... and all you have to do is call this page to process it. Easy.
Response-O-Matic Home Page: "There was a time when you had to be a programmer to add forms to your web pages.
Not anymore. Thanks to modern technology, all you need to do now is just create your forms in standard html. Then have your form call Response-O-Matic."
Sunday, October 31, 2004
If you work on your own site...
Here is a cool little tool that will make the correct meta tag html for you.
Meta Tag Generator: "The major search engines often utilize meta tags for indexing purposes. This little program will create the tags in html format for you."
Meta Tag Generator: "The major search engines often utilize meta tags for indexing purposes. This little program will create the tags in html format for you."
Lost Luggage: Nice presentation cases and books
Check them out if you are looking for a new way to show your book or personal work. I have a book of totally personal images that is getting more and more interest from folks.
Lost Luggage
Lost Luggage
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Even though it is a 'dead' blog
..it is still beautifully designed. And the idea can be used so effectively for other projects. It was created and hyped strongly to introduce filmmakers who did interpretations of speed for Nike. Think of the 'cool factor' of this. Instead of creating a site to hawk shoes, the blog introduces young filmmakers who create films based on the concept of speed and nike shoes. People interested in 'indie' films see the blog and then send their friends there.
No hard sell "10% off every pair" crap.
This site created a 'buzz' because people talked about it at so many different levels. Concept, content, execution and 'cool'.
What projects could you document on a simple site that could be considered so cool that everyone would want to tell thier friends about it? Hey - you all are photographers... self-assignments, pictures of an event (vote day?), your kids, recent commercial outtakes from a huge assignment, portraits of your clients...
Just a thought.
Art of Speed
No hard sell "10% off every pair" crap.
This site created a 'buzz' because people talked about it at so many different levels. Concept, content, execution and 'cool'.
What projects could you document on a simple site that could be considered so cool that everyone would want to tell thier friends about it? Hey - you all are photographers... self-assignments, pictures of an event (vote day?), your kids, recent commercial outtakes from a huge assignment, portraits of your clients...
Just a thought.
Art of Speed
New book - at least it is new to me.
Looks very interesting.
Photo Portfolio Success/submitting and selling photographs/John Kaplan/Photo Portfolios That Sell/reviews/photo portfolios/photo workshops: "Pulitzer Prize-winner John Kaplan shows you how to edit to your strengths and prepare a stunning portfolio that eliminates doubt in the minds of editors, buyers and contest judges. Hands on examples from top photographers and inside advice from leading agents will give you an important edge that can land your portfolio on top of the stack."
Photo Portfolio Success/submitting and selling photographs/John Kaplan/Photo Portfolios That Sell/reviews/photo portfolios/photo workshops: "Pulitzer Prize-winner John Kaplan shows you how to edit to your strengths and prepare a stunning portfolio that eliminates doubt in the minds of editors, buyers and contest judges. Hands on examples from top photographers and inside advice from leading agents will give you an important edge that can land your portfolio on top of the stack."
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Flying anywhere soon?
You will never watch a demonstration by perky flight attendants without thinking of this. Never.
:: ZONE 04 : REF:PNT / RND#00 ::
:: ZONE 04 : REF:PNT / RND#00 ::
Ian Scrivener has a very clean site
I wish the images were a bit larger, but I should also take my laptop screen to a more manageable resolution.
fine art nude photography by Ian Scrivener: "Welcome to the July edition of the site! Winter is a such bad time for me shooting art nudes...its just too cold to shoot outside on location, which of course is where I mostly like to shoot..."
fine art nude photography by Ian Scrivener: "Welcome to the July edition of the site! Winter is a such bad time for me shooting art nudes...its just too cold to shoot outside on location, which of course is where I mostly like to shoot..."
Nice work from Lincoln Clarke
His site doesn't do the work justice, but the images are worth taking a look. Portraits and nudes on location.
LINCOLN CLARKES PHOTOGRAPHER
LINCOLN CLARKES PHOTOGRAPHER
Are you Taking Care of Your Customers?
I just received this message through email:
Recently, the PayPal site had technology issues that may have hindered your ability to conduct business using PayPal.
