Photography News Archives

“If it's just a hobby, you're always going to want to do it.”

Crash shifts teen's focus

Kasey Berube's photography consumes her, the way gymnastics and dance did until a car accident two years took away the use of her legs.

Kasey, a sophomore at Campus High School, uses her camera to capture the beauty of nature, the silliness of friends, the quirkiness of life.

Until Jan. 8, her photos are on display in the Larksfield Place Gallery. She's the youngest artist the gallery has had.

'We felt like she would be inspirational for some of our community members,' said Terry Asla of Larksfield Place. Read more

December 31st, 2007 by James in Photography , Sport Rather than having to dive with a bulky digital camera encased in an underwater housing, this new dive mask has a digital camera built right into it. via Coolest Gadgets

Categories: General Tags: Phone , Digital Camera , Camera , Digital Cameras , Digital Photography , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Janice Chen Now that we've had some time to tinker with the new ... via ZDNet Blogs

In an era of the World Wide Web, with the immediacy of television that instantly brings us images of the news of the day complete with sound and motion, one might be tempted to believe the power and impact of ... via The Mankato Free Press

Traveling is an adventure, and travel photography just makes the experience better. via Knoxville News Sentinel

“You never know what you're going to get”

The human eye cannot see infrared radiation, but the camera lens can. And in infrared photos, grass, clouds and tree leaves can glow with the intensity of bright sunshine reflecting off snow, in stark contrast ... via Democrat & Chronicle

“It can also mean a ride...like hitching a ride through Italy, hitching an experience.”

Image courtesy of Paul Pacini 'Ponte Sant'Angelo, Roma,' the Bridge of Angels in Rome, is one of Paul Pacini's photos featured in the current exhibit. via Independent Record

Remember the Kodak Instamatic cameras that came out in the early 1960's? They were easy to use and probably introduced countless thousands of people to snapshot photography who otherwise may never have owned a ... via Cave News

“Photography is the easiest art, which perhaps makes it the hardest.”

Interesting piece in Newsweek from earlier this month: Is photography dead? Excerpt: Photography is finally escaping any dependence on what is in front of a lens, but it comes at the price of its special claim ... via Social Media

Holiday break = catching up on photography online: Posted by John Nack at 11:42 PM on December 26, 2007 Comments Name: URL: Remember Me? Yes No To confirm that you are a human & not a Spam-bot, please enter ... via John Nack on Adobe

“I love her style. I like how she captures movement and that her shots are spirit of the moment.”

Digital photography's next generation of artists is here. Western Nevada College is hosting an exhibit by advanced digital photography students titled 'Passage.' Claudia Rios is one of the featured ... via Reno Gazette-Journal

ALL Yours Photography, a husband and wife photography team, have examples of their work on display at Malvern Theatres. via Ledbury Reporter

“Each work in this exhibition reflects the dialogue between the artist and issues emerging from life in China during this dramatically transforming time.”

Xu Bing, born 1955, The Living Word, 2001. Installation: carved and painted acrylic characters. via Art Daily

Posted by D.K. row December 28, 2007 08:48AM Categories: Seminal NW Artists Though she no longer lives here, Lli Wilburn is still moved by Portland. via OregonLive.com

“NPPA has continued to be very focused on newspapers.... Of the two competitions, POY still does more about magazines.”

National Geographic Magazine has picked a side in the long-running rivalry between the two major U.S. photojournalism contests. via Photo District News

Few aspiring photographers get to sit in on a commercial shoot, but thanks to a new DVD series from Blue Crane Digital, anyone can watch a professional in action. via Shutterbug

“There is a long-standing convention”

Underground testing of British nuclear warheads was kept secret from most cabinet ministers after the US administration was persuaded not to publicize the event, government files reveal. via Buzzle.com

Sony Europe announces the 7 megapixel Cyber-shot S730, a light, compact and easy to use entry point to the world of digital photography. via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photograph...

“Okay, this guy can really teach me something, and I'll include him in the magazine.”

In September of this year I visited Bill Jay, the pre-eminent photo-historian and critic, at his home in Ocean Beach, California. via Photo District News

“Micro-Nikkors.") But macro is loosely applied. Many lenses, including some found on modest point-and-shoot cameras, label their closest focus settings "macro”

WHEN Riva Berkovitz moved close to Griggs Park in Brookline, Massachusetts, its beauty inspired her to take up photography. via International Herald Tribune

“Our exhibit is designed to raise questions about what horror is and why it remains popular.”

