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Is photography dead in 2022?
With the recent trend in social media toward video content like TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc. It begs the question, is Photography dead? It would be easy to make an argument that it is still very much alive, especially with the big camera companies like Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Fujifilm all making some very bold moves in their latest flagship camera models. But a closer look shows us that those powerhouse Digital Mirrorless cameras with their bazillions of megapixels and in-body features that often put the cameras that filmed some of our favorite Hollywood Blockbuster films to absolute shame, are indeed geared more toward 4K, even 8K video, and only allow for great still photography as mostly a side note.
By Scott D.3 years ago in Photography
Dragonfly Yoga
When it comes to photo-capturing the world around me, I’m an admitted amateur. My husband – who has mad photography skills – begs to differ, but alas, he is a bit biased when it comes to – anything – having to do with me. I began snapping photos, in earnest, about 5 years ago. My youngest daughter is severely physically disabled – and spends her days in the safe haven of her bedroom. I'm not "just" her Mom, but her fulltime caregiver. We love Literature – and read a lot – but I was trying to think of other ways to bring not just the world, but the Universe, to her. That's when I began paying more attention to what was happening outside the bay window of her room. I also began stepping just outside the door to our home - and I didn't just look at what was about me - I breathed it in. It's amazing what we can discover when we allow ourselves to live in The Moment, when we open our eyes and see, more clearly, the seemingly insignificant minutia that dwells within even the tiniest of yards. It's also profoundly awakening when we close our eyes, and allow Stillness to engulf us - listening to the songs of the earth, taking in the scents of the life about us.
By Kim Thayer4 years ago in Photography
Benefits Of Real Estate Image Retouching By Professionals
Real estate image retouching is improving the appearance of photographs of real estate properties. With the ever-growing demand for real estate services, businesses of all sizes are searching for ways to give their clients more professional and attractive images.
By Clipping Paths4 years ago in Photography
Beauty At The Grand Canyon
It's true what they say, that you can't understand and enjoy the scale of things through a picture alone. This axiom is not more evidently accurate than when faced with the true majesty of the Grand Canyon. There are so many things that leave even the stoniest of travelers slack jawed. From the top of the sheer cliffs looking down at the comparatively miniscule Colorado River, to hiking into the landscape and peering at the tourists above. Magnificent aspects, like the fauna, such as the elk that pepper the sides of the canyon forests with a simple thought, to get food and survive. Or the flora, like the bushes that are impossible to tell the size of due to the proportion skew of the canyon. Even to the geologic formations that make the canyon iconic. There is something so fantastic about this canyon and something so interesting about everything in it.
By Werfuf4 years ago in Photography
What is YOUR motive?
We learn about wars and revolutions in school; groups of people joining together to defeat an evil for the greater good and with those stories are images. For many of history’s famous conflicts all we have are words, written accounts of violence and drawings on rocks. However, when the camera was invented that changed. Suddenly these gruesome scenes could be documented as they were happening, eternalized for anyone to see. Not only this, now these images could be published and spread globally for others to learn about the atrocities occurring in any corner of the world. I would like to believe that this was a good, necessary change and an improvement to society, that with photographs and visual documentation of these events people would start to speak up. That photography could now be used as propaganda against cruelty and warfare, to raise awareness about authoritarian governments, criminality, animal rights and other ailments inflicting our fragile world. But others would disagree with me, arguing that the spread of these images is unethical, and disrespects the victims of such atrocities. These people might be correct, but I believe that it all comes down to the motive one has for publishing the images in the first place, and whether those motives are morally correct or not.
By Beca Damico4 years ago in Photography
The Beauty of Boudoir
I've always enjoyed photography. The art of capturing beauty, natural or staged, has intrigued me for as long as I can remember. In April of 2021, I decided to take my passion to the next level and start a business. In a matter of weeks, I quickly came to realize that I had a special eye for sensual and empowering shots. Enter, Boudoir.
