~ auto exposures are for wimps ~
This is the time of year my students turn in hdr shots! HDR stands for high dynamic range, and is the digital version of the Zone System. HDR combines a series of different exposures, and allows you to select the best tones from various exposures to create the most complete lighting range--more than the human... Continue Reading →
Aaaaack. I saw this article and thought it would be perfect for my adventurous students--we are working on HDR and Night Photography in my digital class right now, and this goes along with those themes. It's night photography, landscapes, AND light painting all in one...kinda. I've never done photos of the northern lights myself (because... Continue Reading →
(This is so awesome! Hurray for Sacramento getting a famous photographer to come in town!) Duane Michals (b. 1932, McKeesport, PA) is one of the great photographic innovators of the last century, widely known for his work with series, multiple exposures, and text. Michals first made significant, creative strides in the field of photography... Continue Reading →
I had something else I'd been meaning to share, but I saw this article by ALLEN MURABAYASHI. There's been a big uproar about this campaign (there's a really interesting take on Nike's marketing decisions on Vice Weekly) but for as much as you see the image plastered in the news, no one seems to be thinking... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint is having another exciting gallery show, Wendy Baker: Urban Dreamscapes. In this series, Wendy Baker combines her passions for travel and architectural and portrait photography to create visual stories evoking a feeling of mystery. Her dreamlike images always begin with a sense of place. She then adds her photographs of models, clothing, and other elements. She... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint Gallery is hosting a really cool photo exhibit on night (and dusk) photography in the Sacramento region! This unique exhibit was inspired by the Instagram page #sacafterdark which is curated by Vicky Thompson. The curatorial committee at Viewpoint reviewed hundreds of images from this page and selected 80 for the exhibit. All the Viewpoint curatorial members were impressed... Continue Reading →
