pinhole camera for trade (seriously)
Remember the pinhole camera from video episode 8? Of all the many videos and posts here on prophotolife, “how to build a 35mm pinhole camera” provides one of the steadiest streams of search traffic. In the past couple months I’ve…
business of photography: developing your own photographic style
Aspiring professional and enthusiast photographers work hard to find their own particular style, a visual look that sets them apart from the crowd. Your style is like your own personal signature and it may revolve around the use of a…
The Farm Security Administration – a photographic US national treasure
If you live in the United States you are partial owner to some of the most important photographs in U.S. history. The Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information (FSA-OWI) funded a national documentary photo project during the Great…
video: episode 21, small product photography tips
What do all successful photographers have in common? They’re problem solvers. When faced with a challenge they conjure up solutions, using experience and creative thought as a guide. Whether it’s a photojournalist seeking access to a story, a portrait photographer…
Having YouTube problems (this video is no longer available)?
I’ve been receiving emails this weekend letting me know that some prophotolife videos are coming up on YouTube as “no longer available” for certain viewers. I haven’t pulled anything down. Anyone else having problems? A quick search revealed this post…
around the net, volume 13, getty and flickr partner
One of my favorite websites is A Photo Editor, written by photo editor Rob Haggart. Rob’s business is to constantly review the work of photographers so he frequently highlights new and cool photography on the site. I really enjoyed his…
how the photo was made: forgotten america series
I’d also be interested to hear how you got the effect in your Forgotten America photos… – Matthew Botos This one’s for you, Matthew (and everyone else, of course). I’d like to talk about how the Forgotten America series was…
business of photography: marketing your photography using photographer’s market
How to get your work published Many photographers aspire to have their images published in magazines and books. There’s a lot of competition for this type of work but with a plan and dedication you can make it a reality….
how a photo a day blog helped me achieve personal photography goals
thirty seven s… volume 1 2006 By Jim Talkington Book Preview In 2006 I started a photo blog and decided to publish a photo a day. There was a definite purpose to this. No, it wasn’t so much to get…
video: episode 20, how to develop black and white film for beginners
Process your own black and white film Today’s video is something really different, we’ll take a break from lighting this week and get back at it next Monday. It’s fun to change things up, it keeps things interesting and it…
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