Masters of Photography

Study confirms potential of cell phone photography

2007-02-08T02:35:00.000-08:00

Bad Kreuznach, Germany, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire - AsiaNet) - The photography sector is facing another upheaval: Towards the end of the 1990s, digital cameras started replacing analog models. Now there is a new trend to replace digital cameras with cell phones with camera capabilities. A representative study carried out by optical component specialists Schneider Kreuznach confirms the potential of cell phone photography. Around 1,000 users in Germany, China, India, and the U.S.A. were interviewed about their specific usage patterns relating to picture-taking with digital cameras and cell phones. International comparison of usage patterns One out of four respondents indicated that in future they would exclusively use cell phones for picture-taking (early adopters), provided the quality matched that of today's upper mid-range digital cameras with approximately 6 million pixels.

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Pro Photography Online Marketplace Digital Railroad Raises $10 Million

2007-02-06T02:35:00.000-08:00

New York - Digital Railroad, an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of professional photography, announced on Monday that it has raised $10 million in its second round of venture capital financing, led by DN Capital.Previous investors Morgenthaler Ventures and Venrock Associates also participated. New York-based Digital Railroad's service is used by professional photographers and photo agencies to manage, market and sell their images to thousands of buyers in nearly 60 countries. The company will use the funds for product development, marketing, and to open international offices, beginning with Milan. Related Links:http://www.digitalrailroad.net/corpsite/press_02-05-07.html .

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WaveridersGallery.com Debuts with Fine Surf Art and Photography

2007-02-02T02:34:00.000-08:00

WaveridersGallery.com, a site devoted to promoting artists and photographers who celebrate the simple act of waveriding, has debuted with an extensive collection of signed, limited-edition offerings. Mediums include canvas, paper, film, digital impression, wood and foam. Prices range from $20 to $5,000, with custom framing available for most pieces. Some WaveridersGallery.com artists are debuting their work online, while others are well known in the surfing and art worlds. Artists new to the Web, and their mediums, include Meegan Feori, Chris Bolden and Ea Eckerman. Established painters include Ken Auster, Pat Tobin, Wade Koniakowsky and Kevin Short. Prints from renowned surf photographers Brian Bielmann, Sean Davey, and Scott Winer also are available at www.WaveridersGallery.com.

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Photography: A Glimpse of The Traveling Life

2007-01-31T02:38:00.000-08:00

Through the middle of February, the Wrocaw Gallery of Contemporary Art is holding an exhibition consisting of a collection of photographs which narrate the story of photographer Harald Medbe's encounters with Roma society. "The Gypsy Trips" records the life of the people whom the author calls "the last free people of Europe." Medbe is an established Norwegian photographer who worked in the 70s as a photographer for the National Theater in Olso. He now works independently and has published various albums, which are usually accompanied by written work or audio media. "The Gypsy Trips" features a catalogue published in Norway, consisting of 60 pictures and 20 short stories describing meetings between the artist and the gypsy community. The photographs on display in Wrocaw capture the relatively undocumented life of the Roma.

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People in Photography

2007-01-29T02:36:00.000-08:00

The result, as seen in People in Photography, is an avalanche of more than 200 photographs with extraordinary, occasionally baffling juxtapositions of subject matter and author. Cecil Beaton's portrait of Princess Alexandra shares wall space with an anonymous 1910 portrait of the confident but ultimately doomed boxer Les Darcy and hawkish Kings Cross witch Rosaleen Norton. The great American portraitist Arnold Newman's take on an earnest but irrevocably shifty Richard Nixon shows the American president attempting a sincere smile from beneath a handwritten, affectionate inscription to an Australian friend. John Elliott's 1982 photograph of Slim Dusty coexists uneasily with Max Dupain's portrait of a chubby young Yehudi Menuhin, photographed 40 years earlier. Dupain's versatility shows in two other, very different pictures - his carefully lit 1940s views of the enigmatic politician "Doc" Evatt, and the actor Chips Rafferty resting on his haunches in a rocky landscape with his right hand cradling the ever present hand-rolled cigarette.

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• Photography exhibition to raise cash for cancer

2007-01-23T02:46:00.000-08:00

The exhibition opens on Friday, February 9, at the Auckland Museum Event Centre. For online artwork bidding, visit the website www.sweetlouise.co.nz. PHOTOGRAPHY celebrating the uniqueness of New Zealand will help raise funds for the Louise Perkins Foundation. The weeklong exhibition titled, us: undiminished spirit, features a collection of New Zealand images culminating at a party at the Auckland Museum on February 16. It’s hoped the images will appeal to collectors, investors and the wider public, and through auction, raise funds for the Sweet Louise programmes for women with metastatic breast cancer. "We’re a small community on the edge of the world but we have a spirit to rival the biggest nation," foundation executive director Jennifer Clark says. "This exhibition and auction is a fantastic opportunity to rejoice in that spirit, invest in some unique New Zealand artwork and support a great cause." The exhibition opens on Friday, February 9, at the Auckland Museum Event Centre.

