3rd Most important thing I've learned....

Well I'm an extreme procrastinator...like most are lol. I always push things off to the last moment. Even in blogging I would always wait until the last minute to cram a weeks worth of work into 1 day...not good! Well I've learned to space out my assignments and not let the build up to the point of collapsing! There are a few tools on Wordpress and Blogger that allow you to time set your blogs...which Mr. Jones didn't make aware of until the last week of class! In the long run it is always better to stay on top of things rather than take the quick fix way out in life...and that applies to blogging as well.

Learning to follow...

Following some would say is not good...but I'm talking about following those that you are connected to. For example we have 28 students in our Commercial Photography program and we all have accounts with the major blogging sites. Knowing people and following them may prove to help you or help them in the long run. Building friendship bonds with fellow photographers is a great tool to have under your belt...you may never know when you may need an assistant or a job connection that can't help you. With today's online presence and technology at your finger tips all that can quickly be solved. So following people via twitter or wordpress...may seem minimal and can have maximum affects that will help you if you work it right! So continue to shake the web!

Shaking the web....

Well to tell you the truth I've learned a few things in multimedia class. To start off...shaking the web makes a great deal of sense to me. Making a name for yourself is vital in today's ever changing world. A presence on the web is just as important as having a social security number...I would say lol. Giving your audience something to view of yours and keeping them in the loop will help you with longevity in the photography world. We have plugged into all the main sources of blogging this quarter including Blogger, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, Face Fan Page, Tumblr and Word press...which all of them have their unique ability to help you get your name out and shaking the web!

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Join Tumblr!

Wow! Well  I 've left wordpress....which I didn't think it got better but Tumblr was introduced! I love it because it's actually about that photographers PHOTOS! No fluff post...there are so many styles of photography and this allows you to follow the people you want...like twitter be a fan! I think I may just have change my style as well lol

playing with fire – Kyle Scully is one of the raddest photographers out there. This is his personal site, where he showcases some of his own photos.
kaliwirsch – A new one from the amazing photographer Jonas Kamm.
if you leave – Exceptionally beautiful images on this one. Curated by Laurence Tarquin Von Thomas.
show me pictures – Curated by Michael Sargeant.
sabino – Photos Sabino Aguad comes across during the day.
hope & anchor – Run by Hannah Myall and Steven Beckly.
samesies – Photos that might look the same, but aren’t. Curated by Alex Carman, Dave Geeting and Sophie Curtis.
fakirs & thieves – Another one from Kyle Scully. His friend Brendan also updates it with him. A nice selection of photographers on here.
happy accident – Jennilee Marigomen posts a ton of great photos to this one.
l’oeil ailleurs – Good photographer selection, good interviews.
jessica fletcher – Curated by Alexis Mastroyiannis
not content – Cherry Styles and Simon Marsham update this one. Full feature posts go up on the photographer, not just one image.
pistol & fur – Photos, photos, photos.
centirtis – Relatively new one on the scene but thought I would add it to the mix.

Finding and creating soft, flattering light for portraiture

What is “better light?” With portraits, softening or diffusing the light often is the best strategy. Photographing people on a sunny day will result in strong contrast and shadows on the subject. What are your options to soften the light? You could return on a different day with no harsh sunlight, or you could move the subject into some shade or window light, add diffused flash to overpower the sunlight, or pop out a reflector and fill in the shadows. Let’s explore ways to soften the light. Read More

Statement Video: White Bread vs. Wheat Bread

My statement video White Bread vs Wheat Bread!

PDNEDU Student Photo Contest 2011

FASHION / PORTRAITURE

Channel your inner Annie Leibovitz and give us some close-ups; self-portraits welcome.

DOCUMENTARY / PHOTOJOURNALISM

From the prayer rituals of Tibetan monks to the local demise of a farming community, show us the issues,
people and events in your periphery.

STILL LIFE

A glowing bowl of edamame or your mother's Tiffany lamp - if it's stationary, it counts.

TRAVEL / LANDSCAPE

Spring break in Mexico, studies abroad in Australia and camping trips-we want to see where you've been.

FINE ART / PERSONAL WORK

Your chance to get all avant-garde on us - the offbeat, unique and beautiful work that doesn't fit in the above categories.

