I just came across this image and continue to still love how it captures a timeless moment. It was made as part of an ad campaign for Art Leather Manufacturing about 20 years ago. Here was the assignment; photograph the bride and groom in a Spring setting leaving the church showing a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it. Well, we were doing the shoot in Toronto, in March! Nothing looks like Spring that far north in March, but we still had to pull it off.
I scouted the church location and decided to use this walkway. The sun was behind them - totally important when shooting outdoors. And, with the sun coming from behind, it added a certain warmth, at least visually, to the scene. In reality, the temperature on this brisk Toronto morning was more like 40 degrees - that's Fahrenheit, not Celsius.
The next challenge was to pick up the Spring look the art director wanted in the photograph. OK, we had warmth. We had excitement. We had enthusiasm. Where do I find green? My telephoto lens helped me isolate on a piece of hedge here and a pine branch there. It was just enough green, coupled with the warm sunlight to pull off a semi-Spring like look. The light on the couple was supplied by my off-camera Lumedyne flash (at the time) being held by my assistant on the right. Anyway, it all came together and was the cover of the album catalogue for many years.
Camera specs; Hasselblad camera fitted with 150mm Sonar lens, F5.6 @ 1/500 second, Kodak Vericolor 400 film.Enjoy! -David
Here is one of my long time favorite images – another film shot made many years ago but still maintains that classic beauty and elegance. This young lady has long since graduated college and I believe is married. Yep, I’ve been doing this quite a while. But I’d be just as happy today if I made the same image with my Canon 5D Mark II.
The image was illuminated with only window light and filled on the shadow side with a large white reflector. The image was made in the client’s home so I was able to use the antique toys and furniture provided by the client.
I love how the image turned out. The arrangement and soft colors of the props along with the the gentle expression of this beautiful little girl combined to produce a portrait of lasting classic beauty. This image was a sample in my studio for many years – I still love it.
Camera specs; Hasselblad fitted with 150mm Sonar lens, F4.0 @ 1/30 second, Vericolor 400 film. Enjoy! -David
It’s late, we’re tired – and we just got back home from our PhotoPro Summer School. I began today’s post in Lexington, KY but it just didn’t come together in time for a timely post. I promise things will be getting back to normal tomorrow ;~)
Oh, did I say it’s hot around here too – way too hot for Kentucky, so I’m posting a cooling off photograph for today. Ahh, I wish I could breath in a little air from that snow covered landscape.
This is a image I posted a few years ago and I just saw that my buddy, Skip Cohen, posted it over at his site SkipsPhotoNetwork.com [link] today. Hey, it’s hot everywhere so consider this my '”cooling off” image of the day too.
Here is the back story:
This image was made in Sudbury, Ontario - the nickel capital of the world they say. It was pretty darn cold and snow covered everything during my visit. But, as you can see the snow made the shot. The bride was not standing in snow, but in a cleared area of the parking lot above me.
I was positioned on the lower church parking lot also not in the snow. My first choice was to grab a wide angle lens for the shot but quickly changed my mind when the bride disappeared in the composition. I switched to a medium telephoto lens and could see the bride again. The lighting is supplied by the setting evening sun to my right.
This is still one of my favorite images even though it was made back in the film days.
Camera specs; Hasselblad 500CM fitted with 150mm Sonar lens, F22 @ 1/250 second, Kodak Vericolor film - ISO 400. Enjoy! -David
The thaw is in the air. Weather rumors are that the temperature will break above freezing today. Looks like we'll have to move the Christmas leftovers in from the "outdoor refrigerator" ;~).
So, have you ever had this experience? I get LaDawn one of the new digital LCD TVs for Christmas. Not one of the giant models but a much smaller version so she could check the news while getting ready in the morning. Since she only watches one station for the news, I figured no need for cable.
Since all then analogue stations went to a digital broadcast signal last June, I planned to pick up one of the new digital antennas and just grab what I could from the free airwaves. I did just that - plugged in the antenna, instructed the TV to search for channels, and planned to settle for whatever popped up.
I figured I'd pick up at least the three network stations and probably 3-4 more UHF stations that we received in the old days. I hit the GO button on the controller and the new TV set out tracking down all the FREE digital stations floating on ten FREE airwaves. About two minutes later and much to my surprise, the TV found not just the 7 stations I was expecting, but found, 30 MORE stations too! WOW! All for FREE and without cable.
