It’s a bold statement to compare someone to W. Eugene Smith. But when Andre Hermann brought his work to the reviewing table at the Academy of Art, and showed his 10 images, I was emotionally sucker punched. It was not just the situation of the subject, Garrett, it was the way his story was told. [...]

…..or at least show us a new vision. Every year around this time, a group of us travel to the Academy of Art in SF to review, recruit, and advise the students who are taking their firsts steps into the pro world. Most have graduated but many are in their mid college experience. I’ve been [...]

The good folks at Crumpler have come up with another fine item in their bag line. And of course it also includes a cool name: The Whickey and Cox- we think it’s a reference to a pub of some sort. Think I’ve visited that one. Twice, even. And when you’re looking for a nicely discreet, [...]

[photopress:blog_dove_girls.jpg,full,centered] So in the now age old world of photo retouching in print advertising, the Dove ad campaign for real beauty that has touted itself as the real women (not the crazy skinny models, photoshopped to be fembots that we see daily in the mags and online) may have retouched these real women? Say it [...]

On Friday, at the age of 90, Cornell Capa, photographer, visionary, passed away. [photopress:PAR251408.jpg,full,centered] What he leaves is a unique legacy that celebrates photography on every level. [photopress:23370773.JPG,full,centered] Argentines cheering the arrival of naval troops who would complete the overthrow of Juan Peron, Buenos Aires, 1955. A photojournalist by trade, he founded the ICP in [...]

[photopress:win-1_r1a_1.gif,full,alignright] Yep, we decided to extend the deadline to allow for the newest iPhone to be announced and be shipping. Oh yeah, and let more entries come in. Remember we have some of the best creative directors and art directors in world looking at this and voting. So be there, be strong and bring your [...]

[photopress:ocean_summer.jpg,full,centered] Mentors. Inspiration. All the things that keep us alive as creative people. One entered my life during my freshman year of college. I’d played with a camera and learned darkroom basics during high school, but here I was striving to learn more. In walked Ted Orland, visiting professor, trailed by a long, healthy resume, [...]

[photopress:pistore2.jpg,full,centered] Portion of the Photoinduced.com store As you look around and realize that the financial landscape is shifting rapidly, and not in the right direction , The purchases you make are researched, recommended and of great value. We all hope. And we’re here to help. With real world reviews, and by sifting through all of [...]

[photopress:various_3.jpg,full,centered] Photo Studio Set recreation, using Georg Hurrells original Camera at the California Heritage Museum The glamour of the screen actors from the beginning of the cinema in Hollywood, will be remembered not only by their immense bodies of work, but the photographs of George Hurrell. Shooting on an 8×10 view camera, he captured all [...]

[photopress:51fA_6yG5KL._SS500_.jpg,full,centered] If you don’t remember, check your files. And you chose the photo, too. Maybe this will be a book you’ll keep for 50 years. The cover will be all yours. OK, here’s how it will happen: Years back there was a series of books called “Day in The Life of…….Australia America, Canada, Spain and [...]

I love candy. Yep, love it like crazy. And sometimes, although we also crave the tools discussed here, (we all need them, to do what we love) sometimes the gear check is like candy. Love the stuff. That is why I always need to balance the indulgence of those things with the point to it [...]

It’s not Grand Theft Auto, but you should be aware of all things around you when you’re shooting on the street. No need to advertise that you have thousands of dollars worth of gear hanging on your shoulder. Of course your camera may give it away, but if want to be a little less conspicuous, [...]

Prime lenses were the way to go for years. The thought used to be that a zoom lens was cheating a bit, or using a piece of glass that wasn’t quite up to snuff. Sure, there were a few lenses that were in consideration like the 80-200 2.8 lens first introduced in 1978. Not a [...]

[photopress:rodcarewprintx.jpg,full,centered] © Deborah Zeitman As a youth I was bold and brave, fearless in a way only innocence can allow. At nineteen-years-old, I eagerly walked into the Los Angeles Bureau of the Associated Press with a meager portfolio of black and whites and asked to work as a freelance photographer for the summer. The Bureau [...]

[photopress:Camera1.mid.jpg,full,alignright] We mean Pinhole Cameras. Low tech camera gear at its finest. And the good folks at Corbis want you to give it a shot. (ouch,sorry about that.) They had a company design some very cool cameras for you to DIY with, till the cows come home. With full instructions on construction and shooting, you [...]

Just came into the in-box. Not sure why so long but…… check this out, all of you who create any visual art in the US. And for those around the world, pay close attention. Please copy and paste the URL’s in the letter for more info From the APA: “Today at 2pm EST The House [...]

[photopress:lovethatbobdvd01.jpg,full,alignright] As opposed to Love That Bob – the series about the madcap adventures of a studio photographer. All kidding aside, while traveling through this wonderful world of photography, we have met some of the coolest folks. Last fall, while walking the streets of Paris attending Paris-Photo, a happenstance meeting with Amy K. from Canon, [...]

Wow! that was fast. BY 8:17 AM all 3 books were spoken for. Congrats to Sean, Brian and Paul. All 3 were posted by noon, priority, and please let us know if they make it on time . And if you’d still like to get mom a copy of this book, click on the link [...]

While at the Gregory Crewdson lecture at the Hammer Museum last week, we got a signed copy of his new book Beneath The Roses for you. This is a large one with plates measuring 14.5″x 9.5″ and the overall book dimensions of 16.3 x 11.7. [photopress:crewdsonbook.jpg,full,centered] We only mention size because that is a hallmark [...]

No, we’re not trying to be cute nor clever, but Gregory Crewdsons’ photographs are huge (5 ft. x 7.5 ft) images and for once, there is a reason other than a current trend for the massive size. [photopress:process080407_560.jpg,full,centered] © Gregory Crewdson – Beneath The Roses His tableaus, currently on view at the Gagosian Gallery in [...]

In this 3rd installment of Harry Hows’ series, a secret specialty lens starts it off, then he wraps it all up and gives you the finishing touches on how he puts it all together. And why. Plus you get a full recap of every piece of gear he showed you in the previous vids, all [...]

Heck, she gave you life, you can at least give her some goodies on this hallmark holiday. Flowers, candy, gift ceryificates, brunch, a photo book…all good choices. But take a look at this site called Youngme-Nowme: [photopress:2442383664_a731c33a3f_b.jpg,full,centered] For years, I have had this strange habit of looking at people and imagining what they may have [...]