Jean Marie Casbarian: "The Outcast". EVANSTON, IL.- Getting people to reflect on fear in a post 9/11 world where media violence and public numbness are the norm is no easy business, according to Northwestern ... via Art Daily

Click photo to launch critique gallery. The experts at Popular Photography & Imaging have been critiquing reader photos on the editors' blog, PopPhoto Flash , since August. via Popular Photography & Imaging

“You cant talk about Britney Spears, or even a band in the indie world like Arcade Fire, with the same kind of iconicity”

Deborah Chesher was going through her old boxes of negatives one day when a thought crossed the photographers mind about how young and alive all of the guitar gods of her youth had been. via Philly.com

"Tim Horton Donuts, on Jarry Street East, Montreal," by Diana Shearwood, was part of the "What's for Dinner?" exhibit at the Silver Eye Gallery, South Side. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Robert picks up from APE , and it is really one great thread. I have experienced a real rebirth of interest in art photography as of late. via It's what I do...

When it comes capturing life's special moments on the best possible frame, one needs to make a proper comparison of the various brands of the digital cameras available. via Buzzle.com

Sure snaps is a periodic feature that shares photography techniques for all skill levels. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

“To connect this to a phone, press 'share,' select 'bluetooth,'”

Updated: Amateur photographer Russell Beck couldn't live without his digital camera. via KLTV Tyler

Photography equipment has rarely been cheap. As digital photography becomes more the norm a social divide of have and have nots is becoming even more pronounced in photography. via About.com

"Analog is dead. Now, the race is on to digitally convert generations of favorite memories super-fast and inexpensively," explained Mitch Goldstone, a speaker at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show ... via PR-inside.com

American electronic company General Electric is to go up against Kodak, Nikon, Canon and Samsung to launch its range of digital cameras in the UK, and Europe Pocket-lint has learnt. via Pocket-lint.co.uk

Digital photography is a very fast-moving field of technology, and you don't stay ahead in such an environment by standing still. via TrustedReviews

Noted American photojournalist and war photographer, James Nachtwey will take part in the first Islamic World Photography Biennial to be held in May. via Iran Daily

“As we've been going through the process ... what has emerged is a viable, sustainable business.”

The future of the region's No. 2 employer, still an important force with 12,500 people locally. via Democrat & Chronicle

“Der Spiegel', 'Newsweek', 'Smithsonian”

Malaysian photographers are grabbing judges' attention and handily dominating a regional photography contest. via The Star Online

“His work in Korea earned him a reputation as one of the Army's finest combat photographers. His images were not all stark.”

They may not be household names, with a few exceptions, but their contributions to photography were significant. via Dennis Dunleavy

Stephen Johnson Photography holding class on basic digital camera use from 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. via Pacifica Tribune

“At Macworld, Mac users can get an in-depth training curriculum taught by a world class faculty to help them get the most out of the tools they rely on every day.”

IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events, today announced the largest selection of in-depth training and educational opportunities ever presented at Macworld Conference and ... via Creative Pro

When it comes to digital photography, more is always better when it comes to megapixels. via Detroit Free Press

A New Jersey teenager's passion for photography and compassion for the environment comes together in 'Save My World,' a book of photography which was released last week. via Home News Tribune

“It was all around me as a child. I simply kept on adding to the collection after my father died.”

Sally Soter grew up with photography. Now she is helping photography grow at the Norton Museum of Art. via Palm Beach Post

Whether you own a low-cost point-and-shoot camera or an expensive digital SLR, great photographs are within your reachwith the help of this book. via InformIT

In 1887, in her early 40s, Leo Tolstoy's wife, Sophia, took up the relatively new art form of photography. via St.Petersburg Times

From correspondents in Maharashtra, India, 07:33 PM IST Photography connoisseurs and professionals will have a virtual treat as the World Press Photo comes to India - for the first time - in Mumbai Friday. via India eNews

“Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of the wonder.”

