Journal Archives -

September 21, 2023 The Journal 73: Wildlife/Macro Tips, Go Large w/Medium Format, Retro Cameras 2023, MPB Kit HOF 2023, more...
September 17, 2023 Tim's Final Update: Revised Class Improvements...
September 13, 2023 The Journal 72: Drone Pilot Fined, Top Photo Trends, Moving to Mirrorless, more...
September 8, 2023 Ooos! Sorry! Update: Classes
September 8, 2023 Copy of Update 07a: It's All About Me... (yep)
September 5, 2023 The Journal 72: Slm 55 update, Sony Photo Awards, Bird Photo Tips, A New Photo Course...
August 29, 2023 Update 07a: It's All About Me... (yep)
August 23, 2023 Update 07: It's All About Me... (nah)
July 21, 2023 Udate 07: Camera system for sale by Tim...
June 25, 2023 Update 06: CIR Deadline moved! We listened...
June 15, 2023 The Journal 71: Peek-a-Boo Photo Safari Blinds, Goodwill Gets 3k Camera, New Cameras... forgetaboutit!, more...
June 6, 2023 Update 05: CIR Deadline moved! We listened...
April 7, 2023 Update 04: New Bundle, Tim's Opening, next issue, more...
March 9, 2023 The Journal 70: 27 Female photographers, Notes on AI-ChatGPT, 20203 Photo Trends, more...
February 14, 2023 The Journal 69: New Sony=mirrorles + fixed lens, AI wins photo CFE, Sigma 60-600 reviewed, more...
January 3, 2023 Update 03-Ooops: Once more... B&W + Mindful Matters...
January 3, 2023 Update 03: Last Chance... B&W + Mindful Matters...
December 30, 2022 Update 02: B&W, Mindful Matters, +++
December 23, 2022 The Journal 68: New Film Cameras From Pentax, Visual History of Lower East Side (NY), Midjourney Steals Millions (photos), more...
December 11, 2022 My Bad 01 (Tim): Oops!
December 11, 2022 The Journal 67: It's all About Cameras, mostly...plus great gift ideas
December 8, 2022 Update 01: Black & White Image Submission Info
November 20, 2022 Update: Black & White Image Submission Info
October 7, 2022 The Journal 66: AI Camera Speed Traps, Off-Camera Flash to Freeze Motion, DSLR Cameras Going Extinct (again!), more...
September 13, 2022 Journal Notes 65: Language of the Land Portfolio Images
September 11, 2022 Journal Notes 64: Language of the Land Results....
September 2, 2022 Journal Notes: The Journal 63, Errata...
September 2, 2022 The Journal 63: Macbook M2 Reviewed, Best Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras, Best Action Cameras, and a bit more...
August 26, 2022 Journal Notes: 2 days left for Landscape Photography call-for-entry...
August 15, 2022 Journal Notes: Early Entry Ends for Landscape Photography call-for-entry...
August 10, 2022 Journal Notes: Landscape Photography call-for-entry, a bit more...
August 8, 2022 The Journal 61: Macbook M2 Reviewed, Best Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras, Best Action Cameras, and a bit more...
July 24, 2022 Journal Notes: Landscape Photography call-for-entry, Sony Lenses, Classes...
July 11, 2022 Notes: Sony System for sale...
July 7, 2022 A Note from Editor Tim: A New Class...
July 2, 2022 The Journal 61: Best Canon Camera 2022, Capture One for Mobil, Best Camera Backpack, more...
June 25, 2022 Color It Red 2022 Notice...
June 17, 2022 The Journal: Notes 004, 24-hours left for Color It Red Deadline!...
June 10, 2022 The Journal: Notes 003, Color It Red 2022, New Deadline!
June 3, 2022 The Journal 60: Fujifilm X-H2S review, Sony says smartphones better than DSLRs in 2 years, 16 best portfolio sites 2022, more...
May 10, 2022 Shadow & Light Magazine: It's almost ready!
May 6, 2022 The Journal 58: Used Starter Kits, Taking Good Selfies, Mouth-Watering Food Images, NFTs in Court, more...
