You are here: Home » Archives for Ari Saperstein

Morning Links – July 23rd

by Ari Saperstein on July 23, 2010 · 2 comments

Fireworks by Zoe Schaeffer

- Go behind-the-scenes in Iraq with photos portraying ever different view, from Iraqi civilians to American soldiers.

- The Strobist has an in-depth exposé on the use of On-Camera v On-Axis Flash with some very convincing photo-comparisons.

- Up-and-coming photography Zoe Schaeffer gets close and personal with her subjects, capturing what she calls the “defining moments” in her life, embracing the candidness and imperfections of her photos.

- Don’t you hate when you see a perfect image for a photo and by the time you get your camera out, turn it on, adjust the settings and focus on the subject that perfect has passed? Well learn a few quick tips on how to check your camera in ten seconds.

Morning Links – July 22nd

by Ari Saperstein on July 22, 2010 · 1 comment

Cooling Down

With New York, Philly and Tampa Bay approaching records for their hottest July, I think we can all appreciate a fantastic photo collection of Americans cooling off.

For all the hipsters out there looking for the next cool thing, check out the newest form of photo-art: Scanography.

At NY Times: Photography Andrea Star Reese creates a brutal realism with “The Urban Cave“, her documentation of homeless people living in West Harlem.

Even the best photographers needs a little basic refresher every now and then, such as 7 situations when manual focus is better than auto focus.

Advertisement

Worldwide Photo Walk Approaches

by Ari Saperstein on July 21, 2010 · 1 comment

Worldwide Photo Walk -- Saturday July 24th

This Saturday, prepare for the ultimate photography event: Worldwide Photo Walk, the “world’s largest global social photography event”. Organized by Scott Kelby and NAPP, Worldwide Photo Walk is a one-of-a-kind event held in hundreds of cities all over the world. This social event brings all different types of photographers together, allowing you to make professional contacts, friends and have fun. Best of all, there are prizes awarded to the best photos, letting you not just build your portfolio with the photos from the day but also giving you a chance to gain some exposure. There’s also some great merch available, from free Lightroom 3 tutorials to a variety of Worldwide Photo Walk t-shirts available online that go to benefit an Orphanage in Kenya.

There’s no fee to participate, just find you city here and sign up soon before it fills up!

Click here to see photos from last year’s Worldwide Photo Walk.

Morning Links – July 21st

by Ari Saperstein on July 21, 2010 · 0 comments

- Katie Flakenberg takes on tragic Americans and American tragedies through remarkable photos that showcase the negative of effects of the health care system, Virgina Tech massacre and unstable coal mining.

- The Frame has compiled photos of what seems like nearly all the government and community efforts to clean up the oil spill.

- Photojournalist Ron Haviv writes about the madness the ensued when he captured his best photo.

- See a collection from those who’ve mastered low light and high resolution — 13 spectacular night photos.

Advertisements

Morning Links – July 20th

by Ari Saperstein on July 20, 2010 · 0 comments

Neil Armstrong preparing for takeoff

- 41 years ago today, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon — one small step for man, one incredible photoshoot for mankind.

- Explore a bleak, unseen side of Glassgow, Scotland and Russia in David Gillanders expose on violence.

- Get some professional advice from art buyers and photography consultants about the Do’s and Don’ts of a photo shoot.

- Turns out there are some things you just can’t learn in school — a panel of photography explains the top 11 things they wished they had learned in school.

Morning Links – July 19th

by Ari Saperstein on July 19, 2010 · 1 comment

steep turns never seemed worse

- Photographer Ilana Panich-Linsman takes an in-depth look into the lives of teenage girls, comparing and contrasting those living in America versus girls in the Middle East.

- You’re guaranteed to think twice next time you watch the Tour-de-France and say “I can do that” after seeing these incredible photos of the manic race.

- Sometimes we forget how so much of photography doesn’t require a camera.

- Check out this awesome camera-nerd accesory for you computer — a required buy for any photo junkie.

Next Entries →

Advertisement