This Week's Winner
Kirby Nunn
W. Eugene Smith: Life and Contributions to Photography
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There are many photographers who have made monumental contributions to the art. One of those photographers was W. Eugene Smith, a man who became famous for taking the photo essay and turning it into the beautiful in-depth story that we know it as today.
Born in Wichita, Kansas in 1918, Smith’s photography career began early, when he was just 15 years old, taking photographs for local newspapers. He went on to attend Notre Dame, winning a scholarship in photography that was designed exclusively for him. By 1937, he was working with Helene Sanders of the New York Institute of Photography. That same year, he also began a new job with
Newsweek.
Smith favored the 35mm camera, even though at the time... |
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Weekly Photography Podcast
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Many photographers look down on ARAT photography. On today’s episode, I'll show you why we need to discard the notion that something is too common to photograph.
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Improve Your Skills with a Photo-A-Day Project |
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The common advice for new and aspiring photographers is to take as many photographs as you possibly can – every day of the week if possible. For many, that means starting on a photo-a-day or 365 project. This is wonderful advice, but I don't necessarily believe that it is limited to beginners only. Even professionals can benefit from something like a photo-a-day project. Especially professionals,
since I think that the tendency to become involved in the business side of photography means that we don't always make time to create images each day.
The best part about photo-a-day projects (aside from the ability to polish your skills even further) is that they don’t need to be a yearlong commitment. And, you don't need to wait until January 1 to start your project. You can get started right
now! If you're having trouble settling into a daily photo project, I'll show you some of the benefits that you could be missing. |
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Photography Giveaway
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Enter for a chance to win. 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, Volume 1 (Free eBook)
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Taking a great photograph is something that many of us would love to be able to do. Courses designed to show you the best ways of mastering the techniques involved are a great way to learn, but they can be time consuming and expensive.
The Joy of Photography, Volume 1 is the
ultimate guide to taking better photographs and enjoying your hobby for years to come. |
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