Times are changing and Getty is aiming to meet the demands of consumers by providing quality images at affordable prices. Getty has taken their image collections and archives and created new image sizes to meet the needs of the web and email marketing projects. Their new image file sizes are very small starting at 170 pixels, 280 pixels and 430 pixels. These images are designed specifically for mobile and online use. Continue reading »
Surely, by now you’ve seen some samples of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, a processing technique that produces photos that are sharp and has very strong contrasting colors—so much that they look slightly surreal. Here are a few samples of HDR photography:
Photo from Flag Staff Blog
Photo from CNET News
Photo by exxx2005
Pretty interesting, huh? It’s hard not to get blown away by the sheer awesomeness of this kind of photos, and it’s not an odd thing to wonder how that kind of look can be achieved, and to itch with the desire to try it out. Thankfully, there’s an extensive, step-by-step guide on how your photos can look this amazing available over at Paul Stamatiou’s site.
Paul discussed every stage of producing HRD photos, from the gear and software you need and down to the nitty-gritty specifics of the process. Check out his tutorials here and here.
August
28
This is a great opportunity to get connected with nonprofit organizations and the photo industry professionals. More importantly it is a great way to support the arts and help increase awareness about mental illness. You will meet alot of wonderful people at this event. The competition is sponsored by “What Touched My Soul” organization. What is nice about this competition is that you get to capture something that touches your soul. It is a nice break from trying to capture someone else’s emotions and action. This can be in any area of photography. You have until September 18th. Or you may have already taken that special photo. If so you can submit your entry now. It’s these types of competitions that are refreshing and inspiring adn helps to support a cause. Other organizations have partnered up for this event- ROOMIES ARTSPACE, the Spirit of Soul Festival, Stills Gallery, Chauvel Cinema Gallery, Australian Center for Photography, and Sandy Prints.
This is an opportunity for amateurs and semi-professional photographers.
You must submit your entry by the 18th of September 2009. You can read more about the entry details, awards and benefits by visiting their website at http://www.thespiritofsoul.com.au
August
27
Shutterbug magazine is a well rounded popular magazine for professional photographers. This magazine is packed with all kinds of good information. In 2008 Shutterbug featured an article by the Australian photojournalist, Peter Skinner. Skinner’s article, “Covering the Sports Beat; Capturing the Action” he uses photographs from nine types of sporting events to illustrate how to capture action and emotion.
Challenging yourself is a surefire way of improving at something, and the same holds true for photography. But if you can win awesome prizes as you challenge and improve yourself, then, all the better! Dive Photo Guide (DPG) is sponsoring monthly underwater photography themed contests—a great way for amateur shooters to improve their photography skills and nab great photography and diving prizes along the way.
Just about any kind of photographer has great use for telephoto lenses, especially those who frequently take action shots. It’s when taking these hard-to-capture moments that you need crisp details and superb imaging quality most. And that’s exactly what the Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2 was made for.
Nikon Corporation’s subsidiary, Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., unveiled the Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment FSA-L2 this week, which can only be used with Nikon EDG Fieldscopes and Nikon D-SLR cameras.
Some highlights of this new attachment are:
Check out more details on Nikon’s website.
In the photography industry, to have a successful business, it’s necessary to be passionate about two things: photography itself, and the subject you want to take photos of. In some cases it’s children, in some, it’s sports. But there’s another kind of photography that rarely ever get recognition—aerial photography.
Lani Savage is an aerial photographer. She has loved flying ever since she was a little girl, and quite understandably, because she came from a brood of pilots—her father and her brothers are all one. Determined to pursue what she wants, Lani registered for flying lessons at an open house in Redlands Municipal Airport in May 2008.
She then took flying lessons at M.Y. Air Flight School at the Redlands airport, and pilot ground school courses in San Bernardino Valley College. She was taught by Richard Thompson, a veteran aviation teacher. Continue reading »
August
19
What is your product? Your photos. Trying to put a price on your photography can be difficult. And it can vary with the type of photography you do. Think of your photos as an end product to be sold. Now make a list of all the ingredients it took to make that product. Now think about all the other costs to setup your business. Make a list of what other similar photographers in your region are charging. So now what are you going to do with all of this information.
Well I am going to send you to NPPA Pricing Photography which has pricing tools, price lists, digital pricing guidelines and a business calculator. You will need to dedicate a few hours to doing this. But it will really help you to establish fair prices for your work and product.
Click on NPPA Pricing Photography
August
19
Two BMX riders are now BMX photographers. This is a fun interview with two photographers who talk about their interesting perspectives for shooting images and videos of BMX riders. Their aim is to tell a story and to show what’s going on in this high speed sport. They also talk about their skills, techniques, lighting and equipment.
Click on this video- You’ll need to get passed the ad first. Continue reading »
August
17
The National Press Photographers Association NPPA is a worthy investment. Or you can tag this website on your “favorites” and still get some very good information like I did. Stock photography is the new method for photographers to bank, market and advertise photos. There is a plethora of Stock photography websites. So which one do you choose? As I read through sports photography articles written by the “experts” I check out the resources that are mentioned in their articles. Often these resources are overlooked because they are typically at the end of an article. But I am always on the lookout for these references and resources because I know, they know, where to go to get the best information and tools necessary to have a successful photography business.
That is how I discovered the NPAA website. This association has been around since 1946 and they are known worldwide. Although they cater to photojournalists, any photographer will benefit from the information and tools they provide. One valuable resource I found on their website is PhotoShelter. This is the first place to begin learning about the stock photography business. Stock photography is a huge money making business. Why? It is the best way to promote your photos to industry, non-profits, graphic artists, governmental agencies, and other buyers worldwide. Just think about it- before the internet how would someone have been able to get access to so many different groups to market their photos. It just would not have happened. However, this means it is highly competitive, so you have to carefully choose the best way to start your stock photography business. And find your own niche as an individual photographer or as a group of photographers. What is nice about being part of a group, you can cover more of your niche, and exchange ideas and knowledge which ultimately leads to a more successful stock business.
So take some time to carefully read through the School of Stock to learn everything you need to know for starting stock photography.
click on School of Stock
click on NPPA
