The Art of Photography

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Up Your PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION game with SUBFRAMING Sep 11, 2017

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Photo Assignments! This is number 11 and it deals with a photography composition technique called “Subframing”. Essentially subframing is using elements in your composition to frame up the subject – its like a picture in a picture. There are many ways to use this technique, you can be subtle or more obvious, but its an excellent way to create more depth in your photography composition. Check out Craig Whitehead (sixstreetunder) https://www.sixstreetunder.com https://www.instagram.com/sixstreetunder https://twitter.com/sixstreetunder Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

New FUJIFILM X-E3 and other AWESOME things coming Sep 08, 2017

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Today brought us the announcement of the new Fujifilm X-E3 which is a small form, rangefinder inspired camera design that in someways is a little brother to the Fujifilm X-Pro 2. This camera looks to be quite promising as it offers 4k video recording, touch screen, improved auto focus in continuous mode as well as bluetooth integration with smartphones and tablets. Also announced were a new macro lens (the Fujinon XF80), a software package (Fujifilm X RAW Studio) which will pair the cameras processor with your computer for RAW processing and also a set of 4 firmware updates to newer X-Series cameras that improve radio flash performance, auto focus performance and bring 4k recording to the X-Pro 2! This video is sponsored by Squarespace For a free trail and 10% off, visit http://squarespace.com/aop and use offer code AOP on check out. Make your next move with Squarespace Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Unprecedented Disaster Aug 29, 2017

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This is a time to put the camera down and not discuss photography. As most of you know I live in Texas and we are likely seeing the largest natural disaster in American history with Hurricane Harvey as it has hit the gulf coast. This is a serious video and your help is needed. Here Are Ways You Can Help People During Hurricane Harvey (via Texas Monthly) https://goo.gl/hvk9y8

Fujifilm X-Pro 2 :: Mirrorless Rangefinder Camera Aug 18, 2017

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The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 is a brilliant concept camera that combines mirrorless technology in a rangefinder camera design. The viewfinder is extremely impressive supporting three modes – you can use it as an optical viewfinder (with electronic overlay), a full featured electronic viewfinder or an optical rangefinder which gives you a focus preview for manual focus assistance. This is an extremely well though out camera that will appeal to those wanting the experience of shooting with a rangefinder combined with the amazing features and image quality that Fujifilm are known for. Get it at B&H :: https://goo.gl/PdDu15 This video is sponsored by Squarespace Free trial :: http://squarespace.com/aop 10% off code :: AOP Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Your Photos - Photo Assignment #10 Aug 14, 2017

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Here is your work from Photo Assignment #10 :: Negative and Positive Space in Photography Composition. Composition in photography involves understanding elements in the photo and relationships they have with one another. When used effectively, positive and negative space can bring emphasis to objects in your composition and create a much stronger photo in the end. Thanks to all who participated! If you want to learn more, I’ve linked the video below. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Keith Carter - The Artist Series Jul 26, 2017

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Keith Carter is a contemporary American photographer based in Beaumont, Texas. His photography has evolved over the years incorporating many mediums including silver gelatin, wet plate collodion, photograms and digital photography. Keith uses many techniques and approaches to conceptually portray his statements as a photographer. His acclaimed work in photography has led to over a hundred solo shows across 13 countries. He’s published 12 monographs and his work is in private and museum photography collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, George Eastman House, J Paul Getty Museum, MFA Houston, SFMoMA, President and Mrs Barak Obama and the Wittliff Gallery of Southwestern and Mexican Photography at Texas State University. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Photo Assignment #10 - Positive and Negative Space Jul 24, 2017

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The next Photo Assignment is to explore possibilities of positive and negative space. Positive and negative space are compositional elements that describe what’s important in a photograph or visual composition and what is supportive. Positive space is usually the subject of your photography – its where you want to draw the eye of the viewer. The space this takes up in the composition is referred to as Positive Space. Negative Space refers to things like the background and supportive elements. Negative Space has a role beyond just staying out of the way. You can create interest by carefully using this negative space to support the subject in your photograph’s composition.

Pedro Meyer :: The Artist Series Jul 19, 2017

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Pedro Meyer is one of the significant, contemporary photographers in Mexico. His career has spanned decades of photography and he’s usually found himself at the forefront of the technical and social possibilities of the medium. Heresies is a retrospective comprising four decades of photography. The exhibition opened simultaneously in 60 museums worldwide. He recently opened the Foto Museo Cuatro Caminos in Mexico City which puts an emphasis on Latin American photography and includes works and exhibitions by photographers from all over the world. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Freedom In Photography Jul 17, 2017

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Your work for Photo Assignment #9 (Personal Freedom) is simply outstanding. Photo Assignments have become one of my favorite things to do as I get to connect with all of you through photography. Our theme this week was personal freedom and this is expressed in photography in a profound and diverse way. I want to thank and congratulate all of you who participated. Thumbnail image by Paul Hoy Follow Carlo Maccheroni https://twitter.com/carlomaccheroni Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

Polaroids In Brooklyn Jul 14, 2017

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Quick trip to New York City and I got to spend a day with my buddy Eric. We went to Brooklyn to hang out in Dumbo… and had some fun with Eric’s Polaroid SX70. I have one I bought years ago – they are incredible cameras, but the original film is long gone. Polaroid Time Zero hasn’t been made in years, but Impossible Project makes one with a different ISO that will still work. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

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