May 2, 2022 The Journal: Notes 002
April 11, 2022 The Journal: Notes 002
April 1, 2022 The Journal 58: Best Looking Camera?... 53 must-see photo movies, Your kit lens may be the best solution, A pro street photographer's kit, more...
March 11, 2022 Here's the cover of the March/April issue of Shadow & Light Magazine
March 4, 2022 The Journal 57: Leica Q2 shoots B&W, Fujifilm XE-4 for the street, DSLR vs Mirrorless, more...
February 18, 2022 The Journal 56: Compared: Canon EOS R3, Sony a1 and Nikon Z9, Adobe slashes cost of CC, 10 Best Social Media Sites for Photographers in 2022
February 16, 2022 The Journal Annual Survey: Only 5 questions
February 4, 2022 The Journal 58: Tips for Shooting Macro Insects, Street Photography Tips, Nikon D500 to be Discontinued, 2022 Photographer Salary Report, more...
January 8, 2022 Copy of The Journal 57: Updates, Advanced Masking in Lightroom w/AI, Leica M11 promo videos, The most rented cameras/lenses of the year, more...
December 17, 2021 The Journal: Annual Update and a bit more...
November 30, 2021 It's Complete Bundle Time, Again!
November 22, 2021 The Journal 56: Sony Chip Shortages, Apple Self-Service Repair, 2021 Photographer Gift Guide, Beginner's Guide to Macro, more...
October 29, 2021 The Journal LV: Improve Close-Up Photography, Sony A7 IV finally revealed, Level Up Your Kit Bag, Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1, more....
October 25, 2021 Black & White Call-for-Entry Ends @Midnight!
October 19, 2021 The Journal LIII: Weather Photog of the Year, Canon Christmas Gifts, Ricoh GR lllx Hands-On, Px3 2010 Results, more...
September 12, 2021 The Journal LII: Best Waterproof Cameras, Nikon Releases Affordable Entry Level Camera, How to Upsample an Image, Hands-on Fujifilm GFX 50S II, more...
September 2, 2021 The Journal FYI: For Sale, Special Link
August 27, 2021 The Journal LI: Best Camera Bags 2021, MUSE Photo Awards, MPB HOF Kit 2021, Adobe LR vs Capture One 21, more...
August 6, 2021 The Journal L: Black & White CFE, Camera Sales are up, but..., Olympics Photo Editor Confirms Canon's EOS sensor, What’s In My Bag, more....
August 2, 2021 Special Notice: Black & White Call-for-Entry!
July 23, 2021 The Journal XLIX: The Best Prime Lens, Capture One/Lightroom, Nikon Z9-45mp, Best Art Print Paper, more.....
July 2, 2021 The Journal XLVII: Changes are coming...
June 2, 2021 Tim has a Special Message for you! Really!
May 15, 2021 Copy of The Journal XLVI: Best Mirrorless Camera 2021, Sigma 35mm-1.4 DG, Guide to Composite Photography, more...
May 7, 2021 Something's Happening...
April 30, 2021 The Journal XLV: Sony Again Underestimates Demand, Delays Sony 50mm, Apple Announces the New iMac: M1 Chip And New Design, ON1 Photo RAW 2021.5 released, more...
April 19, 2021 Special Offer for Spring!
April 12, 2021 The Journal XLlV: Goldsmith Wins Copyright Appeal, 10 Ways to Critique Your Photos, Quick Tips and Tricks with Luminar AI, more...
March 27, 2021 The Journal XLlII: Best Selling Monitors For Photography, Nikon Z9 announced, New Canon Mirrorless Camera Is Coming, more...
March 18, 2021 Redux: Color It Red 2021 Results...
March 17, 2021 Color It Red 2021 Results...
March 1, 2021 Color It Red 2021 Finalists...
February 25, 2021 Tim Anderson Studio Special Announcement
February 19, 2021 The Journal XLlI: pro photographer tests Apple's M1 MacBook, How to Create a Successful Vlog, Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R5: Which is the best hi-res 8K camera? more...
