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Simplicity – Weekly Photography Challenge

27 Apr

low, yellow, Green, yellow, yellow, yellow, yel... It’s the simple things in life that are often the best – so in this weeks photography challenge we’re expecting to see some great photos because the theme is ‘simplicity’.

Feel free to take any approach to this assignment that you wish and to be as creative as you like!

Once you’ve taken your ‘KITCHEN’ image and have upload it to your favourite photo sharing site either share a link to it or – embed it in the comments using the our new tool to do so.

Related Reading: Check out this post on Minimalism and Using Negative Space in your photos to give you a starting point.

If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSSIMPLICITY to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.

Also – don’t forget to check out some of the images posted in our last challenge – Kitchens challenge where there were some great images submitted.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

Simplicity – Weekly Photography Challenge

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Discover the Wonder of Time-Lapse Photography

25 Apr

13661683091928251025 This week over at our sister site – SnapnDeals – we have a great deal running where you can get 20% off Time-Lapse Photography: A technical and practical time-lapse tutorial guidebook for all skill levels designed to get you out the door and shooting now!

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director and producer who captures breathtaking images that celebrate life, he is also one of the most inspirational speakers I’ve ever listened to. His work is largely responsible for starting my time-lapse journey many years back and I just have to share this with you.

TED Gratitude Presentation by Louie Schwartzberg from ecodads on Vimeo.

“Beauty and seduction are nature’s tools for survival because we protect what we fall in love with. It opens our hearts and makes us feel we are part of nature and we’re not separate from it. When we see ourselves in nature it also connects us to every one of us because it’s clear that it’s all connected and one.”

We protect what we fall in love with. It’s true and so many times as photographers we are searching for that connection with our subjects, we might not realize it at the time or be actively searching for it but those shots that really strike us are more than just the ones that have really good composition or that we nailed the perfect exposure.

Time-lapse is a strange thing and Louie hits it straight on: It can free you from the normal flow of your routine and all the busyness of life, yet at the same time it can cement a connection between you and your surroundings more than anything else. It is an awareness we seldom experience.

Here is another photographer and inspiration I’d like to introduce you to: Ole’s Salomonsen and his third short film about the northern lights. His work is truly amazing.

POLAR SPIRITS from Ole C. Salomonsen on Vimeo.

He described his main focus as one of getting the auroras to show as close as possible to real-time speed given the time available in a short video. He works to show us the slower majestic dancing lights, as well as the more faster, dramatic and abstract shows, and finally the auroras in combination with city lights and urban elements. You can connect with Ole and learn more about his work via Facebook here.

The video is shot using Canon DSLR’s and the Stage One and Stage Zero time-lapse dolly systems by Dynamic Perception.

Time-lapse has a way of slowing the world for the photographer while at the same time accelerating it for everyone else. I personally shoot time-lapse because it alters the way I think, it challenges my view of the world and teaches me things that I hope to bring back and share with everybody else.

The entrepreneurial aspect of the art is extremely exciting. So many photographers and filmmakers, having looked around and not found what they need to achieve the time altered shots they envision, have gone ahead and built the tools themselves – often creating new companies or open source communities in the process.

The level of innovation, especially over the last few years, is incredible. Not only are we quickly fixing problems that have plagued photographers for years, but advanced camera controls, processing tools, and motion control devices that used to be cost prohibitive are now becoming affordable for the most basic hobbyist.

This is the change and energy that gets me so fired up. This is why I’m so excited to share this with you. I am a hobbyist a shooter, a teacher… and I certainly don’t proclaim to have all the answers but I do have some and I can share with you the time-lapse learning path I took. The one thing I know for sure is that the more people that become involved with time-lapse the bigger the ideas, the better the innovations and the more amazing the stories we can tell.

If you are interested in learning more about Time-lapse the book Time-lapse Photography: A complete introduction to shooting, processing and rendering time-lapse movies is currently 20% at SnapnDeals.

It’s a technical and practical time-lapse tutorial guidebook for all skill levels designed to get you out the door and shooting now!