The TV also has 58 web apps built in too. That includes Pandora Radio, one of our favorites, and Netflix, another favorite - plus Facebook, Twitter, Weather, News, the New York Times, QVC, CNBC, and a lot more, too. I was blown away. Heck, with all those options, who needs cable or the Dish anyway.
By the way, the TV was a Vizio model MODEL#E322VL - highly recommended.
OK, time to move on with today’s post. Here we go...
Holiday Specials To End In Two More Days!
Hey gang, just a quick note. All the specials happening right now at out Digital Resource Center go away in just two more days - Friday at midnight! Head on over - here is the link - and check out the goodies. We have the best deals of the year with some discounts ranging all the way up to 70% off! Like they say, "If you snooze, you'll lose."
Shoot It, See It, Show It!
In a previous post I mentioned that I had picked up one of the new (and pricey) Eye-Fi cards. The plan was to shoot wirelessly into my laptop or my iPad. I spent a little time on setting things up while we were in Cabo a few weeks ago but didn't have much luck. I'm planning to give it another try next week while we're in Orlando.
Anyway, for those of you who would like some more info on how to get the EYE-FI card to work, you've got to check out the video at fStoppers.com. These guys got it together and have it working like a charm. The video shows them shooting on location at Rockefeller Center in NYC and having the image pop up on their iPad a few seconds later.
The applications for his technology is endless - checking your image on a large screen, previewing the shot setup with your client, sizzling your in-studio portrait shoots - the list can go on and on. Once again, check it out right here - way cool!
Super Long Exposures, Super Cool Results!
Before the holidays, I mentioned to LaDawn that I would really like a neutral density filter so I could play around with super long exposures. Gladly, Santa obliged and I found the filter under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
OK, you're wondering what kind of images you can make with a neutral density filter screwed onto the front of your lens, right? I'm glad you asked. I found this next story at photoble.com, a fascinating site I've just discovered. This post featured 20 super long exposure photographs - all very interesting. Check out the images right here.
And You Thought James Cameron Did A Great Job With Avatar
OK, that was my favorite movie last year - I wish I had seen the 3-D IMAX version. Maybe next time. Anyway, just how far can you push "green screen" shooting and the digital technology these days? The answer to that question can be found in the link right here.
The link points you to a YouTube video showing this phenomenal video created with real people on a Zero budget, green screen, and digital imagery. Be sure to watch the "behind the scenes" video too. All very cool for us digital geeks. This link came from the ever entertaining link finder, John Nack, from Adobe.
Now Kodachrome Is Really Dead
Many of you may or may not know that Kodak discontinued the gold standard of transparency film a number of years ago. That didn't stop photographers from hoarding it though. Those that did could only get it developed at Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas [link] - the only lab on the planet earth that offered the Kodachrome processing service. Heck, you can pick up this nifty t-shirt commemorating the fact right here at Dwayne’s.
That is about to end very soon. They will be out of chemicals by the end of the week. Kodak has no plans to remanufacture any more they say - just not enough demand. Anyway, you can read the entire story right here. It's a nostalgic read for many of us who grew up using what most considered the best transparency film in the world. Remember the famous photograph of the 12 year old Afghan girl on the cover of National Geographic years ago - it was shot on Kodachrome film. Anyway those are bygone days now.
A Little More Geeksville Fun
I caught his story on Sunday morning while watching the CBS show [link] by the same name. It seems that Google has digitized a gazillion books and has coupled that with their NGram app [link]. The results you get are quite interesting.
Here’s what you do. You enter a word or words into the search box and press the button. The NGram app will search all the millions and millions of words used over the years going back to 1800 and show you the trend of that word's frequency of usage. "Who cares,?" you say.
Well, I've done several searches over the last several days and am constantly amazed by the results. For instance, try searching digital and photography - that tell you anything? Here is the link to the NGram app. Enjoy!
Hey gang, that's it for me today. I've got my entire shooting team coming over this evening for a little holiday cheer and we got to get things organized for our last Holiday celebration.
