~ auto exposures are for wimps ~
Found this video online and thought it would be a funny decompressor for you all sweating over portfolios. Take a quick break and watch this photo satire. The butter thing...wow. That's gotta smell GREAT after, lol. https://youtu.be/yhZkoj-9Usc
My studio lighting students are doing some pretty cool work this semester, and I thought it would be an awesome time for you guys to see what you could look forward to if you take the class next year! (on Fridays, Fall 2019). We cover hotlights, flashes, and strobes, with specific assignments meant to give... Continue Reading →
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 →
One of my students asked me today if I had seen this app, and I never had, but it looks like it could be fun and help you on your photo skills! GuruShots (https://gurushots.com/) gives you a daily photo challenge. You submit your photo and get feedback and tips. You earn badges for your achievements,... 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 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 →
