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It’s that time of year again, when everyone and their cat publishes or makes resolutions to be different in the coming year. I’m going to forego doing so, and instead offer a few challenges to video and still creatives.
Read MoreWelcome to another iteration of Perspectives. I count myself as incredibly fortunate in that I get to meet lots of different creative folks, who are very committed to their craft and growing as creatives. Some of them disconnect because they are not getting traction on social media and that's what I want to talk about today.
Read MoreIn truth, I don’t know that this question is unique following the Christmas holidays, but the volume of posts on forums and the number of click-bait web sites certainly goes up. Rather than get engaged with all the crapola, let’s examine this question objectively.
Read MoreI was so honoured to be asked by my friend Rick Sammon to be a guest on his podcast. It is in two parts, You can find part one here.
Read MoreIn this piece, I want to offer some considerations on a problem that is apparently plaguing all of us as creatives who are considering a new camera. Without further ado, join me in discussing The Slot Crisis.
Read MorePEBKAC means “problem exists between keyboard and chair” Also known as human error. I am regularly surprised by the vitriol exhibited about faulty software and poor testing and dumb corporations when it comes to computer use.
Read MoreHelp me understand something. Retailers are complaining that retail revenue is down. This is a fact, phoney sales notwithstanding. On hand inventory in brick and mortar stores is at an all time low. Many B&M retailers are moving to, or have moved to online sales as their primary mode of transaction, and we can look at B&H Photo Video as an example of a company that has been successful in the industry, and Amazon as a general example.
Read MoreI awoke today to find over 100 emails in my inbox advertising Black Friday. This goes with the over 100 I have received over the course of the week preceding the day. I deleted most all of them without opening them, and had a look at a couple, which ended up being deleted. This raises the question about whether these deals really are deals?
Read MoreWhether or not you want to do them, at some point you’ll be the person with the “good” camera and be called upon to shoot some portraits for family and friends. This doesn’t mean it has to be hard or expensive. To do a decent job you need a hotshoe mount flash, often called a speed light and a white ceiling and for more advanced lighting, you need a flash, a radio control kit, a light stand, an umbrella bracket and an umbrella. It really could not get much simpler.
Read MoreMore photographers and snap shooters are printing! Hooray! A photograph is not finished until it is printed. With an increasing number of folks realizing that pictures go to die on your smartphone, on your computer and on social media, the volume of prints is going up. And that has raised some concerns not experienced in the on screen only world. In this article, we will look at a few issues and propose some solutions for them.
Read MoreWith all the reminders to reset clocks for the change to standard time (where daylight savings time was implemented), don’t forget your favourite imaging device buried in your camera bag.
Read MoreHey folks. Let me be clear about something straight up. Street photography is not about technology or a particular brand, it’s a process, an ethos and also a means of interaction with the rest of the world. It has a wide range of approaches, some of which I really despise so I wanted to take the non-voyeuristic approach and also see if the size and shape of the camera I was using had an impact on my ability to make images.
Read MoreDXO has released DXO PhotoLab 2. It’s a great photo editor for the serious editor who does not live on presets. Read the Quick Look for more information.
Read MoreHave a look at what’s new in Aurora HDR 2019 and learn why it is a terrific upgrade or brand new purchase
Read MoreIn this and coming articles I focus on the needs of the ladies and gentlemen who want and will pay for better quality, but who are likely independents or have minimal funding. This does not mean that bigger studios will not use Sigma lenses, the smart ones will. It also means that smaller shops can now be shooting with true cinema glass at lower cost than has ever been readily available.
Read MoreI’ve had a good working affiliate relationship with the folks at Skylum since they started up as Macphun. I like their products and appreciate the attitude that they bring to the marketplace. They’ve got an AI based tool expected in September of 2018 and allowed me to work with a prerelease version for this article. Please note that I am working with early code, and more features and functions may appear in the shipping product. As I write this, it’s preorder only with an MSRP of $55.
Read MorePre-order Aurora HDR 2019 Today
Read MoreWhen the folks at Profoto asked me if I was willing to do a look at a new product before it hit the streets, I leapt at the opportunity. Join me to learn about the amazing Profoto B10
Read MoreThe right online photographic community can make a huge difference. With so many being horrible, you might want to learn more about the KelbyOne Community
Read MoreJust as a musician practices scales to build dexterity, and to open the mind to possibility, the photographer needs practice to make better images. This brings the questions of what and how to practice, and where to find the ideas, the guidance and the coaching to do so.
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