Vision is Better II ( Free The Mind, Free the Camera. Again ) by David duChemin
Vision is Better II ( Free The Mind, Free the Camera. Again ) by David duChemin is a collection of 44 of the most recent essays about the photographic life and craft from David duChemin’s wildly popular PixelatedImage Blog. His insights on the how and why of photography, visual story telling, and life-lessons learned along the way make for a compelling and inspiring eBook that will captivate you from beginning to end. This massive 95-spread eBook is the follow-up to one of Craft & Vision’s best-selling titles. The Vision is Better series acts like a PixelatedImage yearbook that gives readers a no-holds-barred vantage point into the adventures...
Read MoreCurrent top 10 bestselling DSLR cameras on Amazon
I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 bestselling DSLR cameras on amazon today for those of you who are looking to upgrade their gear, or simply just compare different cameras. Not really surprising but still worth noting, according to customer rating and orders on amazon, both Canon and Nikon dominate most of the top 10 list. Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens Technical Details 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time...
Read MoreThe inspired eye 3 by David duChemin | Photography book review
David duChemin, a nomad, a world & humanitarian photographer, the accidental founder of Craft & Vision, and the author of the highly proclaimed “Within The Frame”, ” The Journey of Photographic Vision” among other excellent photography books has just released his latest eBook: The inspired eye 3 Notes on Creativity for Photographers This book is a sequel to the first two versions of the same title: “The inspired eye”, and “The inspired eye 2”. While less sexy than a new lens, understanding and working with your creative process is the core of what we do, and will make your images more uniquely expressive. This is where vision ...
Read MoreBlack and white photography: key considerations
As we’ve discussed in a former post, Black and white photography is now more associated with the fine art medium than is color, and there is no surprise there. It has become a means of representing and transferring one’s own and unique inner vision of the external world to the others through a medium that is limited in characteristics, rather than just portraying things the way they are. By its nature black and white photography differs in some characteristics from color photography. Some differences are vital while others are more subtle. Today we look at some of the main characteristics of black and white photography, and key considerations to keep...
Read MoreColor vs black and white photography: Quick historic look
Black and white photography first started as a necessity. It then became the ordinary acceptable and only choice, and later it turned into a creative one. It is now more associated with the fine art medium than is color, and there is no surprise there. It has become a means of representing and transferring one’s own and unique inner vision of the external world to the others through a medium that is limited in characteristics, rather than just portraying things the way they are, and probably that’s the very reason it is considered to be more of an art form than the rest. For many decades, black and white had been the only option for documentary...
Read MoreThe D-Photo giveaway: Comment to win 250 Die Cut Business Cards – Winner Announced!
Last week I’ve hosted a competition where you guys were asked to leave a comment telling me how The D-Photo has enriched your skills and improved your photographic experience. The commenter with the most interesting and sincere answer wins 250 Die Cut Business Cards courtesy of Uprinting.com. We’ve seen some interesting comments and the choice for me came down to two readers in the end, but unfortunately I had to choose one. So after much thought, the winner is… Todd Todd has enjoyed the post DIY beauty dish on the cheap!, and has benefited from the experience of creating his lighting and photography tools and equipment on his...
Read MoreThe D-Photo giveaway: Comment to win 250 Die Cut Business Cards
Hey guys, I have some great news for you today. The good folks at Uprinting.com for Online Printing & Services have offered to sponsor a giveaway where one lucky winner will get: 250 Die Cut Business Cards 1.75” x 3.5”, 2” x 3.5”, or 2” x 2”; 2.5” Diameter (Circle) Die Cut Business Cards (Rounded Corners, Leaf, Rounded Single-Corner, Half-Circle Side, Circle); 14pt Cardstock Gloss / Matte / High Gloss (UV), or 13pt Cardstock Uncoated on a 6 Business Days Turnaround; Front Only or Front and Back printing Product image like the one below: A little about Uprinting.com UPrinting.com, a leading socially ...
Read More50 Free Photoshop actions for amazing photo effects
Photoshop actions can be a tremendous time-saver for those folks who usually follow a specific style or a few in their photo editing workflow. Instead of doing the same number of steps over and over again every time you wanna post process a photo, you can just do all of that within a few seconds with the click of one button. But Photoshop actions are not only good in that area. These actions have hugely expanded lately as a great way for photographers and designers alike, to share their favorite photo effects with the world. Some even create sets of actions and offer them to their visitors for a price. Of course, in this open-source community, not everything...
Read MoreThe D-Photo logo too is RE-LOADED!!
Around a week ago I’ve launched a brand new design for The D-Photo. The main reason behind it was to provide a better experience for all of us, a minimal clean yet attractive layout with as very little loading time as possible. The launch went smooth. Everyone seems to like the new look and feel of the site. Photos stand out better. I’ve cut down on all the graphics that were adding to the page load time. If any of you guys is experiencing any problems or facing any inconvenience of any sort, or if someone out there has any suggestions or requests regarding the functionality of the site that they think will enhance our experience here, please do not ...
Read MoreThe D-Photo RE-LOADED!!
Hi guys. The D-Photo is now a few days over a year-old. When I first started this website I had no idea you guys would be so cool. I’m honestly stunned and grateful for all you dropping by, your comments, post shares and just your presence. For a while now I’ve been contemplating renovating this blog to a cleaner, simpler, and faster loading version. I have been wanting a clear, white theme and enhanced readability but I never went for it cause I didn’t want to change things for you. I wanted this place to be the familiar blog that you visit and read, and I didn’t wanna cause any confusion. However, I’ve been thinking a lot lately and I...
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