPAD 2018 – A Return To The Classical

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

W. Eugene Smith, Pride Street, 1955 © 2018 the heirs of W. Eugene Smith, courtesy of Etherton Gallery, Tuscon It’s a strange time in the world of photography. Instagram has taken over, and Facebook is already passe. So when a venerable photo art fair like AIPAD, The Association of International Photography Art Dealers, comes to […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Part 2 – Camera Bags

Sunday, December 10th, 2017

Oh, sure, we all have them, and most of us have multiples. Do you need another? Probably. So what was new this year?Plenty. So here are some of the faves from Peak Design, ThinkTank, SKB, Tenba, and BlackRapid (check out BR special 20% discount code below!) Peak Design has been coming on strong with 2 […]

Magnum Partners with Aperture For A Spectacular Print Sale!

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Ahh, fall is in the air, come inside, and dress up your walls! One of my favorite print sales is the Magnum Square Print Sale, and now it’s even better: With a partnership with Aperture, and called Great Journeys, they had added to the image choices in the best way. Some of your favorite images […]

Adobe Brings the Creative Cloud Forward – Again!

Wednesday, October 18th, 2017

There are 2 main reasons I will always be loyal to Adobe Lightroom: Search engine for images Connection to Photoshop. Now, what the connection to Photoshop gives you is a constant upgrading of the tools in LightRoom. This new version is way faster on the search, and adds in tools, that honestly, felt a bit […]

The New Nikon D850 – 45.7 MP of Goodness

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Nikon, I just can’t quit you! Don’t think I ever will. This new, long awaited D850, coming in at an MSRP of about $3300, (wasn’t that what the D810 was?) clocks in with some amazing specs. OK, first some photos.

ThinkTank Photo : BackPack or Roller? YES!

Sunday, August 13th, 2017

When going to a local shoot, what do you feel is the best way to carry your gear? For speed, a backpack usually is the ticket. When the shoot is done, and you’re packed and on the move, a roller would be sweet. ThinkTank Photo has now upgraded my favorite StreetWalker BackPack, with wheels! Here’s […]

Nikon Helps You Get Ready To Shoot The Total Solar Eclipse – 8/21/17

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

This will be a once in a lifetime event! So whether you are traveling to the prime locations, or covering it from your home locale, time to get ready. Nikon, you know that company that put out a full frame Astrophotography DSLR, has produced 2 vids to get you going. They are all about this […]

Epson FastFoto : Bulk Scan Precious Family Photos Without Sending Overseas

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

I love to scan old photos. Seriously, being able to scan negatives and slide from my archives is one of my favorite evening pastimes. Set it up, scan and store. It almost becomes a treasure hunt, especially with the negatives. One thing I was not scanning much were all of the 4×6 photos in my […]

Focus & Filter : Great Deal to Step Up Your Photography – Under $15!

Monday, June 19th, 2017

You have the new camera, and have figured out that the upgrade in your photographs is massive. How do you take the next steps? Want to crush it in the photo contests, and social media? Or maybe you just want to be the master of your photo domain? The camera manual has some good info, […]

Magnum 70th Anniversary Events All Over NYC

Thursday, May 18th, 2017

If you have ever seriously looked at humanity through a lens, you no doubt have known about Magnum. Briefly, “Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually.” Henri Cartier-Bresson […]

Maybe The Best Photojournalist Traveling Bag!

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

I’m definitely a problem v. solution person. Need starts the search for the right gear solution. And like many of us (all of us?) have a plethora of camera bags. the most fickle of gear options. So, when my well planned flight from an event, went awry and I couldn’t put my ThinkTank Airport International […]

Nikon Gets Ready to Intro New D7500 DSLR : Legacy Tech, Lighter Weight

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

You’ve been looking for that upgrade from the phone, and not sure if mirrorless is the way you want to go? Nikon is bringing out a new DX format DSLR this summer, that could make your wallet smile. With an incredible range of ISO 100 up to 1.64 million (yep, that’s right), your low light […]

It’s Time For Citizen Journalism To Grow!

Thursday, March 9th, 2017

And that means you! As an image maker and communicator, you have the skills to capture, and share the information to the world. No better time than the present. With the amount of events going on cross-country, the time to share real news, not fake news, nor alternative facts has never been more important. It’s […]

The Getty And National Gallery Have Been Gifted with Incredible Photographs

Saturday, March 4th, 2017

One of my favorite photo collections in the world, and one of the best places to see photographs, The Getty in Los Angeles, just got a huge new grouping of images. Along with other notable institutions, we should all look forward to seeing this work on the walls at the Getty Center. GETTY MUSEUM AND […]

Real World Review – Tether Tools Case Relay – Long Term UNINTERRUPTED Power!

Monday, February 20th, 2017

What photo problems makes you dive down the rabbit hole of possible solutions? How many times have you late night googled a range of terms to find the right answer to a specific problem? Too many times to count, for me. One of the recent trips down the information highway was road mapped by a […]

Real World Review – Why I Depend on Lexar

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

It’s something that you don’t want to think about: Media Cards. Pop it into your camera, and shoot. Because I don’t want to think about it, I have chosen one brand to use, and stick with it. Lexar Yes, you can scan over Ebay and Amazon, and find all kinds of brands that may be […]

Real World Review : All About Remote Control

Tuesday, December 27th, 2016

There are so many way to control how you press the shutter on your camera, I had to do a deep dive into the world, and try to make some sense of it all. 3 of the units reviewed here: CamRanger, Case Air, and Pulse. The 4th, Manfrotto Digital Director, is way bigger and shown […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 4: Black Friday Best Deals

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

There may be supposed “doorbusters” on Black Friday & Cyber Monday, with special pricing, but on high ticket items it’s usually last years model. What you should look for are deals on Media Cards, software, and batteries. I always stock up on that day. Of course, the majors photo dealers will all have some kind […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 2 : So Many Bags…

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Camera bags are pretty personal, so you may want to pick one for a wish list. However, here are some good choices to look at. My top pick across the entire line is ThinkTankPhoto. Designed by working pros, this brand has everything you need, and built to last. From the Airport International, to the Street […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – Part 1: Starting With The Basics

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Whether you are looking for a right gift for a photographer, tips for your wish list for others, or just need to get some year-end upgrades, I hope the next days of the latest edition of the Gift Guide have something for you. Let’s get to it! First of all: Straps! Do you carry your […]

Tether Tools Case Relay – Location Time-Lapse Tool Made Right!

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

At every photo trade show, I search for innovation and design improvement from all the manufacturers. And of course that is their goal as well. Sometimes it’s inches, sometimes revolutionary. One of my favorite new products comes from the folks at Tether Tools®. They see a photographers needs, and rush in to solve the problem. […]

Peak Design Sling Bag – Is This The Mirrorless Bag Of Your Dreams?

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

It’s like the Holy Grail: what is the perfect camera bag? Don’t want to shock you, but there is no one bag that is best for all circumstances. But you already know that. Look at all of your camera bags.I kinda feel it’ like shoes. The right bag for the right job. Peak Design is […]

Nikon Adds A New Entry Level DSLR With Kit Lenses You Actually Want

Tuesday, August 16th, 2016

When someone is starting out on photography, it is wise for the camera manufacturer to give them all of the tools to succeed, and enjoy the ride. Yes, it’s addictive, so the first experience should be very pleasurable. The new Nikon D3400 boasts an ISO range topping out at 25,600, over 24MP sensor, and a […]

You’re Gonna Need Em’ : Best BlueTooth Earbuds ?

Thursday, August 11th, 2016

Here’s the deal: the next version of the iPhone is rumored to have no headphone jack. That’s right, your favorite headphones will either need an adaptor for the lighting jack, or perhaps share a dual jack so you can also charge the phone. Lot’s of added goods for your listening pleasure. OR…. you get wireless, […]

Olloclip : Packs Small, Plays Big

Monday, August 8th, 2016

Why do I always have a set of Olloclip lenses and accessories in my bag? They are small, lightweight, smart designs, and have multiple purposes. The glass is sweet, especially the 4-1 which slips easily onto an iPhone. Macro is having a huge comeback and iPhone extreme close-up photos are now billboards,and you can get […]

Messenger Bag Roundup Part 4 : Tenba Messenger DNA 13

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Let’s have a look at the 4th and final messenger bag in the round-up. The only way to truly review these bags is to use them, and that takes time. And I use them in different circumstances, to see how the physicality works under real world conditions. This bag, the Tenba DNA 13 has a […]

Fuji X-T2 : Hands On First Look

Friday, July 29th, 2016

Foto-Care in NYC held a special event on 7/28, with the brand new Fuji X-T2. Only operational unit in NYC. I brought along an X-T1, for comparison, with a 56 1.2. There were a few of us waiting to handle the one unit, so didn’t have a ton of time. Did shoot some frames, see […]

Diane Arbus: In the Beginning – Met Breuer Reveals Never Seen Photographs

Monday, July 11th, 2016

The images of Diane Arbus are forever burned into my brain. Her Aperture Monograph was a gift in 1972, and as she had taken her own life a year before, the photographs of those on the fringes, were forever perceived as a deeper insight into this artist’s mind. How did that complex photographic journey begin […]

Messenger Bag Roundup Part 3 : ThinkTank Photo – CityWalker 20

Wednesday, July 6th, 2016

The only way to truly figure out what camera bag works best for you is to determine the gear you need (want) to have with you, when you leave the house/office. Is it a full DSLR rig, with 2 bodies and all the glass? Or get small with a mirrorless system? Messenger bags take care […]

Adobe CC Updates: Next Level Additions!

Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

If you are not using the Creative Cloud By Adobe, I just don’t know what to say. For $119 a year, you get the best tools for your photographic life, designed by a company whose base level DNA is digital imaging. Seriously. They have a new round of updates, and some things you can’t live […]

Messenger Bag Roundup Part 2 : Peak Design 13″ Messenger

Sunday, June 19th, 2016

Ok, you saw the value proposition, now let’s have a look at the higher priced spread: The Peak Design 13″ Messenger Bag Coming on the heels of a very successful launch of the 15″ messenger bag, the public asked for a smaller more manageable version, and the company listened. This is a beautiful, well made, […]

Messenger Bag Round-Up : Part 1 – The 24/7 Traffic Collection

Monday, June 13th, 2016

I know, I know. Photographers have soooo many bags, why do we need another? Because you just do. The right bag for the right assignment. There is no one perfect camera bag. And why a new bag? Well, depending on your assignment, you may not want to show up at the gig with a nasty […]

Pelican Air – Now Up To 40% Lighter Cases

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

Photographers/videographers: Bags and Cases can be the most important part of your kit. Getting the gear to and from a gig, safely, is key. And traveling by plane can be the most crazy, as you try to get the window or early boarding surcharge so you get an overhead compartment for your carry on, main […]

Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! Morrison Hotel Gallery Salutes the Ramones!

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

OK, all of you lucky folks in LA, do NOT miss this crazy good exhibit at Morrison Hotel Gallery! At the end of this post, we have included a video interview we did with Brad Elterman, one of the featured photographers The Ramones, 1978 ©Brad Elterman Forty years ago, a mighty band from Forest Hills, […]

Lexar + PhotoMechanic = Supercharged Workflow!

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

Waiting is the worst. Waiting for your media card to read/write after shooting off a burst of shots, or waiting for your media card to load into your computer after, so you can edit. We have 2 main issues with waiting: 1: the frustration about losing a shot because your card was still writing your […]

Olloclip Lenses Featured on The History Channel

Friday, February 26th, 2016

You know that Olloclip lenses for the iPhone, have been in my bag since they first came out. Having well made, actual glass lenses that perfectly attach to my phone, and have a sweet range of focal lengths, is a kind of a photographic security blanket for me, while shooting with my iPhone. Telephoto, wide […]

Taryn Simon at Aperture : The Smartest Person In The Room

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

Just came back from an amazing evening at Aperture. Taryn Simon was in conversation with Kate Fowle about her overall process, current exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, and her continuing work. My gut dictates so many of the images I lean towards, and create, which is a more visceral, immediate feeling. This artist brings such […]

Canon Announces EOS 1DX, Mark II : Coming Soon

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Canon Announces New Flagship DSLR, The 1DX, Mark II, coming in April

Robert Frank : Books and Films, 1947-2016

Saturday, January 30th, 2016

There is an iconography of Robert Frank’s work, that is undeniable. His book, The Americans, was shot in the 1950’s by way of a Guggenheim grant, and showed us a side of America that existed, but was not the mainstream imagery. The book changed the look of photography, forever.

Forget The Screen, What’s On The Wall?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

We live in a 72 dpi world. It’s all on the screen in our hands, or on the desk. How do you enhance your living environment, once you raise your eyes? William Wegman with a hanging Doodles Man Your walls not only reflect your tastes, but should evoke a response from you on an almost […]

Kodak Super 8 FILM Camera : Same As It Ever Was?

Monday, January 11th, 2016

Sure, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was shot in Film. So was Hateful 8. And people are buying turntables again. And vinyl has been on the rise for awhile. What is going on? A return to analog is creeping back into our digital lives. But why? Has there been enough pixels and cloud stored images? […]

CES 2016 Part 2: I Can Hear You Now, Better Than Ever!

Saturday, January 9th, 2016

(photo album of CES 2016 here) One of the major trends at CES this year, was the advent of high quality audio and a throwback to old listening habits, as in vinyl. Yes, records, with all of the pops and surface noise you knew before. Unless you kept them pristine and had a solid needle […]

CES 2016 Part 1: VR & The Need To Track Our Sleep, Lives, Workouts

Saturday, January 9th, 2016

(photo album of CES 2016 here) What a time in Vegas, and CES this week. Actually, the organization behind CES, Consumer Electronics Show, is changing it’s name to CTA, Consumer Technology Association from CEA, consumer electronics association. A much broader name as it encompasses a much bigger business base. And Consumer is the key word, […]

Happy New Year, and Thanks to Some Special Photo Folks

Thursday, December 31st, 2015

It always seems to come up so fast, and here we are at the end of another year. First of all, thank you for your support this year on the site, the FB page and twitter, Hope you found some of the shares interesting, or useful for you. I do want to call out some […]

Holiday Gift Guide – Part 4 : The Lighting Modifiers

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

No question that every photographer is on the hunt for the holy grail of light modifiers for speed lights. these are the tools that mold and shape the raw light coming out of your flash. Usually too harsh, it can be softened, broadened, gelled, minimized, focused, bounced and otherwise made o do as you wish, […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Part 3 : Video Gear

Thursday, November 26th, 2015

OK, I hope the food coma has subsided, and you are now ready to shop in earnest. Just kidding. Today, I’ll concentrate on some great new tools out there for your video making pleasure, or to gift the action storytellers on your list. One of the most versatile, and quality products that is out there […]

Canon Cameras Now Come With Free Insurance!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

In a bold move, you can now add piece of mind to a Canon pro camera gift this season. At no additional cost! MELVILLE, NEW YORK, November 24, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, launched a promotion for CarePAK PLUS (which includes accidental damage protection) just in time for the […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 – Part 2 : The Media

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

One of the best deals that Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer is media.
You know, what you shoot to, store on, transmit from.
Everyone needs it, and whether it’s a stocking stuffer, or a night of Chanukkah gift, this item is usually one of the best deals of the season.

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Part 1: The Best of the Photo Books, Plus!

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

Let’s step back from the gear for a moment, and look at what those tools can do:
Today, I’d like to recommend some of the best books I’ve seen this year for gifting.It should give a range for those on your list. Or your own wish list!

The Perfect Photography Gift from Aperture

Sunday, November 15th, 2015

The holidays are coming up fast. Everyone may be asking you what you would like. But you already have a lot of the things you need to make great images, right? What could you ask for? Updated software, a new tripod, that sweet lens you’ve been lusting after, a large capacity, but boring superfast media […]

The Gear That Just Works, Day After Day

Sunday, November 8th, 2015

As we head into another season of gifting, self gifting, replacing gear before year end, and buying new gear, your photographic spending dollars are precious. There will be coming reviews of gear I’ve found to be useful additions, or worth checking out, but first…. Let’s talk for a moment about the gear that just works […]

PhotoPlus Expo 2015 Has Left the Building….

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

Till next year, anyway. So why would you go to an event like this? You can buy your gear online from any number of places. You can hear photographers speak on youtube. You can learn incredible an amount of photo skills through way to many media formats. Not all great but, searchable. This is why: […]

Epson V850 Scanner – It’s Time To Digitize!

Sunday, October 18th, 2015

The Solution: Epson V850 Scanner The Problem: As I was writing a post about one of my photo mentors, Dave Heath, I wanted to add a photo from a portrait session I did with him. It was all shot on 4×5 B&W, when I was a student and bigger was better. Maybe. I went to […]

Flashpoint Ring Li-On Review : 400 WS Ringflash PLUS LED in One

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

There is a kind of Holy Grail of RingFlash lighting. It’s a somewhat specific, shadowless light, mainly thought of as beauty light. You are either tethered by cable to a strobe pack, like the ProFoto ring,or you are using your speedlight and a pop up, lightweight doughnut, like the Roundflash, or a hard unit like […]

Canon Gets More Social With New Compacts

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

It’s a tough world out there in photo manufacturing these days. Everyone has an iPhone, and the compact camera market has taken a huge dive. But those who know photography know that these phones, while terrific, have severe limitations. Like depth in images, and digital file quality. I’ll always carry both an iPhone with some […]

Adobe Makes the Creative Cloud Even Better – Again!

