Some of you undoubtedly know me best for my Photocritic blog. And if that’s the case, you may be a little bit curious about why Photocritic.org is suddenly redirecting to Pixiq… There’s a few excellent reasons for that – and if you’re curious enough to find out, all you need to do is to keep on reading!
I know a lot of you are going to be hellaconfused about what has happened, but that’s OK – that’s what this post is all about. Read more »
Black and White Photograpy
Shooting pictures in black and white presents unique challenges for beginners and experienced digital photographers alike. A strong understanding of photography’s fundamentals is crucial to capturing great black and white images, and factors such as contrast and lighting are much more integral to black and white photography than to color. Read more »
Monetizing Microstock
Microstock photography veers slightly off the course of traditional stock photography in that the images in microstock photography are used almost exclusively on the Internet and are submitted by both novice and professional photographers. Read more »
If you’ve been to the Kamps Consulting website in the past, you’ll have spotted that things have changed a little bit ’round here.
I quite liked the old, single-page design, but it turned out that it was quite difficult to find your way around to the bits and pieces you might be looking for on this site. So, hereby, a freshly redesigned site, in all its basky glory. Read more »
Focus On Photographing People
Everyone who takes photographs takes photographs of people. Whether it is a ‘happysnap’ of a child or a professional portrait, people are always the first subject we think of. Yet taking good photographs of people is a combination of many factors – what is the best light for the subject? How should they stand? Read more »
Macro Photography
Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups: depth of field, focus, and exposure. Copublished with Photoworkshop.com, a leading online educational resource for both beginning and professional photographers, this task-oriented reference allows readers to learn by doing and offers outstanding examples and instructions. Read more »
Lights, Camera, Capture!
Author Bob Davis is a photographer whose high-profile clients include Oprah Winfrey and Eva Longoria, and whose work has appeared in Time, O Magazine, and People. Along with his invaluable professional advice, this beautiful full-color book includes a DVD featuring portions of his workshop curriculum.
He covers the elements of lighting and shares his two-strobe technique that will enable you to create studio-quality lighting anywhere with only minimal equipment. Read more »
Canon EOS
Go to any Rick Sammon workshop or seminar and it will be standing room only. The popular speaker and Canon Explorer of Light travels the country on behalf of Canon teaching amateur photographers how to shoot better pictures.
He has hosted shows on the DIY network as well as on ESPN and the Outdoor Life Network. Read more »
Make money with Photography
Most digital photo buffs have thought about turning their hobby into a side business, but building a successful business takes more than passion and photographic skill. Erin Manning knows how, and she shares her expertise in this nuts-and-bolts guide.
Manning, host of the DIY Network’s The Whole Picture, shows you how to identify and act on opportunities, make a business plan, and manage your business from day to day. Make Money with Your Digital Photography is also full of tips to help you improve your product. Read more »
Nature Photography
Photographing nature poses unique challenges and demands that you have special skills and a working knowledge of how to work in—and with—nature. This Photo Workshop is a must-have how-to guide for shooting nature images in nearly any situation you might encounter. Read more »
