Appreciating the Abstraction of Black and White | Curt O. Schaller
Curt O. Schaller, cameraman, steadicam operator and photographer, works professionally on the development of the optimization of camera stabilizing systems and accessories, for camera accessories manufacturer Sachtler. He now photographs his catalog himself with a Leica M and his R Read more …
3-2-1 Backup for Photographers | Vanelli
It’s hard to put a price tag on years of memories you captured in photos or the hours of video you took that still brings a smile to your face. Ask yourself, what are my photos worth? If you’re a Read more …
Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Photographers | Eric Kim
Recently I gave a short 2-hour presentation on street photography at one of the photography clubs at UC Berkeley. It was great being surrounded by students again– with all of the energy, enthusiasm, and passion that college kids have. Some Read more …
About Critique | David duChemin
Popular photography education is awash in the idea that critique is helpful. God knows there are more than enough voices out there willing to give it, solicited or otherwise. And while I think it can be helpful, it often falls Read more …
The Zen of Shooting | The Online Photographer
Shooting and editing require completely different mindsets. If you’re editing whilst shooting you just ain’t in the zone. You’ve got to „let go.“ It’s exactly the same in all arts. It’s improvisation, where you’re at one with your tools and Read more …
Streets of the World – Hamburg with Marco Larousse | Valerie Jardin
This is our second Street Of The World segment where we focus on a specific location with a local street photographer. This week, you’re on a 48 hour layover in Hamburg, Germany and Marco Larousse is your guide. You’re in for a treat! Discover the best Read more …
Turn Your Photo into An Artwork | Robert Andersen
Have you ever wanted to do something a little different with your photographs? Not stop with the simple click of the shutter and turn it into an actual digital painting? That is what I am going to teach you in Read more …
Street Photography and The Human Condition | Eric Kim
I always think about the meaning of life— and you can probably notice that this blog has become heavily philosophy-based the last few months. This is due to the fact that I have been thinking much more about living a Read more …
Study the Masters: Elliott Erwitt | David duChemin
Elliott Erwitt (1928 – present) is one of my favourite photographers. A photojournalist and commercial photographer, he is known for his black and white photographs of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings. A master of timing, Erwitt has an Read more …
Five Ways to Improve Your Eye for Composition | Andrew S. Gibson
An eye for composition is one of the things that elevates the work of the best photographers above the rest. One of the best ways to learn about composition is focus on applying one idea at a time. You can Read more …