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by: David Wahlman of Wahlman Photography Recently I was asked about the process of converting images to black & white; namely when to know the image would be good for it. So in this post I’m going to talk about when to convert an image to black & white and then how to do it in Photoshop without loosing quality. When To Create A Black & White Image There are about three ideas that come to my mind when I evaluate whether I should convert an image to black & white (here on referred  to as b&w). First of all, and somewhat obviously, what is your...
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Shortly after the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the One, HTC published a white paper explaining the thinking behind the 4MP ‘ultrapixel’ camera in its latest device. This covers some key factors affecting image quality, including the lens, sensor and processor, in a fairly non-technical way. The document is light on numbers though, and worryingly high in quotes from journalists so scientists and engineers may find it unsatisfying. The core of HTC’s argument is based around the idea that using fewer, larger pixels on a sensor that’s the same size as...
The Tamrac Evolution 9 Photo/Laptop Sling Backpack is a versatile carrying solution for semi-pros and pros who regularly carry a full-frame DSLR, large laptop, and a handful of lenses to shoots. In addition to a variety of modifiable storage compartments, the Evolution 9 can be used as a traditional backpack on the shoulders or slung across your chest. I’ve spent a great deal of time using the Tamrac Evolution 9, schlepping it through numerous real estate shoots, a remote gourmet food shoot, and various other events. While I’ve reviewed two Kata backpacks recently, the...
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Shortly after the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the One, HTC published a white paper explaining the thinking behind the 4MP ‘ultrapixel’ camera in its latest device. This covers some key factors affecting image quality, including the lens, sensor and processor, in a fairly non-technical way. The document is light on numbers though, and worryingly high in quotes from journalists so scientists and engineers may find it unsatisfying. The core of HTC’s argument is based around the idea that using fewer, larger pixels on a sensor that’s the same size as...
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While the privacy and permissions surrounding your Facebook-shared photographs have always seemed a bit of a gray area, a new service is pushing the envelope further by helping users print any of their Facebook friends’ images — even on coffee mugs, mouse pads and iPhone cases — and have them delivered to their doorstep. Photos At My Door asks you to login with your Facebook account to access all your Facebook photos and those of your friends, which you can then order prints of, or choose to order any number of objects adorned with the photo. You knew you were...
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Shortly after the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the One, HTC published a white paper explaining the thinking behind the 4MP ‘ultrapixel’ camera in its latest device. This covers some key factors affecting image quality, including the lens, sensor and processor, in a fairly non-technical way. The document is light on numbers though, and worryingly high in quotes from journalists so scientists and engineers may find it unsatisfying. The core of HTC’s argument is based around the idea that using fewer, larger pixels on a sensor that’s the same size as...
Fake ‘God rays’ added with Light Shaft app Multiple exposures combined into one scene using Motion Shot Sony has released two new apps on their PlayMemories App Store for owners of their Wi-Fi-equipped NEX-5R and NEX-6 cameras. The new apps, Light Shaft and Motion Shot, are now available in the PlayMemories App Store for $4.99 each. Light Shaft lets you add Ray, Star, Flame, and Beam effects to photos you’ve already taken. Sony’s examples show include adding ‘God Rays’ to a photo, or a...
In the last week on dPS we’ve posted a couple of tutorials that focus upon the ‘Sun’ in different ways with our posts Using the Sun as a Compositional Element and How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits. So – today I’m issuing you with a challenge that could allow you to practice those techniques (and a followup to last weeks Silhouette challenge). Your challenge is to take and share a photo that fits into the theme of ‘sunlight’. Feel free to take the theme in any direction – it is intentionally broad. You may choose to take a portrait by...
Captain William N. Parish HHC and a group of young soldiers near Cu Chi. Parish was a very popular officer in the 2/12. Other names and details about photo unknown. Photograph by Charles Haughey. Only months after being drafted into the Vietnam War as a rifleman in 1967, photography enthusiast Charlie Haughey was given the task by his commanding officer of photographing his unit for Army and US publications. The directive was clear, ‘You are not a combat photographer. This is a morale operation. If I see pictures of...
An 83-year-old Turkish tailor has become photographer Zoe Spawton’s muse for her blog ‘What Ali Wore.’ The Tumblr blog, styled after the popular fashion photograhy blog, The Sartorialist, features just Ali and his impeccable taste in clothes. In an interview with German website Spiegel.de, the photographer explains how Ali caught her eye as he passed by the cafe where she works wearing a new ensemble every day. Her daily snapshots of his ever-alternating outfits evolved into a full-blown photo project....
As the sun set on Massachusetts Bay, I turned and saw my buddy Joe lining up a shot. I walked around him until the sun was directly behind his head, and dialed my exposure way back to -2 stops to create the sihouette. Canon EOS 50D, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM. ISO 100, 1/6400, f/2.8. Shot in Av mode at -2 exposure compensation. For the most part, as photographers, we avoid shooting into the sun for fear that we’ll get some unsightly flaring. The sun DOES present some exposure challenges, and of course, flare is a concern, but by carefully composing your shot, and...
Transcend has released a 64GB microSDXC Ultra-High Speed Class 1 (UHS-I) memory card. The card offers data transfer speeds of up to 45MB/s (300x), and an ability to store more than 10,000 hi-res JPEG images (6MB file size) or 16 hours of 1080p HD videos. It also includes a free copy of the company’s RecoveRx software to recover deleted or lost files. The memory card is available for $109. There is currently no information about its European price and availability. Press Release: Transcend Unveils New 64GB microSDXC...
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If you strive for postcard-perfect images to document your travels, Picfari may pique your interest. Free in the iOS App Store and also available for your desktop, Picfari offers photo maps of various landmarks around the world, called “Picfaris.” You can pick from a currated Picfari photo tour featuring primarily Flickr-gleaned images seleted by Picfari staff, or create your own Picfari using all the images available through the app — including featured Flickr photos, your own uploaded shots or those others have added to Picfari. The desktop application and...
Making Your Site ResponsiveMastering Real-World Constraints (A Case Study) By Alex Fedorov March 28th, 2013 Case Study, Redesign, UI 1 Comment As UI designers, we’re always interested in learning, reading user research, understanding best practices and keeping up to date on all the latest approaches and tactics for building websites and applications. One of the most exciting concepts we’ve started to apply to our thinking is the mobile-first approach, famously pioneered by designer Luke Wroblewski on his blog and then in his subsequent book. Generally, this approach provides a healthy...
One of the most popular deals that we had in last years 12 Photography Deals of Christmas campaign was when we offered a discount on renowned travel Photographer Gavin Gough’s eBook – The Photographer’s Workflow. Readers fed back that getting this insight into Gavins digital workflow was really valuable. So over at SnapnDeals we asked Gavin if he’d mind bringing back the deal this week. For the next 7 days you can again pick up this popular eBook at 33% off. This great resource is perfect for anyone looking for a system to manage the digital photos that...
Sigma has announced a delay in the shipping of its new USB dock for lenses and 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM lens for Canon that was expected to retail this month. According to the company, this delay is due to supply issues of the parts. Announced at Photokina 2012, the USB dock enables users to easily update lens firmware and fine-tune focus parameters, while the 120-300mm F2.8 lens comes with a button to adjust the focus speed and the focus limiter. Sigma has not given details about when it will start shipping the products....
Bruce Livingstone, founder of iStockphoto (which has since been acquired by Getty Images), has launched Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photography co-operative. Under its licensing terms, photographers receive 50% of each royalty transaction. Each photographer also receives equity and is entitled to a share of the co-operative’s annual profits. This launch comes hot on the heels of a recent controversial deal between popular stock photo service Getty Images and Google, in which Google Drive’s image vault...
Going through a creative rut can be frustrating, and sometimes scary, but it is usually temporary. Photographer’s block can happen to you at any time. It’s up to you to turn it into a positive experience and grow in the process. Get lost on purpose! Grab your camera with no goal in mind and you will soon see something that triggers your photographic eye. 1-Push yourself, take risks and make mistakes. The saying is not that we learn from our successes, but that we learn from our mistakes! Experiment with different techniques and genres and don’t be afraid to...
When Traditional Solutions Fall ShortNavigation For Mega-Sites By Paul Boag March 27th, 2013 Content, Web Design 0 Comments For most websites, navigation is not particularly challenging. A primary navigation bar, supported by sub-navigation, is often enough. Typically, sub-navigation displays the parent, siblings and children of the current page. A persistent primary navigation bar shows top-level pages, allowing users to move between sections. However, there is one class of website for which this traditional form of navigation falls short. It is what I refer to as a “mega-siteâ€. What Is...
There are many professional real estate photographers that use the Nik plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture. These are all powerful tools for photo-editing that extend the speed and power of the applications they are used with. Although I haven’t used these plugins in the past I’ve always been very impressed by the live demos at Scott Kelby’s seminars. There are also many that don’t use Nik plugins because they have been so expensive. Depending on when and where you purchased them the whole suite could have cost you $500. I always thought the plugins were a bit over priced....
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In this post, Steve Berardi from PhotoNaturalist talks about three ways to get better control of autofocus. Sometimes autofocus can be really annoying. For some shots it’ll focus on the right part of your subject, but then the very next shot it may choose to focus on something far and away into the background. Sure, you could avoid this problem by always using manual focus, but autofocus is great when you need to focus quickly or when you’re photographing a landscape and you need to focus on a certain spot in the scene. Well, autofocus doesn’t have to be...
High-Speed CodingGoodbye, Zen Coding. Hello, Emmet! By Zeno Rocha March 26th, 2013 CSS, HTML, Plugins 48 Comments Back in 2009, Sergey Chikuyonok wrote an article to present a new way of writing HTML and CSS code. This revolutionary plugin, called Zen Coding, has helped many developers through the years and has now reached a new level. Emmet, previously known as Zen Coding, is the most productive and time-saving text-editor plugin you will ever see. By instantly expanding simple abbreviations into complex code snippets, Emmet can turn you into a more productive developer. For those who...
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Not Represented By Getty I’ve never liked Getty. I’ve gotten through about 80% of the submission process on multiple occasions but could never convince myself to pull the trigger. Sure there are a select and very elite few that make their livings to this day on stock photography. But those photographers have been at this stock game a LOT longer than most of us. Every time I started to submit my work to Getty, I always stopped just short of hitting send. I couldn’t get past the thought of the 20% commission that I would receive for my work. This goes right...
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We’ve just posted our review of Sony’s NEX-6 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The NEX-6 brings a much-requested mode dial and ISO standard hot shoe to Sony’s mirrorless lineup, and also adds a Hybrid AF system, Wi-Fi, and downloadable ‘apps’. Â The NEX-6 also features a 16MP CMOS sensor,...
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We’ve just received a reviewable Nikon D7100, and have been lucky enough to get access to pre-release raw support from Adobe, which has allowed us to add Nikon’s newest 24MP DSLR to our studio comparison database. Our testing is ongoing as we work towards completing a full D7100 review, but we hope that you find the...
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Canon Singapore has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ lens scheme allowing customers to borrow more than seventy of the company’s EF and EF-S lenses at a fee for 48 hours. While a similar service is currently available globally to Canon Professional Services (CPS) members, Canon Singapore has opened this up for non-members...
Design PatternsC-Swipe: An Ergonomic Solution To Navigation Fragmentation On Android By Greg Nudelman March 25th, 2013 Android, Content, Trends 2 Comments There are 3,997 different Android devices. Your navigation should work with all of them. C-Swipe can help: It is an alternative navigation pattern for tablets and mobile devices that is novel, ergonomic and localized. This article provides a detailed walk-through of the design and code and provides a downloadable mini-app so that you can try out C-Swipe to see whether it’s right for your app. Size, Complexity Increasing The number of...
When reviewing this camera’s direct predecessor, the RX100, I remarked that Sony’s claim it was “The best pocket camera ever made†was a bit steep. Part of my scepticism was the company’s claim that its sensor was considerably larger than the rest of the crowd …. In reality, the CMOS’ diagonal figure measured only 15.8mm, packed to the brim with 20.2 million effective pixels. But, with the RX1, we really start to talk real figures. Sure, the asking price tops out at around $3000. But, check the specs! Sony Cyber-Shot RX1 Features The CMOS sensor is...
Spring is here! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere who have been hunkered down for winter, enduring the rain and the snow, the time has finally come to get outside and enjoy some long awaited sunshine. As the flowers start to emerge from the soil, all the neighbours begin emerging from their houses with gardening tools in hand. I, on the other hand, have my camera in hand ready to capture the spring flowers and I hope you do too! Here are 10 tips that will help you make the most of your flower photography this spring. 1. Photograph flowers on an overcast...
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When Google recently announced that it was pulling support for the desktop version of Nik’s Snapseed editing software, people started to worry what this meant for the rest of Nik’s non-mobile products. But a new announcement today from Google has the company not only recommitting to these plugins, but also mammothly dropping the price. Today the company announced the Nik Collection by Google, which is every single one of Nik’s desktop plugins in a single bundle, for just $149. This marks the end of them being sold as separates, and for that flat fee, you get Dfine® 2.0,...
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Canon Singapore has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ lens scheme allowing customers to borrow more than seventy of the company’s EF and EF-S lenses at a fee for 48 hours. While a similar service is currently available globally to Canon Professional Services (CPS) members, Canon Singapore has opened this up for non-members...
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DxO Labs has released version 8.1.4 of its DxO Optics Pro software. Both the Elite and Standard versions gain Nikon Coolpix P7700, Nikon 1 J3, Olympus XZ-2 iHS, and Panasonic DMC-GH3 support. The update also adds more than 200 lens and cameras combinations for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma, Tokina, and Zeiss...
An Ergonomic SolutionNavigation Fragmentation On Android By Greg Nudelman March 25th, 2013 Android, Content, Trends 0 Comments There are 3,997 different Android devices. Your navigation should work with all of them. C-Swipe can help: It is an alternative navigation pattern for tablets and mobile devices that is novel, ergonomic and localized. This article provides a detailed walk-through of the design and code and provides a downloadable mini-app so that you can try out C-Swipe to see whether it’s right for your app. Size, Complexity Increasing The number of touch devices is increasing,...
The PFRE jury has voted Brandon Beechler, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA the PFRE photographer for March. Brandon’s winning kitchen photograph is on the right. Click on it for a full size image. Here is the voting results: Brandon Beechler – 67 Anders Carlson – 18 Charles Coleman – 16 Michael Baxley – 13 Josh Hill – 13 Jason Jones – 10 Kate Benjamin – 9 Matthew Waclo – 7 Adrienne Dufficy – 6 Luke Gibson – 3 Kevin Edge -3 Barry MacKenzie – 3 Mary Powell – 2 Here are Brandon’s comments on the technical details of this photo: I love shooting white interiors. They have...
The PFRE jury has voted Brandon Beechler, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA the PFRE photographer for March. Brandon’s winning kitchen photograph is on the right. Click on it for a full size image. Here is the voting results: Brandon Beechler – 67 Anders Carlson – 18 Charles Coleman – 16 Michael Baxley – 13 Josh Hill – 13 Jason Jones – 10 Kate Benjamin – 9 Matthew Waclo – 7 Adrienne Dufficy – 6 Luke Gibson – 3 Kevin Edge -3 Barry MacKenzie – 3 Mary Powell – 2 Here are Brandon’s comments on the technical details of this photo: I love shooting white interiors. They have...
You’ve been reading their articles for months or years. Have you ever wondered: “Who are the photographers who write for dPS� Today meet San Diego based photographer Jason Weddington. 1. How long have you been shooting? My first camera was a Kodak disk camera, similar to the ones shown here. I must have been 8 or 9 at the time. Around the same time, I took a black and white photography course during summer vacation. I learned how to develop black and white film, as well as how to make prints. I remember being very proud of an image of an empty root beer...
Introduction This tutorial has been transcribed from the SLR Lounge Lightroom 4 Workshop on DVD, a 14 hour Lightroom 4 A – Z guide with over 130 tutorials for mastering Lightroom from start to finish. The Digital download can be purchased from SLR Lounge while the physical copy is available through Amazon Prime. Overview The way an image is post-produced can drastically change the mood and feel of that image. We often take pictures that would look great in color, black and white or even with vintage effects. Virtual Copies are great for creating duplicates of an...