Plan on stopping by tomorrow for another scintillating episode of Business Day Thursday: Adding $12,000 To Your Bottom Line Over One Weekend. You're going to love it.
We made it back home safe and sound on Saturday at about 5:00 p.m. unpacked the bags. grilled dinner with a part of LaDawn’s family and just took it easy over the rest of the weekend. I hope you got a little chill time in too.
Today, we gear up BIG time for our Captured By The Light 2010 tour. Most of the venues are booked, the brochures are being printed and mailed this week, and I begin putting finishing touches on the program.
I'm really excited about this year’s presentation. Why? Because it's all new material. 10,000 photographers attended last year’s Digital WakeUp Call tour and loved it. This year’s tour is 4 hours of new content with tons of fresh information. You are going to LOVE it. Check it out right here.
New Blogger at BHInsights.com
That’s right, there's a new blogger at BHInsights.com and his initials are DZ ;~). If you have not had a chance to visit BHInsights.com, you really owe yourself a visit. They have posts packed with info on photography, lighting, video, computers, and sound. There’s an informative post today that FINALLY explains all the “dual core” vs. “quad core” processor jargon as it relates to the speed of your computer [link].
I'm been asked to be one of their VIP bloggers and am honored with the request. I already have 4 posts ready to go! I'm not sure of the posting schedule but I'm checking in with B&H today so I should be able to give you an update tomorrow - stay tuned.
New Book In The Wings?
OK, I'm floating this idea out there to you guys and girls today to get your feedback. With the huge popularity of my book, Captured By The Light, I have been considering, well, more than considering, let me say planning a new book. The title, "What Makes A Beautiful Image?" I'm planning to break the book into 5 sections - Location, Lighting, Lenses, Composition, and Color.
I plan to write it in the same easy step by step style of my last book. It will be jammed packed with great images, detailed diagrams, DAZNOTES, and the steps I took to create each of the brand new images. I'm looking at completing it sometime in 2011. What do you think?
Friday Photo School Recap
I'll tell ya' we had a great time with my buddy Will Crocket and his entire team at Friday Photo School. I hear that about 1,100 attendees tuned in for the presentation - one of their largest audiences on record. Wow! Hey, don't worry, if you missed the show you can still download it in all it’s HD glory for a very reasonable $15 right here. Rumor has it that I may be making another visit in a few months. I'll keep you posted.
Here is a quick preview of the show:
Oh, one more thing. During my visit, I did several of my demos tethered into my laptop. Just before we left, a my package arrived from USBFirewire.com with the right angle mini B cable. What a joy to use. Holding the camera now feels so natural. Before I was always worried I would bend the old connector and break something. If you plan to shoot tethered, you need this cable. A two thumbs WAY UP!
WOW! What A Sight!
LaDawn and I spend a lot of time on the road and it's mostly in a car. We just love to see the country from a car window as apposed to a plane seat. Last year, for instance, we drove over 25,000 miles on my Digital WakeUp Call tour. It was just a kick to see so many sites across America.
I digress - the drive home on Saturday was no exception. We had not made the short 300 mile drive to Chicago for a few years so we were REALLY surprised what we saw on the drive this time - the largest wind farm in the United States!
Just about 90 miles north of Indianapolis we began seeing these super sized propellers atop these 90 feet high supports - there were hundreds of them for as far as the eye could see. It was the brand new Fowler Ridge Wind Farm. It was an amazing sight. It turns out that they have just recently, over the last two years, been completed. I grabbed a few quick “drive-by shots” as we raced past all the wind turbines. Way cool sight!
Free and Mostly Free Education
Free Content: EpicEdits.com
I am constantly amazed by the free and mostly free content on the web. Take for instance EpicEdits.com. Even though fellow blogger, Brian Auer, is in the middle of moving back to Idaho, his blog is always chocked full of good, free, solid content.
I haven't been there for a while but decided to check in this weekend. Just look at the front page [link]: Camera Pre-check list, Adobe easy airbrushing, cool night photos, portfolio do's and don'ts – all really good information for free.
Don’t forget to check out the header tabs too. They send you to his other three blogs. My favorite is FeelingNegative.com – it’s all about film, all the time.