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Neda Johnson Photography finds new home

2007-01-21T02:39:00.000-08:00

Neda Johnson is excited about moving her portrait photography business out of her home and into downtown Albert Lea."It's a dream come true. It's what I've wanted for the last 10 years," she said.Neda Johnson Photography, 112 S. Broadway Ave., opens Jan. 29, she said. The store offers photography services for weddings, children, families, groups, high school seniors, college graduates and other moments in life.Johnson, 33, grew up in Owatonna and Medford. She attended Mankato State University back when it had that name, but she didn't go to school for photography. She ended up working for Lifetouch School Portraits, with her studio in Mankato. Her job was to shoot school pictures all over southern Minnesota. She has shot pictures of children in Albert Lea, Wells, New Richland and Austin, among others.She then worked for Robin One in Albert Lea and seven years ago began her own portrait photography business in her home.

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NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM EXHIBITS PHOTOGRAPHY FROM AFGHANISTAN

2007-01-19T02:45:00.000-08:00

A small but fascinating photographic exhibition at the National Army Museum is currently lifting the lid on the day-to-day life of soldiers during a critical phase of recent operations in Afghanistan. The photographs, which will be on display at the Museum until July 2007, are the work of Corporal Mike Fletcher, who travelled through Afghanistan between April and September 2006 with 3 Para Battle Group. Numbering over 300 and presented as a series of rolling projections they depict camouflaged and weather-beaten soldiers: on patrol, calling up air support, waiting in the queue for food, watching the world cup or tending to their sore and swollen feet back at base. Each of them revealing the often hidden world of today’s soldier. A former Royal Engineer turned Army photographer, Mike was what the Army terms ‘The Media Operations Photographer’ for Helmand Province, which means he was allowed unprecedented access to the Paras – away from the conventional media lens.

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Book Review - Mastering Landscape Photography - The Luminous ...

2007-01-17T02:48:00.000-08:00

How does one learn to master landscape photography? And, more importantly, how does one become a master landscape photographer? These are the questions that master landscape photographer Alain Briot asks in his soon to be a classic, Mastering Landscape Photography – The Luminous-Landscape Essays. The obvious answer is to spend a lot of time working at the art. This takes time and a lot of hard work. For Alain Briot, it took over 25 years. When Alain Briot started, it was 1980. The internet was still over 10 years in the future and the technology of digital photography was at least as far away. How he got there and what he learned is the subject of Mastering Landscape Photography. It focuses on three main topics: artistic skills, technical knowledge and business sense. According to the author, to master landscape photography you must match your artistic abilities with your technical knowledge.

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THS students explore culture through photography

2007-01-15T02:49:00.000-08:00

"If It Ain't Seasoned, It Ain't Much of Anything" is a traveling exhibit hanging at the Oren Dunn City Museum through Jan. 17. From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the exhibit focuses on the diverse ethnicity of Mississippi and features companion photos taken by Tupelo High School photography students. For admission and other information, call (662) 841-6438. By Ginny Miller Daily Journal TUPELO - Ben Rea has been taking pictures since he was 8 years old. "That's when I got my first camera," the 17-year-old recalled. "It was a little Kodak." Today, Ben shoots with a Canon digital camera, and the Tupelo High School student and his classmates are displaying their photos in an exhibit at the Oren Dunn City Museum.

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Photography from hidden Cuba at Alliance Gallery

2007-01-13T02:37:00.000-08:00

NARROWSBURG, N.Y. - An exhibition of photographs by Joe Guerriero titled "Santeria: Religion in Cuba" opens at the Alliance Gallery in the Delaware Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 20, with an artists reception from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition will be on view through Feb. 9.Documentary/photojournalism/fine-art is the genre that best classifies Joe Guerriero's personal photographic work. He prefers to photograph complete photo essays and in-depth projects on people and their cultural/religious diversity. His deep interest in faith, Cuba, and culture is what moved him to undertake the project of Santeria in Cuba.Santeria, which is called "the Religion" in Cuba, is one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. It's rituals, music, dances and even animal sacrifices have been shrouded in secrecy for years.