Sunset is arguably the most beautiful time of day for portrait light. But you don’t want to simply take your subject outside and start shooting. Take a few moments to identify “how†to use your light and your portraits will be dreamy. Here are three ways you can use the light by setting your subject in relationship to the setting sun. 1. Front Light: Place your subject facing the light. Shoot facing your subject with your back to the light. The light will brightly illuminate your subject, bringing out stunning catchlights. Take note: if the light is too...
The image above is a long exposure taken of the Second Severn Crossing, a motorway bridge that crosses the River Severn, just outside Bristol, England. I have been asked a number of times how this image was processed, what software/plug-ins were used, so I thought it would be a useful exercise to explain it here. Shooting the image I had been thinking about this shot for a while and I knew that there were a couple of important elements that I needed to consider when trying to capture the image: I was really keen to get low, relative to the bridge, and shoot a...
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A Paris court has ruled to save Sipa Press, which went into bankruptcy in November last year after the photo agency’s German parent company closed its doors, finds Michel Puech of Le Journal de la Photographie.
The court approved the takeover bid presented by Miguel Ferro, CEO of the British agency Rex Features, and Paul Marnef of the Belgium agency Isopix. The court rejected the offer presented by NJJ Capital, a company owned by Xavier Niel of Free, in collaboration with Le Monde‘s managing team. Niel had expressed his desire to acquire the agency’s archives to...
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This week your photographic challenge is to shoot and share a Silhouette image. Silhouettes are images that often have a lot of drama and visual punch – yet they are not that hard to take. Here’s how to photograph stunning silhouettes. Looking for more inspiration: Check out these 12 great examples of silhouettes. Keep in mind that silhouettes can be much more than just a person standing in front of a pretty sunset. There need not be people in them at all. Silhouettes can be Subtle. Silhouettes can be shot indoors. Silhouettes can be created with artificial...
Over the years I’ve screwed more photos than I can count.  And recently, when I was thinking about it, there have been a few constants behind many of these screw-ups.  They are all easy to fix, but in our fast moving world they are all mistakes that are so easy to make.  Here’s a short list to help us both avoid them in the future. 1.  You don’t focus exactly on a person’s eye. This point could be taken further by just saying to always make sure to focus on the specific spot that you want the sharpest.  But I find this mistake hurts the most when...
Connect smartphone reviews are written with the needs of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance, and image quality.
When Samsung unveiled the original Galaxy Note a little over a year ago, it marked the revival of a stillborn concept: the “phablet,†bigger than a phone, smaller than a tablet. Early efforts in this twilight category like Dell’s 5-inch Android-powered Streak failed to catch on. But progress on the software and hardware fronts, as...
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A quick update on a change we’ve made to user reviews, which have been moved into the forum system. You can now create, post, view and comment on user reviews directly from the forums, and you can include formatting, images, captions and more detailed scoring. We’ve also made a small change to how we deal with banned...
A Paris court has ruled to save Sipa Press, which went into bankruptcy in November last year after the photo agency’s German parent company closed its doors, finds Michel Puech of Le Journal de la Photographie.
The court approved the takeover bid presented by Miguel Ferro, CEO of the British agency Rex Features, and Paul Marnef of the Belgium agency Isopix. The court rejected the offer presented by NJJ Capital, a company owned by Xavier Niel of Free, in collaboration with Le Monde‘s managing team. Niel had expressed his desire to acquire the agency’s archives to...
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Fujifilm has announced the Wi-Fi-enabled S8400W superzoom camera with 44x (24-1056mm equiv.) optical zoom lens. It features a 16MP BSI-CMOS sensor, 3 inch 460K dot LCD and an electronic viewfinder. The S8400W records 1080i60 video alongside stereo audio, and offers 10 fps continuous shooting speeds, 0.3 second auto-focus speed and...
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Fujifilm has launched the XP200 rugged compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi. It is waterproof to a depth of 15m, shockproof for drops of up to 2m, freezeproof to -10°C and dust/sand proof. It is based around a 16MP CMOS sensor and 28-140mm equivalent lens. The camera’s Wi-Fi capability allows users to share photos via the...
Device Size MattersResponsive Web Design With Physical Units By Radu Chelariu March 21st, 2013 Responsive Design 5 Comments This post should be titled “Getting Ahead of Yourself.†“…By a Few Years,†actually. Here’s the deal: at the time I’m writing this, early 2013, there’s no way to accurately design for the Web using physical units, nor will there be for a very long time. But there is a way to design while knowing the physical characteristics of the device — or, at least, there will be in the very near future. Different devices can have a similar screen resolution, yet...
By Annie Tao Many photography enthusiasts contact me because they want tips on how to make their dream of becoming a Professional Photographer a reality. I am a believer and an example that it is possible to make your life’s passion a profession. The key is to not just start a business, but rather, to sustain it by being profitable and happy. That is success! There are a multitude of books you can study and courses you can take about this very subject. Below is a short list of topline things you should consider based on my own experience. It will give you a...
A BIG thank you to everyone who entered our recent competition to win one of two photography courses from our friends at NYIP. The response was terrific with over 700 entries. In fact it was so great that the team at NYIP decided to add a bonus 3rd entry for the most creative response! They’re also offering a special $100 discount on the full price of their two course (details below). But first – here’s the 3 winners of the competition: John McClelland wins the Complete Course in Professional Photography Brandon Bethea wins the Fundamentals of Photography...
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We’ve just posted a hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 700D/Rebel T5i. Remarkably similar to its predecessor, the Canon 700D’s new model number seems intended more to showcase the new 18-55mm STM lens than to highlight the new camera’s few minor changes. Does the 700D remain a good choice for first-time SLR buyers?...
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Canon has announced the EOS 100D/Rebel SL1, the world’s smallest, lightest DSLR. It shares the 18MP resolution, DIGIC 5 processor, 3″ touchscreen and 1080p30 video capability of the mirrorless EOS M. The camera does introduce much wider scene coverage of Canon’s Hybrid AF system and shoots at up to 4 fps. The 100D...
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Canon has moved early to replace last year’s 650D/Rebel T4i with the 700D/T5i. Like its predecessor, the new camera has an 18MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor with built-in phase-detection autofocus, a DIGIC 5 processor, a 9-point cross-type AF system, and Full HD movie mode. Among only a few minor changes, the Canon 700D is bundled...
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Canon has launched two SX series compact superzooms, the PowerShot SX280 HS and SX270 HS. The difference between the two is that the SX280 HS includes Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS, whereas the SX270 HS, which is not being announced by Canon USA, does not. Beyond that, both are 20x compact superzooms with 25-500mm equivalent...
Laurent Perrier, a long time PFRE reader and real estate photographer in Montreal, contacted me today to tell me about a real estate photography order management system that has built for his business that he is going to start selling to other real estate photographers. Laurent’s system is in beta test right now, and he’d like to have some more hardcore real estate photographers help shake it down and give him feedback. Here is Laurent’s description of the order management system: Create an order: You can create new orders manually or add an order form to your existing website. Clients...
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US photographer Brian Masck has filed suit against several parties over unauthorized and unpaid use of a photograph he shot 22 years ago that has since become an iconic image recognizable to almost any US sport fan. Among the defendants is the subject of the photo himself, Desmond Howard, who used the image on his own website. In...
As a fan of the Mac I find it hard to avoid news of the constant sniping, litigation and general blazing that is going on between Apple and Samsung over alleged patent infringements, new developments, new products and amazing improvements to existing iDevices. However, in a way, I see the Apple vs Samsung barney as a good thing, with the eventual outcomes arriving as radical new devices and/or useful advances in many products. So, it is in this environment that I am reviewing a newcomer from the Dark Side! Move over Microsoft, there’s a new boy in town. As...
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US photographer Brian Masck has filed suit against several parties over unauthorized and unpaid use of a photograph he shot 22 years ago that has since become an iconic image recognizable to almost any US sport fan. Among the defendants is the subject of the photo himself, Desmond Howard, who used the image on his own website. In...
First-Hand AdvicePractical Tips From Top WordPress Pros By Siobhan McKeown March 20th, 2013 Development, Techniques, Tips 1 Comment Recently I shared with you some advice from the WordPress community to beginners. But what if starting out is already a dim memory? What if you’re already so immersed in the world of WordPress that you dream of Trac and you bore your partner with talk of your latest achievement with custom post types? Below are some tips from WordPress pros from across the community. Many of the tips cover development, but there’s also advice on business, running your...
This is the final image I created from a single shot, processed twice. Taken with the Canon EOS-1D X, EF 24mm f/1.4L II. Exposure 15 seconds, f/1.4, ISO 800. Some exposure situations become difficult to handle in-camera without a little post processing later on. A perfect example is this shot of a desert road in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, that I took a week or so ago. There was no moon, which made it a great night for capturing the stars, but an awful night for capturing the road surface in the foreground. First, I needed an exposure for the stars. I...
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Photographer Henrik Sorensen has uploaded an interesting behind-the-scenes YouTube video of his recent ‘submerged fairy’ shoot for Hasselblad’s advertising campaign for its new H5D medium-format digital camera. Taking inspiration from the Danish folklore and its royal history he opted to use a submerged castle...
The Pocket wizard PLUS X was just released not to long ago. The PLUS X has fewer features than the year old PLUS III. The single most noticeable feature appears to be the $99 price. This is cheapest trigger that Pocket Wizard has made. Mike Kelley did a review over at FStoppers.com. David Hobby also reviewed and liked the PLUSX. I’ve added the PLUS X to the trigger table and reader poll. I found what was the most interesting aspect of both reviews was the reader comments there were a couple of interesting themes that kept popping up in the comments of both reviews: Many commenters noted...
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DxOMark Mobile Report: Blackberry Z10 Blackberry, once the undisputed market leader in the smartphone world, has continuously been losing market share since the launch of the iPhone in 2007 and many were probably expecting the brand to totally disappear in a not too distant future. However, with its new Blackberry 10 operating system the Canadian manufacturer is making an attempt to become relevant again in the mobile space.  Blackberry debuted the OS with two new devices. While the Q10, with its physical keyboard, follows in the footsteps of earlier Blackberry models, the Z10,...
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Today I’m excited to announce the launch of our brand new Guide to Photographing Food over at SnapnGuides. This mini-guide is all about helping you to learn how to mouth-watering photo of food and today it is just $7 (30% off for early birds). If you’ve ever looked at other people’s pictures of food and thought to yourself, “Why don’t mine look like that?†then this is the guide for you. Snapn Food will: break down all the important aspects of photographing food give you practical advice on what gear to use show you how to leverage available light...
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The World Photography Organisation has announced the winners for the Open, Youth and 3D categories of the 2013 Sony-sponsored World Photography Awards. The organization announced a shortlist for all the categories last month, and will be announcing the professional category winners at Somerset House in London on April 25th. The...
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Minox has quietly released a new 14 Megapixel version of their minature ‘Digital Classic Camera’. The DCC features the same retro ‘spy camera’ design as Minox cameras from the 1950’s, just with digital guts, instead of a roll of film. This $239, 14 Megapixel point-and-shoot literally fits in the palm of...
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Graphics tablet maker Wacom has announced the Cintiq 13HD, a 13-inch compact interactive graphics tablet that features a 1920 x 1080 LED monitor capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. Combined with the company’s latest Pro Pen the Cintiq 13HD offers 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity for graphic design and retouching....
A Case StudyThe Art Of Storytelling Around An App By John Casey March 19th, 2013 Communication, Interaction 0 Comments Every app tells a story. Apps like Pandora tell the story of music; apps like Tip N Split tell a story of a calculator; and apps like Temperature tell the story of weather. Then we have storybook apps like Alice for the iPad, which literally tell stories! The story of the cluttered app market is well known! Biz Report recently reported that the number of app downloads is estimated to reach 56 billion in 2013. And the San Francisco Chronicle has just reported that over...
A Guest Contribution by Draycat The day my first SLR camera arrived I was excited. I’d already put my point and shoot at the bottom of a drawer knowing that I wouldn’t need it anymore – this would be the beginning of a new era; no more crappy pictures for me. For the first few minutes I just sat admiring the box, anticipating what this was going to do for my ‘photography’. Then I slowly removed everything from the box with the same care that a surgeon would do removing a kidney, and then sat again admiring all the curves and buttons on the camera body....
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We’ve just added a 39-image gallery of real-world pictures to our preview of the Fujifilm X100S. The X100S is the sucessor to the X100, one of our favorite cameras of the past couple of years, but one that was not without its share of quirks. The X100S features a new 16MP X-TRANS sensor, a hybrid AF system with on-sensor...
OptimizationResponsively Retrofitting An Existing Site With RWD Retrofit By Matt Stow March 18th, 2013 Responsive Design, Techniques 5 Comments Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, touchscreen mobile devices have exploded in popularity. They have introduced new problems, new solutions, new interactions, new ways of thinking and, of course, new costs to our clients. The most important question on everyone’s mind — clients and developers alike — is, “How can we provide a great Web experience to our users on mobile?†It All Started With iPhone The mobile Web was rarely...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 6 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
You don’t take a photograph, you make it. – Ansel Adams  In our last entry we learned that placing the subject at one of the four primary points of impact within the scene would greatly enhance the ease of viewing by way of good composition. We introduced the “Rule of Thirds†as a classic example of guidance by drawing an imaginary template from which to establish the point of impact. With that lesson reinforced, is there any particular reason why we couldn’t also have a Rule of Fifths or Rule of Sevenths? No; not at all. With that having been...
A Guest post by Mitchell Kanashkevich who is the author behind dPS eBook – Captivating Color. Color is one facet of photography which we often tend to overlook and take for granted. It is frequently only considered after the photograph has already been taken. Approaching color this way however is a big mistake and a lot of us make this mistake because we simply don’t know why color is important, we don’t understand what role it can play in our photography. The fact is, color is as much a part of visual communication as composition and light. If you are not...
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Amateur filmmaker Marc Donahue of Permagrin Films recently shot a video with an array of fifteen GoPro action cameras to achieve Matrix-like bullet time special effects. The arc-shaped rig allowed him to shoot simultaneously from all cameras. In post, Donahue added the freeze frame and slow motion effects. There are several videos...
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In a ‘Master Series’ video posted by lighting maker Profoto USA, celebrated photographer Greg Heisler shares a behind the scenes tale of how he created a unique on-location portrait of then-NBA star Alonzo Mourning for an ESPN Magazine cover. While he had to shoot this tricky lighting setup in the hallway of an NBA...
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ACD Systems has released ACDSee Photo Editor 6, the company’s photo editing software for enthusiasts. Among the highlights in version 6 are support for Raw files as non-destructive object layers and Lighting and Contrast Enhancement (LCE) technology that promises to improve the quality of poorly lit photos. Selective color...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 4 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 4 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
The Good News: via photoattorney.com In a recent public hearing on the proposed New Hampshire State NH House Bill 619-FN (the proposed bill prohibiting images of a person’s residence to be taken from the air) New Hampshire State legislators were educated by a Brigadier General from the US Army. He reminded the NH House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee that the airspace above New Hampshire is not owned by New Hampshire, but by the United States of America, and therefore controlled by the FAA. This is significant because as I reported last month there are a bunch of States...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 3 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
We have a great bunch of  kitchen shots for this months contest. The PFRE Jury is now reviewing photos and voting on a March photographer of the month and will be finished voting March 24. All the contestants images are available for viewing and comments from anyone in the PFRE Photographer of The Month flickr group. Here are the entries as a fullscreen Flash slide show. For those on mobile devices that won’t display Flash the left-sidebar widget displays the submitted images in a non-Flash format. I’d like to encourage blog readers and jury members to join the PFRE Photographer of The...
