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Photogenic Paris street seeks to ban Instagrammers certain times of the week

21 Mar

Residents of a Paris street plagued by Instagrammers, selfie takers and music video crews are asking the city government for a weekend and evening ban to give them some peace.

The number of images on Instagram with the hashtag ‘Rue Crémieux’ has reached over 31,000 and those trying to live in the quaint cobbled street have had enough, according to a report on French website Franceinfo.

Sur un remix dubstep de “Jingle Bells” ?? #paris #ruecremieux pic.twitter.com/r7Fd23bYyB

— Club Crémieux (@clubcremieux) December 28, 2016

Residents have to not only put up with tourists photographing their beautiful street but with parties of dancers filming routines with their pastel colored houses being used as a backdrop and the blaring music that goes with it. Locals have described the situation as ‘hellish’ and are fighting back, forming an association to petition the local government for road closures at the weekend and during evenings so that they can get some peace.

Quand tu tournes ton clip tout seul. ???? #SOSdétresseamitié #ruecrémieux pic.twitter.com/S9BWW68Dc4

— Club Crémieux (@clubcremieux) November 15, 2016

Alternative Instagram and Twitter accounts have been set up to document the ‘S**t people do in rue Cremieux,’ as seen above. The accounts show pictures and videos of dance troupes, fashion shoots, music video crews, endless selfie takers and photographers using the street as though it were a public studio.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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How To Trick Someone Into Thinking You’re Really, Really, Ridiculously Photogenic

04 Oct

In a world of digital keepsakes and endless selfies, there’s a definite pressure to be camera-ready at any moment. Between Youtuber friends and Instagram-addicts, you never know when you’ll next be thrown under the lens, so it never hurts to have a few tricks up your sleeve to help you look as good as you can, and feel happy with Continue Reading

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Photogenic Death Valley salt flats damaged by driver who abandoned van

15 Mar

An abandoned van found on Death Valley National Park’s protected salt flats has been towed away, but tracks remain – and may be there for years. The park posted photos of the van to its Facebook page and says that the vehicle went into the salt flats at Badwater Basin on Wednesday last week. It was towed out on Friday by a small track vehicle, leaving more (unavoidable) damage to the salt crust.

It’s not the first time these flats have been damaged by drivers ignoring signs to stay on roadways. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the park is prosecuting three cases of vandalism. It has also applied for a grant that would fund restoration of the site. This case also calls to mind the recent vandalism of the Racetrack Playa, where someone drove a vehicle over the dry lake bed.

According to the National Park Service website, the Badwater Basin salt flats are among the largest such flats in the world. The damage isn’t irreparable, but it does require some work smoothing the tracks over and spraying them with water to encourage salt to regrow.

The delicate salt flats are a photographer favorite. Photo by Rajesh Bhattacharjee

Responding to comments on its Facebook post, a park representative said that the driver of the van has not been charged yet, but could face a fine of up to $ 5,000 and up to 6 months in jail.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Photogenic Edibles – 25 Artistic Photos of Veggies

26 Mar

Inspired by Edward Weston’s famous image of a pepper, comes this week’s image collection – veggies. Can a simple vegetable become art? You decide.

By Ryan Lane

By grahamvphoto

By Matt Artz

By Aurelien Guichard

By Thomas Hawk

By e.c.johnson

By B .Y

By William Warby

By Andreas Engel

By Grant

By William Warby

By violscraper

By Ian Richardson

By marianela díaz-cardozo

By Rum Bucolic Ape

By sid

By Dominique Pelletier

By Oveja

By Yasser Abusen

By Stanley Zimny (Thank You for 17 Million views)

By nebojsa mladjenovic

By Valentin Kold Gundersen

By Kurtis Garbutt

By Sarah Horrigan

By Tjarko Busink

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6 Simple Resolutions for a More Photogenic 2016

04 Jan

It’s a new year, which means a fresh start on some new goals.

If you’re anything like us (and we know you are!) you’re already thinking about making major photography strides in 2016.

So join us in some challenges this year, we promise to keep ’em simple and fun!
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The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects, Part Two

18 Feb

In part 1, I spoke about 16 of my favorite everyday objects to include in photographs. These objects won’t always make a photo, but when included they will almost always make the scene more photogenic.

The purpose of these lists is to help add some inspiration for the next time you walk out the door to photograph. There is beauty to capture around every corner and sometimes it is the simple things that make the most interesting images.

What’s on your list of most photogenic everyday objects?

