tackling a photo a day 2009 – part 1
I’d mentioned trying to get in a couple more updates before winding down on prophotolife so I sure want to follow through. This post is split into two parts: today I’ll mention some of the more philosophical things I’m realizing…
new site design
Here it is, the new site design, I hope it works well for everyone! There are a lot of things I like about it and just a few things that I’d like to tweak further. It’s definitely a work in…
reminder: on break till September 15
The details are in last Friday’s around the net, but in case you missed it, I’ll be taking a rare break from the blog this week. A site revision is in the works, as are a couple of other projects….
Portrait Software Giveaway at DIYPhotography.net
Our friend Udi at DIYPhotography.net has come up with another great giveaway of interest to any photographer that shoots portraits. Photographers of all levels are encouraged to submit their favorite portrait(s) of someone special in their life for a chance…
ever get a lucky shot?
I do believe in luck…but I also believe that we largely make our own luck. You might get a great shot because you were lucky, standing in the right place at the right time to capture a moment. But some…
buying and selling used camera gear on eBay
Do you buy used photo and camera gear on eBay? With talk of starting a new photo project in August (some great suggestions in Friday’s comments) I’ve been thinking about what equipment to use for the project. For myself, I’m…
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…
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…
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…

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