Sometimes Photoshop is just too much. Just too much for your image editing skills and sometimes just too much for your needs. And that’s not to forget the demands on your pocket! As the company says ‘Everyone needs to edit images at some point, but not everyone has the time to learn super pricey wizbang image editing programs.’ With Acorn you can add text and shapes to your images, combine images, work with layers to improve images or create something new from scratch. An added plus is that Acorn is claimed to be the ‘world’s only image editor with...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 1 Comment Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Introduction This tutorial has been transcribed from the SLR Lounge Lightroom 4 Workshop on DVD, a 14 hour Lightroom 4 A – Z guide with over 130 tutorials for mastering Lightroom from start to finish. The Digital download can be purchased from SLR Lounge while the physical copy is available through Amazon Prime. Overview Having multiple shooters at an event is beneficial because it allows the event to be captured at different angles. One shooter might catch something significant that another shooter missed; therefore, it is always good to have an extra pair of...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 1 Comment Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
You’ve been reading their articles for months or years. Have you ever wondered: “Who are the photographers who write for dPS� Today meet New York State photographer Rick Berk. 1. How long have you been shooting? I’ve been shooting since 1992, so about 21 years now. 2. Do you have a full time job or are you a full time photographer? I have a full time job within the photo industry, but my full time job is not that of a photographer, if that makes any sense.  I photograph for my own creative outlet, and as a part time job on the side.  Part time, I...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Here’s a quick tip for Canon 5D MkIII users. Canon EOS 5D MkIII with EF 50mm f/1.2L If you don’t use this camera, this tip probably isn’t very helpful for you. Instead you might be interested to read about how I shot the above photo. Also, I recommend skimming through your camera manual to see what customizations are available. Customizing your camera’s button configuration can help taylor the camera to your shooting style. With the 5D Mark III, Canon added the ability for users to change the function of several of the buttons on the camera body. In...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
3322 E Terrace St by Malia Campbell Photography: Malia sent me this first shoot that she did completely with her new Canon C100. This little video is now on my short list of all time favorites! I think this is a wonderful example of how smooth camera moves, lovely focus pulls and elegant music can make a rather ordinary property feel very special. Besure to view this full screen. Great job Malia! 17 Peppergrass Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME by Michael and Laura Sosnowski: Michael and Laura are both Realtors and regular PFRE readers. Michael describes himself as an amateur photographer/videographer...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
This week your challenge is to take a new photo and to share it with us on the them of ‘Delicate‘. Feel free to interpret the theme in any way that you wish. You could: photograph a single delicate flower photograph a newborn baby photograph a delicacy (food) photograph a person who is small and delicate Really it is up to you! The more you look the more you’ll find small, intricate, delicate things around you! Once you’ve taken your ‘Delicate’ image upload it to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed it in the...
Here are some techniques that you may not be aware of if you’re new to portrait photography. It takes practice, but being aware of these ideas can get you experimenting, and inspire you to try shots you might not have otherwise tried. 1. Frame Tight Next time you’re watching a movie, pay attention to the close-up shots. See the top of anyone’s head? Probably not very often. Tightly framed natural light portrait Leaving too much space above the head is a common mistake in portrait photography. For a close-up portrait, just cut off the top of the head. You...
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Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone to much pomp and spectacle last night at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Often, such over-the-top theatrics could mask a lack of substance underneath. But that’s not the case with the Galaxy S4. We went hands-on with the S4 at the New York event, and came away impressed with the innovative and well-integrated software and hardware enhancements that will keep Samsung well-ahead of its competition. For more information and detailed specs also read our launch article. Design The first thing to note about the S4 is that...
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Tokina has announced it will be shipping the AT-X 12-28 F4 PRO DX lens from April 2013 in Nikon mount, and June 2013 for the Canon version.  Announced at the CP+ 2013 tradeshow, the lens is a replacement for the company’s existing 12-24mm F4 wideangle zoom for APS-C cameras. But rather than making the lens wider to...
Best Practices And ExamplesDesigning A Better Mobile Checkout Process By Derek Nelson March 14th, 2013 Design, E-Commerce, Mobile 10 Comments A record number of shoppers are turning to their smartphones to research potential purchases. Meanwhile, the bigger question — are those same users willing to complete the purchases on their mobile device? — is quickly being answered. The US, for example, saw an 81% spike in mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) sales in 2012, comprising a $25 billion market. And it’s not just apps. By a landslide, users prefer mobile websites to apps for shopping. For...
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We’ve just added more pages of content to our hands-on preview of the 16MP Panasonic GH3, Panasonic’s flagship GH-series Micro Four Thirds camera. These pages represent our progress so far towards the completion of a full review. We’ve added our full complement of studio tests, including resolution, noise and...
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Samsung has launched its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, with plenty of features to pique mobile photographers’ interest. The new device is slightly smaller and at 7.9mm also thinner than its predecessor, but otherwise the design language is very similar to the S3. Despite the slightly smaller dimensions, the new model comes with a large 5-inch 1080p Full-HD Super-AMOLED screen (441ppi). The device will be powered by a new 1.6 GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor which doubles the number of cores of the processors in other high-end smartphones or even Laptops/PCs. However, this...
No matter what your ambitions or skill level are, this camera could arguably be an ideal option for many when it comes down to plonking the plastic on the counter or tapping the computer key to order offline. For many a budding photographer with ambitions a DSLR is the best game in town. None of those pesky MILCs or compact digicams can satisfy the hunger! Besides, it’s a Nikon. And the specs are damn fine. Nikon D5200 Features True, the sensor is close to half the area of a 35mm full frame but, unless you’re going to indulge in heavy cropping or demand an...
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DxOMark has tested 61 lenses on the Nikon D800, and drawn some conclusions about the results. So far it has published two sections of an eventual four-part article: the first discusses how much benefit the D800’s 36MP sensor really offers over the 24MP chips in cameras such as the D3X and D600, while the second looks at which...
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I fell in love with photography in the days of film, graduating from using a first generation APS point-and-shoot (remember those?) to 35mm SLRs, medium format bodies and eventually a 4×5 field camera. The progression was logical enough, as at each stage I became more and more enamored with larger film sizes. Bigger was better, allowing for greater fidelity and detail in my prints that, with the advent of digital inkjet printing, would commonly measure 40 x 50 inches. Indeed, by the time digital SLRs became affordable, I considered shooting with the 8MP Canon EOS 20D to be...
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Google has announced it will no longer sell the desktop version of its Snapseed image editing application for both Windows and Mac. Existing customers will continue receive support and updates. The company will continue to offer the Snapseed mobile app on iOS and Android. In a blog post, the company has announced, as a part...
Best Practices And ExamplesDesigning A Better Mobile Checkout Process By Derek Nelson March 14th, 2013 Design, E-Commerce, Mobile 0 Comments A record number of shoppers are turning to their smartphones to research potential purchases. Meanwhile, the bigger question — are those same users willing to complete the purchases on their mobile device? — is quickly being answered. The US, for example, saw an 81% spike in mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) sales in 2012, comprising a $25 billion market. And it’s not just apps. By a landslide, users prefer mobile websites to apps for shopping. For...
The new deal over on SnapnDeals this week is one I know many dPS readers are going to enjoy – it’s 30% off Phil Steele’s Lightroom Made Easy Course – that’s just $33 (normally $47). Phil’s videos have made regular appearances here on dPS and are always really popular and this course contains 24 videos with hours of great instruction on using Lightroom (it covers both Lightroom 3 and Lightroom 4). If you’re new to Lightroom or feel overwhelmed by it – this course is for you! Here’s what you’ll learn in the course: Create Stunning Images Make...
I talk to a lot of real estate photographers and videographers in Australia and the more I know about Australia the more it becomes clear that they are way ahead of us all down there in the area of real estate photography and videography! A couple of days ago I ran across a recent article on realestate.com.au (the equivalent of realtor.com in the US I think) that demonstrates several aspects of what I’m talking about: First of all you would never find an article like this on realtor.com or nar.com. It’s a good article and right on target. Sure it interviews real estate photographers,...
Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk. –Edward Weston  To some photographers composition is an innate process, whereas to others it is a life-long learned challenge laden with frustration. Regardless of which category you find yourself, good composition is a learned skill that will enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the end result. While I subscribe to Weston’s notion, I also believe we first learn to crawl before walking. Our challenge is to learn how to use...
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Rokinon has announced the T-S 24mm F3.5, a wideangle perspective control lens, for release in May 2013. Rokinon rebadges and distributes Samyang lenses for the US market, and this lens first appeared at Photokina 2012 as the Samyang T-S 24mm 1:3.5 ED AS UMC, but without a specific date for launch. The lens features manual focus and...
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Founders of the GPS-equipped Memoto wearable camera, Martin Kallstrom and Oskar Kalmaru captured around 10,000 photographers at the SXSW music and film festival in Austin, Texas. This wearable square device made headlines when it surpassed initial Kickstarter funding goal in just 5 hours. The Memoto camera automatically...
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Austrian photography enthusiast Christopher Malin has produced a short film featuring time-lapse photography taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The film is a tribute to the work of NASA astronaut Dr. Don Pettit, a keen photography aficianado, who uses an arsenal of Nikon DSLRs to document the unique...
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Nikon and Canon UK have announced Spring 2013 rebates with savings ranging from £30-£235. The Nikon offer applies to D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D7000 and D600 digital SLRs. The rebates are available on purchases made between March 14th- May 31st 2013. Canon UK is offering rebates on a number of DSLRs, lenses, printers and...
Considering Various ApproachesA Guide To The Options For WordPress Theme Development By Rachel McCollin March 13th, 2013 Development, Techniques, Tips 5 Comments At the recent WordCamp Edinburgh, I took part in a panel discussion about WordPress theme development and the options available to developers when building themes. The overriding conclusion from the session was that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer and that the best method depends on the needs of the website and the capabilities of the developer. But if you’re starting out building WordPress themes or want to develop a...
Wonder Lake is the furthest point in Denali National Park that the park bus system will reach. It offers a spectacular view of the Alaska Range, when the weather is clear. Over the years, as I grew as a photographer, I wanted to expand my horizons and photograph exotic and epic places. Tops on my list was Alaska. I wanted to photograph the grandeur of the Alaska Range, of Denali, and the beauty of the nature and wildlife. I found Alaska to be full of beauty and opportunity, but at the same time, a difficult place to photograph. The first challenge in...
A year ago I built a a page for wireless triggers. You can also get there by clicking “triggers† in the menu bar along the top of the blog. Since flash triggers are so central to lighting with small flashes most real estate photographers use them to at least trigger one flash if not multiple flashes. My goal for this page is to list all the popular wireless triggers in use in real estate photography and a corresponding reader usage poll that shows which are the most popular ones. I like reader polls because they give us all insights from our collective wisdom which is much more...
Here at dPS we’ve been producing daily tutorials and tips for almost 7 years and in that time we’ve regularly been asked by readers if we’d ever run some live – face to face – training. Today I’m excited to announce our first ever live workshop – in Melbourne Australia (where our HQ is based). Professional photographer Gina Milicia, author of our ‘Portraits, Making the Shot‘ will take you through everything there is to know about capturing pixel perfect portraits over a fun and informative day. A world-class portrait photographer in her own right...
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The rise of smartphones and tablets has provided us with new options for image capturing, editing, sharing and viewing. Especially the latter has sparked not only amateurs’ but also professional photographers’ interest in mobile devices. After all, when showing off your portfolio to potential clients it’s much cooler to elegantly swipe from one digital picture to another on the gorgeous high resolution screens of a latest generation iPad or Google Nexus 10 than carrying prints around in a bulky folder. The latest generation tablets and even phones are great for...
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Samsung UK has announced it will include a copy of Adobe Lightroom 4.4 photo-editing software for free with its NX300 APS-C mirrorless camera shipments. Announced at the CES 2013 tradeshow, the 3D-capable camera is built around a 20MP sensor, 3.3″ OLED screen and built-in Wi-fi. We do not know whether this is a UK-only...
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Video accessories maker Cinetics has announced the CineVise camera mount. Similar to its Cine System,it is built around Joby’s popular Gorillapod Focus flexible tripod. The CineVise includes clamps around its feet, allowing you to firmly mount a DSLR or small video camera to any surface. It can be purchased from the...
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Last Fall, 26-year old Portuguese freelance photojournalist Daniel Rodrigues found himself without income as the photo agency he worked for cut back its freelance staff. With no other option to pay bills and buy food, Rodrigues made the painful decision to sell his camera gear in order to make ends meet. Only a few months later,...
UX StrategyDesigning For The Multifaceted User By Stephanie Troeth March 12th, 2013 Guidelines, Process, User Research 2 Comments Designing with users in mind is a tricky thing. Not only does it require of us a sound understanding of who our users are, but the actual act of translating what we know about them into a well-designed product is not always an obvious or easy path. Currently, our user experience tools tend to focus on “who†users are. I believe this is a hangover from how we traditionally approached marketing and market research. A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a...
As a hobbyist, self-taught photographer, I find myself often wondering about the esoteric nature of photography and what it is exactly that separates the average photographer from the professional or even world renown photographer. Is it technical skill, creative expertise, some sort of profound psychological perspective, post-processing acumen or just plain blind luck? In reality, it is likely a combination of all these things, but recently I have become more and more interested in the more introspective nature of photography and how powerfully creative and...
I’ve had this post simmering on the back back burner for several weeks but it’s time to remind the whole real estate community to stay away from JAVA! First of all a short history of Java as it relates to real estate tours: During the mid-2000s Java was used extensively as a technology that made 360s and other real estate tour animation work. It was great technology before Flash became widely used. I sill have a bunch 360s of our old listings that require Java to view. Many tour offerings have never been updated. Over the last year and several months a series of security flaws have...
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Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions.Touch screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its...
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While most apps ask photographers to choose between the front and back camera to take a photo, Dblcam asks “why not both?†Dblcam, a free iOS app from the company that brought us Prinstagram, takes two photos at the same time—one from the front camera and one from the back. The app then combines the images to make one collaged photo. While the obvious selfie+scenery photos pop up on Dblcam’s Instagram feed, the majority of images are creative compositions that show two side of a moment in time. Check out some photos (and captions) from Dblcam’s Instagram:  iOS users can...
Responsible Considerations For Responsive Web Design By Jordan Moore March 11th, 2013 Optimization, Performance 13 Comments Responsive Web design has been evolving rapidly ever since Ethan Marcotte coined the term two years ago. Since then, techniques have emerged, become best practices and formed part of our ever-changing methodology. A few obvious examples are the multitude of responsive image techniques, conditional loading, and responsive design and server-side components (RESS), among many other existing and emerging strands stemming from the core concept of responsive Web design. I’m...
Composition is one skill within photography that we can probably never master, but just continually develop. Â The composition we choose when taking a photograph, i.e. where we choose to place the boundaries of the frame, the perspective we choose to employ from the chosen focal length, how we choose to arrange objects within a scene etc, all influence the way a viewer interacts with the image, and so are all crucial to the success of any given image. When a composition of an image is broken down to the most basic level, it can almost always be considered as the...
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Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions.Touch screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its...
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Lowepro has announced the Flipside Sport 20L AW weather-resistant backpack for adventure-oriented photographers. Priced at $179.99, the Flipside 20L can hold two pro-level DSLRs, two lenses, a tripod/monopod and a flashgun. Made of lightweight materials and breathable padding, the bag features expandable pockets for treckking...
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Pentax US has announced mail-in rebates on its 645D medium-format DSLR and select Limited series lenses when purchased with the K-5 IIs DSLR. Buyers of the 645D body will receive a free D-FA 55mm lens and $500 rebate on the purchase of the D-FA 25mm and HD 90mm lens. Those buying the K-5IIs camera body will receive a $250 rebate on...
Meeting The User’s NeedsResponsible Web Design By Jordan Moore March 11th, 2013 Optimization, Performance 3 Comments Responsive Web design has been evolving rapidly ever since Ethan Marcotte coined the term two years ago. Since then, techniques have emerged, become best practices and formed part of our ever-changing methodology. A few obvious examples are the multitude of responsive image techniques, conditional loading, and responsive design and server-side components (RESS), among many other existing and emerging strands stemming from the core concept of responsive Web design. I’m...
In talking to readers I find that success stories of other real estate photographers (see the ReaderProfile Category of blog posts) can be illuminating and motivating for those in the process building a business. Since I got in touch with the fact that building a real estate photography business is more difficult outside the large metro areas where the real estate markets are smaller an less inclined towards high tech marketing, I’ve been looking for a success story from small town market. I’m sure there are many out there but I believe Kerry Bern of Ankeny, IA is a good example. When...