To show our appreciation for your continued business, we're going to credit you for PayPal transaction fees incurred on October 28, 2004, between 12:00:00 AM PDT and 11:59:59 PM PDT.
This is nice. Even though I never had any problems with the outage, they are taking care of me as though I was personally injured. This is really taking care of business in a way that is worth talking about.
How is your customer service? Is it worth your clients telling others about you?
Recently, the PayPal site had technology issues that may have hindered your ability to conduct business using PayPal.
To show our appreciation for your continued business, we're going to credit you for PayPal transaction fees incurred on October 28, 2004, between 12:00:00 AM PDT and 11:59:59 PM PDT.
This is nice. Even though I never had any problems with the outage, they are taking care of me as though I was personally injured. This is really taking care of business in a way that is worth talking about.
How is your customer service? Is it worth your clients telling others about you?
See Susans Blog
Here is a photographer useing a blog to increase awareness and marketing. Great job. And a fantastic place to send folks who are thinking about working with her. Cool.
susan stripling photography weblog
UPDATE:
Several of you have asked how a photographer might use a blog to increase business.
This photographer uses hers to show selected images now and then. It is a great "conversation starter" and gets images in front of all sorts of folks - who then send it on to others to see.
Viral Marketing.
As photographers (artists) we need to create a "wow" factor that will transcend the feeling or perception of being a commodity.
One of the simplest and least expensive (while at the same time creating a huge "interest") is the Blog / Photoblog.
susan stripling photography weblog
UPDATE:
Several of you have asked how a photographer might use a blog to increase business.
This photographer uses hers to show selected images now and then. It is a great "conversation starter" and gets images in front of all sorts of folks - who then send it on to others to see.
Viral Marketing.
As photographers (artists) we need to create a "wow" factor that will transcend the feeling or perception of being a commodity.
One of the simplest and least expensive (while at the same time creating a huge "interest") is the Blog / Photoblog.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Want a Cool Proof Book or Throw Around Book?
Check this out. Custom made books with hard covers. Very darn affordable. Very. And the work is quite good.
SharedInk - Turn your free online photo albums into books (great gift ideas!)
SharedInk - Turn your free online photo albums into books (great gift ideas!)
Seth's Blog... Go here too
Great Quote from Avedon. Perhaps this was one of the reasons he was such a powerful force in photography while those who try to be all things to all people escape the rigours of fame... ya know.
Seth's Blog: "'I've worked out a series of no's. No to exquisite light, no to apparent compositions, no to the seduction of poses or narrative. And all these no's force me to the 'yes.' I have a white background. I have the person I'm interested in and the thing that happens between us.'
Richard Avedon"
Seth's Blog: "'I've worked out a series of no's. No to exquisite light, no to apparent compositions, no to the seduction of poses or narrative. And all these no's force me to the 'yes.' I have a white background. I have the person I'm interested in and the thing that happens between us.'
Richard Avedon"
Buy This Book. Seriously.
Seth Godin will make your head spin with ideas and fun things to do to increase your awareness factor. What can you offer to differentiate your work. What's your Prize Inside...?
Seth Godin: Author, Agent of Change
Seth Godin: Author, Agent of Change
Monday, October 25, 2004
This is really cool. Collaboration that is free
You can set these up for different clients or buddies or whatever. Very nice use of web technology. And - free as well. That's even cooler. NOTE: read the FAQ's and follow all instructions.
Scrivlet: instant collaborative notes: "Scrivlet� is a quick way to create and collaboratively edit shared pages on the web. Use it for group shopping lists, arranging meetings, or just plain fun. "
Scrivlet: instant collaborative notes: "Scrivlet� is a quick way to create and collaboratively edit shared pages on the web. Use it for group shopping lists, arranging meetings, or just plain fun. "
On the Current Duggal Ad
...on the back of Digital Photo Pro mag there appears a list of capabilities. These two run together. .../ Fine Art and Exhibitions / Construction Barricades / ...
That means something. I think.
That means something. I think.