1. Smoke

Find some roadwork and wait for magic to happen. This is an easy way to create an image with a cinematic feel.

Bike Messenger and Smoke

2. Restaurant interiors

Many people get caught up in photographing their food and forget what is truly interesting, the restaurant itself. I find the long time, no-frill, and historical restaurants to be the most photogenic, but of course there are exceptions to every rule.

Big Nicks Diner

3. Things that are disappearing

One of the most important aspects of photography is its ability to document and encapsulate the past. In addition to taking photos when you travel, use the camera to document and remember your life at home. Capture the simple things that you take for granted, because one day you will suddenly find them gone. The above photos are from my favorite restaurant growing up, Big Nicks, which went out of business in 2013.

If you are going to photograph your food, why don’t you capture your favorite meal from growing up? I present to you all the port cheddar burger and waffle fries with honey mustard from the late Big Nicks.

Big Nicks Port Cheddar Burger

4. Grafitti

Graffiti from Manhattan Bridge

5. Interesting hair styles

I prefer to capture people from the front whenever possible, but combining a unique hairstyle from the back with an interesting background behind it can create a very graphic image.

Loisaida Street Fair, Lower East Side NYC

6. Muted and worn colors

Don’t let instagram filters fool you. Muted and subtle colors can be much more striking and beautiful than highly saturated images.

Gowanus Wall

7. Things in threes

The number three is the most glorious number in photography. Objects and people in threes always seem to look good in an image. Why? I think it comes down to the triangle. Three objects will create a triangle shape within an image, which gives the eyes a clear route to move around the image, making it feel more balanced.

As a sidenote, the number three also works when displaying your images. Three images with similar content placed next to each other will help to enhance each individual image. For street photography, a single candid image of a stranger on your wall can look out of place, while three of these images next to each other can work very well.

Chinatown Chefs

8. Bikes

East Village Bikes, NYC

9. Tiny details

If your images do not feel graphic enough, then get in closer. It’s surprising how many stories can be told through the tiniest of details.

Prospect Park, Summer

10. Shops and shop windows

Shop windows might seem boring now, but they will age the quickest as fashions and times change. Sometimes the images that seem the least interesting now will be the most interesting in the future. Look at the images of Walker Evans of Eugène Atget for reference.

SoHo Shop Window

11. Neon signs

Massage Parlor, Chinatown

12. Old cars

When possible, try to put together a scene and capture the background in addition to the car.

Old Car

13. Tattoos

And tattoo parlors. Don’t be afraid, go in there!

Tattoo Parlor

14. Dogs

Man’s best friend, except in this case.

Black Sunshine and Dog

Even burly truck drivers like dogs.

Truck Driver and Dog

15. Trash

This one is meant to stir the pot a little bit. No, this is probably not going on my wall (my wife won’t let me), but that does not mean it is not interesting and photogenic. It is colorful, graphic, diverse and poignant. There are a litany of brands represented: Arizona Iced Tea, Snapple, Starbucks, American Eagle, Marlboro, Guess, and Armani, among others. Just because it’s not the type of image that is fit for a wall does not mean it can’t be beautiful. Also, in 50 years this image might have some historical interest when many of these brands are out of business.

SoHo Trash

16. Fashion trends

The beauty of walking the same areas over and over with a camera is that you are more aware of and able to witness things as they change. Just as you want to photograph things that are disappearing, you also want to capture what is replacing them. New fashion trends are the most obvious ways of capturing times changing.

This last summer in SoHo saw the rise of people wearing shirts with animals that looked exactly like them. So yeah… that’s a strange new trend that makes for a very fun photo series.

Urban Tiger, SoHo

Rottweiler Shirt, SoHo

Urban Tiger, 2 Train

What things that are “ordinary” do you like to photograph?

More ideas for photography close to home:

Jumpstart Your Photography: Start a 365 Project
5 Good Photography Habits to Start Today
8 Photo Projects in Your Own Backyard

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The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects

16 Oct

This post is written by James Maher – author of The Essentials of Street Photography – an eBook currently onsale at SnapnDeals (25% off).

You know how some people are just photogenic. No matter what the lighting is or if they are all sweaty from the gym, they are still going to look damn good.

Well the same goes for certain objects and structures. I am such a sucker for things like water towers, lampposts, and fire escapes, and so I thought I would create a list of my 16 favorite things to include in photographs. These objects won’t always make a photo, but when included they will almost always make the scene more photogenic.

What are yours?