Feb 14

The 50 Greatest Cameras of All Time?

50 greatest cameras
Hey photo friends, Erik here.  I recently stumbled upon Photography Monthly’s article on “The 50 Greatest Cameras of All Time”.  I was a little surprised that my beloved Olympus E-P3 didn’t make their list, but I put together this little collection of some of my other favorites with some bits of information about them for your perusal.  And whoa are there some doozies in there. The list is fascinating, lots of history and indications of... read more ›
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Feb 13

More Than Just Photos of Hot Women In Men’s Underwear [by Craig McDean]

Chloe Sevigny
Fashionistas (and fashion photographers) love to play with gender boundaries. Too often IMHO that turns campy, like poorly-executed drag, or tasteless-pushing-offensive. These don't. Here's a Monday morning kick for you - Craig McDean’s images of actress Chloe Sevigny, in character as a pre-op transgender assassin in an upcoming British show). And this, my friends, definitely avoids that... read more ›
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Feb 11

As Cold As Ice: Suffering & Beauty in Frozen Europe

In Seattle, we're enjoying some pretty balmy weather (for February). But I'm headed to Europe this week and I'm well aware that hundreds of thousands of people are suffering through a bone-chilling freeze--with temperatures dropping waaaay below normal. Amid mountains of snow and icicles as long as my arm, people are panicking and trying to help each other. And some people are photographing. I've shot in temps so... read more ›
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Feb 09

Nikon D800 Camera is Here. What do YOU Think?

nikon d800 chase jarvis
Alright photo geeks. Indeed, Nikon just dropped another news bomb this week - the much-anticipated Nikon D800 is here. Not unlike the D4, I've known about its imminent arrival for some time. But there are some sorta cool curve balls....So let's get into it. Here’s some highlighted specs: _36.3 megapixel, full-frame sensor (FX) _up to 5fps still image shooting _1080pHD video 24 or 30fps _ISO Range 100-6400 (extendable... read more ›
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Feb 08
Feb 07

Famous Photographers Pose with Their Most Iconic Images

Steve McCurry
When we gaze upon an iconic (or even just a really good) photograph, it’s difficult to think about the work or the passion behind it - we are seeing a documented scene or a crafted image and--unless you are a photographer--most people don’t wonder about the individual who was behind the camera. Sure, the majority of the populace will automatically recognize the photo of the Afghan Girl that was... read more ›
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Feb 06

Dead Mobsters Remind Us: Success in Your Work is in Your Quirk.

Weegee
Photos of dead mobsters lying prone, surrounded by articles of clothing and police chalk markings. The crime scene, the murder as art. Equal parts photographer and old-school sleuth Arthur "Weegee" Fellig had a otherworldly guidance that lead him straight to fresh crime scenes, like the plastic thing on a Ouija board. Working the streets of New York City in the 1930s and 40s, he consorted with... read more ›
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Feb 03
Feb 02

The Freshman Yearbook of Power Nerds, Washington DC Style

Funny segue from yesterday's political post... Got to thinking about politics and photography.... Though it seems otherwise at time, politicians aren’t actually celebs. Sure, they get their picture taken at press conferences, but--especially early on in their career--they’re not really used to having a photographer take a portrait of them like a rock star. They're most often power nerds and people who do a job that's... read more ›
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Feb 01