Sunday, October 24, 2004
A really good Blog on, well, Blogging
The House of Squarespace - The Blog - Unselfish Promotion: How to Advertise for Free: "Talking about a product or site online without paying is generally called spamming. If you want to promote something, consider actually contributing to the community where you wish to promote. Tag your contributions. Thus, pursue self promotion."
Well, it's an Apple Sponsored Article...
So take all of the exclamations of Apple saving his ass with whatever you want. I am not platform centric, actually owning both a G5 and a powerful PC built by Scott over at visualville. I like them both, but... Anyway, the article is pretty good. Hat tip to Steve D for this article.
Apple - Pro/Photo - Francis Hills: "These days, celebrity photographer Francis Hills is an A-list imagemaker who trots around the globe shooting celebrities and fashion models. His Manhattan studio, Figjam, buzzes with activity � phones jangle, assistants tweak lights, make-up people tweeze eyebrows."
Apple - Pro/Photo - Francis Hills: "These days, celebrity photographer Francis Hills is an A-list imagemaker who trots around the globe shooting celebrities and fashion models. His Manhattan studio, Figjam, buzzes with activity � phones jangle, assistants tweak lights, make-up people tweeze eyebrows."
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Just got back from a day in NY
I was asked to speak last minute in NY and I want to share my thoughts with you. It will be a long post, so I will link it Sunday afternoon. It will be over at www.photographicmarketing.com for you all to visit. Sunday evening.
Digital Velvia Plug in Released at Fred Miranda
I have the action set and love it. Making it a plug-in gives it more power and less hassle with the 'tweaking' in the action. I have upgraded. If you love color, take a look at this remarkable plugin.
fredmiranda.com: Specialized in digital cameras, photoshop actions, and digital darkroom: "Photoshop plugin Velvia Vision� is in its final stages of development and should be released soon."
fredmiranda.com: Specialized in digital cameras, photoshop actions, and digital darkroom: "Photoshop plugin Velvia Vision� is in its final stages of development and should be released soon."
Digital Velvia Plug in Released at Fred Miranda
I have the action set and love it. Making it a plug-in gives it more power and less hassle with the 'tweaking' in the action. I have upgraded. If you love color, take a look at this remarkable plugin.
fredmiranda.com: Specialized in digital cameras, photoshop actions, and digital darkroom: "Photoshop plugin Velvia Vision� is in its final stages of development and should be released soon."
fredmiranda.com: Specialized in digital cameras, photoshop actions, and digital darkroom: "Photoshop plugin Velvia Vision� is in its final stages of development and should be released soon."
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Phoenix Digital Success Showcase
If you live in Phoenix or around the area, you should check out this seminar. I have gotten their newsletters in the past and these guys are pretty cool when it comes to digital and digital imaging. See you there.
Phoenix Digital Success Showcase
Phoenix Digital Success Showcase
Monday, October 18, 2004
You know I don't particularly like Flash sites....
...but great work is great work. Even if it is caged in flash.
Wonderful portrait work and creative wedding images that draw the viewer in.
Laura Novak Photography
Wonderful portrait work and creative wedding images that draw the viewer in.
Laura Novak Photography
Accidental Verbosity - Carnival of Capitalists
For those of you who are not familiar with the "Carnival of" blog, it is a site that gathers the best blog entries of the week and posts them in a central area. Each link has a clear description and you will find amazingly clear and information rich articles at the other end. Note: this is not a political collection, but rather a grouping of Business Related blogs for you to peruse. Check it out and have fun.
Accidental Verbosity
Accidental Verbosity
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Aaaah, here we go... Pictures and Music...