The six most important topics you’ll learn inside:

Time-lapse gear from basic to advanced: cameras, tripods, intervalometers / remote timers, ND filters, lenses, and time-lapse motion control devices (motorized sliders, panning, tilting)
Balancing time-lapse image settings, how to fit all those pictures on your memory card and the important considerations regarding aspect ratio and HD quality
How to shoot time-lapse: composition, exposure, dragging your shutter and selecting the right time-lapse interval to get the look you want
Time-lapse flicker: What the heck is it, how to prevent it, and if it does occur how to correct it
Creating the time-lapse movie: Everything you need to know about time-lapse video software, easy to follow workflows and walkthrough of free and not so free rendering applications, codecs and frame rates, output settings, adding music and effects and where to upload and share
Test your time-lapse skills! Intro challenges covering astrophotography time-lapse (Astrolapse), flicker free day to night transitions (the time-lapse Holy Grail), HDR timelapses and time-lapse motion control devices

Take a look at a 30 page or so excerpt:
BOOK PREVIEW FROM SCRIBBED TO EMBED

Time-Lapse Photography eBook by Ryan Chylinski 25 Page Preview by Ryan Chylinski

More reviews and chapter excerpts can be found on the main book information page here.

“Time Lapse book : 4 thumbs up! I’ve been in photography since I’m 15 (so that’s almost 30 years .. gosh !!), and I’ve tried many things.. but your book gave me that kick I love so much in photography, there are new exiting things I can try and do, and you just made me not only discover it, but also WANT to do it… really badly ” – Eric

You had me at “It’s 2:20 in the morning”! – Kennith

“I loved the book. I found it very informative, thank you for putting in so much effort. It’s really helped me and I’ve been shooting away constantly.” -Robert

“Just what I was looking for to get started with time-lapse photography. The book provides easy to follow steps for setting up, taking and then processing time-lapse photos. There’s also a nice comparison of various pieces of equipment and software along with recommendations and tips that I found very helpful.” K. Mahon

Get your copy of a Time-Lapse Photography: A technical and practical time-lapse tutorial guidebook for all skill levels designed to get you out the door and shooting now now at 20% off!

Ryan Chylinski is an American photographer, entrepreneur, and outdoors enthusiast from the flagship city of Erie Pennsylvania. Founder of LearnTimelapse.com, a community powered time-lapse education and experimentation hub, Ryan’s philosophy centers on teaching, sharing and a continual drive to never stop learning.

Connect with Ryan on Facebook or via Learntimelapse.com

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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You are My Wild — Great Kid Photography That’ll Inspire Your Own At-Home Photos

25 Apr

Photo by Brooke Schwab

When you were a kid, having a camera in front of you was just a little less scary. You probably didn’t even notice it was there most of the time.

It’s that enviable carefree ‘tude kids have that makes taking portraits of them so much fun.

That’s just what You are My Wild is all about. 14 photographers document how they see their kids by submitting one remarkable portrait each week.

Meaghan Curry explains how it started:

Right after the new year, and in sort of a creative lull, we were brainstorming about starting a project to force ourselves to put down our phone cameras down and pick up our other cameras more regularly…

Ironically, Instagram is the common thread between us. It is where we found other people documenting their children in really loving, beautiful and respectful ways.

We hoped that some of these other IG photographers would be interested in using their higher quality cameras to “see” the same way that we were using our phone cameras.

And it seems to have worked! Check out their portraits, and may they inspire you to photograph your loved ones in a new light.