Monday, October 5th, 2015

Seems like a good time to get the iPad Pro! And get that Photoshop Fix app for free and see what you think! Modified Retouching Photoshop tools for iPad and iPhone. Access you images from the cloud (if you are on Adobe CC) At Adobe MAX 2015, the world’s leading creativity conference, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today […]

Dave Heath – Multitudes, Solitude : My Choice For Photo Book Of The Year!

Friday, September 25th, 2015

When I left LA, there were 95 boxes of photo books that went into storage. Since moving into a city where space is at a premium, my book purchases have taken a nose dive, and only a very select few make it through the front door. Yes, I’m talking about the printed books, not the […]

Nikon invites you to school. All over the Place!

Thursday, September 24th, 2015

Sure, we’re coming into the season of new gear. PhotoPlus Expo will reveal all of the new tools you’ll lust after. As a matter of fact, I’m working on some new gear reviews of goods that you’ll find useful to add to the bag, or post-production workflow. But… How are doing with the gear you […]

PhotoPlus Expo is Just Around the Corner…

Sunday, September 13th, 2015

Back to School, Pumpkin latte’s, Halloween candy, And Orange is all over the place! For me, the fall only means that one of the best photo gear expos is coming soon to NYC. All of us gear monkeys will be seeing, feeling, touching, buying, new kit that will make what we love even better. Sure,the […]

Fashion Week Photography with Katy Winn – What’s In Her Bag?

Friday, September 11th, 2015

One of our favorite people, Katy Winn, who is back in NY this week for fashion week, and we’d like to share again a video we made with her. Watch, listen, and learn. And some insight from that same meeting: It’s always a good lesson to see what a working photographer uses to get the […]

Dave Heath: A Dialogue With Solitude At The Howard Greenberg Gallery

Sunday, September 6th, 2015

The sturm and drang of young brooding photographer can cause one to go dark. Not the dark of violence, but exploring the inner reaches of the psyche. The deep reaches. Or so I thought. When I was looking at universities to study film photography and fine art, I knew it was all about the instructors, […]

Where Does Your Inspiration Come From?

Sunday, September 6th, 2015

As photographers, your visual acuity should be always challenged and inspired. I have always found that a visit to a gallery, museum, or going through books, magazines (yes, hard copy), and sites helps inform, and stimulate. Those who know me know that MOMA is a touchpoint for me, as the ever changing collection of art, […]

Fast Takes: What To See

Sunday, August 9th, 2015

Although we all have a bit of G.A.S. (Gear Aquisition Syndrome), and we are all over the multiple screens, there are times you should really kick back, and visit some museums and galleries to see what photography looks like on the walls. And there is some fantastic work out there right now. In LA (actually […]

Bits and Bobs – Fast Looks At Some New Gear

Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

Lots of new products are coming out to help you shoot, share, transport, maintain, post. Here is a quick look at products from ThinkTank, LensPen, TinType, Epic. First up: My favorite roller bag, the ThinkTank Airport International, has always been a perfect, discreet, plain luggage looking way to travel with your gear. But when you […]

July 4th Fireworks Photos! A Simple Guide to Cool Images

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

(This is a previously published article, but the fireworks haven’t changed, so it should all still hold true.) Living in A Powder Keg and Giving Off Sparks!

Miggo Agua : Serves and Protects With A New Take On Camera Carrying Bags

Monday, June 1st, 2015

New York City has changed the way I carry my gear. And the gear I carry. When I was in LA, carrying a heavy bag and tossing it into a car on the way to a new destination, was no big deal. In NYC, the gear is with me for the long haul. All dang […]

ThinkTank Photo Offers You A Little Freebie

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

FREE CAMERA STRAP OFFER! Our friends at Think Tank Photo just announced a special “Gear Up For Summer!” special offer. Buy one of their highly acclaimed backpacks and they’ll include a Blue Camera Strap V2.0 and Camera Support Straps V2.0 (a $44.50 value) for free! Take a load off your neck, shoulders, and back by […]

STM Review: Wallet & Phone Case

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

Yes, there a few major systems out there that give you access to pay systems without using a physical credit card. I don’t now about you, but for the most part, it’s a lot faster to use the physical card. And most transit systems require you to swipe the magnetic strip to enter. As much […]

Domke Bags: Have Your Video Gear Ready To Roll

Saturday, May 9th, 2015

Domke Camera bags have quite a legacy in the world of photojournalism. Well built, designed for the working pro, with easy access to gear, while protecting the goods. They’ve now have been updated and re-introduced to a new audience.The line is called Next Generation Problem>>>>>>Solution While going to events to shoot video coverage or an […]

Real World Review – Lexar HD2 : Multi Reader Just Got Better

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

When Lexar introduced the Workflow Tower last year, I took it to SXSW for a real world review. Basically you have a 4 slot unit, where you can interchange the card reading modules, depending on your media, and have them all download concurrently to a folder, or consecutively to Lightroom. This was a dream come […]

Lightroom 6 Beefs Up the Options : Time to Subscribe?

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

I love Adobe because they are a company dedicated to the digital image across the board. The gold standard, the one to go to. And of course after the Apple Final Cut Pro X miss-step, Premiere is becoming a go-to pro edit system. Lightroom 5 has been working great. Last year when they moved any […]

10 years of ThinkTankPhoto : Best Camera Bags in the Biz

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Technical Image Press Association Names Think Tank Photo’s 10th Anniversary Airport International™ LE Classic Rolling Camera Case 2015 “Best Photo Bag” Seems like only yesterday that I was walking the lanes of PhotoPlus Expo in NYC and saw a sea of black bags, with a company name I had never heard of. ThinkTank Photo. Aside […]

AIPAD @35: A Return To Photographic Essence

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

The Park Avenue Armory in NYC is now showing the 35th year of the Association of International Photographic Art Dealers, and this year is spectacular! With a first pass along the perimeter and the lanes, the showing of 89 different dealers photo dealers in this elegant space felt like an overall return to a greater […]

Nikon J5 – Update On the Compact Coming Soon

Sunday, April 5th, 2015

Nikon has announced the next generation in their mirrorless One series. The J5 is on its way. They know their customers and have continued to deliver a camera that does just what they want. This series has proven to be a star performer in the Asian market but has been a little slower going in […]

David Douglas Duncan : My 20th Century

Saturday, April 4th, 2015

We are lucky to have some of the photographic masters still with us. I say      that, because photography is still a relatively young medium, and it’s    prevalence in our lives came to be within the last century. One if the finest photojournalists and war photographers is David Douglas  Duncan, and at age 99, has put […]

Leggo My Miggo! Camera Strap Gives Great Gear Protection

Sunday, March 1st, 2015

The mirrorless mindset has come home to me as a 2 part phenomenon: A. Less weight in the bag B. Using more primes It’s true. When I shoot an event, the Nikon Full Frame DSLR’s still come out and the trinity of lenses (14-24, 24-70,70-200) are at the ready. They travel protected in a ThinkTank […]

This is not an empty shell

Thursday, February 26th, 2015

( This article was first posted in 2008. Updated, it still feels the same.) Not like “This is not a pipe” (Ceci n’est pas une pipe) the famous painting by Rene Magritte, below Nothing like that. Well, maybe a little borrowed concept for the sake of this post. Instead it’s a bit of memory that […]

Keegan Allen: Life. Love. Beauty – A Mature Collection From A Young Man

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Pretty Little Liars fans will recognize the name Keegan Allen, as character Toby Cavanaugh. But this isn’t Entertainment Tonight. This post is about his new book. I’ll admit that when I was first contacted about the book, my Hollywood spidey sense was tingling, as I imagined it could be a vanity press book, about a […]

Octa : Tablet Mounting System – Packs Small, Plays Big

Saturday, February 14th, 2015

Since the incorporation of the iPad and others into your workflow, the biggest issue has been the best mounting system to use. It could be a tethered screen, or camranger, or shooting notes or lighting sketches you need to have in front of you Whether you need to access the tablet on a light stand, […]

Nikon D810A : Ground Control To Major Tom!