In 3 years it will be an 8MP camera with full video option, music playback, audio mixing and recording and presentation builder - in one machine. There will be pros using this stuff - sooner than you might think!
m:robe 500: "It's always a good time to listen to music with the sleek and slim m:robe 500. Easily import music from your PC and jam to up to 5,000 songs anytime and anyplace. View lyrics, create a favorites folder, customize your experience and more using the intuitive touch screen. And don't stop there. The versatile m:robe 500 doubles as a digital camera so you can take pictures to view, share, and print. Then combine your music and photos using the Remix mode to create a cool mini movie production"
m:robe 500: "It's always a good time to listen to music with the sleek and slim m:robe 500. Easily import music from your PC and jam to up to 5,000 songs anytime and anyplace. View lyrics, create a favorites folder, customize your experience and more using the intuitive touch screen. And don't stop there. The versatile m:robe 500 doubles as a digital camera so you can take pictures to view, share, and print. Then combine your music and photos using the Remix mode to create a cool mini movie production"
Lens Blur Filter - movie
This is kinda cool!
creativepro.com - Photoshop How-To: Using the Lens Blur Filter: "In this video clip, Photoshop expert Deke McClelland takes you inside the Lens Blur palette to show you how it works."
creativepro.com - Photoshop How-To: Using the Lens Blur Filter: "In this video clip, Photoshop expert Deke McClelland takes you inside the Lens Blur palette to show you how it works."
Make it Bigger...no, silly, Prints
What did you think this was, spam?
Good article on Resing up images.
creativepro.com - Photoshop CS Tips: Increasing Image Resolution to Make Large Prints: "Thanks to advances in digital camera technology, it's easier than ever to take great-looking images. And thanks to improvements in Adobe Photoshop CD, it's easier than ever make those images look good on screen."
Good article on Resing up images.
creativepro.com - Photoshop CS Tips: Increasing Image Resolution to Make Large Prints: "Thanks to advances in digital camera technology, it's easier than ever to take great-looking images. And thanks to improvements in Adobe Photoshop CD, it's easier than ever make those images look good on screen."
Thursday, October 14, 2004
This is cool. What do your visitors Track across your screen
Eyetrack III - What You Most Need to Know: "News websites have been with us for about a decade, and editors and designers still struggle with many unanswered questions: Is homepage layout effective? ... What effect do blurbs on the homepage have compared to headlines? ... When is multimedia appropriate? ... Are ads placed where they will be seen by the audience?"
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Bob Davidoff was the official Kennedy photographer
I remember him for the sensitive portraits of Bobby and John in the White House.
He passed away this week.
Herald.com | 10/12/2004 | Palm Beach photographer who chronicled the Kennedys
He passed away this week.
Herald.com | 10/12/2004 | Palm Beach photographer who chronicled the Kennedys
Interesting first line in this article about Diane Arbus
LJWorld.com : Exhibit probes troubled photographer's 'Family Albums': "Diane Arbus did not take pretty pictures."
I used to study her work for hours. It moved me, but I cannot say I loved it. it was so powerful and haunting that I kept returning to it for the power of the images. Read the whole article.
I used to study her work for hours. It moved me, but I cannot say I loved it. it was so powerful and haunting that I kept returning to it for the power of the images. Read the whole article.
Good Article by Maria Piscopo at CA online
Communication Arts: Columns: "How has your self-promotion and marketing changed in the last two years? What kind of success have you had using your Web site as a marketing tool? How do you feel today about buying sourcebook (or any other) ad space? What are you doing with direct mail these days? How do you feel about using e-mail marketing? I asked several designers, illustrators and reps these questions and their responses validate my own experiences as well as teach me a new thing or two. I hope you find the same!"
Monday, October 11, 2004
Good Article about Pantone Colors for Consumers
Design Interact is a site I visit every couple of weeks. It has solid information on web / photography / design... hey, like it says...
It's what I do....
Design Interact: News: "Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced its new online magazine, �MIX: All About Color.� Published quarterly, �MIX� is designed to educate and entertain consumers with seasonal trends, how-to articles, psychology, history, culture, dynamic surveys and polls, and unique feature stories relating to fashion, home and beauty -- all through the portal of color."
It's what I do....
Design Interact: News: "Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced its new online magazine, �MIX: All About Color.� Published quarterly, �MIX� is designed to educate and entertain consumers with seasonal trends, how-to articles, psychology, history, culture, dynamic surveys and polls, and unique feature stories relating to fashion, home and beauty -- all through the portal of color."
Some Cool Tiny Fonts for those of you...
