Photo Assignment #12 is to make a composite photo. There are many ways to do this, one of which is digitally stitching photos in Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. This is a great way to get beautiful, high resolution landscape images, but there are other ways to use this technique too which are a lot more basic. You can use polaroids, prints, have framelines, make perfect digital composites, whatever you think is the best technique to tell your story and be creative! In fact I encourage you to exper...
Oct 02, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast A behind-the-scenes look at an Urban Landscape project I’m working on for a client. Shot in downtown Dallas, I’ll show you how I’m working with stitched images in Adobe Lightroom for max depth and sharpness. These images were shot with a Zeiss Loxia f/2.0 35mm lens Get it at Amazon http://amzn.to/2x1hfp7 or B&H https://goo.gl/3Ue85m Check out: Ben Horne https://www.youtube.com/user/bensdmkII Thomas Heaton https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhW84xfA6gEc4hDK90rR1Q Music from Epidemic Sound: https:/...
Sep 29, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast One of my favorite features in Adobe Lightroom is the mobile syncing function. My favorite use in addition to syncing to the mobile app is the ability to create web galleries that automatically sync to your edits. This is particularly useful in collaboration situations when working with a client. In this tutorial I will show you how to create these. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Sep 27, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast New freelance gig this week – an old friend I used to work with called and said she needed a photographer… I told her I was up for it. So I’ll bring you along and we’ll check out my old neighborhood while we are at it. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Sep 25, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Fujifilm are making some of the best lenses on the market right now. I’ve been experimenting with various configurations over the last few months between the X-T2 and the X Pro 2 – and my absolute favorite lenses so far are the 16mm f/1.4 and the 23mm f/2. Get them at B&H Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR https://goo.gl/zrfbEz Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR https://goo.gl/78bVtW Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Sep 20, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Some great news for analog photographers this week as we saw announcements from both Kodak and Polaroid. Kodak are slated to have a limited release of Ektachrome soon and full production next year. Polaroid have aquired the Impossible Project and are producing film once again under the sub brand – Polaroid Originals. Polaroid Originals will be making a new series of instant film called i-type. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Sep 19, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast This week our photo assignment dealt with the photography composition technique of subframing. Subframing is a way of using elements in the composition to frame up the subject – you end up with a picture within a picture. Outstanding work and congratulations to everyone who submitted photographs this week – there were literally thousands of images submitted. This is a selection of the best. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Sep 18, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast This week brought the unveiling of the new iPhone X as well as the iPhone 8 and 8 plus. This is also the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone. I want to talk about the iPhone in the context of photography. This smartphone literally changed everything. Now everyone not only has a camera on them at all times, but the ability to share things in the moment across the internet and reach an audience. This is the real significance of smartphones, but since its the biggest announcement of the year I ...
Sep 13, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Big announcement from Sony today as they release the RX10 IV – the latest in the RX series lineup. The Sony RX10 IV is a bridge camera that features a 1 inch sensor paired with a 24-600mm equivalent focal length lens. The major editions to this model are the ability to shoot raw stills at a burst rate of 24 frames per second. Phase detection autofocus has been added to to make this a serious option for continuous autofocus for applications like video. You can preorder from B&H here: https://goo....
Sep 13, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast One of my big projects right now is changing up my digital storage for photo and video files. My goal is to have everything in one place, easy to get to without breaking the bank. This is step one. Also some awesome stuff in the mail this week! Check out: Tim Huebeck/Waste Of Film https://www.youtube.com/…/timheubeckpho… Tom Barr - Ootlier https://twitter.com/ootlier The Bigger Picture Cards http://www.biggerpicture.cards/en/ Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr...
Sep 12, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Photo Assignments! This is number 11 and it deals with a photography composition technique called “Subframing”. Essentially subframing is using elements in your composition to frame up the subject – its like a picture in a picture. There are many ways to use this technique, you can be subtle or more obvious, but its an excellent way to create more depth in your photography composition. Check out Craig Whitehead (sixstreetunder) https://www.sixstreetunder.com https://www.instagram.com/sixstreetun...
Sep 11, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Today brought us the announcement of the new Fujifilm X-E3 which is a small form, rangefinder inspired camera design that in someways is a little brother to the Fujifilm X-Pro 2. This camera looks to be quite promising as it offers 4k video recording, touch screen, improved auto focus in continuous mode as well as bluetooth integration with smartphones and tablets. Also announced were a new macro lens (the Fujinon XF80), a software package (Fujifilm X RAW Studio) which will pair the cameras proc...
Sep 08, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast This is a time to put the camera down and not discuss photography. As most of you know I live in Texas and we are likely seeing the largest natural disaster in American history with Hurricane Harvey as it has hit the gulf coast. This is a serious video and your help is needed. Here Are Ways You Can Help People During Hurricane Harvey (via Texas Monthly) https://goo.gl/hvk9y8
Aug 29, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 is a brilliant concept camera that combines mirrorless technology in a rangefinder camera design. The viewfinder is extremely impressive supporting three modes – you can use it as an optical viewfinder (with electronic overlay), a full featured electronic viewfinder or an optical rangefinder which gives you a focus preview for manual focus assistance. This is an extremely well though out camera that will appeal to those wanting the experience of shooting with a rangefinder c...
Aug 18, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Here is your work from Photo Assignment #10 :: Negative and Positive Space in Photography Composition. Composition in photography involves understanding elements in the photo and relationships they have with one another. When used effectively, positive and negative space can bring emphasis to objects in your composition and create a much stronger photo in the end. Thanks to all who participated! If you want to learn more, I’ve linked the video below. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5w...