PRE COLLEGE - Open Category

Ok, you're getting up there, you've got what it takes, Show us your shots from any of the above categories
and prove it. Don't worry, you'll be judged against your peers.

MULTIMEDIA

New for 2011: Multimedia/Video:
Budding directors get moving and submit your best clips-the sky's the limit-up to 20 minutes in length or 100 MB file size. 

Click here for more info

Photojournalism Essay

Trying to figure out building bills while the little finds joy with toys.

Well it's that time to start and already to be finish with this project, but as usual I'm just getting started on my PJ Essay. Basically it's supposed to be about someone and a story they have that has an beginning and ending. Simple right....no not so simple this is my 3rd attempt because of flaky people and restrictions...but my subject will be about a woman's struggle from Dependency to Independence...the transitions of struggle from a broken marriage to raise 1 kid, while trying to balance the other 2 kids at the dads house. From living paycheck to paycheck and still under to working 2 jobs and being a full-time student...she has her work cut out for her. I will try to convey in photos my best the highs, lows, and the between...

Fill Flash in school assignment

Here's is what my Fill Flash came out to be...Ms. Finch thought it was cute besides the fact of the rail going through the head, which I agree...I'm sorry Isa bug :)

Ultimate Body in 3 minutes

Get the perfect body in 3 minutes! Guaranteed!

A video slide of my early work

My Environmental Portrait

Well I used my sister Brooke for this project. She has been dancing since she was born and was only right to shoot her in the dance environment. I received good and bad criticism from my class on Wednesday...overall good!

Student Focus

Now in its third year, the Sony World Photography Awards have continued to develop a groundbreaking and successful initiative that creates a unique opportunity for both photography institutions and their students.  ‘Student Focus’ is a truly international venture that stretches across 6 continents including over 100 educational institutions from: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia & Australasia. Read More

Diving into Digital

Last June, photojournalist Jeff Hutchens was deep in the heart of the Congo, shooting a story for CNN about the deadly monkeypox virus. The area was remote and lawless, with a crumbling infrastructure and cars that were “more rust than auto body,” Hutchens recalls. Yet within 24 hours, CNN had its images, thanks to Hutchens’ digital camera, portable satellite terminal, and the program Photo Mechanic. Read More

Nike Stadium: Tim Barber “Burning Bridges” Photography

Following our coverage of the exhibition opening earlier in the month, we now take a closer look into the show’s featured photography by American photographer Tim Barber. Produced in black & white, the imagery beautifully illustrates a series of shots over bridges in New York, of course capturing the full element of Nike Running. See More

Melissa Rodwell: How she uses Nikon Speedlights

I can’t speak for Canon, but I know that the Nikon speedlights can sync with your camera or you can use TTL metering when they’re off the camera however I never use them this way. I sync it with my pocket wizard and control the light manually as I would with my regular strobe heads. That way I have complete control of my light instead of letting the camera “guess” for me, which is common and easy to do when you’re working with speedlights. It’s important to me to always have control of my lights. Always. Your lighting is what conveys your vision and your vision is what ultimately speaks through your photographs. I use speedlights sparingly and carefully to enhance the overall lighting on my shoots. And for this, I think they do indeed get the job done!

Photography College? Should I go or Not go?

When young photographers are starting out and beginning to learn the technical craft of photography, there  seems to be a lot of confusion on whether or not photography college is the right choice. Everybody is different and everyone learns in their own way. For some people, college is an important, integral part of their growing process and really want to participate in that kind of schooling process. Others are more self-motivated and learn better by doing. Experience is their best teacher and they flourish without the restraints of a school environment, all aspects of it including peer pressure and social mine fields. I can tell you about my experience and you can use that insight to help determine your own destiny but I, in no means whatsoever, would ever assume I know what’s best for you.  So while I’m eager and happy to share my story, I suggest asking a lot of different people their opinion and do your research. One person’s perspective is not enough when you’re really on the fence about something this important and life changing. Read More

Take better Wildlife photographs at the Zoo

Photographing exotic wildlife is exciting and intriguing, but we don't always have the time or resources to jet-set to an African safari. So, where's the next best place to capture images for your own photographic menagerie? Take a trip to your local zoo! From butterflies to buffalo, the zoo is a great place to get stunning images of the daily lives of almost any species. In order to take the best pictures, here are a number of helpful hints. Read More