True to your art
An Artist's Table
I have ranted to many that I don't see the point of technically good paintings that try too hard to be photographs. The "hyper-realism" movement. I argue why not just…
Fun with Photoshop
Lamborghini Countach
The other day I had the opportunity to shoot in a warehouse of exotic cars (Thanks Tim and Maureen of Silver Arrow Performance Cars) I have a few images I…
Jewellery Photography
I am giving a couple of short lectures on simple jewellery photography. The presentation is available here. [purchase_link id="1872" style="text link" color="" text="Simple Jewellery Photography.pdf"]
Beautiful West Coast
One thing I like about the west coast is that even the "ugly" stuff is photogenic. This beach detritus makes an interesting tapestry. Years ago, an artist friend told me…
AANV
AANV (Always A New Version) This is the syndrome where you buy something, typically something expensive that you have been saving up for, and the manufacturer comes out with a…
Victoria is a small town
Yes those are fans on the wall...
The fog was rolling in this morning so I had to grab my camera and go for a walk{{1}}.One thing I like about Victoria is that is really small enough…
Photography is named wrong
The word "Photography", as many people know is from Greek roots basically meaning light writing or light painting{{1}} However I think the art should be called "Photoandrias{{2}}" meaning "light sculpture" When…
Amazon Links
I have decided to set up an affiliate link to Amazon.ca What does this mean? You may notice a banner add on the right. If you click on this, any…
Flash Triggers
I just received a set of cheap Yongnuo RF-603N Wireless Flash Triggers. I am actually surprised at the quality. Especially for the price. I haven't taken any exciting photos yet,…
Stock site down
The joys of new software. Apparently there was an update to the software I use on my stock photography site that broke pretty much everything... I am not sure if…