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Portrait photography, IMHO, is up there in degrees of difficulty with wildlife and sports/action photography … but at least, when faced with a tiger or a pole vaulter, you don’t have to face a possibly irate subject when you’ve finished the shot. Hopefully! With portrait photography you not only have to face the sitter during and after the session but you also have to deal with that particular person if they’re also the client! The book’s author Mark Cleghorn has been a pro photographer for over 30 years, specialising in ‘creative’ wedding and...
This image was created from two separate photos, using Photoshop’s Gradient tool. Photoshop’s Gradient tool may not be on most users’ lists of go-to editing options. But it should be. In combination with layer masks, the Gradient tool lets you create natural-looking composite images. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to combine a compelling foreground element with an interesting sky to create a seamless, believable landscape image. In an upcoming article we’ll explore how to use the Gradient tool to modify layer mask-enabled adjustments to brightness,...
FreebieBrands Icons And Color Style Guides (100 Icons, PNG, CSS) By Smashing Editorial March 10th, 2013 Freebies, Icons 2 Comments Another weekend, and yet another freebie. Today, we are happy to feature a useful icon set, the Simple Icons by Dan Leech. Dan’s set contains 100 PNG icons for popular websites, apps and organisations, all in eleven sizes (16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 and 4096 pixels squared). The white icons have transparent backgrounds, which makes them ridiculously simple to style with CSS. As a bonus, simpleicons.org maintains a list of official background...
A Guest Contribution by Kav Dadfar Unfortunately, photographing busy tourist hot spots means encountering many tourists who can, unknowingly, ruin your shot by wandering into your carefully constructed composition. Therefore, instead of trying to avoid them, we need to work harder and think more creatively to get those great photos. Get up early One of the best times to photograph busy places is early morning before the tourists have arrived. Not only will the light be softer and enhance your image, but the majority of the time you’ll have the place to yourself....
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 Alex Smith, another of the newer writers brought on to dPS last year. 1.) How long have you been shooting? I have been shooting for the past 7 years in some way, shape or form. 2.) Do you have a full time job or are you a full time photographer? Photography for me is a hobby that has gotten out of control. I am not a full time photographer and spend my days as a member of one of the scariest, most fear-inducing...
A Guest Contribution by Draycat There are always days when you want to take photographs but you feel that there is nothing to shoot. Here are a few ideas for days like that. 1. Go to the Zoo a shot from my local zoo The key here is to get out of your house and go somewhere where there will be something to shoot. This could be a zoo, a park, or even a local market. What you need to do is to decide a place and give yourself an assignment to help you to focus. In a park it could be that you focus on shooting abstract images of swings and slides or try some outdoor...
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The Cinetics Cine System is a low-cost kit which enables videographers to achieve smooth panning and zoom shots as well as window and vehicle mounted footage. The system is built around Joby’s popular Gorillapod Focus flexible tripod, and includes wheeled feet and the ‘CineSquid’ attachment allowing you to firmly...
This week your photographic challenge is to shoot and share an image or two on the theme of ‘lines’. ‘Lines’ are all around us – they’re in architecture, they’re in landscapes, they’re in many of the things we use on a day to day basis. In photography spotting lines and working with them can really help with composition and have a dynamic impact on an image – they’re also really helpful in leading the eye of people through an image. We’ve talked about using lines in composition numerous times in the past – check out these articles before...
This is the fourth in a series of articles by Andrew S Gibson, the author of Understanding EOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Canon EOS cameras. My approach to photography is to keep things as simple as possible from a technical point of view. That helps me concentrate on emphasising with my subject, finding beautiful light and getting the best possible composition. These concepts are harder to pin down but they are the ones that are really important when it comes to creating beautiful images. Of course, the technical settings are important too, because they help you...
Adapting To The InkTips And Tricks For Print Style Sheets By Dudley Storey March 8th, 2013 CSS, Optimization, Techniques 4 Comments Print continues to be treated somewhat cursorily by most Web designers, who tend to be obsessed with pixels rather than printers. In the real world, a significant portion of people rely on pages printed from websites for reference: there’s still something about having a physical sheet of paper in one’s hands, even in this age of digital saturation. Web developers can take several steps to bridge the gap between the worlds of printers and LCD screens: Treat...
Canon EOS 5D MKIII, EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM (@40mm) ISO 100, 1/10 sec. @F22, 0.6 ND grad, HDR image from 3 exposures, 9:45 p.m. Most photographers dream of traveling to far-flung and exotic places where great images will presumably be served up on a golden platter. I’d argue, however, that many of the iconic landscape images we admire are often made in the photographer’s backyard – places that have become familiar to the photographer through months and years of conscious exploration. In contrast to a faraway locale where you may only spend a few days in one spot, shooting...
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Despite Nokia’s brutal drubbing in recent years at the hands of Apple and the Android posse, one thing has never been in doubt: the company is serious about the cameras in its phones. Back when Apple upended the smartphone market with the original blurrycam-equipped iPhone, Nokia was already fielding devices with Carl Zeiss-branded optics and xenon flashes that were in their own photographic class. Enter the Lumia 920, Nokia’s newest flagship and the second phone graced with “PureView†branding. But wait: this is not the same PureView that Nokia unveiled earlier this year in...
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Facebook has announced an upcoming update to the way photos are presented in user News Feeds. More space will be devoted to images, displaying them more prominently on the page. This is the second redesign that focuses on bigger pictures since July last year. The result of the redesign is not too dissimilar to Google+. In...
Design StrategyCreating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign By Shlomo Goltz March 7th, 2013 Techniques, Web Design, Workflow 9 Comments Hundreds of tools may be available for interaction designers, but there is still no industry standard for interaction design the way Photoshop and Illustrator are to graphic design. Popular programs are out there, but many of them have considerable drawbacks, which has led me to explore alternative apps. I eventually chose Adobe InDesign for much of my preliminary interaction design work. Yes, you read that correctly: InDesign, a desktop publishing app...
In close-up photography, one of your biggest goals is to draw attention to your subject–you want to make it really stand out. One way to make your subject stand out is to make it the sharpest part of the image, since the viewer will usually look at the sharpest thing first. But, how do you make your subject super sharp? Well, here are three simple ways: 1. Photograph your subject in front of a contrasting background Things appear sharp when there’s a strong contrast along their edges, so one way to get sharper close-ups is to photograph your subject in front...
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Sekonic’s Lightmaster Pro L-478D and L-478DR touch-enabled lightmeters are now available as part a $512 special edition bundle that also includes X-Rite’s ColorChecker Passport and White Balance Target. This offer is currently only available for US customers, who will save $50 compared to buying everything...
Creating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign By Shlomo Goltz March 7th, 2013 Techniques, Web Design, Workflow 0 Comments Hundreds of tools may be available for interaction designers, but there is still no industry standard for interaction design the way Photoshop and Illustrator are to graphic design. Popular programs are out there, but many of them have considerable drawbacks, which has led me to explore alternative apps. I eventually chose Adobe InDesign for much of my preliminary interaction design work. Yes, you read that correctly: InDesign, a desktop publishing app originally...
Iran Watson, the 2012 PFRE Photographer of the year, proceeded to illustrate the point I was making yesterday about the PFRE flickr group being a great place to learn real estate photography. Iran posted this great example of a elevated twilight shot he did in the Atlanta area. First of all Iran’s shot is a wonderful example of how to shoot a twilight shot! Great, composition with a three quarter angle (off to the right rather than straight on), slight bit of elevation and total control of the lighting. Furthermore, where else are you going to see and shot like by one of the best...
This week’s deal over at our sister site – SnapnDeals – is one that I know will appeal to a lot of dPS readers. It is 50% off The Art of Black and White Photography Online Course at Udemy. Created by David J. Nightingale this course will help you to: Master the techniques to create amazing black and white photographs. Make more of your black and white portraits. Learn from a world-renowned expert. It contains over 19 lectures and 6.5 hours of content – all delivered online. It is normally $79 but this week through SnapnDeals it is just $39.50 USD. Check it...
Introduction This tutorial is from the Lightroom 4 Workshop Collection. Including 27 hours of A to Z Lightroom 4 education and the industry standard Lightroom 4 Preset System. DPS users can get 10% off by using the DPS10 coupon code upon checkout. Click the link above to learn more/purchase. Overview In this tutorial, we will give you a quick tip when importing image into Lightroom that will eliminate the need to search around for import and destination folders. Step 1. Create Your Catalog If you don’t already have a Lightroom catalog created, then let’s go...
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Just posted: Our review of Canon’s top-end standard zoom, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. Launched a year ago to replace its 10-year old predecessor, it’s designed as a workhorse for professional photographers, and features a completely new optical design and improved, weathersealed build. In the latest of our lens reviews...
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A dispute between Canadian pro photographer, Barbara Ann and Ottawa radio station HOT 89.9 illustrates the problematic climate in which companies often turn to the Internet for free photographic images. The Internet fosters self-promotion by making it easy for anyone to find your images. That, of course brings the risk of someone...
The Smashing ConferenceVideos And Interviews With Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan By Smashing Editorial March 6th, 2013 Community, Inspiration, Interviews 0 Comments Today we are happy to release three more exclusive interviews as well as two Smashing Conference videos featuring Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan. You can check out even more conference interviews and talks by Jeremy Keith, Rachel Andrew and Stephen Hay. In case you are wondering whether Smashing Conference 2013 will take place or not, the answer is a definitive “yes!â€, so please make sure to stay...
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House Finch perched on a spruce tree branch: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm F4L IS lens, 1.4x Extender II and 2.0x Extender II @1400mm, 1/400th of a second at F10, ISO 800, Gitzo 3541 Tripod with Jobu Design BWG-Pro gimbal head A contribution by Paul Burwell from Burwell School of Photography In my last article I discussed the sort of equipment the average person might afford and use for wildlife photography. We discussed lenses and teleconverters along with tripods and monopods. This time, we’re going to look at how you use that equipment to come away with the...
Converting Images to Black and White Properly
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by: David Wahlman of Wahlman Photography Recently I was asked about the process of converting images to black & white; namely when to know the image would be good for it. So in this post I’m going to talk about when to convert an image to black & white and then how to do it in Photoshop without loosing quality. When To Create A Black & White Image There are about three ideas that come to my mind when I evaluate whether I should convert an image to black & white (here on referred  to as b&w). First of all, and somewhat obviously, what is your...
Male model required for swimwear and underwear shoot in Kent
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Female models wanted for Boudoir shoots – South Wiltshire
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Female models wanted for Boudoir shoots – Swindon
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Female Promo Models Required for Fitness Expo – NSW
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Models needed for fashion make-up shoot – Essex. ASAP TODAY!!
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We put the HTC One’s ultrapixels to the test
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Accessory Review: Tamrac Evolution 9 Photo Backpack
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The Tamrac Evolution 9 Photo/Laptop Sling Backpack is a versatile carrying solution for semi-pros and pros who regularly carry a full-frame DSLR, large laptop, and a handful of lenses to shoots. In addition to a variety of modifiable storage compartments, the Evolution 9 can be used as a traditional backpack on the shoulders or slung across your chest. I’ve spent a great deal of time using the Tamrac Evolution 9, schlepping it through numerous real estate shoots, a remote gourmet food shoot, and various other events. While I’ve reviewed two Kata backpacks recently, the...
Beginner models required in the bay – Bay of Plenty
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One girl needed for promo music video – London
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Models with Sexy Nurse, Police outfits wanted for Photoshots – London
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Dark N Devious Themed Shoot – London
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Tattooed Model – Tfp – London
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Screen writer wanted to co write a youtube sitcom – UK
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DOP with own DSLR camera & rig wanted for student film – NSW
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Crew Required For Black Dog Seduce Me – New South Wales
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Crew wanted for reality TV show – London
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Film Score wanted for short dark comedy – Worldwide
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MUA/hairstylists, Photographers & Stylist wanted for a collab – Manchester
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Photography Student required for band gig and photoshoot London
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Wedding Photographer Needed – New South Wales
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Fashion Photographer Wanted For Online Fashion Retailer – Manchester
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Photographer required for outdoor advertising campaigns – Melbourne
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This Week In Real Estate Video #51 – Why Real Estate Video?
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9/122 Mooloomba Road Stradbroke Island -By Dave Dyer, Brisbane, AU: If you’ve been reading This Week in Real Estate Video since the beginning you may remember Dave. He’s the guy with the shinny head back in #6 that gives the awesome pitch on why agents should be using video. Dave has been “eating his own dog food†and has been cranking out some great video for the agents down there in Brisbane. The Stradbroke Island video is some of his latest work. Great job Dave! Canada West Coast – Why Video? – By Jamie Walker and Jacob McNeil, Vancouver and Vancouver Island, BC: I heard from...
We put the HTC One’s ultrapixels to the test
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Service lets you order prints of any Facebook photo
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We put the HTC One’s ultrapixels to the test
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Sony releases two new apps for the NEX-5R and NEX-6
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Fake ‘God rays’ added with Light Shaft app Multiple exposures combined into one scene using Motion Shot Sony has released two new apps on their PlayMemories App Store for owners of their Wi-Fi-equipped NEX-5R and NEX-6 cameras. The new apps, Light Shaft and Motion Shot, are now available in the PlayMemories App Store for $4.99 each. Light Shaft lets you add Ray, Star, Flame, and Beam effects to photos you’ve already taken. Sony’s examples show include adding ‘God Rays’ to a photo, or a...
Sunlight: Weekly Photography Challenge
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Mar, 2013 |
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In the last week on dPS we’ve posted a couple of tutorials that focus upon the ‘Sun’ in different ways with our posts Using the Sun as a Compositional Element and How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits. So – today I’m issuing you with a challenge that could allow you to practice those techniques (and a followup to last weeks Silhouette challenge). Your challenge is to take and share a photo that fits into the theme of ‘sunlight’. Feel free to take the theme in any direction – it is intentionally broad. You may choose to take a portrait by...
Photographer revisits images of Vietnam War
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Captain William N. Parish HHC and a group of young soldiers near Cu Chi. Parish was a very popular officer in the 2/12. Other names and details about photo unknown. Photograph by Charles Haughey. Only months after being drafted into the Vietnam War as a rifleman in 1967, photography enthusiast Charlie Haughey was given the task by his commanding officer of photographing his unit for Army and US publications. The directive was clear, ‘You are not a combat photographer. This is a morale operation. If I see pictures of...
The Google Glass effect: How wearable camera tech will change everything
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Right, OldArrow. Which is why all emails, phone calls, etc. in the U.S. are recorded in U.S. government fusion centers. Because most people have lives that are “not worth looking at”. Here’s a question for you. Anti-wiretapping laws in the U.S. exist[ed] based on the 4th Amendment. Is your contention that the 4th Amendment, which guards against unreasonable search and seizure, was enacted for the benefit of criminals? In other words, congress said, “Hey! Let’s make an amendment that only benefits the bad guys. Nobody who isn’t a criminal will care...
83-year-old fashionista is photographer’s muse for Sartorialist-styled blog
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An 83-year-old Turkish tailor has become photographer Zoe Spawton’s muse for her blog ‘What Ali Wore.’ The Tumblr blog, styled after the popular fashion photograhy blog, The Sartorialist, features just Ali and his impeccable taste in clothes. In an interview with German website Spiegel.de, the photographer explains how Ali caught her eye as he passed by the cafe where she works wearing a new ensemble every day. Her daily snapshots of his ever-alternating outfits evolved into a full-blown photo project....
Using the Sun As A Compositional Element
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As the sun set on Massachusetts Bay, I turned and saw my buddy Joe lining up a shot. I walked around him until the sun was directly behind his head, and dialed my exposure way back to -2 stops to create the sihouette. Canon EOS 50D, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM. ISO 100, 1/6400, f/2.8. Shot in Av mode at -2 exposure compensation. For the most part, as photographers, we avoid shooting into the sun for fear that we’ll get some unsightly flaring. The sun DOES present some exposure challenges, and of course, flare is a concern, but by carefully composing your shot, and...
Transcend releases 64GB microSDXC UHS-I memory card
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Transcend has released a 64GB microSDXC Ultra-High Speed Class 1 (UHS-I) memory card. The card offers data transfer speeds of up to 45MB/s (300x), and an ability to store more than 10,000 hi-res JPEG images (6MB file size) or 16 hours of 1080p HD videos. It also includes a free copy of the company’s RecoveRx software to recover deleted or lost files. The memory card is available for $109. There is currently no information about its European price and availability. Press Release: Transcend Unveils New 64GB microSDXC...
