Archive for July, 2011
Why You Shouldn’t Build Your Photography Site in Flash
Tons of photography sites are built in Flash. I would almost venture to say that most are. Although building any site but most specifically a photography site this way makes little sense and less sense all the time, I see them every day. My only explanation beyond people not knowing is that it’s self propelled at this point – as in “everyone else is doing it” syndrome. Well here are a few reasons to consider other options when building your photography site.
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Shooting Portraits With the Panasonic GH2
We’ve finally got our hands on the Panasonic GH2
lens. Unfortunately, the Gary Fong Puffer
Field Instructional: Shooting in Extreme Locations Such as Haiti
Beach sunset in Haiti
There’s a special place in my heart for Haiti Cherie, a place where people know more about hope and pride than most people from so-called “developed” countries such as America will ever understand. Being that I just returned from my third trip there I thought maybe you’d be interested in just how one goes about getting striking photos in an extreme environment such as this. The short of it: almost everything that holds true in my normal work is the opposite of what I do when shooting in Haiti.
If Seat Belts Save Lives, the Lens Loop Saves…Your Camera?
Camera straps are a much lusted item of many photographers. When Vadim Gordin, the creator of the Lens Loop contacted me about trying out his new Lens Loop camera strap, I was very intrigued yet confused at the same time. The project, which is in its KickStarter stages, hopes to become a full fledged product to be launched in stores across the nation. So does a seat belt really stand a chance as being your new camera strap?
Field Review: LiteTrek Portable Strobe Kit (Day 3) – Ghosts of Stroud cemetary
Ghosts Of Stroud Cemetary
It’s been quite a while since I last tested the LiteTrek Pro light kit. You can read my first impressions here and my on-site review Sexy Squatter in an Abandoned Factory. The reason I was quiet about it since then is because in my neck of the woods it hasn’t stopped raining since March. Now I’m back to show you how I used this kit to capture the ever-elusive ghosts of Stroud cemetary.
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Shooting Street Photography with the Olympus EP3
Since our full review of the Olympus EP3 (or E-P3, EP-3, and EP 3) we’ve had inquiries about how the camera fares for use in full street photography. Make no mistake, the camera will not make you a better photographer, but the camera will indeed make many shooting situations a heck of a lot easier to deal with. This posting will chronicle my street photography outings that I had while the camera was on loan to me.
