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We have just finished curating this weeks’ Flickr Group Showcase, our 30th of the year and once again, it is outstanding and full of incredible mobile photography and art. 
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Perfect exposure settings: Reciprocity is the law of the relationship between shutter and aperture. It stipulates that one stop increases in aperture is equivalent to the shutter duration doubling. Both increase light by one stop. In addition to this the photographer may wish to over expose or under expose. Understanding the law of reciprocity allows them to do this in a controlled and intuitive manner, understanding the exposure differences on the image PLUS the different changes to the depth of field or any motion blur increase or decrease. Sometimes however, the aperture you want and the shutter speed required do not give an adequate exposure with the available light (either natural or including flash). Fortunately there is another variable which effects exposure with the same degree of effect and working in the same measurements of stops of light.This is ISO and refers merely to the cameras sensor’s sensitivity to light. You therefore have THREE variables at your disposal. Each however alter the image beyond just the brightness of the final image.
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This mode breaks a scene up into chunks, each of which are measured independently. And then, after a microsecond of thought juggling such factors as where the focus point is and whether you’re shooting a landscape or a portrait, works out what the correct exposure should be. Well…usually. There are one or two situations where a camera lightmeter gets things spectacularly wrong. Unfortunately, although lightmeters are astonishingly clever they can also be incredibly dumb.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Light meters can be a the downfall of us all. Funny enough, Light meters are always messing up or are generally of no-use. Unless you know how to use them right and how you can tweek them to your personal style.
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"The answer is yes... and no. The simple rule is that you can photograph nearly all public places and spaces. You can also photograph people in public as long as it falls under editorial content. What is editorial content in regards to photographing people? How does it differe from photographing people in another manner? Editorial content tells a story, shows an environment, records an event. The subject matter is the image as a while - any people in the photograph are a component of the story. They are not the story itself. This is different from portraiture, you are photograpghing a person as the subject matter and the photograph is meant to capture her likeness."
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Knowing when to take pictures of people or where? Whether of not your on military or government property, you can't but in a crowded area or a parade you can.
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Here's an interesting idea for engagement photographers looking to try something different. This Hungarian couple not only decided to do a horror-themed engagement shoot (something we’ve seen before), they took it one step further by turning the whole thing into a short horror-themed engagement comic.
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Creativety flourishes were it will, and weddings seem to be jumping on the bandwagon for more than just lasting images.
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As with running any business, there is always the risk of legal issues arising. One common occurrence is the loss of images due to card malfunction. A client who has their images lost can spell big legal trouble. If you are not protected such as with a photography contract, clients may have the legal authority to come after your finances and even personal assets.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Sadly most photographers have to carry a handful of release contracts. If you run a business or if someone tries to sue you, for the fact that a photo of them was published. This could save your name.
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New York Film Academy Photography School Chairman, Brian Dilg shares some tips for impressing editors and admissions Via planetMitch, Tiaan Jonker
Rim Riahi's curator insight,
September 5, 2013 1:53 AM
New York Film Academy Photography School Chairman, Brian Dilg shares some tips for impressing editors and admissions
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Two years ago, photographer and musician David Niles was watching his son Nathan let his imagination run wild as he played with his favorite toys. It was then that he was inspired to put Nate, now 9 years old, into these worlds with a little help from Photoshop. Thus was born the Nate’s Adventures series.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
When a parent tries to imagine the world that their child lives in. I think David Niles came pretty close to making a replica of that world, with his photography. Catpuring his young son out and about, gives us all the idea that we should capture our own ideas and memories.
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Depth of field refers to the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. It varies depending on camera type, aperture and focusing distance, although print size and viewing distance can also influence our perception of depth of field. This tutorial is designed to give a better intuitive and technical understanding for photography, and provides a depth of field calculator to show how it varies with your camera settings.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Understanding depth of field is in Photography 101, but this tutorial brushes up on controlling just exactly, what you want in your photograph to be sharp and the background to be in soft focus.
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Timelapse videos are great for showing how much or how little things have changed over the year. The BBC made their own version of a then and now segment featuring a train ride from from London and Brighton.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
When you combine different parts of history to make a timelapse video, nothing quite makes your mind tingle at either extraoridnary or un-changing elements that have happened over the years.
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Street photographer Eric Kim has always believed in the value of 'open source.' Usually a term reserved for software and code, open source is a development model that promotes free public access and redistribution rights for a product. I also wanted to announce that I have recently made all of my photos on Flickr available for free as full-resolution downloads. So if you have ever liked any of my photos and wanted a print, feel free to download any photo and print any sized photo you want. Use it as wallpapers, prints to hang on your wall, or whatever you want to use them for (non commercial). And no, you don’t need my permission.