February 9, 2021 Shadow & Light Magazine: Bundle VII
January 26, 2021 Color It Red Deadline...
January 11, 2021 The Journal XLlI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
December 31, 2020 The Journal: Color It Red
December 23, 2020 Copy of The Journal: Winter Update III
December 8, 2020 The Journal: Winter Update III
November 29, 2020 The Journal XXXX: The 14 Best Gifts for Photographers, Dare to be Different With Your Photos, Forced Perspective Photography, Home Photography Studio On A Budget, more...
November 23, 2020 The Journal: Winter Update II
November 10, 2020 The Journal: Winter Update: Sales opportunities from Tim, a bit more
November 5, 2020 The Journal XXXIX: 35 Beautiful Examples of Light Painting, 16 Camera Accessories, Photographer Wins Landmark Lawsuit, more...
October 23, 2020 The Journal XXXVIII:
September 22, 2020 Fall Update II:
August 29, 2020 Fall Update, Call-for-Entry, Openings, Services
August 10, 2020 Special-Special Notice: Portraits Call-For Entry, Local Pop-Up Event...
August 6, 2020 Special Notice: Events, Openings, The Move, and a bit more...
July 31, 2020 The Journal XXXV: Office Move, $10 Annual Subscription, Olympus Status, Stop Facebook Ads, Lenscratch Top 25
June 5, 2020 The Journal XXXV: Camera Guide 2020, Macro Settings, The Power of Light, Fujifilm X-T4, IPA Winners, more...
May 28, 2020 Special Notice: Events, The Move, and a bit more...
May 13, 2020 The Journal XXXIV: Best Portrait Lenses 2020, Guide to Micro Four Thirds Cameras, Nikon D6 Release Date, Host an Online Workshop, Canon EOS R5-No Thank You, more...
April 29, 2020 Photography: Seeing With a New Eye II
April 28, 2020 The Journal XXXIII: Photoshop Layers & Masks instead of Lightroom, Sony's medium format camera with a curved sensor, Canon EOS R5 could be 'mind blowing' for video, 35 Gorgeous Pictures of Spring, more....
April 17, 2020 The Journal XXXII: Nikon Z9 is here, 20 best camera phones for photography, Sony Awards results, Best camera for macro photography, more...
April 17, 2020 Photography: Seeing With a New Eye I
April 9, 2020 The Journal XXXI: Fujifilm X100V review, 55 Beautiful Flower Pictures, Great Examples of Negative Space in Black and White Photography, more...
March 31, 2020 Shadow & Light Magazine: Walkabout Call-for-Entry
March 28, 2020 The Journal XXX: 25 Best Photog Movies, 40 Masterful Examples of Photo Manipulation, 7 Tips for Stunning Macro Images, Ideas for Isolation, more...
March 26, 2020 Color It Red 2020 Special Notice: The Gallery is up!
March 19, 2020 Copy of The Journal XXIX: Canon RS 5: What We Know, Pinhole Photography in a Can, Turn a Portable Scanner Into a Digital Back for Large Format Cameras, 35 Lovely Images of Horses, and a bit more...
March 19, 2020 The Journal XXIX: Canon RS 5: What We Know, Pinhole Photography in a Can, Turn a Portable Scanner Into a Digital Back for Large Format Cameras, 35 Lovely Images of Horses, and a bit more...
February 22, 2020 GuitarVista Stringer, Special Workshop Notice: Richard Gilewitz...
February 20, 2020 GuitarVista Stringer, Special Workshop Notice: Richard Gilewitz...
January 23, 2020 GuitarVista Stringer, January Update: Robyn Hitchcock at Outpost, Paul Reed Smith on the Future of Guitar, British Style Fingerpicking, Clapton & Springsteen on "Once We Were Brothers", Remembering David Olney, more.........
January 17, 2020 The Journal XXVIII: Canon Pro-1000 review, Lightroom Presets, Sony wireless shooting grip, Leica M10 in B&W, much more...
January 14, 2020 Color It Red 2020: Last Notice...
January 7, 2020 Color It Red 2020 Update and Info...