Monday, February 9th, 2015

In a very interesting release, Nikon has introduced the D810A, a now classic series, with added features for Astrophotography. Someone did the research and determined that the market was big enough to create a version of the wildly popular D810 series specifically for the folk who make images of the Space above. Honestly, if this […]

Fotodiox Vizalex ND Throttle : Great Tool for the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cameras

Monday, February 9th, 2015

Since moving to NYC, camera size has become top of mind because many times the gear goes in a bag on my shoulder or my back. When the Black Magic Pocket Cinema camera became available for 50% less than normal, I couldn’t be happier. Sweet, small and high quality, the BMPC can go anywhere. The […]

Talk About Pictures : TV Show Gold from the 80’s

Sunday, February 8th, 2015

I brought this show to your attention over 5 years ago. You will not believe the gold that is in here. In a simple Interview format, ala Charlie Rose, Life Photographer Leigh Wiener and photo enthusiast and perennial sidekick, George Fenneman, interviewed photographers and talked about their work for 130 episodes of an Emmy Award […]

Katy Winn on Fashion Week Photography

Saturday, February 7th, 2015

It’s baaaack! Fashion Week is coming to NYC again this week, and it seemed like a right time to hear from Katy Winn, photographer who has covered the event around the world. What we love about Katy is her no BS, straightforward thoughts on the subject. And of course, if you have the time, check […]

Olloclip Lenses for iPhone 6 : And we’re back……

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

It’s a vicious cycle. We buy the latest smartphones with better cameras, and as photographers, we want to add some lenses for versatility. But the lenses need to change with the new smartphone design cycles, so they fit over the new phone lenses. We all know that. And the manufacturers of all of these lenses, […]

What’s In The Bag? Daniel Milnor Shows How Digital and Analog Live In One Place

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

“Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t” Peter Paul/1980 Analog or Digital? Seems like an easy question to answer. If you’ve ever used film, you know the difference in the workflow. And the image. It’s a different skill set that will probably be soon relegated to those few willing to put in the […]

CES 2015 Notes: Sometimes, you need perspective

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

Yes, Photoinduced is all about the image. Sometimes I’d like to share things about the tech world that could affect you down the line. Or give you a viewpoint about the industry that the photo world deals with in different capacity than a PhotoKina or PhotoPlus East. So I go to CES in Las Vegas […]

What’s In The Bag? Katy Winn, Fashion Week Photographer, Shares Gold

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

It’s been a few years since I’ve met with with Katy Winn, and she shared “What’s in Her Bag”. It’s always a good lesson to see what a working photographer uses to get the job done. Not about endorsements, freebies, or the latest gear that gets written up. It’s about what works. And works. and […]

Camera Firmware updates – The Upgrade Variety

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

It’s about time. How can you extend the life of your digital camera, and not get stuck in the “computer with lens” upgrade costs? Many companies offer firmware upgrades that will fix problems, and give very minor new features. (Do many of you even do the upgrade?) Fuji released a 27 point firmware upgrade to […]

Nikon Starts the New Year Off with Something for Everyone

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Today, Nikon Inc. announced its latest DX-format DSLR, the Nikon D5500, that offers a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), like the D800E, and a new 3.2-inch Vari-angle touch operation LCD display. The removal of the sensor’s OLPF allows for an impressive level of detail and sharpness from […]

CES 2015: The Prequel

Monday, January 5th, 2015

With over 2 million sq. feet of exhibition, conference and keynote space, CES 2015 is an overwhelming array of technological displays and the promise of products that will make your life better. It has now spread out to 3 main locations in Las Vegas, with the Convention center holding most of the displays, including 10 […]

You’ve Got The New Gear, Here’s What You Carry It In : Think Tank Photo

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015

Since I was a young man, there has been a gear bag in my life. My shoulders were the main load bearers. When backpacks came onto the scene, the weight would be distributed across the back, instead of just giving you a one shoulder slant. There have been many bags come onto the scene, and […]

Nixplay Digital Frame : Lets You Post to the Folks When You’re Back Home

Sunday, December 28th, 2014

Let’s be honest: there was a promise of a digital photo frame that would have a seamless experience for all that wanted  it. Between Instagram and Facebook, most of your digital images are already available to everyone. But you also have images that maybe more personal or special, that you want to share with much […]

Merry Christmas to All!

Wednesday, December 24th, 2014

And whether you are going to see The Interview and have Chinese Food, going to Mass, opening the gifts under the tree, donating your time to those who need it, or capturing the new memories in your life in still or video, I’d like to wish you the best of holidays. No matter what you […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 5 : Bits and Bobs

Saturday, December 13th, 2014

You know when someone is into a particular hobby, profession, or basic interest, you struggle to find a gift for them figuring that they already have it, or are about to buy it for themselves? Here’s a few items to fill out your list for the photog on your list. It may just show that […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: The Beauty of the PhotoBook!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2014

The list of items you can wrap now moves into a more classical vein. A book! You may learn from them, be inspired, be moved, motivated, or just enjoy the images that you share without being logged on. I’m a voracious collector of books, and have just one pet peeve: when images are split between […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: The Extras They Need

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

Let’s continue on with some more gifting ideas, taken from our real world usage of this gear. We can call them accessories, but these are some needed items for the photographer. Hmmmm….. difference between need and want? Not for me to say. Let’s start with gifting the portrait shooters using speedlights and recco of a […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 2014 Part 1: GoPro or GoHome

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Ahhh yes, it’s that time of year again! Gifting for others, self gifting, deals aplenty, and the economy moves forward. But how to discern the right goodie to get? We’ve been looking at a ton of good through the year and will let you know what we feel is worth your time, and wrapping expertise. […]

Danny Clinch : Morrison Hotel Gallery gets behind the music

Saturday, September 27th, 2014

Bruce Springsten ©Danny Clinch, shown at The Morrison Hotel Gallery Make no mistake, getting a great shot of musicians consistently from the pits, takes anticipation, skill, speed, tech knowledge, and location. When the rest of us leave the pit after the 3 songs we’re allowed to shoot, that’s when Danny Clinch comes in to shoot. […]

Sebastião Salgado : Genesis come to ICP

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

“I am not an artist. I’m a photographer” Sebastião Salgado 9/21/2014 Sebastião Salgado, In the Upper Xingu region Brazil. 2005. © Sebastião Salgado/Amazonas images-Contact Press Images. The 8 year project, Genesis, has finally come to NYC at ICP in all of it’s huge print glory. Curated by his wife and constant companion, Lelia Wanick Salgado, […]

Canon announces 7D Mark II

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR camera, incorporating professional features and quality in an affordable DSLR. Building upon the proven success of the EOS 7D camera, this new EOS model features a range of “EOS firsts” such as Dual DIGIC 6 […]

Nikon D750 : All of the things you asked for!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

My Nikon D700 has been a good friend for years. Then along came the D800: incredible video specs, 36mp, crazy great body construction. Of course, the d800 beget the D810 bringing it all to a new level. But being greedy, there were things I really wanted and had missed. The just announced Nikon D750 took […]

Remember The Day

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

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 […]

BIts & Bobs : Short News In the Photo World

Saturday, September 6th, 2014

Vivian Maier prints may be going off the market! Well, looks like an heir to the Vivian Maier collection of images has been found in France. As the details get worked out for the legal rights for the treasure trove, sales of the prints and exhibitions proceeding are both in question. Check out this article […]

BigAcrylic: When Your Walls Need Some Dressing!

Sunday, August 24th, 2014

OK, who prints their images these days? Not many folks, I know. It’s mainly on a screen. But you can’t have naked walls. I can’t anyway. So when I was in an edit suite a month ago, I noticed some very cool images,float mounted on the wall. All acrylic prints. So I did some more […]

Olloclip 3-In-1 Macro: Extreme close-up photography in your hand

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

I love the Olloclip lenses. There. I said it. There are so many ways to add lenses to that phone in your pocket , and I’ve tried a bunch. Forget the magnets, not a good idea to put one next to your camera. And the cases that have screw in lenses may be good (new […]

July 4th Fireworks Photos! A Simple Guide to Cool Images

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

(This is a previously published article, but the fireworks haven’t changed, so it should all still hold true.) Living in A Powder Keg and Giving Off Sparks! 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 , […]

CE Week 2014 : Tools And Toys

Sunday, June 29th, 2014

At the half year mark, CES does a small preview coming products in the electronics field,and it;’s called CE week It’s always a goal to see what may enhance your photographic life in the shape of smart thinking, manufacturers listening to the needs of the public, and I’ll admit, some cool gadgets and toys. Please […]

Robert Heinecken: A MOMA retrospective of a unique vision

Monday, May 26th, 2014

Currently on exhibit at MOMA, is a full span of the work of Robert Heinecken: Object Matter, artist and teacher. Provocative, and sometimes sexually charged, this exhibit may be an adult experience. While writing this, I sat in the gallery and watched as families with young children had to make some detours. Robert Heinecken called himself […]

Coming soon : Sony RX 100 III : Broadcast specs for video in a compact camera

Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

Well, as sure as the sun will come up every day we know the compact camera you bought last year will be updated this year. Just commit and buy when you need. If you haven’t secured your latest favorite compact, check out what’s coming from Sony in June: The RX 100 III. Maintaining an $800 […]

Nikon 1 gets a 2 Stop Upgrade: J4 and S2 models

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

With the continued success of the Nikon 1 series, they have come out with 2 newer models, the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, incorporating the learnings from other models in the Nikon family. Designed for the photographer looking for a lightweight solution with the versatility of a DSLR, and for the family shooter […]

M is for the many things she gave me…..