Close to Free: CraftandVision.com
CraftandVision.com has been publishing nearly free content for a while and has on-line 15 titles for the "thinking photographer". The articles are a peek into the artist mind. With titles like "Chasing Reflections", "Vision In Motion", or "The Inspired Eye" you get a chance to see how each photographer thinks.
Photography is not always about F-Stops and shutter speeds. Its about a more important aspect of photography - the process of creativity. Who cares what new point and shoot was just release by so and so camera company? Show me how an artist thinks, let me peer into his/her creative processes. That is truly the best way to learn and grow.
If we want to experience the art and craft of photography more fully, and yearn to connect with authors that explore more than the mundane photo fluff so prevalent on line, then this website is for you. Craft and Vision does just that with articles that cost about the same as an iPhone app you'll delete in a few weeks. Well worth the visit.
And Now Just For Fun
The Largest Digital Photo Ever - 70 gig!
20,000 images stitched together into one humongous image [link]. With that kind of resolution you should get a pretty good 8x10 print don’t you think ;~). Read the entire story right here and enjoy the interactive demo right here.
The Longest Exposure Ever
Adobe's John Nack is as close to an eclectic blogger as I have seen. Not only does he report on the latest greatest from Adobe's secret labs, but he also manages to find and share some of the most interesting photo stories on the web.
What can I say, the posts at least appeal to me and John. John's eclectic links are just flat-out-fun to follow. Take for instance his recent post about the longest exposure in the world [link]. We're not talking several minutes or an hour or two. I'm talking about YEARS!!! Here is John's link from the longest exposures in the world right here.
And Finally One For the Road
10 Renowned Photographers On YouTube
Blogging buddy, Syl Arena, has been buried in his new book entitled "The Speedliters Handbook" [link], a 432 page opus I hear.
Still a recent visit to his blog, PixSylated.com revealed 10 very cool YouTube videos from some of the most esteemed photographers in the industry. What a joy to hear the words of these masters. If you've got a minute or two check them out right here.
Hey gang, that's it for me today. I got a planning meeting with our State association about our Fall meeting. We are doing something completely different for the Fall seminar. I'm planning a Webcast with three of the top photographers in their fields. And, we are going to open it to everyone worldwide!
I nearly have all the details worked out. As soon as we everything nailed down, I'll point you to all the info. It should be a kick. I can tell you that the date to circle is September 26, 2010 - more later.
Time for me to head on out. I'll see everyone tomorrow for another episode of Technique Tuesday.
This morning I,m coming to you from beautiful downtown Las Vegas. We spent the weekend getting things repacked for the last two cities of my DWUC tour, jumped on the plane early Sunday evening, arriving in Las Vegas three and a half hours later. Yep, it was a long day, but I have to tell you, knowing that we are leaving for Honolulu tomorrow doesn't make it seem that bad ;~)
We've got a great crowd for this evening program with over 100 photogs planning to stop by. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there this evening. Hope you can make it too.
You know, when I'm traveling the way we've been for the last several months, email kind of gets put on the back burner till I can up for air over the weekend. Don't get me wrong - all the urgent pieces get taken care of but the other items I save for a leisurely viewing later.
This time around I came across a few gems I thought I would pass on to you today. Here we go.
MEI - Solid Marketing Advice For Your Business
Skip Cohen and I have been friends going back to the days when he was president of Hasselblad, Inc. He was also the CEO of WPPI for many years turning an already successful organization into a real powerhouse of training and knowledge. About 6 months ago, Ship struck out on his own and started Marketing Essentials International, better know as MEI.
He hosted "Skip's Summer School” in the middle of the summer and it was a big success. He has already announced the speakers for next year. Here is the link. You just may want to mark your calendars now – I’m sure it will be another hit.
Anyway the reason for the notice today is this. At the same time Skip announced MEI, he kicked off his blog and has been posting nearly daily since his first post. Skip is one of the sharpest guys I know. That's why I wanted to point you towards his MEI blog right here. The content has grown substantially over these last several months with several guest bloggers on board too and has become a rich resource for all photogs.
More Great Wedding Photography - And It's All Shot On FILM!!!
On November 6 I posted a story featuring 5 wonderfully talented wedding photographers. Here is the link again. Tanja Lippert, one of the photographers I featured, posted a nice "thank you" in the comments section of that post.