I love the 'So many books ... so little time' T-shirt. With holiday parties this weekend and Christmas Eve the next day, my thought is 'So many recipes ... so little time.' Let's see if we can squeeze in ... via Fort Collins Coloradoan

“Find a subject you're so passionate about that it keeps you up at night. Take the time and your images will literally tell you what they need.”

Two fine art photographers, authors, and gifted educators -- Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan -- take readers on an inspirational visual journey in O'Reilly Media's latest release, The Creative Digital Darkroom . via Cameratown.com Digital Imaging News

Light Crafts, today announced immediate availability of a Linux version of its award-winning LightZone photo-editing software. via Cameratown.com Digital Imaging News

Using digital cameras one can easily record, store, retrieve, remove, edit and manage image pictures. via Buzzle.com

“Our customers can now choose HKS turbo or supercharger technology to maximize their driving performance”

Photography by Courtesy of HKS USA writer: Scott Tsuneishi photographer: Scott Tsuneishi HKS Unveils Their Latest WeaponsIn August of 2007, HKS USA held their very first ride and drive seminar located within ... via ImportTuner

Black and white photography is becoming increasingly popular these days. Here are a few tips for taking interesting black and white photos. via Buzzle.com

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology News Article Date: 19 Dec 2007 - 3:00 PST newsletters Abbey Road Studios again play host to the exclusive music and photography exhibition and auction on Thursday 28th February ... via Medical News Today

“People who want the next cool thing because of what it can do for them with the features it has, not just because it's cool”

To court photography enthusiasts and a demographic Samsung has deemed "trendsetters," Publicis' digital boutique tapped JPG Magazine to add rich media, video and social networking elements to the campaign. via MediaPost Publications

Hello photography students and fanatics alike, I am the new Project Editor, Cara Brooke Schultz. via PDNedu

“Russian midget friends in a living room on 100th Street, N.Y.C.”

A coup for the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- it's acquired the complete archive of Diane Arbus, the legendary American photographer who died in 1971 and who's known for her penetrating images of couples, ... via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

National Pictures of the Year The News Photographers Association of Canada's 2nd Annual Pictures of the Year competition requests entries from photojournalists across Canada. via Canada NewsWire

Newsweek's worth reading only when Peter Plagens is in it, and that's not often. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“She was scared of her father. She wasn't allowed to go out or do anything. He said that if she leaves, he would kill her.”

Death of an ordinary teenager Muslim teen Aqsa Parvez's death was not an honour killing but a tragedy, says noah richler L ast Monday, December 10, Muhammad Parvez, a 57-year-old taxi driver, called police to ... via The First Post

“Nothing. ... Where am I going?”

Retired Wenham police Chief Bill MacKenzie and his wife, Maridia, celebrated a wedding anniversary on Saturday. via SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Understanding light and illumination allows us to take better photographs. Photography is all about light and illumination In fact, the word photography comes from two Greek words, phos meaning light, and ... via Buzzle.com

Susan Leal, director of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, was struck by a car today in the City Hall crosswalk, according to police. via SF Sentinel

“Nothing I could say to you would possibly matter or be heard by you”

Calling the sentence "entirely appropriate," Judge Charlotte Walter Woolard addressed the defendant, John Davis, 40, before pronouncing sentence on him in the Dec. via San Francisco Chronicle

“Spyder3Pro has become a confidence-building part of my photography workflow”

Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, today announced the introduction of Spyder3Pro and Spyder3Print . via Creative Pro

“SCN") available in many cameras. That function typically provides various modes, such as bright light, sports, beach, indoor and snow. Most cameras also have a "macro”

Lots of us are getting digital cameras for the holidays. My gift to myself was a Canon S5 IS. via San Jose Mercury News

Bill Shields is a general assignment reporter for WBZ-TV News. He joined the station in July 1980 with an extensive background in reporting, news photography and editing. via WBZ TV

“Like any job applicant in the states, people go through a probationary period. They are given lessons, it's like an apprenticeship relationship.”