Friday, May 9th, 2014

This article is being reprinted from a previous posting. For Mothers Day, I felt it was a fitting post in her honor. And remember to honor your mother, in what ever way you see fit.

Nikon & Black Rapid enter into a partnership w/ 2 New Straps

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

It’s not often that Nikon partners up. With the wide acceptance of the Black Rapid strap as the gear of choice for a lot of workers,now you can show your yellow and black colors proudly, while saving your neck and shoulders. These new designs will fit the Heavier DSLRS as well as a modified version […]

Nikon D4s Flagship gets a long awaited update with 409,600 ISO!!

Monday, February 24th, 2014

Today, Nikon announces the coming of the new D4s, the professionals choice for years, and gets an update. Oh yeah, that 409,600 ISO is not a misprint. Not the biggest secret out there. It was due. But make no mistake: this is a camera for the pros. This is the top of the line Nikon […]

MOMA’s New Chief Curator of Photography Freshens Tradition

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

MOMA is long known for having a love affair with photography, and maintaining one of the most sophisticated palettes, while evolving and promoting the new talent. And now,Quentin Bajac, MOMA’s new chief curator of photography, has a chance to show a fresh vision in curation in one of the temples of photography. A World of […]

Sony a6000: Focusing Faster Than a Speeding Bullet! LOOK! Up in the sky! It’s a…

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

…APS-C new camera from Sony! At this point all we can do is drool over the stats: 11FPS! Claiming to be the world’s fastest AF performance at just 0.06 seconds.

Capa in Color : One Step Closer to Real @ ICP

Sunday, February 9th, 2014

The archives of Robert Capa, Master Photojournalist are housed in The International Center of Photography, which was started by his brother Cornell Capa. They have just released a set of images from mid-century that will breath a whole new life into the world of photojournalism from that period. His coverage of World War II across […]

Shoot the Moon with New Nikon Compact

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

How many times have you marveled at the full moon on a clear night, swore you’d get that shot that would have rivaled Melies in personality, and NASA in clarity? You pull out your longest lens (300mm?), get the tripod set, aim and shoot. OK, you change exposure and shoot again. In post you intend […]

Autographer: Documenting your POV life

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

“There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed.” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Earlier this year we first heard of the Autographer, a camera initially designed for Alzheimer patients. The camera, about half the size of a pack of gum, would be worn by a clip on or a lanyard […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guides wrap it up with #5: The Little Things

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

And the top item on the list is the Triggertrap Mobile Dongle 2 What is it? A very cool shutter release unit that is specific to your camera. Make sure you order the right set for your camera! Trigger your camera by smartphone using the free, downloadable app. Here are the different modes: Timelapse Mode,TimeWarp™ […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide: Part #3 -What’s on the Bookshelf?

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

Let’s look at what the photo book world brought out this year. We’re going to go a little light, here, and throw in some classics. Between the covers First of all, a book I just picked up is the Holy Bible. Not what you’re thinking. This beautiful tome, sold out in the UK before it […]

The Places to Shop: Where do you buy all of this stuff???

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

OK, I’m gonna take a short breath, and talk for a moment about the places to shop. Before I go into the gear stores, lets talk about the places that celebrate the still image on a regular basis. Like ICP (International Center of Photography) . With a triple threat, AAA, exhibition hanging on the walls at […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Part 2! a bit of an iGift Guide

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

(Fast note: Sodacase, listed below is doing a 50% off sale this week!) Chase Jarvis talks about the” best camera is the one that’s with you” And today, that would be your smartphone. You shoot, you post, it’s shared. But now you can dress it up, give it protection and add Apps that gives it […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Part 1

Monday, November 25th, 2013

Once again, we have put together a list of photo goodies you may want to give, or most likely get this holiday season. It’s a big one, so we’re doing it in parts. We’ll make sure to hit all of the price ranges and hopefully interests. All products have been assessed as best possible by […]

A cool look at the Nikon Df from Canada, eh!

Saturday, November 9th, 2013

You know, when one of our compadres make a  good video, you have share. Up in Calgary,Canada, there’s snow on the ground but that doesn’t stop Chris Nicholls from walking around and showing of the mew Nikon Df

Look ma, no hands! Profoto B1 changes the lighting game

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Maybe it was the proliferation of speedlight modifiers. Maybe it was the entire wireless control feature of our lives and electronics becoming ubiquitous. Or maybe it was just that photographers needed a high quality, battery powered, lighting system that had TTL and no wires? Heck Speedlight king like Joe McNally has been living life like […]

A classic look gets high octane under the hood: Nikon intros the DF

Monday, November 4th, 2013

it’s been teased, it’s been rumored. And earlier today, it may have leaked out a bit. Multiple commercials have spoke to the heritage and classic lines of Nikon. Today, they have introduced the Nikon DF – looks like the classic F but has the guts and sensor of the D4. Now the D4 is a […]

Sony shows off the Full Frame Mirrorless Alpha 7 & 7r

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

It was the gorilla in the room. On the PhotoPlus Expo show floor, the buzz was all about the new Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. Enter the Alpha 7, and Alpha 7R Unrelenting in their development of product to secure solid footing in the #3 slot of camera manufacturers, the next move up may be […]

Cotton Carrier straps it on , and hands you a comfortable grip

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Sometimes I have a need for a certain device that will help in the way I’m shooting. Living in  a large city, to get the shots you want, you need to be camera ready. I’m talking about camera in hand. Yes, I’ve done the wrap around the hand camera strap maneuver. The Black Rapid is […]

Best of Show PhotoPlus Expo 2013: Light em up!

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

I walked the lines. pushed , prodded, was explained to, attached, and did visual drive bys. Something had to jump out as the item with purpose, use of tech, design, unique properties. It was not till day 3 of PhotoPlus Expo did it jump out at me, and almost made my wallet jump out with […]

We’re walking the floor at PhotoPlus Expo 2013, Eye Wide Open

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

That’s the goods news. A wee bit smaller this year, but the floor still seems packed. I’m shooting videos all day, and will be editing them after the show. Need some sleep, sometime. Anyway, digging for the gold nugget. Looking for that special gleaming new thing that blows the rest away. It’ll be there, and rise […]

24.2 mp, built-in wi-fi, on board geotagging, the new Nikon 5300 brings it home for a right price

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

Right before PhotoPlus EXPO the big guns continue to bring new product to the market place. This new Nikon 5300 seems to take on a lot of attributes from it’s bigger full frame sibling, with massive 24.2 MP, Nikon’s famous 39 point AF system, and advanced scene recognition system.

The Software you use everyday got a bit better : LR5

Sunday, September 8th, 2013

Its kinda like brushing your teeth, getting dressed, checking your email. Just a natural part of every day. I’m talking about using Adobe Lightroom, now in V.5 There are so many pre-sets available that whenever I upload even the simplest images, like iPhone,I know where it’ll go and how I can retrieve it. It has […]

“Daddy, where do exceptional lenses come from?”

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Well, they come from a very magical place, where people sometimes wear surgical garb, and are very, very, clean. Nikon Corporation celebrates the 80th anniversary of the launch of its NIKKOR photographic lenses this year In commemoration of NIKKOR’s 80th anniversary, Nikon hopes to strengthen and increase awareness of the historic and reliable NIKKOR brand […]

Made for the Enthusiast, Strong Enough for a Pro : Nikon D600

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

There have been a flurry of camera announcements this week, plus one little phone. As brands like Sony fully embrace the mirrorless category, touting a DSLR experience, they seem to be cannibalizing their own DSLR line-up. Honestly we’re big fans of the NEX series. Shooting the NEX 5N with a Leica lens, these days. Now […]

“I Like to Watch” murmured Chance Gardener

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Thus spoke Peter Sellers character in “Being There” And we hope you like to watch as well. From the archives of Leigh Wiener is a great episode of ” Talk About Pictures “, an Emmy winning show he created, which aired from 1978-1981. Plus an interview from his later years. Very much like what the […]

And here we go: Canon intros the 5D Mark III

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

And the other shoe has dropped. Canon has released it’s long anticipated follow up to the wildly successful 5D Mark II, which was a game changer in the video world. Featuring Improved Image Quality, a 61-Point High Density Reticular AF, Six fps High-Speed Continuous Shooting and Enhanced HD Video Recording Features LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March […]