Aug 14, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Keith Carter is a contemporary American photographer based in Beaumont, Texas. His photography has evolved over the years incorporating many mediums including silver gelatin, wet plate collodion, photograms and digital photography. Keith uses many techniques and approaches to conceptually portray his statements as a photographer. His acclaimed work in photography has led to over a hundred solo shows across 13 countries. He’s published 12 monographs and his work is in private and museum photograp...
Jul 26, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast The next Photo Assignment is to explore possibilities of positive and negative space. Positive and negative space are compositional elements that describe what’s important in a photograph or visual composition and what is supportive. Positive space is usually the subject of your photography – its where you want to draw the eye of the viewer. The space this takes up in the composition is referred to as Positive Space. Negative Space refers to things like the background and supportive elements. Ne...
Jul 24, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Pedro Meyer is one of the significant, contemporary photographers in Mexico. His career has spanned decades of photography and he’s usually found himself at the forefront of the technical and social possibilities of the medium. Heresies is a retrospective comprising four decades of photography. The exhibition opened simultaneously in 60 museums worldwide. He recently opened the Foto Museo Cuatro Caminos in Mexico City which puts an emphasis on Latin American photography and includes works and ex...
Jul 19, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Your work for Photo Assignment #9 (Personal Freedom) is simply outstanding. Photo Assignments have become one of my favorite things to do as I get to connect with all of you through photography. Our theme this week was personal freedom and this is expressed in photography in a profound and diverse way. I want to thank and congratulate all of you who participated. Thumbnail image by Paul Hoy Follow Carlo Maccheroni https://twitter.com/carlomaccheroni Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wW...
Jul 17, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Quick trip to New York City and I got to spend a day with my buddy Eric. We went to Brooklyn to hang out in Dumbo… and had some fun with Eric’s Polaroid SX70. I have one I bought years ago – they are incredible cameras, but the original film is long gone. Polaroid Time Zero hasn’t been made in years, but Impossible Project makes one with a different ISO that will still work. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Jul 14, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Lourdes Grobet is a Mexico City based photographer known best for her work with Lucha Libre wrestlers including El Santo and Blue Demon. Starting her career in photography as a conceptual artist in the late 1960s, she eventually became the first prominent female photographer in Lucha Libre for most of her career. Grobet works in large series projects which also include a 35 year project with the Teatro Campesino e Indígena, a contemporary theater group that interprets the indigenous traditions o...
Jul 12, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Tomorrow is the release of S2E3 of the Artist Series with features Lourdes Grobet. Lourdes is a brilliant photographer known best for her work with Lucha Libre which was a photography project she worked on for 30 years. She worked closely photographing famous luchadores such as El Santo and Blue Demon over her career. I want to provide some context of her photography as a lead in to her Artist Series film. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Jul 11, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve been using the DJI Spark for the last few weeks – DJI are calling this the Worlds Smallest Drone and it is tiny! It is considerably underpowered when you compare it to the DJI Mavic or the DJI Phantom 4 but the size and versatility make this a very worthwhile drone to have. Its easy to use and if you learn the quirks of the camera, you can get some incredible looking footage and still photos. Available from Amazon http://amzn.to/2sDPFwZ B&H https://goo.gl/BjEVPC This video is sponsored by S...
Jul 10, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Yesterday I posted Episode 2, Season 2 of the Artist Series which is a film on photographer David Brookover. David is one of the best landscape photographers working today and it was an honor to include him in the Artist Series. This is a behind-the-scenes view of how I filmed it. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Jul 06, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast David Brookover is a contemporary American photographer who specializes in landscape images. Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming he currently owns his own gallery. Having spent 15 years in Japan, Brookover is greatly influenced by Japanese art and textiles which is reflected in the diverse mediums of printing and paper use that is a major part of his work. The Artist Series is made possible by the people who support the show. Thank you! Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr...
Jul 05, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast I want to provide some commentary on landscape photography so you’ll have a little context for tomorrow’s Artist Series video on David Brookover. Landscape photography is probably the longest running genre in the canon of photography. Being a landscape photographer usually means drawing instant comparisons to Ansel Adams or Michael Kenna. David Brookover is a very unique landscape photographer in his choice of medium and printing techniques. This will be a very unique artist series video from a ...
Jul 04, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast This week marks the 4th of July holiday in the United States so with that in mind I want to create a photography challenge for this photo assignment. July 4th is a celebration in the US of independence and freedom. We gather to watch fireworks and spend time with family and friends. What does personal freedom mean to you? This is the photo challenge for this week. Visual interpret what personal freedom means to you through photography. Try and get beyond photographing fireworks and flags and exp...
Jul 03, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast A little behind the scenes on the Artist Series. If you haven’t seen the Artist Series on Graciela Iturbide check it out! This has been an amazing project and it was a complete honor to work with Graciela Iturbide on this short film. Extra special thanks to Doug Hall, Ruth Alegria, Oswaldo Ruiz, Patricia Conde and of course to Graciela. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Jun 30, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast Graciela Iturbide is one of the great contemporary photographers of Mexico. As a protégé of the modernest master Manuel Alvarez Bravo, she worked as his assistant before starting her own career in photography in the early 1970’s. Working mostly in large-scale documentary projects, she was commissioned in 1978 by the Ethnographic Archive of the National Indigenous Institute of Mexico to photograph Mexico’s indigenous population. The resulting project photographing the Seri Indians yielded one of ...
Jun 28, 2017•Transcript available on Metacast The Artist Series starts tomorrow. First up will be Graciela Iturbide who is one of the most important photographers in the lineage of Mexican photography. Here is a bit of context on her photographs to get you familiar with her work. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
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