By Shaley Speaks4 years ago in Photography
A Collection of Famous Paintings You Can Replicate With Paint by Numbers
Paintings by masters of the trade can be awe-inspiring, but most of us only get to see famous paintings hanging in museums and art galleries. There’s something very special about seeing the chunkiness of a brush stroke and the glow of an oil painting over the flatness of a printed copy. But what if you could recreate a painting from a master using acrylic paints for your own home decor? It’s easy for anyone to do with paint by numbers kits!
By Carolyn Mitchell 4 years ago in Photography
Learning Through a Lens
My father always carries a camera with him wherever we go; his Nikon is almost like the 4th member of our family. His photos are on the walls of our living room, and in our friend’s living rooms as well. He’s been photographing the world around us for as long as I can remember. My father is a passionate and careful man, he has many hobbies and spends countless hours learning how to perfect his skills. When he sees something that’s worth photographing he gives it his all. From my father’s devotion to this art I was able to understand that photography is much more than looking through the viewfinder of a small rectangular box and pressing a button; photography is knowledge. Photography is curiosity. And most importantly, photography is crucial to the understanding of the world around us, especially of parts of this world that are unreachable to some. It’s no surprise that we all take photos. During this time in Utah for spring break, I have taken the same photo at least 20 times. The photo captures the mountains that surround Salt Lake Valley, these mountains are known as the Wasatch Front. In the winter months the mountains are covered in snow, and resemble a cake covered in powdered sugar; during fall and spring, the mountains are a medley of colors ranging from orange to red to pink, its unexplainable, and in the summer the mountains are lush and green and welcoming. The view of these mountains changes every day, in fact it changes every time you look at it, and after 10 years living here, I am amazed by the Wasatch Front every day so I photograph it. Something compels me to take out my phone and take a photo of the mountains because I know the next time I look at them, the view will have changed. However, I’ve never stopped to think more about photography, to question why we all take photos, or what the purpose of taking photos is, let alone how we can use photography to learn more about the world around us. If we all do it, and we see hundreds of photos in one day because of social media, then why are photographs so important? I thought about important photos I have seen that I could recall from memory. The first was the “Falling Man” from 9/11, which shows a man moments after he haphazardly jumped from one of the World Trade Center towers as they were being attacked. The identity of the man is unknown, and the photo evokes a feeling of despair and desperation in me. In contrast, there is the kiss on the street from V-J Day, which captures a moment of triumph and impulsiveness between two strangers after an important victory. This photo reminds me of winning, but leads me to wonder about the strangers, and what the feelings on the streets were like that day. More recently I saw photos from the volcanic explosions and the destruction it caused in Tonga. Before this tragedy happened, I am ashamed to say, I would have struggled to point out Tonga on a map. The horrifying images of destruction led me to wonder about the country, and strive to learn more about their community and other places I might not know much about. I made it a promise to myself to not wait for disaster to strike somewhere, to seek knowledge about an unknown place. This promise led me to the question: how can we use photographs to learn? About ourselves, but also about the magnificent world around us.
By Beca Damico4 years ago in Photography
TIPS FOR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
There are numerous celebratory celebrations and one-of-a-kind, private home experiences that individuals desire to remember for the rest of their lives. Your most treasured moments can be captured through family photos. While in a growing market, the job isn’t really easy; in fact, there are numerous nuances that you must understand if you need to be a successful family photographer. Learn how to take excellent familial photos, from useful hints to fun concepts and popular subjects.
By Mohit Bansal Chandigarh4 years ago in Photography
15 Travel Photography Websites to Follow For Unlimited Travel Inspiration!
Introduction The pandemic has made most of us eager for a change of scenery. Now, with the vaccination drive gaining speed, a lot of people are taking the opportunity to make some vacation plans. However, while vaccines do make travel safer, there are still risks to be considered. Families looking forward to enjoying travel should still stick to appropriate safety, social distancing and hygiene measures.
By Jay Jangid4 years ago in Photography