Hit em high, hit em low: Nikon intros a slew of new compact cameras

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

At CES 2012, Nikon had some hardware to satisfy all of the attendees. From the D4 flagship to some more affordable photo solutions, soon to be available. Yep, they hit em high, and hit em’ low. The New COOLPIX P510: Setting a Higher Zoom Standard Now this camera has the craziest, longest zoom with some […]

Rock /Celebrity Photographer Hanauer branches out into Botanical subjects

Monday, October 17th, 2011

OK, maybe the branches out was an easy mark, but it’s true. Known for years as one of the best music/celebrity/sport portrait photographers around, Mark Hanauer has found another part of his photographic passion: flowers. From the series Personal Nature © Mark Hanauer We spoke with him as his first fine art exhibit was about […]

Photographers: Get ready to do some service for those who serve

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Local Studio Photographers Encouraged to Help Deliver 10,000 Family Portraits to Deployed Military Personnel in Time for the Holidays; Online Registration for Participation Begins September 1 Woodbury, NY, August 29, 2011 – The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA), a respected photo industry organization that brings together some of the most renowned brand names in […]

How Pro will you go? Tethered shooting primer: Part 1

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

While shooting a model a while back, we found that the constant looking, or “chimping” at the LCD was a distraction, both for us and the talent. Couldn’t help it. In the days of film, you shot a bunch of polaroids to confirm your strobes were firing and lighting the way you wanted them to. […]

Delkin speeds up your photo life with these 2 new entries:

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

The media cards keep getting faster, and you may ask yourself: Should I stay with the old slower cards? You know, in all of the commotion, I’m not sure if I put a slow card or a fast card into the camera. Do I feel lucky? Well, Do I ? (with apologies to Dirty Harry) […]

Weekly Giveaway – Packs small, Plays big: about 32 gb big

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Yep, that is a 32GB flash drive. And a dime. Soon we’ll be using flash drives in all of our desktops and laptops, of course, but these little wonders are helping us move and share materials, like nothing else. Especially things that fit on a keychain. This is no doubt, the smallest drive we’ve seen […]

Weekly Giveaway – A place to put them all.

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Yep, we’re keeping it simple this week. With all of the media cards we get – faster, bigger, smaller, waterproof, we need a place to keep them safe AND know just where they are. We depend on ThinkTank Pocket Pixel Rocket and the Pee Wee PIxel Rocket. Well built, protects your cards, the clip hook […]

Weekly Giveaway – Let’s light this candle! Or let Joe McNally show you how.

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Probably a good idea to let one of the masters of the speedlight give you his version of lighting first. Even if you think you got it all down, Joe McNally has some lessons for you that you need. We all need em. And if you just bring your speedlight out for some flash on […]

Honey, I Shrunk the RAID!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Like a broken record sometimes, we get into the concept of backing up your digital life. A couple of months ago we talked to you about the new RAID system we are using, with Wiebetech from CRU-Data-port. It is working out great and is now the office backup system. But we’re not always in the […]

Weekly Giveaway – The cube root of a camera bag line.

Monday, May 9th, 2011

This time we’re talking Tenba, and the line is their Shootout series. As the starter in the series, you find plenty of pockets, smoove surfaces, adjustable panels to make you feel like, once packed, you didn’t forget anything. As you move up the line, maybe add a body and a lens or 2, but with […]

Weekly Giveaway : Diane Arbus-Revelations

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Her work continues to resonate with the world, nearly 40 years after she left it. With her particular view of the world, she celebrated the outcasts, the different ones. We’re never sure which biography to believe, but the path of her life was very clear with her imagery. In the most recent exhibit of her […]

Weekly Giveaway – Since we’re in a Rock & Roll frame of mind….

Monday, March 28th, 2011

After a solid time of shooting, then sharing some rock photography of ours, you deserve to see some of the finest there has been. Subjective of course, but this body of work, that was first an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, has been identified as one of the best overall collections of the genre: And […]

Weekly Giveaway : Gary Fong and the Full Monty

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

There was such a great response to the last time we gave away the Gary Fong Lightsphere, that we knew that it would come around again. How about a full up kit with a ton of the components that Gary Fong makes? Details on how to enter to win at the end of this post. […]

Real World Review – Nikon P7000: A pocket master

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

OK, maybe you have to have a decent sized pocket, but the size and overall weight , are a deciding factor when you pick up a camera before leaving the office. (or home) For years, we’ve depended on the tiny compact cameras for the suit jacket. But the quality just wasn’t quite cutting it. When […]

Weekly Giveaway: Drink to me only with thine eyes, and this time make it Canon!

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

You’re on a shoot and there’s no liquids around. What will you do? Reach into your camera bag and pull out this Canon EF Collector Mug. A darn fine replica of the 70-200mm 2.8 classic lens from Canon, this one is lined with a stainless steel thermos interior suitable for hot or cold drinks. Just […]

CS5: Sounds like a cop show, but works like a champ

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

There are a few constants in the world of photography: Light, optics, and Photoshop. Not the boldest statement we’ve ever made, but it’s true. The top notch darkroom of today is on your computer and it’s called Adobe Photoshop CS5. Now we touch this program daily, and it is the end game of our workflow. […]

Need someone to finance your photo project ? They may be reading this right now.

Monday, January 17th, 2011

This is the big stumbling block for many fine artists and photojournalists who have something to say, but not the dough to finance the project. And usually that means the money to make prints for the exhibit, design and publish the book, and generally the expenses the financial freedom to pursue the project in the […]

Weekly Giveaway: We found some gold to share with you

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

PhotoLA has one more day to go, but we feel like our mining for gold is complete for now. You probably didn’t know it, but we were also looking for some gold to pass on to you, in a real tangible sense. So we went shopping. It’s not that Edward Weston print for $120K. Nor […]

We came, we searched, we found. PhotoLA gold.

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

At first blush, we like to just get an overall vibe of a event. Opening night, we let you know that there were fewer dealers and no breakout stars. But then we knew we had to go digging for gold. And we found some. At the Skotia Gallery out of Santa Fe, we found Kelsy […]

Weekly Giveaway: Color Me Eggleston

Monday, January 10th, 2011

A little bit of an Elmo like headline, but the work of William Eggleston heralded an acceptance of color photography in the fine art world, like no other body of work before. Currently on exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the book we have for our giveaway this week, has been held […]

Noise makers, bubbles, confetti on the floor. Time for “Photo-A-Day” 2011 to start!

Friday, December 31st, 2010

…..and maybe share your efforts from 2010! Sure, for a lot of us, the camera is another appendage and a photo a day is just a matter of course. But will you define a time to make the image, like every morning before going to work? or maybe picking a subject matter this year? For […]

We have some giveaways, right here. Just a matter of speed.

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

And a big thank you to everyone one out there reading this. Your support every day, week, month and year, keeps us writing more and hopefully helping, informing, and perhaps entertaining you a bit as we go. So, we like to give stuff to you as a small thank you. Photo stuff. Like a copy […]

Just a little time lapse share

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

It’s an amazing thing to scan the passage of time in a time lapse manner. And what better subject to show a change than a person. Specifically in this case, a child. thanks to reader Len K., of Sparta NJ for sharing this with us. And if you have anything that grows, you may want […]

Weekly Giveaway: Ho,Ho,HO! Lomo Christmas everyone!

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

It’s been one heck of a year everyone, and we’re down to our last 2 official giveaways of the year. This is one huge package from the land of Lomography! As much as we discuss all digital, there is a ton of love for the analog world. We are a bit partial to the Holga. […]

The Modern Classic Canon Powershot G series gets a minor update

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

And when we say minor, let’s talk upgraded video to 720p and a stereo mic instead of just mono. But then we take a closer look and the new and improved stabilization system of the Canon G12 , coupled with the 4.2 frames per second, now places this series smack in the realm of action […]

Sling-O-Matic: not for slicing & dicing. A shoulder saving bag from ThinkTank Photo

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

We’re not gonna lie. Photoinduced.com is a HUGE fan of the products coming out of the ThinkTank folks. Designed by photographers who know what you need, and the builds are crazy good. Attention to detail,high quality construction, and always the right tool for the right job. From the street shooter series, Urban Disguise, to the […]

Lexar and Crucial give you the gift of time

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Last year we saw the Lexar 600x speed CF card do it’s thing with a read/write speed that was blazing. Now let’s see a real time demo on how to speed up the workflow part of it all with Solid State hard drives, plus a back-up thumb drive that is literally about the size of […]

GoPro or Go Home! End of Year Giveaway!