... who like tiny little cool fonts. Great for web site development / PDF portfolios / captioning on CD's etc...
BitmapMania
BitmapMania
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Tom Photo has site worth visiting
While it resembles a blog, the it is actually a full site. Very interesting use of the header area to show images and keeping a solid amount of copy to draw in the serious visitor.
The images are solid. They may not be worksafe, but they are worth seeing.
::: tom.photo
The images are solid. They may not be worksafe, but they are worth seeing.
::: tom.photo
A nice tribute to Avedon over at the Buffalo News
Buffalo News - Avedon developed the wonder of photography: "The photographers are going, some of the really big ones, at least the ones who defined a world as it is seen and imagined by those of us with too many magazine subscriptions. "
Sometimes it's dangerous to be a photographer
Best thoughts and wishes to his family.
Aussie surf photographer found drowned - Breaking News - http://www.theage.com.au: "A West Australian surfing photographer found dead in France this week is believed to have died of a heart attack, it was learned.
Kevin Twiggy Sharland was last seen on Monday evening after leaving a nightclub near the town of Capbreton, according to French police."
Aussie surf photographer found drowned - Breaking News - http://www.theage.com.au: "A West Australian surfing photographer found dead in France this week is believed to have died of a heart attack, it was learned.
Kevin Twiggy Sharland was last seen on Monday evening after leaving a nightclub near the town of Capbreton, according to French police."
Bizwerk is a really good Blog to read on the Tech world
Interesting quote that you should take the time to read fully. Developing a marketing strategy should include a little of this as well. I haven't read this book yet, but is only 2 down on my list.
"From The Anatomy of Buzz by Emanuel Rosen:"
Bizwerk: "Cameras were invented in the 1820s. Why did it take roughly sixty years for them to become popular? The answer, I believe , is embedded in the slogan used by Kodak to introduce their first camera in 1888: 'You press the button -- we do the rest.' When they were first invented, cameras were very complicated to operate."
"From The Anatomy of Buzz by Emanuel Rosen:"
Bizwerk: "Cameras were invented in the 1820s. Why did it take roughly sixty years for them to become popular? The answer, I believe , is embedded in the slogan used by Kodak to introduce their first camera in 1888: 'You press the button -- we do the rest.' When they were first invented, cameras were very complicated to operate."
1000 Words of Advice on Being a Designer
Good stuff to read and helpful for any creative.
1000 Words of Advice: "There are a million things to learn in design school, but what about the things you need to know 'about' design school? In an effort to be clear and concise�something your teachers are always bugging you to do�here are exactly 1000 words of advice for design students (clich�s included):"
1000 Words of Advice: "There are a million things to learn in design school, but what about the things you need to know 'about' design school? In an effort to be clear and concise�something your teachers are always bugging you to do�here are exactly 1000 words of advice for design students (clich�s included):"
Saturday, October 09, 2004
More Jerry Avenaim
No - I am not a groupie. Just like the guy's work and found this nice portfolio over at Mamiya's site. Enjoy.
Mamiya
Mamiya
Friday, October 08, 2004
"Work From the Road"
David Michael Kennedy on the road. And the images are spectacular.
"It's now March 2004, and slowly it's changing. My home and darkroom now reside aboard a 1960 Airstream Landyacht. Twenty six feet of pure reflective light, following my Dodge pickup throughout America."
David Michael Kennedy Photos :: 4X5 Palladium Prints from The Trip
"It's now March 2004, and slowly it's changing. My home and darkroom now reside aboard a 1960 Airstream Landyacht. Twenty six feet of pure reflective light, following my Dodge pickup throughout America."
David Michael Kennedy Photos :: 4X5 Palladium Prints from The Trip
28MM Farewell issue
The possible demise of such a fantastic publication is a sad moment. Hoping that the plan to turn it over to new operators works out. Rachel James has done a huge job with the site for several years now. Good luck Rachel on your next project.