Picfari wants to help you take the best vacation photos possible
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Making Your Site Responsive: Mastering Real-World Constraints (A Case Study)
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Making Your Site ResponsiveMastering Real-World Constraints (A Case Study) By Alex Fedorov March 28th, 2013 Case Study, Redesign, UI 1 Comment As UI designers, we’re always interested in learning, reading user research, understanding best practices and keeping up to date on all the latest approaches and tactics for building websites and applications. One of the most exciting concepts we’ve started to apply to our thinking is the mobile-first approach, famously pioneered by designer Luke Wroblewski on his blog and then in his subsequent book. Generally, this approach provides a healthy...
Save 33% on ‘The Photographers Workflow’ by Gavin Gough
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One of the most popular deals that we had in last years 12 Photography Deals of Christmas campaign was when we offered a discount on renowned travel Photographer Gavin Gough’s eBook – The Photographer’s Workflow. Readers fed back that getting this insight into Gavins digital workflow was really valuable. So over at SnapnDeals we asked Gavin if he’d mind bringing back the deal this week. For the next 7 days you can again pick up this popular eBook at 33% off. This great resource is perfect for anyone looking for a system to manage the digital photos that...
Real Estate Sites Of The World Implement YouTube Video Embedding Now!
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Mar, 2013 |
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Real estate websites everywhere need to allow and implement YouTube video embedding just like realestate.com.au has already done. Here’s a listing of Scott Wagners that has it. Here’s why this is important? It raises the visibility of video so it is very obvious when a listing has a video. This makes it just as visible as still photos. Having a tour/video link hidden some place on the page just doesn’t work well! Viewers hardly ever see the link. It simplifies setup of the listing. Having to upload video to like you have to for realtor.com is insane and unnecessarily complicated....
Studio comparison pages added to Fujifilm X100S Preview
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Hi Mr. Butler, Regarding ISO, from what I can tell the ISO is overstated by 1 stop at high ISO. For example, at an exposure of 1/500s f/8.0, the X100s is at ISO3200, while the NEX7 is at ISO1600. The images appear to be the same brightness, so wouldn’t this be a 1 stop ISO inflation? Not that I don’t think the X100s is still better in some ways at ISO1600 vs ISO3200 on the NEX7, but it seems to be a significant difference in ISO reporting
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Lens Hoods: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
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Phil Steele recently released a good video on the topic of Lens Hoods that I thought readers might enjoy. It covers everything from the why, when, and how of using Lens Hoods. Just a reminder – Phil currently is offering 30% off his Lightroom Made Easy online course for just a few more days on SnapnDeals.
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Sigma delays shipping of USB dock and 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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Sigma has announced a delay in the shipping of its new USB dock for lenses and 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM lens for Canon that was expected to retail this month. According to the company, this delay is due to supply issues of the parts. Announced at Photokina 2012, the USB dock enables users to easily update lens firmware and fine-tune focus parameters, while the 120-300mm F2.8 lens comes with a button to adjust the focus speed and the focus limiter. Sigma has not given details about when it will start shipping the products....
iStockphoto founder launches Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photo service
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Bruce Livingstone, founder of iStockphoto (which has since been acquired by Getty Images), has launched Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photography co-operative. Under its licensing terms, photographers receive 50% of each royalty transaction. Each photographer also receives equity and is entitled to a share of the co-operative’s annual profits. This launch comes hot on the heels of a recent controversial deal between popular stock photo service Getty Images and Google, in which Google Drive’s image vault...
10 Tips To Get Over Photographer’s Block
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Going through a creative rut can be frustrating, and sometimes scary, but it is usually temporary. Photographer’s block can happen to you at any time. It’s up to you to turn it into a positive experience and grow in the process. Get lost on purpose! Grab your camera with no goal in mind and you will soon see something that triggers your photographic eye. 1-Push yourself, take risks and make mistakes. The saying is not that we learn from our successes, but that we learn from our mistakes! Experiment with different techniques and genres and don’t be afraid to...
When Traditional Solutions Fall Short: Navigation For Mega-Sites
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When Traditional Solutions Fall ShortNavigation For Mega-Sites By Paul Boag March 27th, 2013 Content, Web Design 0 Comments For most websites, navigation is not particularly challenging. A primary navigation bar, supported by sub-navigation, is often enough. Typically, sub-navigation displays the parent, siblings and children of the current page. A persistent primary navigation bar shows top-level pages, allowing users to move between sections. However, there is one class of website for which this traditional form of navigation falls short. It is what I refer to as a “mega-siteâ€. What Is...
You Can Now Get The Entire Nik Plugin Collection for $149
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There are many professional real estate photographers that use the Nik plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture. These are all powerful tools for photo-editing that extend the speed and power of the applications they are used with. Although I haven’t used these plugins in the past I’ve always been very impressed by the live demos at Scott Kelby’s seminars. There are also many that don’t use Nik plugins because they have been so expensive. Depending on when and where you purchased them the whole suite could have cost you $500. I always thought the plugins were a bit over priced....
Home For Sale In Korea – Point Of View Is Everything!
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3 Ways to get Better Control of Autofocus
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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In this post, Steve Berardi from PhotoNaturalist talks about three ways to get better control of autofocus. Sometimes autofocus can be really annoying. For some shots it’ll focus on the right part of your subject, but then the very next shot it may choose to focus on something far and away into the background. Sure, you could avoid this problem by always using manual focus, but autofocus is great when you need to focus quickly or when you’re photographing a landscape and you need to focus on a certain spot in the scene. Well, autofocus doesn’t have to be...
High-Speed Coding: Goodbye, Zen Coding. Hello, Emmet!
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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High-Speed CodingGoodbye, Zen Coding. Hello, Emmet! By Zeno Rocha March 26th, 2013 CSS, HTML, Plugins 48 Comments Back in 2009, Sergey Chikuyonok wrote an article to present a new way of writing HTML and CSS code. This revolutionary plugin, called Zen Coding, has helped many developers through the years and has now reached a new level. Emmet, previously known as Zen Coding, is the most productive and time-saving text-editor plugin you will ever see. By instantly expanding simple abbreviations into complex code snippets, Emmet can turn you into a more productive developer. For those who...
Getty Is An Insult To Photographers. Introducing Stocksy [OPINION]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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Not Represented By Getty I’ve never liked Getty. I’ve gotten through about 80% of the submission process on multiple occasions but could never convince myself to pull the trigger. Sure there are a select and very elite few that make their livings to this day on stock photography. But those photographers have been at this stock game a LOT longer than most of us. Every time I started to submit my work to Getty, I always stopped just short of hitting send. I couldn’t get past the thought of the 20% commission that I would receive for my work. This goes right...
Home For Sale In Japan – Point Of View Is Everything!
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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Via buzzfeed.com. Thanks to Dave Rezendes, Honolulu, HI Source Article from...
Just posted: Sony Alpha NEX-6 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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We’ve just posted our review of Sony’s NEX-6 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The NEX-6 brings a much-requested mode dial and ISO standard hot shoe to Sony’s mirrorless lineup, and also adds a Hybrid AF system, Wi-Fi, and downloadable ‘apps’. Â The NEX-6 also features a 16MP CMOS sensor,...
Nikon D7100 preview updated with studio scene and real world samples
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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We’ve just received a reviewable Nikon D7100, and have been lucky enough to get access to pre-release raw support from Adobe, which has allowed us to add Nikon’s newest 24MP DSLR to our studio comparison database. Our testing is ongoing as we work towards completing a full D7100 review, but we hope that you find the...
Canon Singapore launches a ‘Try and Buy’ service for EF and EF-S lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon Singapore has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ lens scheme allowing customers to borrow more than seventy of the company’s EF and EF-S lenses at a fee for 48 hours. While a similar service is currently available globally to Canon Professional Services (CPS) members, Canon Singapore has opened this up for non-members...
Design Patterns: C-Swipe: An Ergonomic Solution To Navigation Fragmentation On Android
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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Design PatternsC-Swipe: An Ergonomic Solution To Navigation Fragmentation On Android By Greg Nudelman March 25th, 2013 Android, Content, Trends 2 Comments There are 3,997 different Android devices. Your navigation should work with all of them. C-Swipe can help: It is an alternative navigation pattern for tablets and mobile devices that is novel, ergonomic and localized. This article provides a detailed walk-through of the design and code and provides a downloadable mini-app so that you can try out C-Swipe to see whether it’s right for your app. Size, Complexity Increasing The number of...
Sony Cyber-Shot RX1 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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When reviewing this camera’s direct predecessor, the RX100, I remarked that Sony’s claim it was “The best pocket camera ever made†was a bit steep. Part of my scepticism was the company’s claim that its sensor was considerably larger than the rest of the crowd …. In reality, the CMOS’ diagonal figure measured only 15.8mm, packed to the brim with 20.2 million effective pixels. But, with the RX1, we really start to talk real figures. Sure, the asking price tops out at around $3000. But, check the specs! Sony Cyber-Shot RX1 Features The CMOS sensor is...
10 Tips for Improving Your Flower Photos
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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Spring is here! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere who have been hunkered down for winter, enduring the rain and the snow, the time has finally come to get outside and enjoy some long awaited sunshine. As the flowers start to emerge from the soil, all the neighbours begin emerging from their houses with gardening tools in hand. I, on the other hand, have my camera in hand ready to capture the spring flowers and I hope you do too! Here are 10 tips that will help you make the most of your flower photography this spring. 1. Photograph flowers on an overcast...
Google announces Nik Collection plugins suite for $149
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon Singapore launches a ‘Try and Buy’ service for EF and EF-S lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon Singapore has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ lens scheme allowing customers to borrow more than seventy of the company’s EF and EF-S lenses at a fee for 48 hours. While a similar service is currently available globally to Canon Professional Services (CPS) members, Canon Singapore has opened this up for non-members...
DxO Optics Pro 8.1.4 adds Olympus XZ-2, Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic GH3
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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DxO Labs has released version 8.1.4 of its DxO Optics Pro software. Both the Elite and Standard versions gain Nikon Coolpix P7700, Nikon 1 J3, Olympus XZ-2 iHS, and Panasonic DMC-GH3 support. The update also adds more than 200 lens and cameras combinations for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma, Tokina, and Zeiss...
An Ergonomic Solution: Navigation Fragmentation On Android
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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An Ergonomic SolutionNavigation Fragmentation On Android By Greg Nudelman March 25th, 2013 Android, Content, Trends 0 Comments There are 3,997 different Android devices. Your navigation should work with all of them. C-Swipe can help: It is an alternative navigation pattern for tablets and mobile devices that is novel, ergonomic and localized. This article provides a detailed walk-through of the design and code and provides a downloadable mini-app so that you can try out C-Swipe to see whether it’s right for your app. Size, Complexity Increasing The number of touch devices is increasing,...
Congratulations Brandon Beechler March Photographer Of The Month
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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The PFRE jury has voted Brandon Beechler, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA the PFRE photographer for March. Brandon’s winning kitchen photograph is on the right. Click on it for a full size image. Here is the voting results: Brandon Beechler – 67 Anders Carlson – 18 Charles Coleman – 16 Michael Baxley – 13 Josh Hill – 13 Jason Jones – 10 Kate Benjamin – 9 Matthew Waclo – 7 Adrienne Dufficy – 6 Luke Gibson – 3 Kevin Edge -3 Barry MacKenzie – 3 Mary Powell – 2 Here are Brandon’s comments on the technical details of this photo: I love shooting white interiors. They have...
Congradulations Brandon Beechler March Photographer Of The Month
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Mar, 2013 |
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The PFRE jury has voted Brandon Beechler, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA the PFRE photographer for March. Brandon’s winning kitchen photograph is on the right. Click on it for a full size image. Here is the voting results: Brandon Beechler – 67 Anders Carlson – 18 Charles Coleman – 16 Michael Baxley – 13 Josh Hill – 13 Jason Jones – 10 Kate Benjamin – 9 Matthew Waclo – 7 Adrienne Dufficy – 6 Luke Gibson – 3 Kevin Edge -3 Barry MacKenzie – 3 Mary Powell – 2 Here are Brandon’s comments on the technical details of this photo: I love shooting white interiors. They have...
Meet The Photographers Who Write For Digital Photography School ~ Jason Weddington
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Mar, 2013 |
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You’ve been reading their articles for months or years. Have you ever wondered: “Who are the photographers who write for dPS� Today meet San Diego based photographer Jason Weddington. 1. How long have you been shooting? My first camera was a Kodak disk camera, similar to the ones shown here. I must have been 8 or 9 at the time. Around the same time, I took a black and white photography course during summer vacation. I learned how to develop black and white film, as well as how to make prints. I remember being very proud of an image of an empty root beer...
Lightroom 4 Virtual Copies 101
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Mar, 2013 |
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Introduction This tutorial has been transcribed from the SLR Lounge Lightroom 4 Workshop on DVD, a 14 hour Lightroom 4 A – Z guide with over 130 tutorials for mastering Lightroom from start to finish. The Digital download can be purchased from SLR Lounge while the physical copy is available through Amazon Prime. Overview The way an image is post-produced can drastically change the mood and feel of that image. We often take pictures that would look great in color, black and white or even with vintage effects. Virtual Copies are great for creating duplicates of an...
How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Mar, 2013 |
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Sunset is arguably the most beautiful time of day for portrait light. But you don’t want to simply take your subject outside and start shooting. Take a few moments to identify “how†to use your light and your portraits will be dreamy. Here are three ways you can use the light by setting your subject in relationship to the setting sun. 1. Front Light: Place your subject facing the light. Shoot facing your subject with your back to the light. The light will brightly illuminate your subject, bringing out stunning catchlights. Take note: if the light is too...
How I shot and edited it: The Second Severn Crossing
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Mar, 2013 |
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The image above is a long exposure taken of the Second Severn Crossing, a motorway bridge that crosses the River Severn, just outside Bristol, England. I have been asked a number of times how this image was processed, what software/plug-ins were used, so I thought it would be a useful exercise to explain it here. Shooting the image I had been thinking about this shot for a while and I knew that there were a couple of important elements that I needed to consider when trying to capture the image: I was really keen to get low, relative to the bridge, and shoot a...
Sipa Press reborn as court appoints new management team [update]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Mar, 2013 |
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This Week In Real Estate Video #50 – Simple Yet Effective
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Mar, 2013 |
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I’ve talked about Julie Kinnear‘s work before, but it has been well over a year. I just saw one of her new listings that reminded me what a great job she does. Julie is a top Toronto agent that does her own video walk through tours.  After looking at Julie’s work quite a lot I’ve come to really like it even though it is not polished from a video production point of view. I’ve tried to figure out why I’m willing to put up with watching video that is hand-held, un-edited and done with a low-end point and shoot camera. I think the reason is Julie’s friendly, laser like...
Shooting Macro Video with your DSLR – Part I
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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In 2008, High Definition video capability came to the DSLR. Nikon introduced the D90, a 12.3 megapixel DSLR that shot 1280 x 720 progressive High Definition video at 24 frames per second. Two months later, Canon answered with the 5D MkII, a 21 megapixel full frame sensor DSLR, that shot full 1920 x 1080 progressive High Definition video at 30 frames per second. The race was on. Within a few months, the first housings for these new cameras started to hit the market. Before the end of 2009, no less than 10 different models of DSLR camera were capable of shooting...
Silhouettes: Weekly Photography Challenge [With 18 Examples]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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This week your photographic challenge is to shoot and share a Silhouette image. Silhouettes are images that often have a lot of drama and visual punch – yet they are not that hard to take. Here’s how to photograph stunning silhouettes. Looking for more inspiration: Check out these 12 great examples of silhouettes. Keep in mind that silhouettes can be much more than just a person standing in front of a pretty sunset. There need not be people in them at all. Silhouettes can be Subtle. Silhouettes can be shot indoors. Silhouettes can be created with artificial...