December 31, 2019 Shadow & Light Magazine 2019 in Retrospect......
December 11, 2019 The Journal XXVII: Red River Holiday Cards, Gift Guides & Suggestions, Canon EOS R MKII, Best Gear of the Year...
November 19, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, November Update: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
November 11, 2019 Color It Red 2020 Update and Info...
November 8, 2019 The Journal XXVI: Canon vs. Nikon, Lensbaby & Creative Photos, DJI Mavic Mini low price, Lightroom shortcuts, more...
October 23, 2019 The Journal XXV: A lighter Leica SL2, Pros and their camera bags, Why prints matter, 12 amazing B&W landscape images, The power of shooting with one camera, more...
October 23, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, October Update: Understanding the Latest Options in Acoustic-Electric Guitars, Humidity Guidelines, Mandolin Orange to the KIMO, Rig Rundown for Samantha Fish, A Visit to Martin Guitar's North Street Factory, more...
August 30, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, September Update: John Fogerty at Santa Fe Opera, Jeff Buckley's "Grace" at 25, Alt Root Weekly Top Ten, Rodney Crowell New Release Ten, Woodstock 50...not!
August 30, 2019 The Journal XXIV: Keys to Super Sharp Images, New Sony APS-C Cameras/Lenses, Shooting in Direct Sunlight, Your Inspiration, more...
August 9, 2019 The Journal: It's Survey Time... with a random prize offering!
August 3, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, August Update: Mary Gauthier at Outpost, Reverb Acquired By Etsy, A Guide to Old-School Blues Guitars, more... ,
August 1, 2019 The Journal XXIII: Canon EOS R 61+mp, The Best iPhone Photographs, Best Gear For Boudoir Photography, Free Resources for Photographers...
July 22, 2019 The Journal, Special Notice: Call-For-Entry: The Portrait Issue!
July 1, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, July Update: Eliza Gilkyson at the Outpost, Jeff Austin passes, Ruthie Foster video, Alt Root Top Ten Songs, Six Slide Guitar Players, more...
July 1, 2019 The Journal XXII: 15 Tips for Successful Fireworks Photography, Portraits Call-for-Entry, Is Canon Going to Redefine the Holy Trinity of Zoom Lenses, How to Avoid Model Flakes, more...
June 27, 2019 Artistic Image June Update: Annual Swap & Shop, Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography, Fujifilm X-Pro3 to feature a tilt screen, 8 Summer Outdoor Portrait Tips, more...
June 19, 2019 The Journal, Special Notice: Call-For-Entry: The Portrait Issue!
June 7, 2019 The Journal XXI: The SONY Camera Hack, Best Cameras Under $500, Google to Simulate Lighting in a Photo, From Instagram to Getting Published, Are Hotels the New Art Museum?.....
June 7, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, June Update: ABQ Folkfest, Buddy and Julie Miller, AMP: John Paul White, Sonny Osborne, Side Hustles for Musicians, 10 Reasons to Love Emmylou Harris, Doc Watson and Black Mountain Rag...
June 5, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Savina Romero Opening, Saturday!
May 30, 2019 Shadow & Light Magazine: Complimentary Subscription, Free Current Issue!
May 30, 2019 Artistic Image May 2019 Update: Google Pixel 3a & XL, The Only Photography Filters You Need, Polaroid Originals’ ‘Stranger Things,’ World’s Most Famous Photographers, Photoelasticity, DIY Tips...
May 22, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Friday Night Closing!
May 22, 2019 David Duplessie Spring 2019 Update II...
May 8, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Saturday Opening Exhibit!
April 30, 2019 Artistic Image April 2019 Update: Why the World's Best Photographers Are Sticking With DSLRs, 10 new Canon EF primes patented, The Art of the Studio Nude workshop sign-up, 10 laws of landscape photography, more...
April 25, 2019 David Duplessie Spring 2019 Update...
April 18, 2019 The Journal XX: Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras 2019, Take the High Road for Breathtaking Images!, The Complete Lightroom Presets Bundle, Sony Alpha A6400 Full Review, more...
April 12, 2019 Questions Answered for Special Offer From Tim...
