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January 31, 2024 • Issue 93
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As we slip and slide into 2024, with a somewhat confusing and frustrating outlook, we seem to be heading into an unformed future. I am as in that mindset as you but I also want you to know that we are in this together. The more we can be positive about our own lives and if we stay close to people of like minds, we will get through this. It will be a challenge, both personal and spiritual. We can do this!
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I noticed by the stats of the last issue of The Journal, that you clicked on individual items a lot more than ever! Does that mean you don't need the graphic connection of images and words. If so, let me know. Although, maybe I should just let the stats tell me what you want.
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Also, on the positive side of things, I received a good number of subscriptions to my newer project, "the starter." In light of that, I will leave the info for that Substack project for one more issue. (below)
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For me, personally, in the coming year, I plan on saying "no" more. Many times in the last year I said "yes" way too many times. That left me in a very confused state-of-mind. This year it will be yes to projects that truly interest me and add to my personal and professional growth. I will also be doing a bit of work on both the Shadow & Light Magazine and the Tim Anderson Studio sites. I didn't feed them very well, last year and they aren't happy about that! Are you with me on this?
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I also plan on creating more products that will be made available exclusively for for readers and subscribers. Stay tuned for that info!
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Oh. That thing about the son of a different father... I will be meeting a cousin from that side of the family in March. Wish me luck!
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One more thing: At the end of each future issue of The Journal, I will feature a link to an article that has been published by someone else other than Shadow & Light Magazine (SLM). This is an effort to "spotlight' SLM's alumnus who are out-and-about. Congratulations, Monica Deneven for being Publisher's Choice for this issue!
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• 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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• Savings Extended: 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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• 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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Instagram is creating its own video editing app
Instagram announced that it is launching its own free video editing app named Edits. The move makes sense for a platform that's been pushing video content for quite some time, yet lacked any refined editing tools. The timing, however, is interesting, as it coincided with the ban on a very similar free editing app, CapCut.
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44 Tips to Improve Your Photography
We can all use a bit of help in our pursuit of great imagery. In this article, any one of these 41 tips may just be the key you need to be much more pleased with your work.
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The Key to Tack-Sharp Photography
Fact: Depth of field will remain constant across all formats and focal lengths as long as the aperture and the image size remain the same. There are several factors that determine how sharp, or not sharp, an image may be. One of those is depth of field, and another is the movement of the subject matter that occurs while the shutter is open. Here, I will discuss depth of field.
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How Much Do Photographers Make?
Our site (photographytalk.com) caters to photographers at all levels—from beginners picking up a camera for the first time to seasoned professionals refining their craft. One question that consistently comes up, especially from those transitioning from hobbyist to professional, is: how much does a photographer earn in their field?
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10 Black and White Photographers You Should Know
Black and white photography has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the medium’s very beginning. To honor and celebrate its enduring power we have compiled a list of 10 of its most iconic exponents, whose inspiring images showcase its profound potential.
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Publisher's Choice (new feature): Monica Denevan
“I wanted to make portraits of the people I was spending my time with, in the environment where they live, which changes dramatically with every season.” – Monica Denevan
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One of today’s most talented photographers, Monica Denevan is renowned for her striking monochrome images, which possess a timeless quality and capture the essence of the people and places she photographs.
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