ISSUU (www.issuu.com) is a cool little place where print magazines are turned into a ‘page-flip’ Flash tool. The format is exactly as the print piece you upload and the impact is pretty cool. You can also share the file with others over email, send it to your blog, embed it into your social networking site [...]

There was a question on a forum about working with online models, especially ones with ‘attitude’ or the flaky ones who show up late and unprepared… if at all. Online agencies have no guardian or gatekeeper. Anyone can simply sign up and they are now a ‘model.’ There really is nothing wrong with that, and [...]

There are a ton of very cool gallery tools that photographers can use to create portfolios, galleries, exhibits, or “just-for-fun” shows for clients and friends. If I have missed a favorite of yours, send me an email and I will add it.
Here we look at some of the ones we like a lot, and [...]

One of the most interesting fashion takes I have seen in many years. I laughed out loud on a couple of spots, and when you see the well created spoofs with cliche’s abounding… well, that is great attention to detail. I really don’t have much to say about the work that you wont think to [...]

This is a fantastic tutorial with a movie as well. If you like the illustrative side of photography, you should check this out.

Master Photographer Series
I have been a huge fan of Mario Testino for years. His unassuming style places the subject first. In the world of celebrity shooters, the ‘over the top’ image can sometimes be the easy way out. Testino uses light and style to capture images that are approachable and fascinating at the same time. [...]

Rant?… yeah… its a Rant today. If you aren’t in the mood, come back later.

I just looked at 7 wonderful photographer’s portfolio sites. Fantastic images.
Well presented… no animated crap or flying and flipping and bouncing photos.
Just well presented, excellent work.
I had never heard of these guys before, and, hey, I try to stay informed. I [...]

… just how different the postings would be. I have someone helping me, but it will be slow going I expect. Lots of different things from the old site to the new… but we slug on.
If you choose to visit it, please understand that it is under constant construction for the next few days… your [...]

Just as we are starting to understand the ramifications of the digital era, along comes something new that is destined to change the entire world of photography. Some photographers will embrace it and make it part of their arsenal. Others may simply throw their arms up and groan with a collective resignation that what they [...]

One of the photographers who influenced me in subtle ways was Herb Ritts. I was deep into the commercial thing when I first saw his images. They confounded me at first. I thought you had to use tons of lighting equipment and huge sets and gear, gear, gear. and here this guy is taking someone [...]