5 Easy Ways To Screw Up a Photo
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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Over the years I’ve screwed more photos than I can count.  And recently, when I was thinking about it, there have been a few constants behind many of these screw-ups.  They are all easy to fix, but in our fast moving world they are all mistakes that are so easy to make.  Here’s a short list to help us both avoid them in the future. 1.  You don’t focus exactly on a person’s eye. This point could be taken further by just saying to always make sure to focus on the specific spot that you want the sharpest.  But I find this mistake hurts the most when...
Just posted: Samsung Galaxy Note II review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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Connect smartphone reviews are written with the needs of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance, and image quality.
When Samsung unveiled the original Galaxy Note a little over a year ago, it marked the revival of a stillborn concept: the “phablet,†bigger than a phone, smaller than a tablet. Early efforts in this twilight category like Dell’s 5-inch Android-powered Streak failed to catch on. But progress on the software and hardware fronts, as...
Site update: User reviews
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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A quick update on a change we’ve made to user reviews, which have been moved into the forum system. You can now create, post, view and comment on user reviews directly from the forums, and you can include formatting, images, captions and more detailed scoring. We’ve also made a small change to how we deal with banned...
Sipa Press reborn as court appoints new management team
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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Fujifilm announces Wi-Fi-enabled Finepix S8400W 44x superzoom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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Fujifilm has announced the Wi-Fi-enabled S8400W superzoom camera with 44x (24-1056mm equiv.) optical zoom lens. It features a 16MP BSI-CMOS sensor, 3 inch 460K dot LCD and an electronic viewfinder. The S8400W records 1080i60 video alongside stereo audio, and offers 10 fps continuous shooting speeds, 0.3 second auto-focus speed and...
Fujifilm unveils Finepix XP200 rugged compact camera with Wi-Fi
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Mar, 2013 |
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Fujifilm has launched the XP200 rugged compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi. It is waterproof to a depth of 15m, shockproof for drops of up to 2m, freezeproof to -10°C and dust/sand proof. It is based around a 16MP CMOS sensor and 28-140mm equivalent lens. The camera’s Wi-Fi capability allows users to share photos via the...
Introduction to Lightroom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Do you have Lightroom but feel like you’re not using it to it’s potential? Have you heard about the power of Lightroom but are not sure if you’ll be able to learn it? The following video is the introduction from Phil Steele’s ‘Lightroom Made Easy’ video which is currently 30% off at SnapnDeals. It’ll give you a taste for Phil’s style but also give you a good simple (and free) introduction to what Lightroom is and how it is different from many other types of photo editing software. Pick up the full Lightroom Made Easy video course for 30% off (just...
Device Size Matters: Responsive Web Design With Physical Units
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Device Size MattersResponsive Web Design With Physical Units By Radu Chelariu March 21st, 2013 Responsive Design 5 Comments This post should be titled “Getting Ahead of Yourself.†“…By a Few Years,†actually. Here’s the deal: at the time I’m writing this, early 2013, there’s no way to accurately design for the Web using physical units, nor will there be for a very long time. But there is a way to design while knowing the physical characteristics of the device — or, at least, there will be in the very near future. Different devices can have a similar screen resolution, yet...
How To Know You Are Ready To Become A Professional Photographer
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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By Annie Tao Many photography enthusiasts contact me because they want tips on how to make their dream of becoming a Professional Photographer a reality. I am a believer and an example that it is possible to make your life’s passion a profession. The key is to not just start a business, but rather, to sustain it by being profitable and happy. That is success! There are a multitude of books you can study and courses you can take about this very subject. Below is a short list of topline things you should consider based on my own experience. It will give you a...
The Winners of the NYIP Photography Courses Are…
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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A BIG thank you to everyone who entered our recent competition to win one of two photography courses from our friends at NYIP. The response was terrific with over 700 entries. In fact it was so great that the team at NYIP decided to add a bonus 3rd entry for the most creative response! They’re also offering a special $100 discount on the full price of their two course (details below). But first – here’s the 3 winners of the competition: John McClelland wins the Complete Course in Professional Photography Brandon Bethea wins the Fundamentals of Photography...
Just posted: Hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 100D/SL1
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Good grief Canon. You market the “the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR* camera” (note, I couldn’t find what the * was referring to in the press notice) But then you still don’t offer a 20-22mm EF-S pancake lens to go with it? Most (all?) of the mirrorless system offer a pancake with a standard FL (35-40 equiv), but not you. No, you try and flog your crop SLR customers a 40mm pancake designed for FF. (I don’t recall 65mm SLR lenses being that popular back in the day!). And don’t get me started on the lack of a fast (f/1.4), modern, EF-S standard...
Just posted: Hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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We’ve just posted a hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 700D/Rebel T5i. Remarkably similar to its predecessor, the Canon 700D’s new model number seems intended more to showcase the new 18-55mm STM lens than to highlight the new camera’s few minor changes. Does the 700D remain a good choice for first-time SLR buyers?...
Canon unveils 100D/Rebel SL1 world’s smallest and lightest APS-C DSLR
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon has announced the EOS 100D/Rebel SL1, the world’s smallest, lightest DSLR. It shares the 18MP resolution, DIGIC 5 processor, 3″ touchscreen and 1080p30 video capability of the mirrorless EOS M. The camera does introduce much wider scene coverage of Canon’s Hybrid AF system and shoots at up to 4 fps. The 100D...
Canon announces EOS 700D / Rebel T5i 18MP and 18-55mm STM lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon has moved early to replace last year’s 650D/Rebel T4i with the 700D/T5i. Like its predecessor, the new camera has an 18MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor with built-in phase-detection autofocus, a DIGIC 5 processor, a 9-point cross-type AF system, and Full HD movie mode. Among only a few minor changes, the Canon 700D is bundled...
Canon unveils SX270 HS 20x superzoom and SX280 HS with GPS and WiFi
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon has launched two SX series compact superzooms, the PowerShot SX280 HS and SX270 HS. The difference between the two is that the SX280 HS includes Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS, whereas the SX270 HS, which is not being announced by Canon USA, does not. Beyond that, both are 20x compact superzooms with 25-500mm equivalent...
Oppurtunity For PFRE Readers To Beta Test A Order Management System
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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Laurent Perrier, a long time PFRE reader and real estate photographer in Montreal, contacted me today to tell me about a real estate photography order management system that has built for his business that he is going to start selling to other real estate photographers. Laurent’s system is in beta test right now, and he’d like to have some more hardcore real estate photographers help shake it down and give him feedback. Here is Laurent’s description of the order management system: Create an order: You can create new orders manually or add an order form to your existing website. Clients...
Photographer’s copyright suit lists his subject as defendant
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Mar, 2013 |
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US photographer Brian Masck has filed suit against several parties over unauthorized and unpaid use of a photograph he shot 22 years ago that has since become an iconic image recognizable to almost any US sport fan. Among the defendants is the subject of the photo himself, Desmond Howard, who used the image on his own website. In...
Samsung Galaxy Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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As a fan of the Mac I find it hard to avoid news of the constant sniping, litigation and general blazing that is going on between Apple and Samsung over alleged patent infringements, new developments, new products and amazing improvements to existing iDevices. However, in a way, I see the Apple vs Samsung barney as a good thing, with the eventual outcomes arriving as radical new devices and/or useful advances in many products. So, it is in this environment that I am reviewing a newcomer from the Dark Side! Move over Microsoft, there’s a new boy in town. As...
Photographer’s copyright suit lists his subject as defendant
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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US photographer Brian Masck has filed suit against several parties over unauthorized and unpaid use of a photograph he shot 22 years ago that has since become an iconic image recognizable to almost any US sport fan. Among the defendants is the subject of the photo himself, Desmond Howard, who used the image on his own website. In...
First-Hand Advice: Practical Tips From Top WordPress Pros
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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First-Hand AdvicePractical Tips From Top WordPress Pros By Siobhan McKeown March 20th, 2013 Development, Techniques, Tips 1 Comment Recently I shared with you some advice from the WordPress community to beginners. But what if starting out is already a dim memory? What if you’re already so immersed in the world of WordPress that you dream of Trac and you bore your partner with talk of your latest achievement with custom post types? Below are some tips from WordPress pros from across the community. Many of the tips cover development, but there’s also advice on business, running your...
How I Got The Shot: Desert Road
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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This is the final image I created from a single shot, processed twice. Taken with the Canon EOS-1D X, EF 24mm f/1.4L II. Exposure 15 seconds, f/1.4, ISO 800. Some exposure situations become difficult to handle in-camera without a little post processing later on. A perfect example is this shot of a desert road in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, that I took a week or so ago. There was no moon, which made it a great night for capturing the stars, but an awful night for capturing the road surface in the foreground. First, I needed an exposure for the stars. I...
Behind the scenes of the Hasselblad H5D advertising campaign
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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Photographer Henrik Sorensen has uploaded an interesting behind-the-scenes YouTube video of his recent ‘submerged fairy’ shoot for Hasselblad’s advertising campaign for its new H5D medium-format digital camera. Taking inspiration from the Danish folklore and its royal history he opted to use a submerged castle...
New PocketWizard PLUSX Recently Released – How Important Is Price?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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The Pocket wizard PLUS X was just released not to long ago. The PLUS X has fewer features than the year old PLUS III. The single most noticeable feature appears to be the $99 price. This is cheapest trigger that Pocket Wizard has made. Mike Kelley did a review over at FStoppers.com. David Hobby also reviewed and liked the PLUSX. I’ve added the PLUS X to the trigger table and reader poll. I found what was the most interesting aspect of both reviews was the reader comments there were a couple of interesting themes that kept popping up in the comments of both reviews: Many commenters noted...
DxOMark Mobile Report: Blackberry Z10
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2013 |
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Snap Up our Food Photography Guide for just $7 [Early Bird Special]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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Today I’m excited to announce the launch of our brand new Guide to Photographing Food over at SnapnGuides. This mini-guide is all about helping you to learn how to mouth-watering photo of food and today it is just $7 (30% off for early birds). If you’ve ever looked at other people’s pictures of food and thought to yourself, “Why don’t mine look like that?†then this is the guide for you. Snapn Food will: break down all the important aspects of photographing food give you practical advice on what gear to use show you how to leverage available light...
First winners announced in Sony World Photography Awards 2013
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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The World Photography Organisation has announced the winners for the Open, Youth and 3D categories of the 2013 Sony-sponsored World Photography Awards. The organization announced a shortlist for all the categories last month, and will be announcing the professional category winners at Somerset House in London on April 25th. The...
Minox announces tiny, retro-styled DCC 14.0 camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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Minox has quietly released a new 14 Megapixel version of their minature ‘Digital Classic Camera’. The DCC features the same retro ‘spy camera’ design as Minox cameras from the 1950’s, just with digital guts, instead of a roll of film. This $239, 14 Megapixel point-and-shoot literally fits in the palm of...
Wacom releases Cintiq 13HD 13-inch compact pen display for $999
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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Graphics tablet maker Wacom has announced the Cintiq 13HD, a 13-inch compact interactive graphics tablet that features a 1920 x 1080 LED monitor capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. Combined with the company’s latest Pro Pen the Cintiq 13HD offers 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity for graphic design and retouching....
A Case Study: The Art Of Storytelling Around An App
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Case StudyThe Art Of Storytelling Around An App By John Casey March 19th, 2013 Communication, Interaction 0 Comments Every app tells a story. Apps like Pandora tell the story of music; apps like Tip N Split tell a story of a calculator; and apps like Temperature tell the story of weather. Then we have storybook apps like Alice for the iPad, which literally tell stories! The story of the cluttered app market is well known! Biz Report recently reported that the number of app downloads is estimated to reach 56 billion in 2013. And the San Francisco Chronicle has just reported that over...
Why your Camera isn’t a Superhero
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Guest Contribution by Draycat The day my first SLR camera arrived I was excited. I’d already put my point and shoot at the bottom of a drawer knowing that I wouldn’t need it anymore – this would be the beginning of a new era; no more crappy pictures for me. For the first few minutes I just sat admiring the box, anticipating what this was going to do for my ‘photography’. Then I slowly removed everything from the box with the same care that a surgeon would do removing a kidney, and then sat again admiring all the curves and buttons on the camera body....
Creating Quality Time-lapse Video With Lightroom and LRTimelapse
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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Time-lapse video can be a wonderful addition to real estate video where you want to dramatize any kind of view. Rather than using straight video or a still image on the screen for several seconds a time-lapse with rolling clouds give an elegant dramatic look. Creating time-lapse video is pretty easy. You basically shoot a series of frames on a tripod with a remote controller every 2 to 10 seconds. I use either a CamRanger or a TC-80N3. You can then import the resulting stills into Lightroom, do adjustments and then use the Lightroom Slideshow feature to write a video file. To get high...
Fujifilm X100S Real-world Samples
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Mar, 2013 |
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We’ve just added a 39-image gallery of real-world pictures to our preview of the Fujifilm X100S. The X100S is the sucessor to the X100, one of our favorite cameras of the past couple of years, but one that was not without its share of quirks. The X100S features a new 16MP X-TRANS sensor, a hybrid AF system with on-sensor...
Responsively Retrofitting An Existing Site With RWD Retrofit
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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OptimizationResponsively Retrofitting An Existing Site With RWD Retrofit By Matt Stow March 18th, 2013 Responsive Design, Techniques 5 Comments Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, touchscreen mobile devices have exploded in popularity. They have introduced new problems, new solutions, new interactions, new ways of thinking and, of course, new costs to our clients. The most important question on everyone’s mind — clients and developers alike — is, “How can we provide a great Web experience to our users on mobile?†It All Started With iPhone The mobile Web was rarely...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 6 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Learning to See, Part IX
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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You don’t take a photograph, you make it. – Ansel Adams  In our last entry we learned that placing the subject at one of the four primary points of impact within the scene would greatly enhance the ease of viewing by way of good composition. We introduced the “Rule of Thirds†as a classic example of guidance by drawing an imaginary template from which to establish the point of impact. With that lesson reinforced, is there any particular reason why we couldn’t also have a Rule of Fifths or Rule of Sevenths? No; not at all. With that having been...
Color: A Powerful Creative Ally or an Afterthought?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Guest post by Mitchell Kanashkevich who is the author behind dPS eBook – Captivating Color. Color is one facet of photography which we often tend to overlook and take for granted. It is frequently only considered after the photograph has already been taken. Approaching color this way however is a big mistake and a lot of us make this mistake because we simply don’t know why color is important, we don’t understand what role it can play in our photography. The fact is, color is as much a part of visual communication as composition and light. If you are not...
Filmmaker shoots with fifteen GoPro’s for a Matrix-like bullet time effect
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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Amateur filmmaker Marc Donahue of Permagrin Films recently shot a video with an array of fifteen GoPro action cameras to achieve Matrix-like bullet time special effects. The arc-shaped rig allowed him to shoot simultaneously from all cameras. In post, Donahue added the freeze frame and slow motion effects. There are several videos...
Photographer Greg Heisler and the story behind an ESPN cover photo
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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In a ‘Master Series’ video posted by lighting maker Profoto USA, celebrated photographer Greg Heisler shares a behind the scenes tale of how he created a unique on-location portrait of then-NBA star Alonzo Mourning for an ESPN Magazine cover. While he had to shoot this tricky lighting setup in the hallway of an NBA...
ACD Systems releases ACDSee Photo Editor 6 with new Raw functionality
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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ACD Systems has released ACDSee Photo Editor 6, the company’s photo editing software for enthusiasts. Among the highlights in version 6 are support for Raw files as non-destructive object layers and Lighting and Contrast Enhancement (LCE) technology that promises to improve the quality of poorly lit photos. Selective color...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 4 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 4 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
State Regulation Of UAVs Not Legal + FAA Grounds Another Real Estate Photographer
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Mar, 2013 |
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The Good News: via photoattorney.com In a recent public hearing on the proposed New Hampshire State NH House Bill 619-FN (the proposed bill prohibiting images of a person’s residence to be taken from the air) New Hampshire State legislators were educated by a Brigadier General from the US Army. He reminded the NH House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee that the airspace above New Hampshire is not owned by New Hampshire, but by the United States of America, and therefore controlled by the FAA. This is significant because as I reported last month there are a bunch of States...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 3 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
PFRE Jury Is Now Voting On March PFRE Photographer Of The Month
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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We have a great bunch of  kitchen shots for this months contest. The PFRE Jury is now reviewing photos and voting on a March photographer of the month and will be finished voting March 24. All the contestants images are available for viewing and comments from anyone in the PFRE Photographer of The Month flickr group. Here are the entries as a fullscreen Flash slide show. For those on mobile devices that won’t display Flash the left-sidebar widget displays the submitted images in a non-Flash format. I’d like to encourage blog readers and jury members to join the PFRE Photographer of The...
