Are Camera Makers Promoting Smartphones?

Are Camera Makers Promoting Smartphones?

In the not too distant past, the goal people had in mind when taking a photo was making a print. Today, there are approximately 95 million photos taken every day and shared on Instagram. Some of these may also be printed, but a large percentage of these photos are...
Pick of the Week: Luminar – Macphun’s New Photo Editor

Pick of the Week: Luminar – Macphun’s New Photo Editor

Macphun’s web site describes Luminar with two words, Simplicity and Creativity.  And with the statement: “It’s the most fantastic piece of software we’ve ever created.” Pre-orders will start on November 2nd, and the release is scheduled for November...
Using Photography for a Cause

Using Photography for a Cause

Whether you are a landscape photographer with thousands of social media followers, or just starting out, you can use images to bring attention to a cause.  You don’t have to have the skills of a seasoned photo journalist.  You just need to know where to look The...
Is Photography Art?

Is Photography Art?

A recent episode of a podcast I listen to, This Week in Photo, asked the question “Is Photography Art?”  The discussion they had got me to thinking about that question.  Current camera technology does a lot of the work for you.  Just point and press the...

Is there really a Santa Clause

No, this isn’t really photo news, but it’s a serious issue that is on many people’s minds this time of year.  Is there really a Santa Clause?  Research web site ProCon.org has taken on this topic. “Mountains of historical data and more than 50...

Christmas Buying Guide for Photographers – 2014

Are you looking for something to give the photographer in your life?  Not sure what to get the photographer that already has everything?  He are some ideas for your holiday shopping:   Black Rapid Cross Shot Strap.  A long strap that goes across your torso, with...