More importantly, it turns out, all of Tanya's shooting is done with film - who would of guessed in this day and age. Anyway, she asked me to check out her other site - KeepFilmAlive.org [link]. OK, I was hooked - I headed over to see what was cookin' and was presented by a number of terrific images all shot by film photographers. The trip is definitely worth it so please check it out - I think you'll love the images, film and all.
Mardi Gras 2010 Romaguera Style
A few weeks ago I posted a note about my buddy, Ralph Romaguera, wanting to get a group of photographers to join us in New Orleans, February 5-7, 2010. Mardi Gras Romaguera style is three days of intense fun and excitement. I known Ralph for many, many years so I guarantee he will make it a wonderful experience. Here is the link to all the Mardi Gras info.
Ralph has invited me to be part of the festivities for the last three years, that included riding the floats and throwing the beads. Convention commitments have kept be from attending, but not this time. This time I'm all in. So, if you would like to jump in on this Mardi Gras experience joining Ralph and I and lots of other celebration minded photogs, drop Ralph a note so he can reserve you a place. You can contact Ralph right here. Hope to see you there.
I Can't Believe It - Westcott Has Gone Green - Green Screen, That Is
The folks at Westcott have been my buddies for years and were one of my Platinum sponsors for the DWUC tour, too. Anyway, I was checking my mail over the weekend when I discovered this notice about their new Green Screen product. A green screen is a green background used in the television industry that allows the producer to show the announcer in front of just about anything - all very cool.
Well Westcott, just announced a price drop in their Green Screen product [link] - from $99 down to $69. What a deal1 the $69 cost includes the screen and the easy to use software.
Check out this very cute video presented by my friend Kelly as she shows you just how easy and fun their Green Screen product is to use. Heck, with Christmas right around the corner, this might be the perfect "fun" gift for yourself. Here is the link to the video.
And Now, A Little "Giggle" For The Road
Sure we all shoot wedding party groups at every wedding every weekend. This PG rated video [link] shows some of the groups we may be missing and may want to include in our next wedding shoot.
Hey gang, that's it for me today. We are off to check boxes and begin set up for the program this evening. We fly Tuesday to Hawaii and have the last DWUC program there on Wednesday evening. Just a quick "heads up" on blogging times for the next 9 days. Since we will be in Hawaii over that time period which includes a 5 hour time change, look for the posting to be up much later in the day if you are an east coast reader. Heck, with LaDawn and I chillin' in Hawaii for the week, I'll be lucky to get it up at all ;~)
Hope to see lots of you this evening at the program - see ya' tonight. -David
I was flipping through some older images in my studio the other day looking for an image I needed for my wedding book - yes, we are in the final stages of wrapping the book's edit - still looking at a July release date - I'll keep you posted. Anyway, I came across this portrait I made for a client a number of years ago. I remember that I was testing Kodak's 1000 ISO film at the time and used it on this shoot. Frankly, looking at this image as a 24x24 inch print, I'm glad I'm shooting digital today. The noise characteristics of the new cameras blow away even what we had in film over 15 years ago. I was actually photographing the second wedding for my client. The wedding was being held in the Little Red School House, an historic building in the Cincinnati, Ohio area which is open to private functions. The 3 little flower girls were the daughters of the bride which she ask me to photograph. Given the location and how the little girls were dressed, I chose the school's blackboard as the background for this image. The girls were illuminated with the light streaming softly in the window of the front door. This gave the light the direction I needed to show the details and textures of the setting. I think the rich colors and patterns of the girls dresses along with their great expressions playing out on the simple background of the chalkboard make for a beautiful children's portrait. Camera spec; Hasselblad 500CM fitted with 50mm Distagon lens, F5.6 @ 1/125 second, Kodak Vericolor 1000 film. Enjoy! -David
Quick Hit #1: So have you heard the latest - Kodak just introduced, you guessed it - a NEW film. Did I spell film correctly - it's been so long since I've even used the word. Please no emails - just a joke. Anyway, thanks to our super news-hound buddies over at ImagingingInsider.com, I spotted this story on Kodak's new film right here. It's the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 Film Provides Photographers with the World’s Finest-Grain Colour Negative Film.