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Elevated photography rebranded

2007-01-11T02:38:00.000-08:00

Elevated Photography, the innovative photography company, has totally re-branded itself and has launched a new logo, website and brochure. The company is planning to showcase its broad range of services and high quality images and service.The company was formed by Jonnie Morgan who identified a strong need for an affordable elevated photography solution in the West of Ireland. Previously, the only way of getting elevated photographs was by hiring a cherry-picker or chartering a helicopter, both of which are very costly.The company now offers, 'The Complete Photography Solution' service consisting of Interiors, Exteriors, Advertising, Merchandising and Marketing, Corporate Events, Time Lapse, Virtual Tours, Elevated and Aerial Photography. Specialist services include Time Lapse photography, which gives a unique perspective on the development and progress of a project, a useful service in the areas of property development and archaeology projects.

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Complete photography work on time, says poll observer

2007-01-09T03:02:00.000-08:00

ELECTION OBSERVER NC Munniappa reviewed the ongoing ratification of electorate and photo identity cards at divisional commissioner office on Monday. He stressed the need for people's participation in this work. He also reviewed the election preparation at district level with district magistrate Dr Hariom. Munniappa directed the officials to properly advertise the date and place for the photography. He reiterated that without photo identity cards no one would be allow to vote in the forthcoming assembly elections. He also focussed on the importance of photo ID-cards and said people should be convinced about the significance of the cause and should be motivated for photography. Election observer has directed the officials to send daily progress report to the election commissioner throw e-mail.

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Kodak Brings Digital Photography to Life at the 2007 International ...

2007-01-07T02:44:00.000-08:00

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2007 - At the 40th anniversary of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced new products and services that bring the digital photography experience to a new level of personal expression. "The world trusts their pictures to Kodak, and with the new products and services unveiled at CES, we are making it easier to bring digital pictures to life in highly personalized and relevant ways," said Phil Faraci, President, Consumer Digital Group and Senior Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. — New KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frames play vibrant slideshows of your favorite pictures and videos that you can even set to music. Available in 10-inch and 8-inch Wi-Fi and 8-inch and 7-inch standard versions, these frames boast true plug-and-play ease and a full menu of versatile features with an intuitive, multifunction remote control.

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Edmond Sun Photography

2007-01-03T02:50:00.000-08:00

"A picture is a worth a thousand words" is a bold proclamation the Edmond Sun photography staff clings to in our daily work. Every day our photographers embark on a treasure hunt, scouring the Edmond community hoping to find compelling images that tell the story of our town.This year, we shot national news events from the 67th Senior PGA Golf Championship to rebuilding efforts in hurrican-revaged Louisiana.But, most days we are out in the community capturing every day life in Edmond from state championship games to structure fires to children playing in the park. Here is collection of favorie images and stories from staff photographers Drew Harmon, Sarah Phipps and Maike Rode.Pictures of the Year Slide show - Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.

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Photography exhibit to open at The Works

2006-12-30T02:43:00.000-08:00

NEWARK -- "Pure," an exhibit by photographer Rob Schreuder, will be on display at The LeFevre Gallery at the Newark Campus of Ohio State University from Jan. 8 through March 2. The public is invited to a free opening and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 12. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in an informal discussion with the artist. .

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Photography Workshop in Colombo with Swiss Photographer

2006-12-26T02:47:00.000-08:00

Colombo, 26 December, (Asiantribune.com): Beat Presser, an eminent Swiss photographer who has published 'Oasis of Silence', a photographic art book on Theravada Buddhism in Southeast Asia including Sri Lanka, will be conducting a free Workshop of Photography on the theme 'My Oasis of Silence' for Sri Lankan professional photographers from 26 February to 10 March 2007, in Colombo. This workshop is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Switzerland in Sri Lanka, in cooperation with the Goethe-Institute Colombo and Photographic Associations, and has been made possible with the support of Kodak as workshop sponsor. The workshop will be preceded by a photographic exhibition of Beat Presser at the Barefoot Gallery. The events are organized by CrossCulture Colombo Participants to the workshop will be selected on the basis of their application, accompanied with bio-data and a photographic portfolio.

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Maine Photography Show

2006-12-17T02:44:00.000-08:00

Last April, the inaugural of the Maine Photography Show was a win by the home team. The first state-wide, juried MPS was sponsored and produced by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation and its MPS Committee. The secret was that the committee was made up of members from many communities and photography groups; each highly motivated and enthusiastic supporters of fine art photography in the State of Maine. "Having a well-respected judge as Anne Havinga, curator of photographs from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, started us out on the right foot," said the show chair Jim Taliana. This time, the show judge will be Susan Danly, curator of photography, graphics and contemporary art at the Portland Museum of Art. The exhibition will take place at the town hall in the Boothbay Railway Village, April 14-29, 2007, ending on the same weekend as the Fishermen's Festival in Boothbay Harbor Free admission.

