I found this article at Cameraporn.
I’m pretty much addicted to photography. Methods, gear, news, you name it. It really is kinda scary. To keep my addiction in check when I’m not shooting or shopping, I need a steady flow of photo content to keep the shakes and withdrawl symptoms from popping up so I put together a list of what i consider to be some of the best photo-related content out there. Read on for more photo link porn than you can shake a stick at including 25 blogs, 20 AMAZING photographers, and some other fun stuff that will make those days you feel stuck at your desk wishing you were shooting go a bit smoother… (continued)
It gathers together some amazing links that I probably will mine for future inspiration and photography tips. But if you want to read them in advance, be my guest.
One of the primary types of photography I suspect I’ll get back is what is known as street photography.
According to Wikipedia:
Street photography is a type of documentary photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions, and other settings.
That precisely describes the type of “slice of life” imagery that I hope the cameras will capture. Documentary photography at the micro level.
The rest of the Wikipedia article is interesting as well. It lists well-known photographers who used this technique. Whether it’s better to have the camera hidden or visible and the all-important “how to overcome shyness.”
The first instruction we give at Snap It Forward is to take “one great photo.” But how do you do that? What makes a photo great?
Like everything else in life there are two ways to get better at photography. The first is teach yourself through practice. The second is to learn from others. Both are important, but the second is a lot faster — especially when you are just starting.
That’s why I am happy to direct people to Jodie Coston’s Online Photography Course.
This is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to learn how to take better photos. You can work at your own pace and even look at how other people completed the assignment and upload your photos to share with others.
Lesson 1: Composition And Impact - It’s A Beautiful Photograph, But Do You Know WHY It’s Beautiful?
If you can answer that question, you’ll be well on your way to taking great photos.
Link: Jodie Coston’s Online Photography Course
A few years back, I took a basic photography course at my local community college. I loved to take pictures. I wasn’t bad, but I thought some formal training would make my photos even better (it did.)
One of the habits I developed then was to carry my camera with me everywhere. So I had it around my neck when I went to a local flea market. I got some great shots on black-and-white film of creepy marionettes and dark hallways lined with books.
As I was lining up my next shot, a voice came from behind me. “Hey, you can’t take pictures here.” A burly tattooed man who was selling some beat up tools was walking towards me. “This is private property.”
I pointed out that I wasn’t taking pictures of him or his belongings, but he was insistent. “This is private property and unless you have permission from the owner, you aren’t allowed to take pictures.” Since he had more tattoos, muscles and sledgehammers than I did, I agreed and moved on.
But truthfully, I was pretty sure I could take photos there — but I wasn’t positive. Later, I learned that you can take pictures on private property as long as it is a public place, unless you are asked not to by the owner (or if there are posted signs.) Mr. Tattoo had no right to tell me I couldn’t shoot photos. (more…)