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Oh, sure we usually bring you the best in DSLRs and Point & Shoots, but our big end of year giveaway is a more unique offering this year. The GoPro HD Helmet HERO Camera first came on our radar last year at CES, and the concept of a quality, tiny, mountable camera that shot HD […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2010 – Part 2: Between the Covers

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Sure, the gear is cool but it’s about what you create with those tools of the medium. Sometimes they end up in books We love photo books. As so much of our other reading material has gone digital, there is still a great thing about seeing a photo book on paper, in your hands. For […]

Bend it like..well…Flashbenders! See these lightshapers in action!

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Rogue FlashBenders light shaping tools. Sure, we’ve talked about em, given some away, and had some nice still photos. To really understand some of the best uses, it takes a live demo to see what you can get. At PhotoPlus Expo 2010, photographer David Guy Maynard set up camp at the Expoimaging booth to give […]

Sony’s gone mirrorless and 3D in these new rigs

Friday, November 12th, 2010

The photo world seems to be going to this mid-size, interchangeable lens, compact camera category with each manufacturer having their own take on it. Sony has the NEX3 and the NEX5 which use a mirrorless system, that should cut some of the shutter lag inherent in these units. With an articulating LCD screen, for helping […]

Weekly Giveaway – A moveable feast of light

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

In this case, you provide the feast of light, we’ll help you move it! It’s all about how you shape the light. Plenty of Speedlights will give you the raw output you need , but that light can be pretty gross just pouring out of the top of those things. You need to shape it, […]

Adrian Grenier v. Teenage Paparazzo : A Parasocial Event

Monday, September 27th, 2010

“you can sell your privacy, but you can never buy it back again.” – Bob Dylan A quote sitting on the Teenage Paparazzo home page site. When the hunted engage the hunters, do they get a clearer understanding of the dynamic? “Why chase me? Why all of the cameras? ” Really? is that a question? […]

Weekly Giveaway : forget the glass, this Canon lens keeps hot things hot

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

We told you awhile back that the Canon lovers would be taken care of. And so it is. We finally got in our shipment of Canon lens mugs, 1:1 replica stainless steel travel mugs. This week it’s the 24-105 f/4 complete with box, lid and even a switchable ON/OFF and AF/MF button. Whether this is […]

Weekly Giveaway – The Industry Disgrace that makes you feel good!

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Thank you every camera manufacturer for giving us all camera straps when we buy a body. No, really. Thanks. It holds the camera right, and lets people know, “Hey, I’m a _______user” Sure, it’s all fun and games till someone wears the camera on their shoulder for a full day. Not so much fun, then. […]

Measure Twice, Buy Once – The Compact Boom Arm

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

We are always trying to find the most weight, and size efficient gear for the work we do. In an interview situation, our light of choice is LED for speed and weight, and the stands we use to point them also have to be in the same mode. For awhile now, we have used Manfrotto […]

This just in: The best photo editing software just got a bit better – LR3.2

Monday, August 30th, 2010

I thought you would like to know that Adobe today announced the Lightroom 3.2 and Camera Raw 6.2 updates are available for immediate download on Adobe.com. The updates, originally posted as release candidates on Adobe Labs, extend raw file support to 16 new popular camera models including the Canon EOS 60D and Sony Alpha NEX-5, […]

Weekly Giveaway – The best card wallet around: ThinkTank Photo’s Pixel Pocket Rocket

Monday, July 19th, 2010

It’s the real deal. Or they are the real deal. Yep, the designers at ThinkTank Photo know what you need and how to make it. The little plastic cases the cards came in, are stacked, for some reason, between the 2 monitors on the desktop. We have now tossed to the back of the shelf, […]

Weekly Giveaway – Viewbooks gets you on the right path

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

In our continuing efforts to give you some insight on how the world of photography looks through a working professionals eyes, via our Whats’ In The Bag? series of videos, subscribers to the free NEWSLETTER, know that we are trying to put some tools in your hands to help you get into that world yourself. […]

What’s In The Bag? w/Jim McHugh Part 4 – A little history

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

As we’ve been chatting with Jim McHugh about his process, the gear, and some of the work, it;s probably a good time to get a bit inside his head and also find out where he came from. How do you decide to become a fine art photographer anyway? Is there a certain path you should […]

What’s In The Bag? w/ Jim McHugh Part 3: the Hockney Connection

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

In this segment we begin to explore more of what’s in the life, than what kind of gear is used, although in this crazy photographic world , it all somehow ties together. Jim McHugh has a long standing relationship with David Hockney, as you can see from this early portrait and some of the others […]

Weekly giveaway – Elliott Erwitt and a bit of Flip O Rama

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Yes, you know this classic photographers work. Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt’s body of work puts him in the pantheon of the master of the 20th century This iconic, ironic photographer has been making his comments on the world we live in with the right amount of humor for many years. Heck, he did a book […]

What’s In The Bag? w/ Jim McHugh-Fine Art photographer

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

We’ll take a lightly different turn with the What’s In The Bag? series this time, as we feature Jim McHugh, fine art photographer. Ohm, he started as a magazine shooter, and all of that experience led him to where he happily resides now: firmly ensconced in the world of fine art and galleries. In this […]

Weekly Giveaway : We did a little shopping for you in NYC

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Nothing will stop us from a good museum gift shop. And there is truly no better photo gift shop and book store than the one at ICP in NYC. We always see some new photo things that are either gifts for you, gifts for us, or gifts for any photo buddy. And since we were […]

Lomography lands in LA for some good, clean, photographic fun

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Last Thursday night, the world of analog photography grew exponentially in Hollywood. The global fans of the world of LOMO will rejoice with this new west coast flagship of the plastic camera kings. When you want to slow it down a bit, shoot some film, and take a bit of a risk, in your photography, […]

And the winners are……..!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

We’d like to thank everyone who participated in our biggest photo contest yet, Let’s Do Lunch! There were entries from all over the world and winners from all over the world. The winners are: Grand Prize: Katya Evdokimova of London, England 1st Place Winners: Friends and Family – Dan Komoda of East Windsor, NJ Down […]

Weekly Giveaway – Nikon takes you to lighting school: Redux!

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

…for about 2.5 hours on this very solid DVD with Bob Krist and Joe McNally , Nikon School Presents A Hands-On Guide to Creative Lighting Sometimes we have items that are so popular we have to give them away again. This is one of those things. We love it when the manufacturers take it upon […]

Excuse me, my eyes are down HERE! The Nikon D5000 lets you put em’ where you want em’

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Yes, the beauty of an articulated LCD screen is being able to keep your eyes where you want them, and let the camera stretch to get the shot you want. Every time we shoot and event, there is always an opportunity for an over-the-crowd shot to the stage or main subject, like a wedding. Of […]

Random New Years stuff

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Hope you all had a safe and happy New Years ! Did many of you bring your cameras to the celebrations? Can we see? Here are a couple of things shared with us through the various posts we’ve received, and friends on old Facebook: Magnum Photos had some images of New Years aftermaths. Hopefully, you […]

Oh, what a year it was…. Fine….. NEXT!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Say goodbye to 2009. And not a moment to soon. It’s been a wild ride with the new economy firmly in place. With wretched excess getting forcibly kicked to the curb and the rest of the population firmly ensconced in the best new ways to communicate all of that, it has been a full year. […]

Weekly Giveaway – Aperture Magazine: A thing of beauty 4x a year

Monday, December 28th, 2009

As we see the year and decade end, we’d like to plant some new thoughts for 2K10 (will that be the term?) If we continue to look outside of ourselves, and explore the world of photography around us, perhaps our work by the end of next year will have grown. It’s one of our barometers […]

In Praise of Print

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Ok, We know you are reading this online. And by now you may have visited about 4-5 of your favorite sites to get some top line info. Maybe you even watched a short tutorial on the latest Photoshop technique. We did. But then we are going to a local restaurant for lunch. The perfect place […]

And right before Santa hits the road…

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Santa Monica Promendade © Damon Webster We wish all of you a safe and happy Christmas (yes, we said the word). You may be spending your last day in the office today, or maybe you’re getting that 1:00 PM close tomorrow , but whatever you’re doing, we wish you all the best. Our big wheels […]

4 Years ago Photoinduced.com went live. Look how we’ve grown. Thank you!

Monday, December 14th, 2009

I woke up on a Jan. 1, 2005 and wrote the first 5 pages of what would become photoinduced.com. There were many more components than you see here, including a broadcast component, and original programing, but the essence is here. Our good friends at the Barbarian group, did the original design of the site and […]

Olympus PEN EP-1; Packs Small and Plays Big – Lou Manna shows you how

Friday, December 4th, 2009

OK, you’ve looked at the DSLR’s and the standard point & shoots. If you have some deep pockets, even the Leica family of jewels. This camera, the Olympus PEN E-P1 , has perhaps started it’s own category: compact body with interchangeable lenses. And it shoots HD video with cd quality stereo sound. By using a […]