You Are My Wild — Beautiful Kid Photography

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Seconds to Years: 3 Scales of Time-Lapse Photography

23 Apr

[ By WebUrbanist in Art & Photography & Video. ]

time lapse light art

With the rise of digital technologies, photographers are finding increasingly fascinating ways to capture minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and even entire years. Here are just three extraordinary time-lapse photography examples spanning from seconds to minutes through a 24-hour day and culminating in a full 365-day year.

time lapse night waterfalls

Sean Lenz & Kristoffer Abildgaard are on the shorter end of the spectrum, but their colorful collaborations are nonetheless spectacular. Their shots range from a few seconds up to several minutes, and capture luminescent paint sticks placed in above waterfalls – the path of the material traces the movement of the water. “To accomplish some of the more complicated shots they strung several sticks together at once to create different patterns of illumination. For those of you concerned about pollution, the sticks (which are buoyant) were never opened and were collected at the end of each exposure, thus no toxic goo was mixed into the water. ”

time lapse panoramic sphere

Chris Kotsiopoulos crafted this stunning spherical panorama from Athens, Greece, containing 500 star trails (as well as dozens of sun images and landscapes), adjusting his setup “exactly every 15 minutes using an intervalometer, with an astrosolar filter adjusted to the camera lens.” The results then took half a day to process on the computer.

time lapse full year

Eirik Solheim started shooting pictures out of his window daily, then realize that with coding help from colleagues and readers, he could compile a time-lapse collage of an entire year. “The resolution of the 16 000 images I now have from 2010 are 3888×2592 pixels. So I selected 3888 images snapped during the day.” From there, he created a series of videos as well as the finalized composite still image above.

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Sony hosts workshops with the World Photography Awards in London

23 Apr

As part of its partnership with the World Photography Awards, Sony is hosting a series of workshops at London’s Somerset House. The sessions take place from April 26th – 28th and cover a range of interests from beginner topics to those looking to make a career out of photography. Individual sessions are are priced at £5 each. Speakers include commercial photographers Michael Wayne, Magdi Fernandes, What Digital Camera’s Editor, Nigel Atherton and Technical Editor of Amateur Photographer, Richard Sibley. The workshops promote the Winners Exhibition of the World Photography Awards 2013 that will be showcased from April 26th – May 12th at the Somerset house. Click though for more details

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Meet The Photographers Who Write For Digital Photography School ~ Jim Goldstein

22 Apr

You’ve been reading their articles for months or years, have you ever wondered “Who are the photographers who write for dPS”?

Today we meet Jim Goldstein.

Dusk at White Sands National Monument

1. How long have you been shooting?

I have been behind a camera perfecting the art of photography since the mid-1990′s. I honed my skills in the days of film and have been growing every day since as a photographer, digital and otherwise.

2. Do you have a full time job or are you a full time photographer?

jim_m_goldstein_headshot-sq I was a full-time professional outdoor photographer for sometime, but given my knack for social media & marketing I was recently recruited by BorrowLenses.com to help head up their marketing department.

3. If you had to limit yourself to one genre of photography, what would it be and why?

That is much easier said than done, but I would say Outdoor Photography.

4. When did you start writing for dPS and why?

I began writing for Darren the first day he opened his site to authors other than himself in early 2008. I pursued writing for DPS because I’m deeply passionate about sharing with the photography community at large. I strive to share my expertise, ideas and inspire others.

5. What do you shoot with and what’s your favorite lens?

These days I shoot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III when ever I have the opportunity, but always have my trusty Canon 5D Mark II with me as well. My favorite lens at the moment is a Canon EF 50mm f/1.0L lens as it is the newest lens to my collection, but the bulk of my work is shot with a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens.

6. What would be your number one tip to any new photographer?

Be persistent. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I was frustrated along my journey as a photographer. Very early on, when I was 15, I stopped because of it. Only after college did I return back to try again and to push my way through the learning process. Ever since I’ve embraced each challenge to push my limits and test my creativity.

7. What’s your next big project?

My next big project is a follow up to my ebook Photographing the 4th Dimension – Time.

8. Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?

People can see my photography and writing on my blog: JMG-Galleries blog, my social media pages Google+, Twitter & Facebook and my ebooks/webinars at InspiredExposure.com.

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Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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Travel Photography ~ Think Outside The Postcard When Photographing Famous Landmarks

21 Apr

How many of you have found yourselves in front of an iconic landmark and felt discouraged because every possible shot had already been made by thousands of tourists before you? You are on the trip of a lifetime. Your goal is certainly not to bring back pictures that look like the postcards at the souvenir shop.

