I just recently overheard a self-described "purist" photographer ranting on about how we're all cheaters and that the photographic masters before us lacked our current luxury--even desire--to "customize" (read: manipulate/photoshop) images. It was "...all about the the composition, a beautiful subject, and a properly exposed picture". I call horse-pucky. Above: Avedon's instructions to his printer.--[Via Monoscope.]Get my every move: Follow Chase Jarvis on TwitterGet exclusive content: Become a Fan on Facebook
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Short notice is the best notice. If you're in Toronto or NYC this week, I'd love to cross paths. Here's what I know:First. This Thursday November 12th at 7:30pm I'm excited to be giving a chat about creativity on behalf of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators. Open to the public - please tell your mates. I'll also be signing The Best Camera Is The One That's With You. Books will be on sale... read more ›
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Nov
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This one has been a long time coming. Today, I'm happy and proud to share with you my first foray into music videos. It's a video for The Blakes titled "Ramshackle Hearse." You may remember my love affair with the band. Ever since I put their track "Don't Bother Me" behind Chase Jarvis RAW: Advance Testing the Nikon D90, I've been enamored with their rough pop sound. It's after midnight now, and I'm holed... read more ›
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Nov
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I've had the good fortune of being invited to join distinguished hosts on a handful of photo industry podcasts recently. Here are a few links if you might be interested in hearing us yap. Many thanks to the gracious podcasters below. Photo FocusListen to the podcast here.This Week In Photography (TWIP)Listen to the Podcast here.Typical ShutterbugListen to the podcast here.Camera DojoListen to the Podcast here.MACiLife/KZYK RadioListen to the podcast here.--Get my every move: Follow Chase... read more ›
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Oct
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If chapter titles like..._Working with Reps, Assistants, Employees, and Contractors: The Pitfalls and Benefits, or_Transitioning to Freelance, or_Licensing Your Work, or_Setting Your Photographer’s Fees, or_Releases: Model, Property, and Others ..don't get you to buy this book, perhaps my assessment of the book will:I think Best Business Practices for Photographers, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone even thinking about licensing an image, starting a business in photography, or dreaming of taking their photo game "pro".Long... read more ›
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As more and more of us photogs co-mingle our still capture with motion capture, we're going to be seeing increasingly co-mingled media outlets increasingly more excited to increase their co-mingling of media. You get my point.Looks like Outside is along for the ride now, thus adding another solid print title to the short list of those that are doing more interesting things--either out of desperation or innovation--which is still up for debate. This cool... read more ›
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Today I’m really pumped to share with you the results of many months of hard work, a whole lotta fun, and--in many ways--a dream come true. It’s a trifecta of projects that I’ve just launched moments ago:Introducing:1. Best Camera = An iPhone photo app that allows you to shoot, add creative effects, and share your images more simply and powerfully than ever before. Virtually limitless creativity, and the ability to share photos directly from... read more ›
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http://www.facebook.com/v/156438486404Dozens of you chimed in last week about wanting to see some of the gear we were using in New Zealand for the past 10 days, so here's the bounty. Might sound funny, but it's quite stripped down for us, based on the creative direction that you saw here.Regardless, hope you get your fill here... and the Shamwow reference is just a funny pop-culture, infomercial joke. We like to soak up our spilled beers with... read more ›
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It was just reported today at TheNextWeb.com that CBS will insert the world's first paper-thin interactive video screen into copies of the September 18th issue of Time Inc.’s Entertainment Weekly:"The screens will be around the size of a mobile phone display and have rechargeable batteries. When readers open the magazine to the ad pages, it will activate a chip used to store the video (similar to a singing greeting card), they will then see a... read more ›
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There's been a lot of hot fuss lately about what's possible with new projection media, especially in urban environments, onto building facades, etc. Last time I was in Paris there was similar stuff emerging on building walls in the Marais, but this seems to be evolving quickly and really taking off. Impressive live performance here in this video from NuFormer.If you liked that real clip and you want to see what NuFormer think is possible,... read more ›
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