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Octobber 24, 2024 • Issue 89
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Happy Kinda Winter, reader!
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It seems like here in Albuquerque that winter decided to arrive a bit earlier, this year. Mornings are hovering around 45-50°. I know, that may not sound cold to those in colder climates, but...
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Well now, as I write this the November/December 2024 issue of Shadow & Light Magazine is being finalized. So far we have Erika Masterson (image), Nicola Hackl-Haslinger, Lev Spiro, Linda Sbath, and Jane Ivory. We will also have a full slate of Single Image Showcase contributors: Bob Stevens, Debbie Cain, Mara Zaslove, John Custodio, Maria Zendejas, Lori Pond, Mike Allan, Meredith Mullins, Kaisa Sirén, Karen Numme, Joyce Lopez, Robin Bell, Mason Bryan, Wendy Kappy, Van Pulley, and Tayo Basquait. Both Steve Immel and Eric McCollum will be included with their unique take on personal photographic pursuits.
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You can take advantage of the annual subscription to Shadow & Light Magazine of only $10 annual/6 issues, and receive the November/December 2024 issue as your first subscribed issue and also receive the current issue, at no additional charge. Click here if you can't pass up this great deal!
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• Announcing a new book! Due to the popularity of our current issue, "The Horse," we will release a companion book as a PDF and it will also be available in print, through the same platform as Shadow & Light Magazine is wonderfully printed. This book will feature portfolios from the magazine as well as select, invited photographers. It will be all about horses and will contain no commercial ads. Final prices are yet to be determined, but you can (of course!) pre-order at the great low price of only $10.00! This PDF release should be ready very soon, as long as the rivers keep receding!
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• At Shadow & Light Magazine, we are working on a new call-for-entry, A Step Up! This will be an offer to our readers and supporters who haven't been published in a nationally-recognized photography magazine to have their turn. If you have a relative or friend who might fit that description, you can enter them and it will be a great Christmas or birthday present!
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Additional information coming soon! Email me for information.
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Image: Erika Masterson, Unspoken.
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Now enjoy the selection of photography news & views from around the world!
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• Most of the items/articles featured in The Journal are included based on past responses to similar posts and are not offered as recommendations by me, but for your varied interests.
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• If you like this newsletter, please forward it to a friend of like mind!
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The Most Important Lesson a Creative Photographer Can Learn
Diving into the fascinating world of creativity within our craft can raise people’s hackles. Many commonly accepted truths about what makes a good photo are subjective and swayed by widely held opinions. Nevertheless, breaking free from the constraints of popularism can lead to creative results that stand apart from the crowd, and that's important.
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10 Street Photographers to Watch
Since the early twentieth century, photographers have captured their surroundings through spontaneous, unposed imagery. A new generation continues this legacy, discovering innovative ways to document the world. To celebrate our 2024 Street Photography Award, we’ve curated a list of rising street photographers—past competition winners, finalists, and editor’s picks—who should be on your radar.
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Creative Portrait Ideas to Elevate Your Travel Photography
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Everyone loves a good selfie, but let’s be honest…Do you want your entire travel photo album full of selfies? We didn’t think so. There are so many fun and innovative ways to take portraits while travelling, and in this article, we hope to encourage you to experiment with a few of them next time you’re on vacation!
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Below, we’ll explore four creative portrait ideas that will help elevate your travel photography. They include environmental, candid, cultural, and silhouette portraits.
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Apple’s Photo Bug Exposes the Myth of ‘Deleted’
Last week, an alarming complaint popped up from iPhone owners on Reddit and elsewhere: Old photos, long since deleted, had resurfaced in their Photos app. Vacations, nudes, concerts, all unexpectedly returned like an unwelcome Pet Sematary cat. Today Apple finally acknowledged the bug and pushed out a fix. But the incident underscores a forgotten truth of memories in the digital age. Deletion is a myth, or at the very least a little white lie.
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The Obvious Shot and the Hidden Shot
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Often in photography, there is what I’d call the “obvious shot.” The obvious shot can sometimes be a cliché image that tons of people have photographed before, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, it’s really just the most straightforward view of a particular scene.
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For example, what’s the obvious shot of a dragonfly on a flower? Probably one that shows the whole length of the dragonfly and doesn’t have any distractions in the out-of-focus regions. Depending on the quality of the light and how interesting the dragonfly looks, it absolutely could be a strong photo.
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10 Best Website Builders For Photographers Of 2024
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The best website builder for photographers depends on what you hope to accomplish with your website. Some website builders excel in letting you create stunning photography portfolios and other platforms shine at helping you promote and sell photography services. There are also website builders that make it easy to set up an online shop to sell your photographs.
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Forbes Advisor reviewed dozens of website solutions photographers can use to establish a professional online presence.
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