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9.30.2014
I Disagree With You, But I Still Like You...
"I disagree with you, but I still like you as a person who is a human being, and I will treat you like that because if I didn't it would make everything bad, and that's what lots of people do, and it's lame." –Kid President
9.29.2014
Camera Dials Explained
Mike Browne is one of my favorite online photography instructors. He explains lessons thoroughly and uses simple, easy-to-understand examples. If you are have questions about any aspect of beginning and more advanced photography, I highly recommend taking a look at Mr. Browne's YouTube channel.
9.26.2014
Arnold Newman: Environmental Portrait Master
"(Arnold Newman) became known as one of the pioneers of Environmental Portraiture (although he himself did not like the term). In portraits such as these, the subjects surroundings, be it their home or workplace, must be able to convey a sense of what the subject is like. Thus, even without knowing who the subject is, a reader can identify the artist in his studio, or a musician at the keyboard, or a president at his desk.
Newman insisted that a picture of a celebrity or politician by himself wouldn't be as meaningful as one taken in the subject's workplace. Moreover, anything caught in the frame should be able to communicate to the viewer something revealing about the subject. As he put it, "The surroundings had to add to the composition and the understanding of the person. No matter who the subject was, it had to be an interesting photograph."..." READ MORE
9.24.2014
9.21.2014
Feature Photography
As noted in class, determining exactly what feature photography is challenges even the most seasoned professional photojournalists. In fact the National Press Photographer Association simply defines features for their monthly clip contests like this:
If you are still having trouble understanding the difference, please read the Features chapter in the textbook and look at some examples from past winners of the NPPA's winning photos: LINK
I also recommend reading this article in a downloadable PDF about features: LINK
Feature/Single PictureCoverage of events and subjects that don't fit in Spot News, General News, Sports or Illustration. Single images only.
If you are still having trouble understanding the difference, please read the Features chapter in the textbook and look at some examples from past winners of the NPPA's winning photos: LINK
I also recommend reading this article in a downloadable PDF about features: LINK
9.18.2014
9.17.2014
Photographer Rejected Racism in the South
"In an era that was marked by growing racial discrimination and the introduction of what were known as the "Jim Crow" segregation laws, a relatively unknown photographer, Hugh Mangum, did a rare thing - he opened his doors to everyone regardless of their race, gender or how much money they had..." READ MORE (Via The BBC)
9.12.2014
9.11.2014
Story Behind Thomas Franklin's Iconic 9/11 Photo
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| Photos by Thomas Franklin |
"...I work for the the Bergen Record newspaper. At the time, our offices were in a five-story building in Hackensack, NJ, five miles from New York City. I happened to be in the office early that day preparing for a meeting when an editor came running into the photo department saying a plane had hit the World Trade Center..." READ STORY and SEE PHOTOS (via The Image Deconstructed)
New York Times 2002 Photo Pulitzer Prize
The 2002 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Breaking News Photography
The New York Times Staff
U.S. Attacked
9.10.2014
The iPhone...is NOT a great camera
"The iPhone is a great camera for a phone, but it is NOT a great camera.
We as a society have become giddy with the idea that we are carrying around a professional camera in our pockets, after all..." READ MORE (via PetaPixel)
9.09.2014
9.07.2014
History of Photojournalism
- History of Photojournalism (via North Dakota State University)
- Understanding and Appreciating the Basics of Photojournalism (Tutorial)
- A Photojournalism Glossary (via POYNTER)
- A Week In The Life of a Photojournalist (via Reuters)
- What is a Photojournalist (via Mark Hancock Blog)
9.05.2014
Photos Taken By Pets And Farm Animals
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| Photo by Chris Keeney |
In Chris Keeney’s latest photo book, titled Petcam: The World Through the Lens of Our Four-Legged Friends, the photographs were not shot by him. Instead, he enlisted the help of his pet dog and cat, and other animals like cows, chickens, and pigs from all over the world to take the pictures for him...." READ MORE and SEE PHOTOS
Smartphone – Tiny Camera: Giant Lens
"If you thought mounting a full frame lens onto a mirrorless camera just imagine what attaching a massive telephoto lens in front of your smartphone would look like..."
Read More (via Phoblographer)
History of Photography
Follow Fotograf's board HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY on Pinterest.
9.04.2014
9.01.2014
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