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Exhibit focuses on documentary photography

2006-12-15T02:42:00.000-08:00

The small gallery space at The Arts Center in Orange is used well these days--for an exhibit called "The Art of Documentary Photography." Each of the five photographers has five significant images hanging in the show, on view through Jan. 27. The diverse group of works is assembled to show the range of the medium as it moves back and forth from editorial work to art. Charlottesville photographer Richard Robinson, who organized the show, hung ink-jet prints of photos taken at Wat Lao Buddhavong, a Laotian temple in Catlett, Va. "This work originated as an assignment for The Washington Post and has since become a personal project," Robinson said in an e-mail. An impressive work was hung by Bill Wylie, a Guggenheim Fellowship recipient who teaches photography at the University of Virginia.

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Book Review: Digital Photography Expert Techniques (2nd Edition) ...

2006-12-13T02:49:00.000-08:00

This book is meant for "photographers who are serious about producing the highest quality photographs in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible." That would include anyone from advanced amateur photographers to seasoned pros looking for new and more efficient ways of doing things.Ken Milburn, the author, is a seasoned pro with lots of paid, published experience. He's also an accomplished writer of technical works like these, in particular ones dealing with digital photography and Photoshop. What's more, this book is now in its second edition, which ought to tell you that if it was good enough to be reprinted, it's probably worth your money. The book is divided into twelve chapters that take you from prepping for a photo shoot to processing the photos and presenting them to the world.

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Nigeria: Ruben Ayoola Ajayi: "We Pioneered Colour Photography in ...

2006-12-09T02:47:00.000-08:00

Chief Reuben Ayoola Ajayi, 73, is a veteran photographer who started to practice photography in the 1960s. He was trained in Germany and London and has worked for AGFA-GEVAERT in Germany and Nigeria. Chief Ajayi is, no doubt, one of the photographers that pioneered colour photography in Nigeria and he has trained many photographers. He was once a part-time lecturer at Lagos Polytechnic. Ayo Adewunmi recently had a chat with him at his duplex residence, situated in his home town, Odo Ere, Yagba West of Kogi State, where he lives since retiring from Agmeya six years ago. Although he owns a property in Ajao Estate, where he visits once in a while, he prefers the serene environment of his home town to the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Moreover, he desires to contribute his quota to the development of the town and to set up a photography studio where he can train and assist up-coming photographers.

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Photography is site's true gem

2006-12-07T02:50:00.000-08:00

For me personally, when I think of art, jewelry isn't the first thing that comes to mind. That's probably because much of the jewelry that I am familiar with is in the window of big chain jewelry stores. The jewelry there is nice and all but you can get the same ring or necklace at a hundred other stores across the country. My view of jewelry changed when I visited the Web site for Jim Livermore Designs. Jim spends his time creating one-of-a-kind works of art that seem too beautiful to call jewelry. Wear a pair of Jim Livermore earrings and people just might say, "Oh, I love your artwork." The Web site unfortunately, isn't quite a work of art. The navigation links are at the bottom of the page. Depending on the size and resolution of your screen they may not even be visible without scrolling down.

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Creation, the gift of photography

2006-12-03T02:42:00.000-08:00

In the fast pace of day-to-day life, the one thing that we all forget to do is to wait and watch. We miss tiny but important details by rushing through life at a breakneck speed. The gift of photographers is that they have honed their ability to watch and wait patiently in order to capture the beauty of the moment. As with all forms of expression, photographs are very much influenced by the artists' beliefs, upbringing, and personal experiences. Sabrina Lightbourn says, "I am blessed to have been born into a colourful family whose lives were captured in majestic and magical black and white photos all over our house. As a child I'd lose myself in the photos – they portrayed a lifetime in that one moment on our wall." This early influence is reflected in Sabrina's main focus on black and white photos of people in her work.

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But This is Chico: Photography books show off Chico's residential ...

2006-11-27T02:56:00.000-08:00

Doug Keister, a Chico photographer of historical residential architecture, has released his 30th and 31st books. At 500 pages, the 61Ž4- by- 43Ž4-inch publications, called "500 Cottages" and "500 Bungalows," seem more like collections of large postcards than books. Aside from a short introduction, they both consist entirely of photos and brief captions. Keister has published books about cottages and bungalows before, but this time he's pulled out all the stops to showcase Chico houses. In an e-mail, he wrote that there are photos of 64 Chico cottages and 48 Chico bungalows in the respective books. The books don't list the houses' addresses, but as I made my way through them I found that all of them looked familiar. Most of them are within a half-mile radius of downtown Chico.

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Your digital photography questions

2006-11-25T02:49:00.000-08:00

Still struggling with some of the features on your digital camera? Looking forward to Christmas and an upgrade? Wondering what features or techniques can improve your photos? Send us your questions and our panel of digital camera experts will answer them during our online Q&A Thursday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Note: Please fill in all fields. Longer comments may be edited for length. Click here to go back to thestar.com"> .

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