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November 10, 2024 • Issue 90
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One day a couple of weeks ago, Winter pushed Fall away, and here we are! In Albuquerque we only had a piffle of snow in many places. In the north, however, they had lots of the white fluffies. Oh, well. I guess it's time to put the shorts away and layer up! We can do this.
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The November/December 2024 issue of Shadow & Light Magazine is finally finalized. Our cover artist, Erika Masterson (image), has shot up in the charts like a rocket. She never ceases to amaze me with her dedication and compelling vision. Nicola Hackl-Haslinger, Lev Spiro, Linda Sbath, and Jane Ivory round out our Showcase Portfolios. 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.We'll also have a review of a new release by Eric Meola, "Bending Light."
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If you are at a loss (already!) for what you going to give as gifts this year, take a look at our Holiday Specials page to take the worry and the challenge out of gift-giving for photographers.
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"The Horse" is set to release in plenty of time for Holiday gift giving..
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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, Cerulean.
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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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31 World’s Most Famous Photographers to Know in 2024
Who are the world’s most famous photographers? Salvador Dalí once said, “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” When it comes to photography though, inspiration can be a tough nut to crack.
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We all know it’s sometimes difficult to stay in touch with our creative side, especially when we are overwhelmed by daily tasks or we feel stuck in a repetitive routine.
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So let’s have a look at 31 amazing artists who shaped the world of photography with their innovative ideas and their amazing talent!
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25 Famous Female Photographers You Need to Know in 2024
We’ve put together a list of 25 female photographers whose art will inspire and amaze you.
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Photography isn’t only a men’s field, but female photographers still have a hard time making their way in the industry. We are here to highlight how many excellent women have left their mark in the photography world.
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10 Landscape Photographers to Watch
Landscape photography has a long and storied history, with generations of talented photographers striving to capture the majesty of our planet. This tradition continues today with a new generation of rising stars whose imagery beautifully conveys the diverse landscapes found in every corner of the world. To celebrate our 2024 Landscape Photography Award (open for entries until the end of the month), we’ve put together a list of contemporary landscape photographers we believe should be on your radar.
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10 striking snapshots from the Weather Photographer of the Year awards
The Royal Meteorological Society announced the winners, selected by a panel of experts from the fields of meteorology, photography and journalism. This year, the competition received entries from photographers in 84 countries.
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“I’m delighted with the variety and quality of this year’s winning photographs which show a real window into the world’s weather and climate, in both its regional differences and its interconnectivity,” judge and Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society Liz Bentley said.
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Incredible Animal Pictures Star in Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2024
Nature’s Best Photography Awards has announced the winners of its 2024 competition with a mother Bengal tiger teaching its son how to fight taking home the top prize of $5,000
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Mangesh Desai from Pune, Maharashtra, India was made Grand Prize Winner for his picture taken at the Taboda-Andhari Tiger Reserve. “Over the years, I have witnessed this young tiger on his path toward independence, starting with lessons from his mother teaching him to defend his territory,” says Desai.
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Visual Echoes: The Threads of Personal Style in Photography
One year ago, we changed the tagline of our website to say “Photography Life: AI-Free Since 2008.” Even though it was largely a statement against generating our articles and photos artificially, it was also a statement for something I consider essential in photography, perhaps today more than ever: personal style and artistic expression.
Photographers all see the world differently.
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We’re drawn to different genres, subjects, light, composition, post-processing, print styles, and so on. Every creative decision is one that some photographers will make differently.
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