Photographer's Corner
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Interview with celebrity photographer Rowena Husbands twitter.com/RowenaHusbands
Rowena Husbands, is one of the most talked about and requested African- American female celebrity photographers in the business. She has a celebrity clientele that boasts a black book of names only a star-struck fan would dream of having. Her celebrity work has adorned the pages of The Dolce & Gabana Music Book, Def Jam Recordings 25 yrs Anniversary Book, News Day, The New York Beacon, Vibe, The Source, Ebony, Jet, BRE, Billboard, Right On, Sister 2 Sister, Rolling Stone, Hitz and Essence Magazines just to name a few. Her lens is her work of art so to speak and through it she captures some of today's most influential figures in the world of entertainment. youtube.com/watch?v=CVtPxlpfdkE |
Photographer Insider - David Fleet - England
davidfleetphotography.com
Originally from Kent in south east England, David spent much of his childhood in the Midlands. David studied Law at University in Sheffield from 2003 – 2006 and then travelled the World for a year, visiting South Africa, Argentina, Peru, USA, Canada, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and The Philippines. Inspired by photographing his travels and wanting to capture better images David entered an intense period of self-study which continues to this day. Artist Statement I draw on the influence of past master photographers and artists in order to try and achieve compositions that allow viewers to connect with my subjects. My aim is to create fine art photographs that offer both technical excellence and aesthetic satisfaction. To offer only one element is not enough, the two must be combined to create a true fine art photograph. The Creation I use a variety of both film and digital equipment to create my vision. I use the best tools at my disposal in order to help me realise the image in my minds eye. Whether I am shooting with a digital SLR or my 4×5″ view camera I use exacting technique to ensure that I capture a file with the finest details and critical focus that I require. Image capture is just one stage in the creation of an artwork. Much preparation goes into each shot, from scouting locations and planning for the correct light through to post processing work and creating the final print, every detail is precisely controlled along the way. I believe in creating the highest possible quality art and to do so I use professional image editing software to enhance the original digital capture. The computer is my darkroom and this is where I play with contrast, colour and hue to create the image that I envisioned when capturing the moment. Film negatives are processed by the very best lab in the country and scanned to create a digital file which enables me to use the same tools to bring the very best out of the file. The final aim of my work is to create a fine art print that shows all the subtlety and tonal range that my eye witnessed but it also represents the way that the scene made me respond emotionally. My wish is to create a piece of art that is truly unique, emotional and beautiful. If you were to stand in my shoes you would be unable to replicate exactly what I saw at that moment in time but through my images I aim to take you there. davidfleetphotography.com/biography Insight
In 1975, the first digital camera (left) was offered to consumers and was only 1.4 megapixels and cost $10,000. Today, the highest resolution digital camera in the world is 160 megapixels and costs $36,000. For comparison, the average digital camera is between 10-14 megapixels while the iPhone 4s contains an 8 megapixel camera. vimbly.com/blog/test-your-photo-iq-we-bet-you-didnt-know
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Photographer Talk
6 tips for setting up a home or office studio
We will show you how to make a backdrop holder you can put on the wall that takes up very little space. Also, you will see how to control your window light and even how to make lights at home. Finally, we will show you how to set up these lights for a 2 light video interview.
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Basic lighting techniques
This tutorial discusses the concepts behind 3 point lighting for portrait studio photography.
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Using infrared filters
This photography tutorial shows how to use an infrared lens to create dramatic photographs of vegetation, skies, and portraits.
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Worth Reading
BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro
Purchase Link: amazon.com/BetterPhoto-Basics-Absolute-Beginners-Taking/dp/081740502X/ref=sr_1_24?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406596717&sr=1-24 Pages: 240 Average Price: $12.75 Synopsis: If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros. |
About the Author:
Jim Miotke is a professional photographer and an online photo course instructor with BetterPhoto.com, a resource for photographers that he founded and runs. He is the author of the bestselling BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography, BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography, and BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Children.
amazon.com/BetterPhoto-Basics-Absolute-Beginners-Taking/dp/081740502X/ref=sr_1_24?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406596717&sr=1-24
Jim Miotke is a professional photographer and an online photo course instructor with BetterPhoto.com, a resource for photographers that he founded and runs. He is the author of the bestselling BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography, BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography, and BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Children.
amazon.com/BetterPhoto-Basics-Absolute-Beginners-Taking/dp/081740502X/ref=sr_1_24?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406596717&sr=1-24
The Adventure of Photography:
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