April 12, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Exhibit Tomorrow
April 9, 2019 Special Offer From Tim...
April 6, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, April Update: Allman Betts Band, Busker's Guide to the Galaxy, ABQ Folkfest Lineup, Steve Earle's "Guy" Reviewed, Best Live Albums, more...
March 29, 2019 Artistic Image March 2019 Update: Cell Phone Photo Show, Canon EOS RP vs EOS 6D Mark II, Marketing Fine Art Photography, more....
March 28, 2019 Special Notice From Tim...
March 22, 2019 Call-for-Entry Deadline Change: Cell Phone Photo Contest...
March 22, 2019 The Journal XIX: The Problem with Camera Phones, Leica Q2 review, What's the Best HDR Software?, How to choose which Camera Lenses, 13 inspiring female photographers to follow...
March 14, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Exhibit Tomorrow
March 4, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Artistic Image Spring Exhibits
February 25, 2019 Color It Red 2019 Finals Gallery Update and Info...
February 22, 2019 Color It Red 2019 Finals Update and Info...
February 22, 2019 GuitarVista Stringer, February Update: Amy Ray at Santa Fe Brewing Co., Bob Dylan's Notebook, American Songwriting Awards, more...
February 20, 2019 The Journal XVIII: Starry Night Skies, Perfect Portraits, Deleting Social Media, Fujifilm X-T30 Review, Double-Sided Printing, more...
February 15, 2019 Artistic Image February 2019 Update I: Hands-on with the Canon EOS RP, The Craft of Ansel Adams, New Mexico Magazine Annual Exhibit, High-Speed Action Tricks, Best Film Cameras of 2019, 8 Reasons to Enter a Photo Contest...,
February 7, 2019 Gallery Reminder: Artistic Image Winter/Spring Exhibits
January 17, 2019 Gallery Update: Artistic Image Winter Exhibit
January 11, 2019 Artistic Image January 2019 Update I: 25 Practical Photography Projects, Canon to Ignore EF Lenses, The best Sony lenses in 2019, New Mexico Artistic Nude Photography Show, Saying Goodbye to My Trusted Canon 6D Mark I
January 7, 2019 Color It Red 2019 Update and Info...
January 7, 2019 Color It Red 2019 Update and Info...
December 28, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine Presents: Color It Red 2019 (update)
December 17, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine Presents: Color It Red 2019
December 14, 2018 Artistic Image December Update I: $100 & Under Gift Guide, Top 20 Most Expensive Photos, What New Camera Should I Purchase, Nikon D760: Huge Hint Reveals New Camera, more...
December 4, 2018 The Journal XVII: 21 Facebook Tricks, New or Second-Hand Gear?, Leica D-lux 7 Unveiled, Canon EOS R Full Review, 10 Social Media Marketing Basics, more...
November 30, 2018 Artistic Image November: 42 Gift Ideas and Gallery Openings
November 23, 2018 Update: Artistic Image Winter Exhibits
November 21, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine Presents: Color It Red 2019
November 19, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, November Update: Woodstock Luthiers Showcase Wrap-up, Top Gear 2018, top 50 albums..so far, a songwriters’ dilemma, Americana Music Roundtable, and more...
November 15, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, November Update: Woodstock Luthiers Showcase Wrap-up, Top Gear 2018, top 50 albums..so far, a songwriters’ dilemma, Americana Music Roundtable, and more...
November 6, 2018 Artistic Image Winter Exhibits
November 2, 2018 The Journal XVI: Nikon Z7 Teardown, Instagram Tips, Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review, Connecting through Personal Portraiture, Photoshop Not Required, more...
October 31, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine Presents: Color It Red 2019
October 24, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, October Update: Gibson Names CEO, Rory Block: Power Women of the Blues, AMP/The Steel Wheels at Cooperage, Lucinda Williams & Slash, Jason Isbell: "From the Ryman" Review
October 19, 2018 Artistic Image October Reminder
October 16, 2018 Artistic Image October Update I: Reflectors and Diffusers Compared, Shades of Gray Deadlines, NM Mag Photo CFE, Samsung Galaxy 9 w/4 lenses, Top Gear for 2018, Instagram Curating
October 5, 2018 Artistic Image Weekend Reminder...