I remember introduction of Ektar film in 1989 - it was touted as the finest grain negative film on the market back then, and it really was, but only ISO 25. I used it on a trip to Egypt and got some super results with it. So, film shooters, unite and give it a try. I'd love to join ya' but I no longer own a film camera. Why? Because friends don't let friends shoot film. OK, OK - it was a joke! But I still like it ;~)
Quick Hit #2: Hey, while we are on the subject of film, you have to check out my Cincy blogging buddy, Jim Talkington's post comparing film vs. digital quality - here is the link. I thought it was a nice experiment. Be sure to read his links of interest that follow the article too - good info. While we are on the subject of film and resolution, check out my in depth article I posted last February "How Many Pixels Does It Take To Make A Face?" where I discuss resolution issues as they pertain to wedding photographers shooting wedding party groups. Here is the link. It fits right in with Jim's article and links. Quick Hit #3: So brand the new cameras are all the rage these days!! We had the introduction of Canon's new 50D - looks cool to me. And also, Nikon's introduction of their hot little number, the D90 with Hi-Def video built right in. The best scoop I've seen on this camera to date has been the Chase Jarvis post on Nikon's new D90 right here - give it a read and watch the video too. Nikon fans will love it and Canon shooters (yours truly) will be drooling. Thanks to uber blogger David Hobbie at the Strobist for the original "heads up" on the article.
But no worries, we Canon guys and gals have the new Canon 5DMkII (7D or what ever) lurking right around the corner. Just check out our friends over at rumor mill central - 1001 Noisy Cameras for the latest skinny on Canon's new camera destined to take over the world - here is the link, but you will need to polish up on your French just a bit.
Heck, I even heard 100 mega-pixels, sync to 1/5000 second, ISO 500,000, 2 hours of Hi-Def video built right into the camera, mind control to set ISO, shutter speed, and F-stops. OK, I'm probably exaggerating just a bit, but you know folks, it only gets cheaper, faster, and better for us photogs - long live the "Digital Revolution!"
Quick Hit #4: One last thing before I head off to class - let's talk sensor cleaning. Every now and then we need to clean the sensor - it's usually long over due when we get around to it and it's mostly because we don't want to take a chance on messing anything up. Well, this morning you have come to the right place to get the best and most thorough advice on the subject. I was cruising one of my favorite sites over the weekend - ByThom.com - Nikon centric, but full of general info on all things digital. Thom Hogan, the author of the site, ran an in-depth article on sensor cleaning right here. What do I mean by "In-Depth?" I mean over 5000 words! on the subject. It is really a complete discussion on the subject and worth printing off and filing away with your camera manual. By the way, check out the rest of Thom's site too - he's been around quite a while and has volumes of info in his archives.
Hey gang, that's it for me today, I just heard the school bell ring and class starts in just a few. I'll see everybody tomorrow for a very cool Technique Tuesday: Glamour Retouching In Lightroom. See ya' then. -David
I made this image a number of years ago - probably in the mid '80's during a wedding ceremony. It's still a favorite. I headed to the balcony to get some overall views of the service and there was the boy's choir singing away. I put the 40mm - Hasselblad's widest angle lens - on my camera and started shooting away. The challenge was to keep as many as the choirboys in focus as possible - I was back as far as I could get and I had a lot of depth in the shot. I choose F5.6 as my aperture which necessitated me using a slower shutter speed like 1/8 second. I was shooting Kodak ISO 400 Vericolor - that was our high speed champion at the time. Color balance was a bit warm because of the "daylight" film being used in a mostly "tungsten" lighting situation, but I still thought it looked acceptable.
Anyway, I selected a focus point about 1/3 into the group - about 9 feet. At F5.6, I had focus from 6 1/2 feet to about 17 feet away - good enough for the shot. (See my article on calculating Depth of Field right here.) At my slow shutter speed and on a tripod, I knew I still needed to stop the action of the singers. My easy solution for this is to find a "pause point" in the action. A "pause point" is a moment of time when most motion pauses ever so slightly, for instance at the end of a sentence during the ring exchange. In this case, it was the "high note hold" of the song. The choirmaster held the baton in the air for a second to emulate the "high note" the singers also needed to hold. The 1/8 second exposure was just right to stop the action at that "high note pause point." The finished image was a favorite of the couple's too. Enjoy! -David.
