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June, 21 • 2024 • Issue 83
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Happy Day After Solstice, reader!
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Last night, just before turning in, I decided to go outside and have a conversation with whomever would listen. As soon as I opened the door, I saw who I needed to chat with. It was a wonderful Solstice Moon. The wind was blowing at about 25-35mph, branches were flapping and there it was (image-above). There was a slight haze, and of course I knew I had to capture the moment. I have a pretty good "real" camera system, but I knew if I went back in the house and grabbed the camera, the moment could very well be gone. So I took the advice of many a photographic educator: the best camera is the one you have in your hand! Ah, the cell phone with image making capabilities. So, I turned that sucker on, clicked the camera app, and voila! (Disclaimer: no PS, no AI. no BS.)
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Final Call for Entry, "The Horse" : Have you entered, yet? New prizes have been secured for the Grand Prize. Red River Paper and Think Tank Photo are both offering Gift Certificates. The July/August 2024 issue of Shadow & Light Magazine will feature nothing but horses! You can enter by simply clicking on the link, below to sign up for a low $25/15 image, fee. By the way, you don't have to live in New Mexico to enter! Guest Jurors are Helen K. Garber and Tony Bonanno. Entry Deadline: June 25, 2024 / Image Deadline: July 1, 2024.
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If you have already entered you can send in your images. For this stage, please send images at 100dpi, 11-inches on the longest, tiff/jpg. Finalists will be required to send in hi-res images for the print copy.
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One-2-One Coaching returns for the summer Only 3 spaces left! I have taken the summer off from teaching to work more closely with photographers who want to take their image making to the next level. I have been offering this series for a few years and am amazed at the results (see comments on my site). I will be accepting 6 students who have the desire to take the next step to being the photographer you know you can be! The regular fee for this course is $450 for 6 one-hour sessions, in person or through Zoom. For this special summer series I will be offering it for only $350 for subscribers to "The Journal." Gift purchases accepted!
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If you grab a $10 PDF subscription (annual/6 issues), you will receive the current issue free and your first subscribed issue will be the July/August 2024 issue, which will be The Horse issue!
Here's the link if you can't refuse this offer.
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Note: The Single Image Showcase will skip an issue, to make way for "The Horse Special Issue, July/August 2024. It will return for the September/October issue.
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Is Manual mode the best way to use your camera? A Canon expert explains
"Use Manual mode" is common advice from professional and advanced photographers on this website and elsewhere. Recently, a photographer asked me why manual exposure was almost universally suggested.
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Retro cameras are so overhyped – here are three reasons why full-size mirrorless models are the better choice
Retro cameras such as the Nikon Z fc and new Fujifilm X-T50 are all the rage, but should they be? They sure do look the part, but I'm here to say there's a better alternative: full-size mirrorless models.
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The stark contrast between the two types of camera design hit me recently when I was at Photo London, where all of the latest and greatest Nikon cameras were on display given Nikon sponsors the event, including the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z6 II.
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How to Choose Between Similar Versions of a Photo
Something tough about photography is choosing between similar variations of the same photo. If you’re especially shutter-happy, you might end up with many similar photos on your hard drive without a clear “best” image among them. Although you could just pick one of these photos at random, I think that it’s much better to put some thought into your decision and choose between them carefully.
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7 Top Tips To Help You Master Hot Air Balloon Photography
Find out why hot-air balloons are interesting subjects for a photographer and how to capture top shots of them with our handy top tips. Hot-air balloons are big, colourful and slow-moving – and absolutely superb subjects for photography. This is the time of year when balloon festivals start to take place when in theory at least, it is warm and the air relatively still early and late in the day.
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17 Photography Trends To Watch Out For In 2024
When it comes to current trends in photography, experimenting with emerging artistic methods and testing alternative tech can make a huge difference in your work. If you’re aiming to excel in this constantly evolving field, keep reading. This article will delve into photography industry trends in 2024.
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Profile: Tatsuo Suzuki, street photographer
Judge of our 2024 Black & White Award, Tatsuo Suzuki is an award-winning Japanese photographer, whose visceral imagery extols the unique power of monochrome.
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“The hustle and bustle of the city; the people who pass through; the places where different people come and go: these are the things that inspire me.”
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