Bilal Hussein, an Iraqi photographer who had a hand in The Associated Press's 2005 Pulitzer Prize for photography before being jailed without charges by the United States military, finally had a day in court ... via International Herald Tribune

If you are responsible for taking photographs at a crime scene, you should know that a protocol is followed and must be rigidly enforced. via Associated Content

The Art with Joe artist series at Peace and A Cup of Joe Cafe' in Baltimore, MD seeks submissions for its 3rd Annual Women's History Month Exhibition produced jointly by and the ThickArt Collaborative . via Authentic Art DC

“The book gives us that inside access, and the real shocker is what a great photographer Andy is.”

After the sound checks, in between the room service and before the groupies attacked, Andy Summers, the guitarist of the Police, used to sneak off into deserted America with a black Leica tucked under his arm. via The Honolulu Advertiser

Our columnist shares with budding photographers pointers on ways to earn and learn. via The Star Online

Oh fisheye, fisheye, fisheye, how we loves thee, fisheye. The way you give our landscape photos such luscious Earth-bending curves; the way you make our shots of indie rock bands so magazine-friendly and fresh; ... via Photo District News

I'm a professional photographer, a New Zealander based in Belgium, available throughout Europe and including Turkey. via People become stories,and stories bec...

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Creativity-An Art Exhibition: The African World Artists Collective displays works in celebration of Kwanzaa; through Dec. 31; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; free. 954-625-2810. Read more

Yes we have the big guns like American Idol, Amazing Race, Survivor Umpteen, but there are a bevy of lesser known reality shows and one of those is the new VH1 show, The Shot, which airs Sunday nights at 10 pm ... via BellaOnline

“We are fortunate we have a board that works well together, that is not always the case with other boards.”

Kent Center School Ron Viafore reported on two programs sponsored by ArtsAlive under the direction of Al Coffill and Julia Samartini during last Thursday's Board of Education meeting.. Award-winning ... via Kent Good Times Dispatch

What a year this has been... The wedding scene has never been as alive and as fast-growing as it is now, what with all the innovations being introduced, new ideas being presented and recognitions, local and ... via Manila Bulletin

“You're looking for people to push you”

Jack White resembles one of those improbable characters from a Coen brothers movie as he leans against his late-'50s Ford Thunderbird, dressed in red and black and holding a hard-shell camera case. via Journal News

A periodic feature that shares photography techniques for all skill levels. The preset shooting modes found atop your digital camera or in the back display menu are there for good reasons. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

Digital cameras are awesome gifts, especially in the Commonwealth, where family events, and awesome scenery, are a part of life. via Saipan Tribune

“We have created experience corners in our retail network that aim to offer firsthand experience of our product technology and their benefits. Consumers can actually try out our new technologies in an environment where expert advisers are present.”

The fairly heavy spate of advertising by camera brands has been interesting. Is the advertising up because of the intense competition mobile phones with cameras are throwing up? Alok Bharadwaj, VP, Canon India, ... via Hindustan Times

“Wild Earth: African Safari encompasses several great passions -- photography, travel and the outdoors -- and combines them into a fun and informative interactive experience”

Third-party publisher Majesco Entertainment on Thursday revealed that is planning to release Wild Earth: African Safari for Wii. via IGN complete

“The restrictions must clearly exclude all news photography, and any restrictions on photography in these important areas be carefully drafted to avoid interfering with photojournalists' ability to report the news”

If the Department of Interior wants to revise its filming rules to limit filming on federal lands, it will have to reckon with some wary photographers first. via Photo District News

“The result, of course, would be entirely inconsistent with the government's constitutional obligation to avoid defining or regulating the collection and reporting of the news and with our government's tradition of openness and fairness to the press.”

"This administration's record on resources management is dismal - maintenance in our national parks, listing of endangered species, fire preparedness and responsible energy development - are just a few examples ... via Kansas.com

“It's kind of one of these, gee, why didn't we do this before?”

Pok Chi Lau has heard the question hundreds of times: Does Kansas University offer a major in photography? Starting next semester, he can give a new answer. via Dodge City Daily Globe

“We hear threats from suspected criminals in court when we take photos all the time”

Three suspects have been arrested for the murder of Lietuvos Rytas photographer Viktoras Kapocius, who was killed during a robbery attack in his home on Dec. via The Baltic Times

“When you take a photograph, your feelings are instantly imposed on an image, even when it's just objects sitting isolated on a kitchen table.”

FAME is not their motivation. Nor is fortune. And for the time being, at least, that's probably just as well. via The Australian