Acorn Version 3.5.1 Image Editing Software
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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Sometimes Photoshop is just too much. Just too much for your image editing skills and sometimes just too much for your needs. And that’s not to forget the demands on your pocket! As the company says ‘Everyone needs to edit images at some point, but not everyone has the time to learn super pricey wizbang image editing programs.’ With Acorn you can add text and shapes to your images, combine images, work with layers to improve images or create something new from scratch. An added plus is that Acorn is claimed to be the ‘world’s only image editor with...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 1 Comment Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
How to Fix Timestamp Issues on Multi-Camera Shoots
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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Introduction This tutorial has been transcribed from the SLR Lounge Lightroom 4 Workshop on DVD, a 14 hour Lightroom 4 A – Z guide with over 130 tutorials for mastering Lightroom from start to finish. The Digital download can be purchased from SLR Lounge while the physical copy is available through Amazon Prime. Overview Having multiple shooters at an event is beneficial because it allows the event to be captured at different angles. One shooter might catch something significant that another shooter missed; therefore, it is always good to have an extra pair of...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 1 Comment Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Meet The Photographers Who Write For Digital Photography School ~ Rick Berk
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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You’ve been reading their articles for months or years. Have you ever wondered: “Who are the photographers who write for dPS� Today meet New York State photographer Rick Berk. 1. How long have you been shooting? I’ve been shooting since 1992, so about 21 years now. 2. Do you have a full time job or are you a full time photographer? I have a full time job within the photo industry, but my full time job is not that of a photographer, if that makes any sense.  I photograph for my own creative outlet, and as a part time job on the side.  Part time, I...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Quickly toggle Ai Servo Focus on the Canon 5D Mark III
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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Here’s a quick tip for Canon 5D MkIII users. Canon EOS 5D MkIII with EF 50mm f/1.2L If you don’t use this camera, this tip probably isn’t very helpful for you. Instead you might be interested to read about how I shot the above photo. Also, I recommend skimming through your camera manual to see what customizations are available. Customizing your camera’s button configuration can help taylor the camera to your shooting style. With the 5D Mark III, Canon added the ability for users to change the function of several of the buttons on the camera body. In...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
This Week In Real Estate Video #49 – How Much Narration?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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3322 E Terrace St by Malia Campbell Photography: Malia sent me this first shoot that she did completely with her new Canon C100. This little video is now on my short list of all time favorites! I think this is a wonderful example of how smooth camera moves, lovely focus pulls and elegant music can make a rather ordinary property feel very special. Besure to view this full screen. Great job Malia! 17 Peppergrass Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME by Michael and Laura Sosnowski: Michael and Laura are both Realtors and regular PFRE readers. Michael describes himself as an amateur photographer/videographer...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
What’s Your Comic About?: Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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What’s Your Comic About?Communicating Complex Ideas With Comics By Smashing Editorial March 15th, 2013 Comics, Creativity, Inspiration 0 Comments Comics are known to be one of the most powerful communication tools, and are a unique way to communicate — using both image and text to effectively demonstrate time, function, and emotion. Today’s article is an excerpt from Kevin Cheng’s “See What I Mean†— a book that walks you step by step through the process of using comics to communicate, and providing examples from industry leaders who have already adopted this method. Enjoy!...
Delicate: Weekly Photography Challenge
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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This week your challenge is to take a new photo and to share it with us on the them of ‘Delicate‘. Feel free to interpret the theme in any way that you wish. You could: photograph a single delicate flower photograph a newborn baby photograph a delicacy (food) photograph a person who is small and delicate Really it is up to you! The more you look the more you’ll find small, intricate, delicate things around you! Once you’ve taken your ‘Delicate’ image upload it to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed it in the...
5 Tips for Improving Your Portrait Photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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Here are some techniques that you may not be aware of if you’re new to portrait photography. It takes practice, but being aware of these ideas can get you experimenting, and inspire you to try shots you might not have otherwise tried. 1. Frame Tight Next time you’re watching a movie, pay attention to the close-up shots. See the top of anyone’s head? Probably not very often. Tightly framed natural light portrait Leaving too much space above the head is a common mistake in portrait photography. For a close-up portrait, just cut off the top of the head. You...
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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Tokina to ship AT-X 12-28 F4 PRO DX lens for Nikon from April 2013
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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Tokina has announced it will be shipping the AT-X 12-28 F4 PRO DX lens from April 2013 in Nikon mount, and June 2013 for the Canon version.  Announced at the CP+ 2013 tradeshow, the lens is a replacement for the company’s existing 12-24mm F4 wideangle zoom for APS-C cameras. But rather than making the lens wider to...
Designing A Better Mobile Checkout Process
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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Best Practices And ExamplesDesigning A Better Mobile Checkout Process By Derek Nelson March 14th, 2013 Design, E-Commerce, Mobile 10 Comments A record number of shoppers are turning to their smartphones to research potential purchases. Meanwhile, the bigger question — are those same users willing to complete the purchases on their mobile device? — is quickly being answered. The US, for example, saw an 81% spike in mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) sales in 2012, comprising a $25 billion market. And it’s not just apps. By a landslide, users prefer mobile websites to apps for shopping. For...
Panasonic GH3 hands-on preview updated with test data and samples
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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We’ve just added more pages of content to our hands-on preview of the 16MP Panasonic GH3, Panasonic’s flagship GH-series Micro Four Thirds camera. These pages represent our progress so far towards the completion of a full review. We’ve added our full complement of studio tests, including resolution, noise and...
Samsung looks to elevate smartphone camera game with S4
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Mar, 2013 |
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The Basics of a One Light Setup: A Lighting Tutorial
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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Darren Rowse is the editor and founder of Digital Photography School and SnapnDeals.
He lives in Melbourne Australia and is also the editor of the ProBlogger Blog Tips. Follow him on Instagram, on Twitter at @digitalPS or on Google+.
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Nikon D5200 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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No matter what your ambitions or skill level are, this camera could arguably be an ideal option for many when it comes down to plonking the plastic on the counter or tapping the computer key to order offline. For many a budding photographer with ambitions a DSLR is the best game in town. None of those pesky MILCs or compact digicams can satisfy the hunger! Besides, it’s a Nikon. And the specs are damn fine. Nikon D5200 Features True, the sensor is close to half the area of a 35mm full frame but, unless you’re going to indulge in heavy cropping or demand an...
DxOMark investigates lenses for the Nikon D800
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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DxOMark has tested 61 lenses on the Nikon D800, and drawn some conclusions about the results. So far it has published two sections of an eventual four-part article: the first discusses how much benefit the D800’s 36MP sensor really offers over the 24MP chips in cameras such as the D3X and D600, while the second looks at which...
Confessions of a camera snob: DPR reviewer explores mobile photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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Google pulls plug on desktop version of Snapseed
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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Google has announced it will no longer sell the desktop version of its Snapseed image editing application for both Windows and Mac. Existing customers will continue receive support and updates. The company will continue to offer the Snapseed mobile app on iOS and Android. In a blog post, the company has announced, as a part...
Best Practices And Examples: Designing A Better Mobile Checkout Process
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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Best Practices And ExamplesDesigning A Better Mobile Checkout Process By Derek Nelson March 14th, 2013 Design, E-Commerce, Mobile 0 Comments A record number of shoppers are turning to their smartphones to research potential purchases. Meanwhile, the bigger question — are those same users willing to complete the purchases on their mobile device? — is quickly being answered. The US, for example, saw an 81% spike in mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) sales in 2012, comprising a $25 billion market. And it’s not just apps. By a landslide, users prefer mobile websites to apps for shopping. For...
DEAL: Phil Steele’s ‘Lightroom Made Easy’ Course at 33% Off
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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The new deal over on SnapnDeals this week is one I know many dPS readers are going to enjoy – it’s 30% off Phil Steele’s Lightroom Made Easy Course – that’s just $33 (normally $47). Phil’s videos have made regular appearances here on dPS and are always really popular and this course contains 24 videos with hours of great instruction on using Lightroom (it covers both Lightroom 3 and Lightroom 4). If you’re new to Lightroom or feel overwhelmed by it – this course is for you! Here’s what you’ll learn in the course: Create Stunning Images Make...
Australia Is Ahead Of The Rest Of The World In Real Estate Photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Mar, 2013 |
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I talk to a lot of real estate photographers and videographers in Australia and the more I know about Australia the more it becomes clear that they are way ahead of us all down there in the area of real estate photography and videography! A couple of days ago I ran across a recent article on realestate.com.au (the equivalent of realtor.com in the US I think) that demonstrates several aspects of what I’m talking about: First of all you would never find an article like this on realtor.com or nar.com. It’s a good article and right on target. Sure it interviews real estate photographers,...
Learning to See, Part VIII
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk. –Edward Weston  To some photographers composition is an innate process, whereas to others it is a life-long learned challenge laden with frustration. Regardless of which category you find yourself, good composition is a learned skill that will enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the end result. While I subscribe to Weston’s notion, I also believe we first learn to crawl before walking. Our challenge is to learn how to use...
Rokinon gives May 2013 release date for T-S 24mm F3.5 lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Rokinon has announced the T-S 24mm F3.5, a wideangle perspective control lens, for release in May 2013. Rokinon rebadges and distributes Samyang lenses for the US market, and this lens first appeared at Photokina 2012 as the Samyang T-S 24mm 1:3.5 ED AS UMC, but without a specific date for launch. The lens features manual focus and...
Founders of Memoto wearable camera capture 10,000 pictures at SXSW
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Founders of the GPS-equipped Memoto wearable camera, Martin Kallstrom and Oskar Kalmaru captured around 10,000 photographers at the SXSW music and film festival in Austin, Texas. This wearable square device made headlines when it surpassed initial Kickstarter funding goal in just 5 hours. The Memoto camera automatically...
DSLR time-lapse images from the International Space Station
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Austrian photography enthusiast Christopher Malin has produced a short film featuring time-lapse photography taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The film is a tribute to the work of NASA astronaut Dr. Don Pettit, a keen photography aficianado, who uses an arsenal of Nikon DSLRs to document the unique...
Nikon and Canon UK offer Spring 2013 camera rebates
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Nikon and Canon UK have announced Spring 2013 rebates with savings ranging from £30-£235. The Nikon offer applies to D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D7000 and D600 digital SLRs. The rebates are available on purchases made between March 14th- May 31st 2013. Canon UK is offering rebates on a number of DSLRs, lenses, printers and...
Considering Various Approaches: A Guide To The Options For WordPress Theme Development
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Considering Various ApproachesA Guide To The Options For WordPress Theme Development By Rachel McCollin March 13th, 2013 Development, Techniques, Tips 5 Comments At the recent WordCamp Edinburgh, I took part in a panel discussion about WordPress theme development and the options available to developers when building themes. The overriding conclusion from the session was that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer and that the best method depends on the needs of the website and the capabilities of the developer. But if you’re starting out building WordPress themes or want to develop a...
Destination: Alaska
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Wonder Lake is the furthest point in Denali National Park that the park bus system will reach. It offers a spectacular view of the Alaska Range, when the weather is clear. Over the years, as I grew as a photographer, I wanted to expand my horizons and photograph exotic and epic places. Tops on my list was Alaska. I wanted to photograph the grandeur of the Alaska Range, of Denali, and the beauty of the nature and wildlife. I found Alaska to be full of beauty and opportunity, but at the same time, a difficult place to photograph. The first challenge in...
Which Wireless Flash Trigger(s) Do You Use?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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A year ago I built a a page for wireless triggers. You can also get there by clicking “triggers† in the menu bar along the top of the blog. Since flash triggers are so central to lighting with small flashes most real estate photographers use them to at least trigger one flash if not multiple flashes. My goal for this page is to list all the popular wireless triggers in use in real estate photography and a corresponding reader usage poll that shows which are the most popular ones. I like reader polls because they give us all insights from our collective wisdom which is much more...
Melbourne Portrait Workshop: Limited Tickets Now on Sale
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Here at dPS we’ve been producing daily tutorials and tips for almost 7 years and in that time we’ve regularly been asked by readers if we’d ever run some live – face to face – training. Today I’m excited to announce our first ever live workshop – in Melbourne Australia (where our HQ is based). Professional photographer Gina Milicia, author of our ‘Portraits, Making the Shot‘ will take you through everything there is to know about capturing pixel perfect portraits over a fun and informative day. A world-class portrait photographer in her own right...
Pro DSLRs, Pro Photographers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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No such thing like Pro cameras, there’s only Pro photographers. And what makes them Pro (besides being obvious where their bread comes from) is sometimes the fact that they can do good photos with any camera. Otherwise, mercantilistic lore or not, there are only expensive, less expensive, not expensive, and cheap cameras. Technically, these will do what their specs say, if you either need or can afford to use them. But in the end, it will always be 10% equipment and 90% author – at any price level.
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Studio comparison images added to Panasonic GH3 Preview
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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I am looking forward to the FULL Preview for this “video optimized ” camera of most interest because of it’s highly touted VIDEO features and performance, rather than it’s still image capabilities, so I hope that getting this review done has a high priority, and that extra attention is paid to the Video features. It would be very useful to compare the GH3 video features and performance with those of other cameras that have superior video control such as Sony NEX 7, 5R, 6, RX-1, RX100, Canon Mark II, Mark III, Nikon 800 etc. Most other cameras whose latest...
Actual Pixels – the pixel peeping app for iOS
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Mar, 2013 |
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Samsung UK to include Adobe Lightroom 4.4 with NX300 shipments
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Samsung UK has announced it will include a copy of Adobe Lightroom 4.4 photo-editing software for free with its NX300 APS-C mirrorless camera shipments. Announced at the CES 2013 tradeshow, the 3D-capable camera is built around a 20MP sensor, 3.3″ OLED screen and built-in Wi-fi. We do not know whether this is a UK-only...
Cinetics introduces CineVise camera mount with vise grips
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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Video accessories maker Cinetics has announced the CineVise camera mount. Similar to its Cine System,it is built around Joby’s popular Gorillapod Focus flexible tripod. The CineVise includes clamps around its feet, allowing you to firmly mount a DSLR or small video camera to any surface. It can be purchased from the...
World Press Photo award enables photographer to resume his career
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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Last Fall, 26-year old Portuguese freelance photojournalist Daniel Rodrigues found himself without income as the photo agency he worked for cut back its freelance staff. With no other option to pay bills and buy food, Rodrigues made the painful decision to sell his camera gear in order to make ends meet. Only a few months later,...
UX Strategy: Designing For The Multifaceted User
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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UX StrategyDesigning For The Multifaceted User By Stephanie Troeth March 12th, 2013 Guidelines, Process, User Research 2 Comments Designing with users in mind is a tricky thing. Not only does it require of us a sound understanding of who our users are, but the actual act of translating what we know about them into a well-designed product is not always an obvious or easy path. Currently, our user experience tools tend to focus on “who†users are. I believe this is a hangover from how we traditionally approached marketing and market research. A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a...
Making a Photo: Infuse Yourself into your Photos
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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As a hobbyist, self-taught photographer, I find myself often wondering about the esoteric nature of photography and what it is exactly that separates the average photographer from the professional or even world renown photographer. Is it technical skill, creative expertise, some sort of profound psychological perspective, post-processing acumen or just plain blind luck? In reality, it is likely a combination of all these things, but recently I have become more and more interested in the more introspective nature of photography and how powerfully creative and...
Java Is A Security Disaster – It Is Time To Stop Using It For Real Estate Tours
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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I’ve had this post simmering on the back back burner for several weeks but it’s time to remind the whole real estate community to stay away from JAVA! First of all a short history of Java as it relates to real estate tours: During the mid-2000s Java was used extensively as a technology that made 360s and other real estate tour animation work. It was great technology before Flash became widely used. I sill have a bunch 360s of our old listings that require Java to view. Many tour offerings have never been updated. Over the last year and several months a series of security flaws have...
