February 14th, 2008 | by Don | published in Photography
Licensing media for the Internet finally makes sense.
Offline, content is licensed for a finite period of time to a predictable audience. Online, content lives forever and usage is unknown. This begs the question: How do you fairly monetize a license when circulation is unpredictable? GumGum distributes, tracks and monetizes every view a piece of [...]
February 13th, 2008 | by Don | published in Tutorials
When you are working with bright sun, you must make sure you have the flare controlled and the light strong enough to fill the shadow side. Getting the light in close is a challenge that [...]
February 13th, 2008 | by Don | published in Photography
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February 13th, 2008 | by Don | published in Photoshop
One of the best places I know to get high quality actions is Deviant Art. They range from free to inexpensive, and there is something there for nearly every photographer. Check them out, and there are other resources there as well.
February 12th, 2008 | by Don | published in Photography, Tutorials
Still Life shooting is a lot of fun, and a relaxing way to practice our craft. For this image I used a very simple and classic still life setup.
The image was to be used for a full page in a brochure and will have a headline and copy over the top half. It was [...]
February 12th, 2008 | by Don | published in Photography
Deadline: March 11, 2008
Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the 49th annual Communication Arts Photography Competition. Any photograph first printed or produced between March 14, 2007 and March 11, 2008 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of [...]
February 11th, 2008 | by Don | published in Inspiration, Photography
Enjoy Andrew’s unique takes on the world of photography at his blog. You can see his extraordinary images here. His sensibilities for finding a spot of humor in an image or the way that he forces the viewer to come into the world he is presenting is very ingenious. Take a look, I know you [...]
February 9th, 2008 | by Don | published in Inspiration
World Press Photo winners. Take a look. Comment below.
February 9th, 2008 | by Don | published in Inspiration, Photography
His work is astounding and the simplicity that he delivers, with the use of light and composition will just knock you out. Take a look at his portraiture and the way he uses light: simple and engaging light. It seems so simple and relaxed that it pulls you into the image. I also love the [...]
February 7th, 2008 | by Don | published in Light
This is a great post at the Strobist site. If you are new to strobes, and small lights in general, you will want to visit this site for sure. It is a great introduction by a guy who really knows his stuff.
The Gear and Jargon Review is here.