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 […]