Why Making Mistakes is Good for your Photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Guest Contribution by Draycat It is said the longest journey starts with a single step. The unfortunate part of life is that sometimes that step will cause you to fall, or you may even find you are walking in the wrong direction. But such things are normal and natural in life, and these are often the experiences that we learn the most from. A baby will fall down many times as he/she learns to walk. The falling down is part of the process of learning to walk, and without it the baby will never learn. It is the same for photography, from the first day you pick up...
Fujifilm harnesses silver for new touch-screen technology
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions.Touch screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its...
Dblcam app captures both sides of the story
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Mar, 2013 |
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Responsible Considerations For Responsive Web Design
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Responsible Considerations For Responsive Web Design By Jordan Moore March 11th, 2013 Optimization, Performance 13 Comments Responsive Web design has been evolving rapidly ever since Ethan Marcotte coined the term two years ago. Since then, techniques have emerged, become best practices and formed part of our ever-changing methodology. A few obvious examples are the multitude of responsive image techniques, conditional loading, and responsive design and server-side components (RESS), among many other existing and emerging strands stemming from the core concept of responsive Web design. I’m...
Tips for Objective Evaluation of Composition
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Composition is one skill within photography that we can probably never master, but just continually develop. Â The composition we choose when taking a photograph, i.e. where we choose to place the boundaries of the frame, the perspective we choose to employ from the chosen focal length, how we choose to arrange objects within a scene etc, all influence the way a viewer interacts with the image, and so are all crucial to the success of any given image. When a composition of an image is broken down to the most basic level, it can almost always be considered as the...
FujiFilm harnesses sliver for new touch screen technology
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions.Touch screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its...
Lowepro introduces Flipside Sport 20L AW weather-resistant backpack
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Lowepro has announced the Flipside Sport 20L AW weather-resistant backpack for adventure-oriented photographers. Priced at $179.99, the Flipside 20L can hold two pro-level DSLRs, two lenses, a tripod/monopod and a flashgun. Made of lightweight materials and breathable padding, the bag features expandable pockets for treckking...
Pentax US offers mail-in rebates on 645D medium-format DSLR and lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Pentax US has announced mail-in rebates on its 645D medium-format DSLR and select Limited series lenses when purchased with the K-5 IIs DSLR. Buyers of the 645D body will receive a free D-FA 55mm lens and $500 rebate on the purchase of the D-FA 25mm and HD 90mm lens. Those buying the K-5IIs camera body will receive a $250 rebate on...
Meeting The User’s Needs: Responsible Web Design
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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Meeting The User’s NeedsResponsible Web Design By Jordan Moore March 11th, 2013 Optimization, Performance 3 Comments Responsive Web design has been evolving rapidly ever since Ethan Marcotte coined the term two years ago. Since then, techniques have emerged, become best practices and formed part of our ever-changing methodology. A few obvious examples are the multitude of responsive image techniques, conditional loading, and responsive design and server-side components (RESS), among many other existing and emerging strands stemming from the core concept of responsive Web design. I’m...
Real Estate Photography Success In A Small Town Market
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Mar, 2013 |
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In talking to readers I find that success stories of other real estate photographers (see the ReaderProfile Category of blog posts) can be illuminating and motivating for those in the process building a business. Since I got in touch with the fact that building a real estate photography business is more difficult outside the large metro areas where the real estate markets are smaller an less inclined towards high tech marketing, I’ve been looking for a success story from small town market. I’m sure there are many out there but I believe Kerry Bern of Ankeny, IA is a good example. When...
Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing & Lighting [Book Review]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Mar, 2013 |
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Portrait photography, IMHO, is up there in degrees of difficulty with wildlife and sports/action photography … but at least, when faced with a tiger or a pole vaulter, you don’t have to face a possibly irate subject when you’ve finished the shot. Hopefully! With portrait photography you not only have to face the sitter during and after the session but you also have to deal with that particular person if they’re also the client! The book’s author Mark Cleghorn has been a pro photographer for over 30 years, specialising in ‘creative’ wedding and...
Article: Blending images in Photoshop
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Mar, 2013 |
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This image was created from two separate photos, using Photoshop’s Gradient tool. Photoshop’s Gradient tool may not be on most users’ lists of go-to editing options. But it should be. In combination with layer masks, the Gradient tool lets you create natural-looking composite images. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to combine a compelling foreground element with an interesting sky to create a seamless, believable landscape image. In an upcoming article we’ll explore how to use the Gradient tool to modify layer mask-enabled adjustments to brightness,...
Freebie: Brands Icons And Color Style Guides (100 Icons, PNG, CSS)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Mar, 2013 |
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FreebieBrands Icons And Color Style Guides (100 Icons, PNG, CSS) By Smashing Editorial March 10th, 2013 Freebies, Icons 2 Comments Another weekend, and yet another freebie. Today, we are happy to feature a useful icon set, the Simple Icons by Dan Leech. Dan’s set contains 100 PNG icons for popular websites, apps and organisations, all in eleven sizes (16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 and 4096 pixels squared). The white icons have transparent backgrounds, which makes them ridiculously simple to style with CSS. As a bonus, simpleicons.org maintains a list of official background...
How to Photograph Busy Tourist Sites
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Guest Contribution by Kav Dadfar Unfortunately, photographing busy tourist hot spots means encountering many tourists who can, unknowingly, ruin your shot by wandering into your carefully constructed composition. Therefore, instead of trying to avoid them, we need to work harder and think more creatively to get those great photos. Get up early One of the best times to photograph busy places is early morning before the tourists have arrived. Not only will the light be softer and enhance your image, but the majority of the time you’ll have the place to yourself....
Meet The Photographers Who Write For Digital Photography School ~ Alex Smith
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Mar, 2013 |
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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 Alex Smith, another of the newer writers brought on to dPS last year. 1.) How long have you been shooting? I have been shooting for the past 7 years in some way, shape or form. 2.) Do you have a full time job or are you a full time photographer? Photography for me is a hobby that has gotten out of control. I am not a full time photographer and spend my days as a member of one of the scariest, most fear-inducing...
What to do When there’s Nothing to Shoot
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Mar, 2013 |
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A Guest Contribution by Draycat There are always days when you want to take photographs but you feel that there is nothing to shoot. Here are a few ideas for days like that. 1. Go to the Zoo a shot from my local zoo The key here is to get out of your house and go somewhere where there will be something to shoot. This could be a zoo, a park, or even a local market. What you need to do is to decide a place and give yourself an assignment to help you to focus. In a park it could be that you focus on shooting abstract images of swings and slides or try some outdoor...
This Week In Real Estate Video #48 – Share This Video For A Possible $20,000 Referral
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Mar, 2013 |
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5 Leinster Woods 1 near Dublin, Ireland, By Brian MacLochlainn: Brian says, “This is my 4th attempt at a video, and I am finding that I am now getting enquiries but mainly from commercial property agents and other commercial uses for this service. It is a fun new market that I am trying to create here as it really is not something that has been done before in Ireland.†I’d say this is good work for Brian’s 4th video. Brian also says, “over here video usage on higher end properties is currently almost useless because the primary property listing sites either do not allow video or...
Accessory Review: Cinetics Cine System
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Mar, 2013 |
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The Cinetics Cine System is a low-cost kit which enables videographers to achieve smooth panning and zoom shots as well as window and vehicle mounted footage. The system is built around Joby’s popular Gorillapod Focus flexible tripod, and includes wheeled feet and the ‘CineSquid’ attachment allowing you to firmly...
Lines: Weekly Photography Challenge
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Mar, 2013 |
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This week your photographic challenge is to shoot and share an image or two on the theme of ‘lines’. ‘Lines’ are all around us – they’re in architecture, they’re in landscapes, they’re in many of the things we use on a day to day basis. In photography spotting lines and working with them can really help with composition and have a dynamic impact on an image – they’re also really helpful in leading the eye of people through an image. We’ve talked about using lines in composition numerous times in the past – check out these articles before...
How to be Creative with White Balance
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Mar, 2013 |
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This is the fourth in a series of articles by Andrew S Gibson, the author of Understanding EOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Canon EOS cameras. My approach to photography is to keep things as simple as possible from a technical point of view. That helps me concentrate on emphasising with my subject, finding beautiful light and getting the best possible composition. These concepts are harder to pin down but they are the ones that are really important when it comes to creating beautiful images. Of course, the technical settings are important too, because they help you...
Adapting To The Ink: Tips And Tricks For Print Style Sheets
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Mar, 2013 |
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Adapting To The InkTips And Tricks For Print Style Sheets By Dudley Storey March 8th, 2013 CSS, Optimization, Techniques 4 Comments Print continues to be treated somewhat cursorily by most Web designers, who tend to be obsessed with pixels rather than printers. In the real world, a significant portion of people rely on pages printed from websites for reference: there’s still something about having a physical sheet of paper in one’s hands, even in this age of digital saturation. Web developers can take several steps to bridge the gap between the worlds of printers and LCD screens: Treat...
Article: Theme and Variation
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Mar, 2013 |
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Canon EOS 5D MKIII, EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM (@40mm) ISO 100, 1/10 sec. @F22, 0.6 ND grad, HDR image from 3 exposures, 9:45 p.m. Most photographers dream of traveling to far-flung and exotic places where great images will presumably be served up on a golden platter. I’d argue, however, that many of the iconic landscape images we admire are often made in the photographer’s backyard – places that have become familiar to the photographer through months and years of conscious exploration. In contrast to a faraway locale where you may only spend a few days in one spot, shooting...
DxOMark Mobile Report added to our Nokia Lumia 920 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Mar, 2013 |
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PDN publishes 2013 list of 30 emerging photographers to watch
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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“Emerging photographers”? Judging by their client lists alone, this lot have well and truly emerged – never mind all the awards they’ve already got. They’re all competent photographers, to be sure, but given their educational level – I didn’t notice anyone who hadn’t been to a decent university – and their work histories, so they bloody well should be. There are only three photos out of the whole 90 that I can even remember off the top of my head, and two of those were memorable for their subjects rather than the creativity of the...
Facebook further pushes photo prominence in the News Feed
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Facebook has announced an upcoming update to the way photos are presented in user News Feeds. More space will be devoted to images, displaying them more prominently on the page. This is the second redesign that focuses on bigger pictures since July last year. The result of the redesign is not too dissimilar to Google+. In...
Picasa web is now redirecting to Google+
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Thanks for including the link at the end. I ran into this little surprise a few days ago, and after firing off a little hate mail to Google (both to show displeasure with the switch, as well as frustration at the lack of a “Use Old Version” option), I found the old version URL on another site. I really hope that the old interface doesn’t get phased out completely, but looking at Google’s track record, that’s likely to happen as they try to force users of other services to G+, which it seems they’re trying to turn into a hub of sorts. As a current...
Design Strategy: Creating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Design StrategyCreating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign By Shlomo Goltz March 7th, 2013 Techniques, Web Design, Workflow 9 Comments Hundreds of tools may be available for interaction designers, but there is still no industry standard for interaction design the way Photoshop and Illustrator are to graphic design. Popular programs are out there, but many of them have considerable drawbacks, which has led me to explore alternative apps. I eventually chose Adobe InDesign for much of my preliminary interaction design work. Yes, you read that correctly: InDesign, a desktop publishing app...
3 Ways To Get Sharper Close-Ups
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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In close-up photography, one of your biggest goals is to draw attention to your subject–you want to make it really stand out. One way to make your subject stand out is to make it the sharpest part of the image, since the viewer will usually look at the sharpest thing first. But, how do you make your subject super sharp? Well, here are three simple ways: 1. Photograph your subject in front of a contrasting background Things appear sharp when there’s a strong contrast along their edges, so one way to get sharper close-ups is to photograph your subject in front...
Sekonic bundles L-478D/DR with X-Rite ColorChecker Passport in US
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Sekonic’s Lightmaster Pro L-478D and L-478DR touch-enabled lightmeters are now available as part a $512 special edition bundle that also includes X-Rite’s ColorChecker Passport and White Balance Target. This offer is currently only available for US customers, who will save $50 compared to buying everything...
Creating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Creating Wireframes And Prototypes With InDesign By Shlomo Goltz March 7th, 2013 Techniques, Web Design, Workflow 0 Comments Hundreds of tools may be available for interaction designers, but there is still no industry standard for interaction design the way Photoshop and Illustrator are to graphic design. Popular programs are out there, but many of them have considerable drawbacks, which has led me to explore alternative apps. I eventually chose Adobe InDesign for much of my preliminary interaction design work. Yes, you read that correctly: InDesign, a desktop publishing app originally...
Iran Watson Explains His Magnificent Twilight Exterior Shot In PFRE Flickr Group
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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Iran Watson, the 2012 PFRE Photographer of the year, proceeded to illustrate the point I was making yesterday about the PFRE flickr group being a great place to learn real estate photography. Iran posted this great example of a elevated twilight shot he did in the Atlanta area. First of all Iran’s shot is a wonderful example of how to shoot a twilight shot! Great, composition with a three quarter angle (off to the right rather than straight on), slight bit of elevation and total control of the lighting. Furthermore, where else are you going to see and shot like by one of the best...
DEAL: 50% Off The Art of Black and White Photography Online Course
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Mar, 2013 |
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This week’s deal over at our sister site – SnapnDeals – is one that I know will appeal to a lot of dPS readers. It is 50% off The Art of Black and White Photography Online Course at Udemy. Created by David J. Nightingale this course will help you to: Master the techniques to create amazing black and white photographs. Make more of your black and white portraits. Learn from a world-renowned expert. It contains over 19 lectures and 6.5 hours of content – all delivered online. It is normally $79 but this week through SnapnDeals it is just $39.50 USD. Check it...
Quick Tip: Importing to Lightroom Made Easier
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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Introduction This tutorial is from the Lightroom 4 Workshop Collection. Including 27 hours of A to Z Lightroom 4 education and the industry standard Lightroom 4 Preset System. DPS users can get 10% off by using the DPS10 coupon code upon checkout. Click the link above to learn more/purchase. Overview In this tutorial, we will give you a quick tip when importing image into Lightroom that will eliminate the need to search around for import and destination folders. Step 1. Create Your Catalog If you don’t already have a Lightroom catalog created, then let’s go...
Just posted: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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Just posted: Our review of Canon’s top-end standard zoom, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. Launched a year ago to replace its 10-year old predecessor, it’s designed as a workhorse for professional photographers, and features a completely new optical design and improved, weathersealed build. In the latest of our lens reviews...
Online images and copyright infringement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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A dispute between Canadian pro photographer, Barbara Ann and Ottawa radio station HOT 89.9 illustrates the problematic climate in which companies often turn to the Internet for free photographic images. The Internet fosters self-promotion by making it easy for anyone to find your images. That, of course brings the risk of someone...
Panasonic announces upcoming firmware update for GH3 camera and lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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Great news about having a firmware update for the Lumix DMC-GH3, people. Now, if only Panasonic would start making and shipping this promising camera to camera vendors, that would be perhaps an even better bit of news, eh? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892456-REG/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_GH3_Mirrorless_Digital.html Just when is “temporarily out of stock” becomes “permanently out of stock, anyhow?
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The Smashing Conference: Videos And Interviews With Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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The Smashing ConferenceVideos And Interviews With Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan By Smashing Editorial March 6th, 2013 Community, Inspiration, Interviews 0 Comments Today we are happy to release three more exclusive interviews as well as two Smashing Conference videos featuring Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan. You can check out even more conference interviews and talks by Jeremy Keith, Rachel Andrew and Stephen Hay. In case you are wondering whether Smashing Conference 2013 will take place or not, the answer is a definitive “yes!â€, so please make sure to stay...
Making Sharper Wildlife Photographs – [Part 2 of 2]
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Mar, 2013 |
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House Finch perched on a spruce tree branch: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm F4L IS lens, 1.4x Extender II and 2.0x Extender II @1400mm, 1/400th of a second at F10, ISO 800, Gitzo 3541 Tripod with Jobu Design BWG-Pro gimbal head A contribution by Paul Burwell from Burwell School of Photography In my last article I discussed the sort of equipment the average person might afford and use for wildlife photography. We discussed lenses and teleconverters along with tripods and monopods. This time, we’re going to look at how you use that equipment to come away with the...
Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.