Nikon D5000: Variable Angle LCD, HD DSLR, 12.3 MP and the right price

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

One thing that we always do at an event is take an overhead crowd shot. Usually, it becomes a an approximation of framing, based on experience, and well, blind luck. The Nikon D5000 has taken care of that with the articulated screen. No, it’s not the first camera to do that, but the first one […]

Canon 7D-1080P, 24FPS, and 12,800 max ISO. Oh yeah, it takes still photos, too

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The race continues on. Or is it a competition? Every new DSLR coming down the pike, is all about the video improvements, although it usually helps the still side of the equation, also. Whichever way you look at it, the customer wins. Canon introduced this new 7D, and took care of some of the issues […]

Weekly Giveaway – onOne Plug-in Suite: Plenty of tools all in one package

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

We’re going to start the Dec. giveaways big! First up is a great package of plug-ins for Photoshop, from onOne Software: Plug-In Suite 4 : Professional Edition We are huge fans of this company (they made the DSLR Remote Control for the iPhone) and have packaged a solid group of programs that will make your […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 2009 – Let’s get ready to ruuuummble!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Sure , it’s been a ..different kind of a year. Fine, we won’t sugar coat it: it’s been darn rugged. The new economy is getting old, and we are spinning twice as fast for half as much. Well, almost. There is still this time of year though, that encourages you to spend some of that […]

This is not an empty shell : Redux

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

( This article was first posted on Nov. 27th 2008. It still feels the same.) [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] […]

Stack it, Support it, Light it – Manfrotto and Bogen Imaging have some pretty cool tools

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

When you are getting a little more serious about your photography, you’ll need some gear that, hopefully, you only buy once. Bogen Imaging, who handles a bunch of premier brands in the US was at PhotoPlus Expo showing off some new items, and some new company acquisitions. If you have had to transport or store […]

Weekly Giveaway – Lou Manna tips the tricks on food photography

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

You may have wondered how all of the food on ads, recipes, menus and product labels look so good. Well, we’d like to say there’s an app for that. But there isn’t. It takes a knowledge of photography, coupled with the tips of the pros. We’re talking about the pros that shoot food for a […]

Deane Fitzmaurice on transitioning to Multimedia

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Multimedia has become the bucket phrase to describe the addition of audio and video to the photojournalist’s skill sets. The gear is out there, and as a still photographer, it’s up to you to decide whether or not to embrace of of it. Deanne Fitzmaurice is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, and co-founder of ThinkTank […]

ThinkTank Photo Helps the Transition With New Multimedia bags

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Are you ready to give multimedia a shot? You know, are you a still photographer adding motion and sound into your mix ? Assignment shooters are coming into a time where they are being required to do just that. Lets, see…. you’ll need some microphones, a digital audio, recorder, good headphones, you DSLR, and a […]

Photo Miami – Let’s Take a Fresh Look at Things

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

In a few weeks, Art Basel will be taking over the scene in Miami, and photography will, once again, get it’s own special fair amongst the many pavilions dotting the South Beach scene. After sales of art have plummeted in this new world economy, every dealer is looking for that bit of upswing that seems […]

Neil Leifer – Legendary Sports Photographer

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Yeah, we know. Looks like a similar title to the last one. Well, when you have 2 masters together in one place, you want to give them equal billing. Tonight there will be a gala opening for the show Sport: Iooss and Leifer at The Annenberg Space for Photography, and it opens to the public […]

A few minutes with Walter Iooss – Legendary Sports Photographer

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Yesterday at the Annenberg Space for Photography, we were given a preview of the new exhibit Sport: Iooss and Leifer. And luckily, the two photographic masters were on hand to chat a little bit about their life and work. © Walter Iooss Michael Phelps, Balitmore, MD, 2004 The first video chat we’ll present is with […]

Canon 1D Mark IV – Latest HD/ DSLR entry making news

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Only about a year after the 5D made a major mark in the HD/DSLR world, thanks in part to Vince Laforet, the folks at Canon seem to be accessing all of their video knowledge from their other divisions and implanting them into their newest DSLR’s. You have to remember that these DSLRS are still very […]

Weekly Giveaway – Many Are Called: Walker Evans

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Can’t help it. Every time we go to NYC, the time spent in the subway brings this book, Many Are Called , by Walker Evans, to mind. In a strange way, nothing much seems to have changed, from when this was first photographer in the late 1930’s There are iPods and electronics to keep people […]

Gary Fong Lights Sphere Vers. 3 – Simpler, Collapsable, Still Good

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A few years ago, we attended an event where the photog had this funny white contraption on the front of their flash that looked like a DIY food container/light modifier. Should it hold my potato salad or shape my light? Food or Flash? It turns out it was the 1st version of the Gary Fong […]

Lou Manna: Food Photographer and Judge in the Let’s Do Lunch! Photo Contest

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

We keep adding some very big stuff to the Grand Prize in the Let’s Do Lunch! photo contest. So far there is a Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens , HP Notebook PC (model to be named shortly), HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer , Think Tank Photo Airport International camera bag, […]

Weekly Giveaway – Photojojo gets your photos off the computer and into your life

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Actually YOU have to get them into your life, but our good friends at Photojojo have finally taken some of the best of their newsletters and website and put them all in one place: Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas Authors Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen, the folks behind Photojojo have been emailing […]

“Shake it like a Polaroid Picture” may be coming back in style

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

When the Polaroid Land camera was first around, you had to peel apart the print from the developing chemicals, and coat the B&W shots with a preservative liquid. You really did need to shake it, to dry the coating. Ok, maybe you didn’t HAVE to, but you did it, anyway. And a part of popular […]

Nikon D3s: And now, a look at it on video.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here is another chance to look at the new Nikon D3s at PhotoPlus Expo 2009 We had it in our hands a coupla weeks ago and wish we still had it. Click here for some of the sample images from our shoot. Nothing like a little youtube video to make us nostalgic for that night […]

Feel the Need For Speed? Lexar has new 600x media cards for you!

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Ahhh, nothing like saving all of that money on film, not to mention the processing. And all of the DSLRs have such huge file sizes that your photographs can go poster size, no problem. Using those media cards again and again, has saved you untold thousands,right? May have even changed how you shoot. Those cards […]

Shot in the Dark: Now possible with the new Nikon D3s / Real World Review – Part 1

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The other night in NYC, Nikon took a bunch of us over to a secret location to have a few hours with the new Nikon D3s. As we had a bite to eat in Mid-Town Manhattan, they kept the “test facility” identity under wraps. We walked onto the street and only a few blocks from […]

Weekly Giveaway – A camera you can wear!

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

There has been an incredible amount of press lately on the resurgence of Polaroid film, specifically the SX-70 type, including the reintroduction of the camera. A group called The Impossible Project, has been working diligently to re-introduce the famed film packs and systems. After Polaroid decided to cease production, this group acquired the film making […]

Day 3 PhotoPlus Expo – Less Gear, More Luminaries

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Well, the floor was bit less crowded today, but the seminars, keynote, and booth presentations were pretty well filled. PhotoPlus Expo 2009 was coming to a close. Business still seemed brisk as people were people all of the items they may have been checking out the previous coupla days. We also made some last stops […]

Day 2 PhotoPlus Expo: Softer crowds, deeper digging

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Been another day at the Javits Center and have doing a huge amount of video taping of the new products to get you a front row seat for all of the new photo goods we could get to. Honestly, they are some long days, the dogs are barking so we’ll be posting some pics for […]

Day 1 at PhotoPlus Expo 2009: Crazy busy on the trade show floor

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Beautiful day in NYC and we heard it was in the 70s! Nice. Of course we were inside all day at the Javits center checking out some of the newest gear. And we weren’t alone. By the size of the crowd at PhotoPlus Expo, and the lines at any dealers booth that was selling, and […]

Weekly Giveaway – XRite ColorChecker Passport: Yeah, you want this.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

There is no excuse not to get the true color of your photographs. At least as your starting point. How about we help make it easier for you? This weeks giveaway is an XRite ColorChecker Passport, one of the best tools we’ve seen to get the job done. Easy to carry, can be used in […]

Weekly Giveaway – The Industry Disgrace

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

When you’re carrying around a heavy duty camera and a solid piece of glass on your shoulders all day, you could uses break. Sure it’s cool to declare your camera manufacturer allegiance on the strap, although haven’t you already done that with the camera? It’s time for relief. From 1st hand experience, this Industry Disgrace […]

This may sound crazy, but……

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

We have found that some of our readers have traveled through the site but many don’t know how deep we go. And we keep trying to hear what you like and deliver. So we created this video, kinda walking into the site and checking the reources. Sure, share it with your friends and fellow photogs. […]

Vee Speers – The Birthday Party: Childhood Memories You May Not Have Had

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

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 […]

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