Category: Photography

Joe McNally

Photography

Every once in a while, if we are lucky, we have an ah-hah moment.  In my case, having retired from an unrelated career, I’ve been wondering just how far I could take my photography, both artistically and commercially.  It’s always been apparent that this field is highly competitive.  It was less apparent that the value of professional photography had diminished over time, what with the proliferation of both on-the-spot cellphone professionals and software that can make almost any image look professional.

Then I met Joe McNally.  Well, at least met him online.Joe McNally

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The Pixelstick

Artistic Ideas, Interesting Stuff, Photography

A few days ago, I joined a group of enthusiastic photographers at the Port Perry waterfront to try out a new device.  It’s called “The Pixelstick“.  It’s a device that takes light painting to the next level.  It uses a long wand-like structure attached to a digital memory to essentially scroll bands of light or fully formed images across space as you move it.

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My Ideal Weekend – Photo Shoot One Day, Photo Course The Next

Interesting Stuff, My Community, Nina Kirienko, Photography

Now that school is done for the year, you might ask how I’m filling my time.  My tag line is “I’m Not Happy Unless I’m Learning”. True to that saying, I’ve been seeking out opportunities to grow as a photographer and person, and I had two perfect examples this weekend.

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No More Pencils (Keyboards), No More Books (MacBooks)…

Artistic Ideas, Nina Kirienko, Photography

This week, I wrapped up my first year of college, studying Digital Photography.  Actually, that label is a bit of a misnomer:  the first semester was digital photography, the second, most recent was digital video.  I learned an incredible amount, even if I did struggle a bit to maintain my focus (pardon the pun) in this most recent semester. Continue reading “No More Pencils (Keyboards), No More Books (MacBooks)…” →

The Art of Photography Podcast

Artistic Ideas, Photography

One of the joyous surprises for me in studying photography is the range of subjects invariably covered. Far from being a technical path where buttons are pushed and images printed, there is a history, culture, language, artistry and emotion to the subject. My study cannot be complete without all of it. Imagine my delight then when I discovered a single voice that does cover all of it.

Trolling online one day, I landed on a website called “The Art of Photography”, produced by a guy named Ted Forbes. Continue reading “The Art of Photography Podcast” →

Portraits Anyone?

Artistic Ideas, Photography, Portraits

One of the most difficult tasks for any photographer is getting the perfect shot of a person who is staring back at you while you do it.  It is so much easier to photograph a wildflower, a building, an artefact.  Even what’s known as “street photography”, where unposed and candid photos of people are taken, presents less of a challenge.Broken Lens

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