I just spotted this over at PhotoPrenuer - it's an article about photogs who still shoot film (shoot what!) - that's right film. The story sites the same Kodak survey I reported on months ago right here, but the value of the story lies in the comments of five leading photographers out there still using film in some situations.
You can give it a read right here. But wait, there's more - the article also cited a link to Analogue Photography - here is the link - a GREAT site for anyone interested in the analogue processes - i.e. film photography, platinum printing, developer recipes, some beautiful galleries and portfolios - definitely worth a look.
P.S. For those of us that remember --that's when your camera gear cost $5000 - $10,000 but you got about 20 or more years use out of it ;~) Times are a changin' --David
I know, you are dying to know what Angelina Jolie got hubby Brad for his birthday - it wasn't even covered on "Entertainment Tonight!" Wait, keep reading it's about photography. She got him this very expensive - around $5000 - limited edition Littman 4x5 Single camera.
I ran this poll for just about a month and the voting has just finished. Thanks to all who took the time to vote. I got the idea for the poll when I read this surprising article Kodak posted which said, "...9,000 professional photographers in the U.S. shows that film continues to have an avid following, with 75 percent of photographers saying they will continue to use film, even as some embrace digital imaging technology." Here is the link to the article right here.
I couldn't believe my eyes, or the quote - hence the poll. From the 917 of you voting, here are the results: All Digital; 772 - 84% / All Film; 9 - 0.01% / Mostly Digital, Some Film; 121 - 13% / Mostly Film, Some Digital; 15 - 1%. Sure, this blog is DigitalProTalk, that might skew the results somewhat, but not 75%.
Hey, I'm only the messenger. By the way, you can view all the other poll results by scrolling waaaay down the right hand side of the page - interesting results. Hey, give me some of your ideas for surveys.
OK--- for a while now, I've been joking - "Friends Don't Let Friends Shoot Film", but you have to check out this site. My article title, Film is not dead - it just smells funny is their site heading. Here is how they bill themselves, "A place for photographers who are NOT using a digital camera - 35mm, 6x6, Polaroid, pinhole, holga, color or black and white, whatever, as long it is not digitally shot." I checked it out and there is some beautiful photography throughout their site. Take a whiff and give a sniff to their site right here.
The new results are now in. Doing and "Exact" search on ""Digital Photography" vs. "Film Photography", the numbers reflect much more clearly the reality of the situation - Digital with 21,500,000 hits (96%) vs. Film Photography with 819,000 hits (4%) and that is still with the hundred year head start. Our poll on the left is showing about the same result with a 97% vs 3% split when I combine Digital with Mostly Digital and Film with Mostly Film categories. BUT! Last week, just for fun, I published my Google search results for "Digital Photography" vs. "Film Photography". The numbers came up kind of close - 81,100,000 vs. 97,800,000. It was on the way home last night from a football game that I realized the errors of my way - It's how Google searches. When I searched "Digital Photography" it added all the "Digital" listings and then all the "Photography" listings and gave me the final result. It did the same for the "Film Photography" search - hence "Photography" was captured in both searches pretty much equalizing out the numbers.
So in conclusion, I beg your forgiveness for my near-sighted, myopic flawed original posting but, nevertheless, I want to reap your praises for my new corrected results, which, by the way I am having notarized in the morning :~)
Se you tomorrow, Gang - Hey it will be another Technique Tuesday!!! See ya, --David
World WHAT??? Day - yep, World Film Photography Day - it's happening March 20, 2008. Probably going to take them that long to round up 10 photographers to participate - just a joke - please no "nasty-grams". This story ran over at PopPhotoFlash the other day. You can get all the info over at their site, here is the link - World Film Photography Day. And for the real die-hard film shooters out there - here is another site for the film shooter. Here is the link to Choose-Film.com. OK, film guys and girls - I did a Google search on Digital Photography - Google returned 81,100,000 hits Wow! Then, I searched Film Photography - surprise of surprises - 97,800,000 hits! I guess it's because film had a 100 year head start - you can draw your own conclusions. Also, don't forget to vote in the Digital vs. Film Poll to the right. Thanks.
