In the world of photographic inkjet printers there is the current heavyweight class leader recognized as the gold standard: Epson
Now whether you feel that may be perception and not fact, is worthy of discussion. A short one.
You can argue attributes, issues, etc. but there you are. Epson is the preferred product for many pros.

In the world of the photo business, those folks that make stuff for you, the word is that HP is coming on strong and may jump ahead of the pack in about a year. They have the R&D (research and development) deep pockets, a broad customer base already in place with other products, and a HUGE advertising budget. $300 million enough?

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Today they announced a new ad campaign from the brilliant minds at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners ( the folks that brought you “Got Milk” ) with a strong personalized concept.
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Well if you don’t here is a great opportunity to find out all about her. Or a start at least.

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As one of the most famous and well respected masters of photography of the 20th century, discover the work of Margaret Bourke-White .

And for your viewing pleasure, please check out this online exhibit Continue Reading »

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Lunch – Katsuya, 8/07

Making photographs can be almost likened to exercise. Not the same as pumping your blood, but perhaps working on a set of muscles.
Creative muscles.
Of course you all know about the concept of always having your camera with you. It then becomes a natural part of your being. An extension of you. Heck, cell phones are pretty much in that category.

Sometimes if you discover a subject that you can visit repeatedly or a theme that always crops up in your life, you then become familiar with it to a point of the possibility of rediscovery every time you encounter it. The opportunity to keep shooting it, helps you see new things, new facets, and perhaps just a new light depending on the time of day. Continue Reading »

Or is that West??
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Richard Serra Exhibit at MOMA
© Damon Webster 2007

Whatever, we are heading East to NYC for a bit to see what we can see. If everyone hasn’t split for the Hamptons, or Fire Island , or wherever, we’ll be scouring the city to find out what’s in the galleries and museums in NYC, one the greatest cities in the world for photography. Continue Reading »

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We told you there was going to be a lot of news coming.
This is game changing stuff here.

EIGHT YEARS AFTER CHANGING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOREVER, NIKON DOES IT AGAIN BY INTRODUCING THE D3 DIGITAL SLR Continue Reading »