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Archive for the ‘Inspirational’ Category

35 Undiscovered Photographers… Discovered by You

September 9th, 2009

You nominated your favorite undiscovered photographer, then I chose my favorite photo from their work and posted it here. Check out these amazing photographers and artists from around the world — most of whom you’ve probably never heard of.



13 Alternative Flower Photography Tips

August 18th, 2009

Flowers are so cliche when it comes to photography… but that doesn’t stop most of us from shooting them! Heck, some photographers even specialize in flower photography and they do a darn good job of it. If you’re getting bored with your current bag-o-tricks for photographing flowers, scan through these tips and get inspired to try something different.



11 Tips for Candid Street Photography

April 29th, 2009

Candid street photography, or candid portraits, can be some of the most interesting photos captured in everyday places. Heading out into the crowd with a camera is exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. Great photographic scenes play out on the streets right before your very eyes, but people are quick to recognize the camera and ruin the opportunity. Being covert without being creepy — it’s all part of the game we call street photography.



Sunset Photos and Tips from the Readers

February 19th, 2009

I recently posted an article titled “7 Ways to Avoid a Cliche Sunset Photo” and offered up some ways to think outside the box when the sun sets. I used my own photos as examples for my points, and at the end of the article I invited the readers of the blog to share their own tips and photos in the comments. After 12 days, we had a whole lot of great tips and photos posted. So I decided that it was time to show them off! Here are 35 sunset photos and 30 sunset photography tips from 26 photographers.



7 Ways to Avoid a Cliche Sunset Photo

February 6th, 2009

Just admit it — you can’t help yourself from taking sunset photos. We all do it. The problem is that (since we all do it) sunset photos can be extremely cliche. So when the sun starts going down, you’ve got to think outside the box to get unique photos. Here are some tips to get your creative juices flowing.



What’s Your Newest Inspiration?

January 6th, 2009

I’d like to hear about your newest source of inspiration and how it’s impacted your work.



80 Film Cameras for Under 50 Dollars!

September 17th, 2008

As a result of a group project, we’ve collected and reviewed 80 film cameras for under $50 each. This is a huge resource for anybody looking to get into film photography on a budget. This just goes to show that film can be cheap and fun — there are plenty of interesting cameras in every shape and form that have been submitted to this project. Well done to all who participated!



Take on a Long-Term Project

August 8th, 2008

Projects are a great way to boost your inspiration, but long-term projects can amount to something much more than a single photo.



Five More Fantastic Flickr Photographers

July 30th, 2008

Week after week, as I go through our group pool, I encounter amazing photos from a select few photographers. Without even looking at the photo details, I know who it’s from and I know that I love it. But then again, these are folks that I’ve been following long before the formation of our Flickr group. So pay these artists a visit, add them as a contact, and let them know that their work is appreciated.



A Year of Beach Culture Photography

July 25th, 2008

Every region has it’s own special culture and atmosphere, just waiting to be experienced. The Southern California beach towns are no exception! It’s been one year since I moved to San Diego, and I’ve been captivated by the beach towns that lie along the Pacific Coastline. As a photographer, I’ve made it a point to explore and document these towns, in hopes that I’ll eventually be able to share something greater than individual photos.