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A Hermetic View of What Makes An Image or Work of Art Great
Yesterday I was in a conversation with my closest friend, Steve Danzig, about how art affects us. I put forward to him what makes a work of art or a photograph great and it got me really thinking about it. So in this post I want to explore that. For those who don’t know, Hermeticism is a philosophical system that has greatly influenced Western esoteric thought. For the last few weeks I have been totally absorbed, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Digital Fine Art, Photography
iPhoneography and MagCloud For Photographers
As you might know, I blog for HP on their Professional Photography blog. My two recent posts have been: MagCloud and Publishing for Photographers covering my experience using MagCloud to produce the DIMi print edition and Why Apple’s iPhone Can Be a Fun, Useful Camera for Photography Pros covering my ideas on why we should embrace the iPhone even when we have far more sophisticated gear. Both articles are worth a read and I’d encourage you to read the other articles on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, iPhone, Photography
Photography Competitions Are Good For More Than Prizes
My latest article on the HP Professional Photography blog covers the real reasons why photography competitions are worth entering. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
The Dilemmas of Digital Image Making
I must admit to being deeply conflicted as a digital image maker. I love the image making. But, and this is a big but, I really hate the physical stuff necessary to present my work, like printing and framing. Truly and profoundly hate it. Photographers and digital artists come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, for sure. Some like the chemical darkroom, some like the alternative processes, some adore the perfect lab print and others … Read entire article »
Filed under: Photography, Print
Keeping Organised, Part 2
Part 2 of the Keeping Organised article is now up on the HP Professional Photography Blog. This part concentrates on the hardware side for photographers: storage, servers and backup and looks at some the the equipment HP offers in this area. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography, Storage, Techhead
Keeping Organised
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog is entitled ‘How Photography Pros Stay Organised in a Multimedia World, Part 1‘ and covers the software side of finding images. Part 2 will look at local server solutions and more to look after the hardware side. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
How Generational Change Is Affecting Photography
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog concerns my observations about how changing attitudes across generations is having a more profound effect on photography than technological change is. … Read entire article »
Filed under: iPhone, Photography
HP’s MagCloud Self-Publishing Service Can Be Great for Photographers
My latest article on the HP Professional Photography blog covers how photographers can make good use of HP’s MagCloud, a site that prints magazines on demand. The reality is that this site offers huge potential for photographers beyond the obvious, of self-publishing a magazine. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography, Print, Uncategorized
Integrating Other Passions with Your Photography Makes Sense
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog is on finding ways to integrate the other passions you have in your life with your photography. Doing so adds many benefits. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Creativity, Photography
It Is Time for a Camera with Apps
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog (http://h30507.www3.hp.com/t5/Professional-Photography/It-Is-Time-for-a-Camera-with-Apps/ba-p/89041) discusses the potential benefits from camera manufacturers enabling the development of apps on their cameras using published APIs (application programming interface). … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, iPhone, Photography
Why Grungy Photos Are Back in Fashion
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog addresses the issues of why it is now fashionable to get down and dirty with your images. View the article by following this link or use this link http://h30507.www3.hp.com/t5/Professional-Photography/Why-Grungy-Photos-Are-Back-in-Fashion/ba-p/87365 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Photography
Passionate Photography
My latest article on the HP Professional Photography blog is on passion, what it is, why it matters and how to find it. Passionate Photography article … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Creativity, Photography
Your Frame of Mind Can Be More Important Than Your Camera Gear
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog is on our frame of mind and how this relates to our photography and more directly to our business in tough times. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
Be Courageous In Your Photography
My latest post on the HP Pro Photography blog is on the topic of courage in your photography and in life in general. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Photography
The Photography Business Part 12
The next part in my photography business series has appeared on the HP Pro Photography blog. This one looks at tablets, like the iPad, and their potential for photographers. http://h30507.www3.hp.com/t5/Professional-Photography/The-Photography-Business-Part-12-How-Tablet-Computers-Are/ba-p/83323 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, iPad, Photography
The Photography Business, Part 11 Contemporary Art Photography as a Business
The Photography Business, Part 11: Contemporary Art Photography as a Business is now up on the HP Pro Photography blog. It discusses how to approach contemporary art use of photography. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Digital Fine Art, Fine Art, Fine Art Photography, Photography
The Photography Business Part 10: Fine Art Photography as a Business
Part 10 of my photography business series on the HP Pro Photo blog is now up and looks at the fine art photography business. Part 11 will look at contemporary art photography. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Fine Art Photography
The Photography Business, Part 8: Manufacturing and Selling Photo Products
Part 8 of my Photography Business is up on the HP Pro Photo blog. It is on the topic of manufacturing and selling photo-based products. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
Photography Business Part 7 is Up
Part 7 of my photography business series on the HP Professional Photography blog is now up. It covers turning services into products. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
The Photography Business, Part 6: Changing Your Range of Services
The Photography Business, Part 6: Changing Your Range of Services is now up on the HP Pro Photo blog. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Photography
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