September 26, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, September Update: Songwriting Tips, 2018 Americana Fest Highlights, Review of Kevin Welch new release, Steve Martin Prize for Banjo, Top 15 Billboard Bluegrass Albums, Acoustic Fingerstyle Secrets, more...
September 24, 2018 Copy of David Duplessie New Exhibit...
September 21, 2018 The Journal XV: Here’s a Reason Not to Upgrade to That New Mirrorless Camera, The 10 cheapest full-frame cameras in 2018: fantastic budget DSLRs and CSCs, and more...
September 21, 2018 Artistic Image September Update: Shades of Gray CFE, NM Mag Photo CFE, How to Use a Polarizing Filter, DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom, Tasteful Boudoir Photography
September 4, 2018 Artistic Image Weekend Reminder...
September 3, 2018 David Duplessie New Exhibit...
August 25, 2018 Artistic Image Coming Attractions: Workshops and Gallery Openings...
August 17, 2018 The Journal XIV: Advanced Off-Camera Flash Photography Course, The True Cost of Inkjet Printing, The 10 best Bridge Cameras in 2018, Best Standard Prime Lenses 2018, much more...
August 14, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine: Free Issue
August 13, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, August Update: The Gibson Saga, Guitar Setups, Graham Nash at AMP, Cayamo 2018 review, 25 Best Country/Americana Albums of 2018, Mechanized Guitar Strummer
August 7, 2018 The Journal: August Update
August 3, 2018 Artistic Image August Update: 2018 State Fair Printing Deadlines, Shades of Gray CFE, Nikon Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, Panasonic Lumix FT7 Review, more...
July 28, 2018 Shadow & Light Magazine: Complimentary Subscription, Free Current Issue!
July 16, 2018 David Duplessie Exhibit Update
July 13, 2018 The Journal: July Update
June 29, 2018 GuitarVista Stringer, June Update: Keen and The Flatlanders, Gibson's challenges after bankruptcy, Build a Solid Foundation for your music, Ed Sheeran Sued For $100 Million, plus two great videos
June 28, 2018 The Journal XIII: Better Flower Pictures, The Importance of the Female Lens in Photography, SD Express 128TB Memory Cards, 11 Free Alternatives to Photoshop, 42 Magnificent Photo Manipulation Examples...
June 27, 2018 Artistic Image June Update: Hasselblad Camera Built Entirely From LEGO Blocks, 42 Magnificent Photo Manipulation Examples, Best Full Frame Cameras of 2018, Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI, Enter The 2018 IPA competition,
June 22, 2018 Artistic Image Swap & Shop: Update III
June 15, 2018 The Journal XII: Ektachrome Returns, 10 Best Instant Cameras, Flat Lighting Tips, Milk Bath Portraits, One Light Studio Photography, more...
June 15, 2018 Artistic Image Swap & Shop: Update II
June 7, 2018 Artistic Image Swap & Shop: Date Change...
June 7, 2018 David Duplessie New Exhibit: Thanks!
June 1, 2018 Artistic Image Swap & Shop: Date Change...
June 1, 2018 The Journal XI: 63 Free Lightroom Presets, Canon Ends Film Camera Sales, Top Best Budget Cameras, Pricing Photography, Instagram Launches Mute Button
May 31, 2018 GuitarVistar Stringer, May Update: Alvin & Gilmore, Busking Tips, Rodney Crowell, Del McCoury, Best of Americana...
May 29, 2018 Subscription notice from Tim Anderson
May 28, 2018 David Duplessie New Exhibit Notice....
May 25, 2018 Artistic Image May Update: Special Events, Swap & Shop, Best Cameras for Beginners, and more...
May 3, 2018 The Journal X: Own the world's first single shot 8×10 digital camera, SmugMug acquires Flickr, The Six Best iPhone Photography Apps, Artistic Versus Technical Photography Skills, The Enduring Allure of Polariods