This Week's Winner
Sandi Heigelmann
On Writing and Photography
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Our art is the image, or so most photographers think as they are creating new photographs. But is that the end of it? Or can we add something more to our images? In fact, for many photographers, photography is intertwined with writing. It doesn’t necessarily need to be this way, but sometimes pairing imagery with the written word is a great way to give the viewer a more complete artistic
experience.
Of course, there are other reasons to write as a photographer, too. Artists’ statements or biographies — not everything you’ll write will be centered around an image or a photo project. Since there are several different types of photographic writing you may run across throughout your career, let’s take a
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Weekly Photography Podcast |
Looking for a new angle or a way to develop your creative eye? Try abstract photography! In this episode, I'll show you how to create beautiful abstract images.
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Photography Fundamentals: Mastering the Aperture |
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It was W. Eugene Smith who asked, “What use is having a great depth of field if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?” In a sense, Smith was right. Without emotion, a photograph is a stale thing. However, depth of field is one of the photographer’s most important tools for creating emotion. By understanding how to adjust the aperture, I can isolate my subject or capture the entire scene with
rich detail. The question becomes, “How do I use the aperture to achieve the greatest emotional effect?”
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Photography Book Giveaway
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Enter for a chance to win. For the next few months, I’ll be giving away copies of the book, "Digital SLR Black & White Photography (Camera Bag Companions)".
This quick-reference guide to black and white
photography offers tips into creating unique, elegant, and sophisticated images while on the move with your digital camera. The book provides instant instruction on how to see and compose great black & white shots, and how to capture images that make great results.
- Submit your entry for a chance to win.
- No purchase necessary.
- One winner is selected at random on Wednesday of each week.
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The Joy of Photography (Free eBooks)
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