The Weekend Update: Oct 14
via Stephanie Bryan · The rebirth of portrait photography and why printing is of utter necessity these days. · Speaking of portraits, sink your teeth into these Ellis Island portraits circa 1906 — now in color! Now if we only knew all the stories
Tuesday Tips #232 Keeping Your Cool in the Crowd
New to the venue you are shooting? Do yourself a favor and come prepared —get to know your surroundings! Print off a map and screenshot one on your phone so that you are familiar with all the nearest exits. Also if you're taking Uber or Lyft to and from the event, you'll want to know a meeting spot a driver can easily pick you up away from all the clogged exits the attendees will leave from. Walking with a purpose without that lost look on your face is your
The Weekend Update : Oct 7
via Brooke Petro · Keep it clean and natural all kinds of fall with these autumn essential oil recipe blends. · We love this sweet little DIY because we get to take a nap right after. The craft demands it. · The things you need to break up with to serve yourself better and become a better Girlboss. · Longer Tweets Are Here: All You Need to Know About Twitter’s 140 Character Update · These neon night life photos of Tokyo are all it took to put the vertical city on our bucket lists. · A November must
Kate Bragg’s Still Life{style}
One could argue that still-life photography is one of the most complicated genres of photography. Noting "off the cuff" about it, in this genre the photographer places themselves in charge of lighting, subject matter, composition, texture—the whole shebang. The preparation required to pull off such a shoot requires a most disciplined and thoughtful artist. One such artist is Kate Bragg, creator of the Still Life{style} series. Every month, Kate has had as swooning (and often drooling) on the forum with each new addition to her series. At the beginning
Tuesday Tips #231 Keeping Your Cool in the Crowd
Whether you're in the crowd at Times Square, a race, concert or even a local public protest or rally, as a photographer keeping yourself safe in the herd is of the utmost importance. Its no doubt that it can be a bit unnerving with thousands of dollars worth of equipment strapped to your body surrounded by strangers. That is why when you are not actively shooting, you need to do your absolute best to conceal your gear. Use a non-gear backpack, a coat or sweater — anything
The Weekend Update : Sept 30
via Stephanie Bryan · This Halloween, why be a 10 when you can be an ELEVEN? · Tips on how to get your Instagram photos reposted by the big brands! · Here is gorgeous proof that the randomness of art and chance colliding can be oh so very beautiful. · If you're feeling like its a fine time for a refresh, check out this list of ways to update your surroundings and embrace fall. · The real definition of a mentor reminds us we are only a matter of steps away from where