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Eric Kim has taken the term 'Open Source' and has given it reason behind the term. Kim feels that anything information based, will always be free on his blog. And now he's added his photos along with it.
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Impressing commercial clients involves scouting out unique locations and working expertly with lighting equipment. Photographers who go the extra mile are rewarded with clients who return to them again and again.
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9 photography tips. We take a look at 9 tips that might be considered tired by some, but are nevertheless used by some of the world’s greatest photographer 1. Get it right in-camera 2. Expose for highlights 3. Focus on your subject 4. Engage with your subjects 5. Composition 6. Take your time 7. The Decisive Moment 8. Break the rules 9. Experiment
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Treasures are often buried under dirt. Well, that's usually the case, anyway. Treasures for photographers may mean finding a working copy of their dream camera at a flea market or on the second-hand camera market. However, more often than not, the camera may not be looking great.
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Being able to use a camera from the 60's is ideal. But being able to clean it to perfection is another story. Find out some tips on how to keep your old style Cortex and others from collecting dust.
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Flowers are one of my favorite photography subjects. They can’t complain if the photo doesn’t come out right. Flowers also look very different when shot from different angles and zoom levels. Explore the flower from these different angles to get completely new photos. While taking photos indoors, the two most important things to keep in mind are lighting and background.."
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Sometimes the best up and close macros, can either transform into an abstract piece of art. Or set the mood for a moment that has gone by. Learn how to photograph in macro.
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It's not just Facebook that is eager to unleash the money-making capabilities of Instagram, many companies use the service regularly to connect with their clients and build a brand presence. Heineken’s recent Crack the US Open competition is a great example.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Heineken has decided to involve their company with Instagram. WIth their recent competition called 'Crack the US Open, and you basically end up playing 'I Spy,' to win the tickets.
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"Lee Harvey Oswald shot" "Man vs. tanks in Tiananmen Square" "VJ Day in Times Square" If these phrases immediately conjured a distinct image in your mind, you're in good company. Like you, untold millions of people pictured the same thing. That's what iconic means. These are the dramatic images that have are embedded in our culture. They have come to define a historical event, a famous person -- or maybe even an entire generation."
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The question that lingers on every person holding a camera's, mind.
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The 2013 Traveler Photo Contest in any of these four categories: Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place, and Spontaneous Moments. Prizes include a Galapagos Photography Expedition, photo workshops, and more. Take a look at the winners from Brazil to a ceremony happening in an enclosed sect called the Tatahonda in the Congo.
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With over 15,500 entries for National Geographics, Photo contest the winners have finally been chosen.
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From all around the globe to travelling all over the globe—covering all sorts of angles in various lightings, sometimes with bokeh, sometimes with film, and some other times in black and white—there are those who capture what we see everyday from...
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Camera technology is always being used/tweaked in one way or another to yield surprising or novel results. In some cases, that means creating a camera that sees like a bug's eye. In others, one that perceives only motion, like a retina. The most recent camera innovation we've stumbled across falls a bit closer to the second of those. It's called Pixy, and it's a color-detecting camera that might some day soon be the eye with which your friendly neighborhood robot sees and interprets the world.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Talking about robots, this low cost camera does not take your typical picture. Based on color. this camera will track it and send information about where the object is, and with no time wasted.
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"You can enjoy photography as a relaxing hobby and as a way to express your creativity. With so much of life only being seen once, being able to capture moments and then view them at a later time is a wonderful tool for reflection. As the saying goes, “A picture’s worth 1000 words." Above all else, photography is an art form meant to be enjoyed. Use photography to create memories that last a lifetime, reminding you of places you’ve been and people you’ve known. Always have fun taking pictures, and remain enthusiastic to learn new skills."
Kitty Fisher's insight:
I hate using the term the 'average' person. But when it comes to Photography, knowing how an external flash can either help or not help what you are trying to shot, can be beneficial.
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Guest Article by: Sara Coppola Being a fashion photographer might seem like an easy job full of freedom. Though, the reality is quite different.
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Photography is as much about provocation as it is about reality. Sometimes artists want to do something surreal, something strange, clever, shocking, surprising, something that makes you double-take, scratch your head, or gasp.
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Picsart has to be one of the few blogs that showcases the talent that is hidden within the site. Here they have some remarkable, creativity brewing from this gallery.
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After graduating from photography school, I spent a good deal of my 20s photographing the city scapes of New York. In my 30s, after I relocated to upstate New York, I discovered a new muse–the landscape.
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