Photographing a reflection of a famous landmark such as the US Capitol in DC was a good way to avoid the cliché shot that every other tourist snaps daily. Adding the human element adds a sense of scale.

Here are a few tips to ‘think outside the postcard’ when you photograph a famous landmark:

Get the cliché shot out of the way. You won’t feel right unless you do. So go ahead and photograph the Eiffel Tower the way you see it in your head when you close your eyes. Got the shot? Okay, now think of different ways you could photograph it and create your OWN iconic images of the same subject. Frame it with trees, look for its reflection in a window or a puddle, include it with the local architecture, shoot it as a silhouette, etc. The sky is the limit, you just have to train yourself to look for those unconventional frames.

Afraid that you are going to miss other opportunities while you are looking for different ways to see? Practice at home! Every town has its own iconic landmark, even yours. It may not be a grandiose building, but it doesn’t matter. Whether it is the local historic grain elevator, or the statue of a famous local politician, go out with your camera and see it for the first time again. Work your scene and find a creative way to frame it.

Don’t forget to include people in your frame. They add interest, life and movement to your images. They also add a sense of scale which works well when photographing massive buildings.

This simple exercise will change the way you see photographically. The more you practice, the quicker you will spot those interesting shots when you visit a new place. Your pictures will never be boring again!

Practice at home! This historic grain elevator may not be grand but it is one of the landmarks in a small river town near my home.

Think of a different way to photograph a famous landmark by including local architecture in the foreground for example.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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When the line blurs between photography and photojournalism

20 Apr

British sports photographer Tom Jenkins has written a thought-provoking article for The Guardian about how quickly sports stories can turn into breaking news events. In the aftermath of the bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon, Jenkins draws parallels with past tragedies including the Hillsborough disaster, which occurred on the same day 24 years earlier. Jenkins also adds personal reminiscences about how he has made the transition from sports to ‘news’ photography in the past. Click through for excerpts and a link to the full article at The Guardian.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Kitchens: Weekly Photography Challenge

20 Apr

Easter Breakfast Kitchens – we all have one (or at least should have access to something resembling one) – so lets make our kitchens the focus of this weekends photography challenge.

The task is simple – take the best possible shot that you can in your kitchen.

Let your imagination run wild – you might snap a food image of something in your kitchen, you might take a shot out of your kitchen window, you may choose to sit a portrait subject in your kitchen, you could set up a still life shot on your kitchen table, you might try your hand at a self portrait in the kitchen….. anything goes.

Feel free to take a humorous approach, a serious one, or to be as creative as you’d like.

I can’t wait to see what you cook up (sorry)!

Note: We’re looking for ‘new’ shots – this is a challenge rather than a look through your archives for a shot!

Here are a few shots to get your imagination flowing:

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158/365 - Oh, Veronica Mars!!!

Large Order Of Toast

Day 354 - Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world

Alice In Domesticland

My Kitchen

kitchen from livingroom

Cupcakes Clone

co-dependent

Once you’ve taken your ‘KITCHEN’ image and have upload it to your favourite photo sharing site either share a link to it or – embed it in the comments using the our new tool to do so.

If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSKITCHENS to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.

Also – don’t forget to check out some of the images posted in our last challenge – Seasonal challenge where there were some great images submitted.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

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My Favorite Photography Comic “What the Duck” is Back

18 Apr

My favorite photography comic What the Duck is back as a daily.
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If you’re unfamiliar with What the Duck it’s authored by Aaron Johnson, whom I interviewed several years ago when I was running my EXIF and Beyond podcast. While I’ve never met Aaron I consider him a friend as he’s done such a great job adding to the sense of community amongst photographers with his wit, humor and creativity.

If you’d like to support Aaron he’s selling What the Duck plush dolls of his most popular characters at incredibly reasonable prices with some being limited editions. I picked up one of each and gave an extra to my son. They came out great!

I highly recommend visiting WhatTheDuck.net daily now that he’s back and for old time sake here is the recording of my interview with Aaron in February of 2009.