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December 27, 2024 • Issue 92
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Here Comes the New Year, reader!
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As the count-down continues to wind down and into a New Year, there are many things for which we can be grateful. Other things, not so much. I guess the one thing I am happiest about is that (at 79!) I am still releasing things and doing things and am very happy that my sons and their families are doing well, and my good friends are still glad to see me! What more could I ask for?
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What else happened for me in the year 2024?
Well, there is the thing that I found out a few months ago. I am the son of a different father! Yeah. I am still working around that one. At my age, however, it doesn't really mean that much, except that I am excited about meeting members of my new half-family! How many of you have had this revelation later in life?
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As many of you know I began a new newsletter, "the starter." This project is aimed toward positivity and inspiration in their many forms. It has 5 offerings in each issue and is released every Monday morning at 8am. The sections include: a quote, an essay, a video, a link to a photographer who has been featured in Shadow & Light Magazine (in its 10th year!), and a link to a poet whose words have moved me over the years. Who knows? In the future I may even include some of my poetry! Here's a link to the latest issue!
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I am working on a few new photographic/creativity projects (without glass, of course!) and a new book of my poetry, as well as teaching photography and poetry. I if you are interested in taking any of the classes, let me know. As part of my online family you will receive a pretty darn good discount! If you would like to read additional information, click here.
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The new PDF for "The Horse," is done and you only have until December 31, 2024 to get it at the pre-order price of only $10 (link below). Purchasers will receive the 112-page PDF for only $10 when it is released January 1. 2024. The regular price, once it has been released will be $16.50. Portfolios in the Special Issue include: Susan Friedman, Shelley Paulson, Keron Psillas, Mary Aiu, Lynne Pomeranz, Tom Chambers, Chris Stevens-Yu, Susan Kanfer, Oliver Klink, Landry Major, and Tori Gagne. More information is below... and click on the provided link for your great pre-sale price of only $10! More than 100 stunning images!
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Image:Chris Stevens-YU, Leader of the Pack (detail).
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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 8 Worst Cameras of 2024
We often comment that nobody really makes bad cameras any more. Some fall short of expectations, sure, and others might have a feature or two that's a bit junky, but an honest-to-goodness bad camera? That's a thing of the past, right?
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Inkjet Paper & Print Handling Guide
Inkjet paper is not just paper. Think of it as a yet unmade piece of art. It is the potential you can unlock to make an amazing photographic or fine art work. As such, inkjet paper should be treated with care. You will get better prints and have less waste over time.
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Top Photography Contests to Enter in 2025
Winning a top photography contest is a dream shared by countless photographers, from emerging talents to seasoned professionals. Each year, photographers from around the world test their skills and push their creative boundaries by entering prestigious international competitions. These contests offer more than just the chance to win attractive cash prizes and achieve global recognition; they also provide a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase their work to a broader audience.
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Tips for Making a Photo Series
The main motivation for my photography has been to describe and share my experiences. I believe this sentiment is common among photographers. Yet sometimes, it leads to obsession over capturing the one “great image” of a scene – when the best way to tell a story can be through a series of images instead.
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Why We Do It: Photographers and Photo Editors on the Passion That Drives Their Work
he people who make up today’s thriving photographic community are our eyes to the world. Whether established artists and journalists or passionate emerging voices, they inform us, they inspire us, they amaze us, they put our world in the broader context of history.
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But that community also faces great challenges — dwindling sales, increased competition and a fragile trust in photographers’ mission to inform. Too often, those factors can make those of us in that community, photographers and photo editors alike, lose sight of what drive us.
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These 13 Cool Photography Themes to Inspire Your Work
Experimenting with these awesome photography themes is a surefire way to get your creative juices flowing. Even professionals find themselves in a creative rut from time to time. And the best way to solve this problem is to try new things with your camera.
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By playing with these photography themes, you’ll relight your photography fire. These themes will help you learn new skills. They will also give you a new perspective, helping you develop as a photographer and visual storyteller.
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This guide to the best gifts for photographers has been handpicked by me – a professional photographer and gear reviewer who loves gadgets!
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