'Photographs': Old Lady and a Polaroid

via PetaPixel

Eadweard (movie trailer)

"Eadweard is a psychological drama centred around world-famous, turn-of-the-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge who photographed nude and deformed subjects, became the godfather of cinema, murdered his wife’s lover and was the last American to receive the justifiable homicide verdict. (for release in 2015 directed by Kyle Rideout) "  (read more

Paddle Boarder Close-Up Orca Video

"Rich German says he had been dreaming of getting a close look at orcas. That dream came true recently, as a pod of five orcas swam around — and even under — German while he stood on his paddle board off of Laguna Beach, Calif..." (via NPR)

• "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." - Robert Capa (see Black Star's article on Telephoto vs. Wide-Angle Lenses.)

Shoot Better Portraits via Phoblographer

• The Phoblographer’s Introduction to Shooting Better Portraits (See Entire Lesson)

Who Owns Your Photo?

• See Full Size Version Here

Guide to Better Landscape Photos

• See Full Size Image via Lifehack

Teach Yourself Photography

• Teach Yourself Photography via DiscoverDigitalPhotography.com

For Creatives Just Starting Out

"Nobody Tells This to Beginners: An Inspiring Video for Creatives Just Starting Out" READ IT (via PetaPixel)

50 Photo Tips in Under 15 Minutes

A Beginner's Guide: 50 Photo Tips in Under 15 Minutes

1. UV filters are a waste of time
2. Lens hoods aren't a necessity
3. If you're not using the hood, put it away
4. Don't treat your DSLR like it's your baby
5. Stop hating on others
6. Get cheap lens caps
7. Pack light
8. Use a zoom for convenience
9. Prime lenses will make you think more
10. The 35mm is the most practical one lens setup (on the 1.5 crop)
11. The 50mm looks better
12. Better cameras don't make better photos
13. Know how your camera works before you go out to shoot
14. Always be ready for the shot
15. P-mode isn't just for beginners
16. Bump the ISO if needed
17. Auto ISO is your best friend
18. Rely on the Rule of Thirds
19. Take lots of shots
20. Don't take photos of any old sh*t
21. "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough" -- Robert Capa
22. Contemplate your shot
23. The best equipment doesn't help if you're not standing in the right spot
24. Sharpness is overrated
25. Concept is king
26. Don't look like a wrongun (i.e. a creep)
27. Don't drink and shoot
28. Shoot when you're full of energy
29. Sometimes it feels great to wake up really early and shoot
30. Think about what light you want
31. Emulate the style of the greats to get started
32. ...but don't keep doing it
33. Photography is as much a reflection of the person taking the photo
34. Shoot to please no one apart from yourself
35. Discreet or direct -- it isn't all that important
36. Setting themes keeps you focused
37. Change things every once in a while to keep things fresh
38. Remember, everyone has creative blocks
39. Be critical of yourself
40. "Seeing is not enough, you have to feel what you photograph" -- Andre Kertesz
41. You need to be there with the camera
42. The relationship is about you and the subject, not you and the camera
43. Stop chimping (checking every photo after snapping)
44. Be brutal when it comes to deleting awful photos
45. Show only your best work
46. Changing photos to B&W doesn't make an uninteresting shot interesting
47. Look at other people's work
48. Post your work online, let others critique your work
49. There is no easy way
50. ______

Keep Ancestry Alive with Family Photos

Image/Save Family Photos via Mashable

"Sharing Family Photos Helps Keep Your Ancestry Alive...." READ STORY

• savefamilyphotos.com
• instagram.com/savefamilyphotos

How Brandon Todd Learned to Fly

9 Free Photoshop Alternatives

9 Best Free Image Editors via (Mashable)

• Pixlr
• Sumo Paint
• Pic Monkey
• picfull
• fotor
• Gimp
• Seashore
• Image Tricks

Story Behind Jonny Nguyen's Ferguson Photo

Photo by Jonny Nguyen/www.chambersvisuals.com

"...One such glimmer was captured by Oregon-based freelance photographer Jonny Nguyen at a Ferguson demonstration in Portland earlier this week.


The photo shows 12-year-old Devonte Hart, his eyes welling with tears as he hugs Portland Police Sgt. Bret Barnum, and the story behind it was reported first by The Oregonian in an article published earlier today..." READ MORE via PetaPixel

• Jonny Nguyen's Website:  www.chambersvisuals.com
• Follow Jonny Nguyen on Instagram

Walker Evans on What Makes a Good Photo

Elizabeth and Dora Mae Tengle (1936)/ by Walker Evans

Walker Evans interviewed (excerpt) by Paul Cummings for Smithsonian, NYC, Oct-Dec, 1971 - READ ARTICLE via American Suburb X

Last Stop: A photo book by George Georgiou

Last Stop: A photo book by George Georgiou (See More Photos)