About 28MM: "About 28MM
28MM is an online photography magazine created by Rachel James. Our goal to showcase traditional, digital, and lo-tech photography by amateur, hobbyist, and professional photographers. "
About 28MM: "About 28MM
28MM is an online photography magazine created by Rachel James. Our goal to showcase traditional, digital, and lo-tech photography by amateur, hobbyist, and professional photographers. "
Digital Photography has Some cool Stuff
Photographer Nicholas Hellmuth describes his experiences testing 35mm and medium format digital cameras and reports on the newest digital cameras from Photokina, PMA, and PhotoPlus trade shows.: "Informative, independent, pithy reviews of professional and pro-sumer digital photography equipment from 5 to 8 megapixels from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, Olympus, and Pentax. Our newest report from PMA trade show is now ready. However we specialize in reviewing medium format and large format digital cameras."
Very nice site for Digital photographers who want a challenge
It is an ongoing site that you can join and start participating in. I hear so often from photographers that are down in their outlook. Hey - here's a chance to shoot some stuff for fun... maybe it ends up as stock or someone in Ohio buys a print... but, you know, it can be fun!!!!
DPChallenge - A Digital Photography Contest: "Register for the site, and you can start participating right now! Submit to challenges, cast your votes, participate in the forums, and much more!"
DPChallenge - A Digital Photography Contest: "Register for the site, and you can start participating right now! Submit to challenges, cast your votes, participate in the forums, and much more!"
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Digital Camera Depth of Field Info
Photo Tips, and Photo Studios: "The N-times-F Rule:
The depth of field of a digital camera with a lens of the 1:N focal length equivalence ratio at a given F-setting is the same as that of a 35 mm camera with a lens closed down to the aperture number of F multiplied by N. "
Read the whole thing. Very technical and interesting too!
The depth of field of a digital camera with a lens of the 1:N focal length equivalence ratio at a given F-setting is the same as that of a 35 mm camera with a lens closed down to the aperture number of F multiplied by N. "
Read the whole thing. Very technical and interesting too!
Spanish Photographer Juan Carlos Rivas
Color and Black and White Erotica from a fine Spanish photographer.
Im�genes 3, Photography by Juan Carlos Rivas, Fotograf�as
Im�genes 3, Photography by Juan Carlos Rivas, Fotograf�as
Ian Scrivener lives and shoots in Austrailia
Beautiful Fine Art Nudes. Take a look at his art.
fine art nude photography by Ian Scrivener: "Welcome to the July edition of the site! Winter is a such bad time for me shooting art nudes...its just too cold to shoot outside on location, which of course is where I mostly like to shoot..."
fine art nude photography by Ian Scrivener: "Welcome to the July edition of the site! Winter is a such bad time for me shooting art nudes...its just too cold to shoot outside on location, which of course is where I mostly like to shoot..."
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Get Your Copy Now
If you aren't running SpyBot Search and Destroy, you should. And if you haven't updated from 1.2 - you should do that as well.
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com: "Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system."
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com: "Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system."
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
I may be speaking in NY
Rolando Gomez has asked me to join him on stage for the presentation of Effective Internet Strategies and Guerilla Marketing at PhotoPlus.
Still working out the details, but it seems like a go at this point. Look me up and say hi.
PhotoPlus Expo: "1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Effective Internet Stratagies and Guerilla Marketing"
Still working out the details, but it seems like a go at this point. Look me up and say hi.
PhotoPlus Expo: "1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Effective Internet Stratagies and Guerilla Marketing"
Become the Obvious Expert
Currently reading this book. Very insightful and it has a lot of information that photographers will find useful in their marketing strategies.
Become the Obvious Expert: "More than 200 Obvious Experts in a wide variety of fields have contributed to the book. You'll get their personal insights on how they first moved from being rarely recognized to their status as the Obvious Expert. As you can imagine, this kind of inspiration is invaluable to beginners and pros alike."
Become the Obvious Expert: "More than 200 Obvious Experts in a wide variety of fields have contributed to the book. You'll get their personal insights on how they first moved from being rarely recognized to their status as the Obvious Expert. As you can imagine, this kind of inspiration is invaluable to beginners and pros alike."
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
On going to the Photographer...
John Derbyshire tells the tale of his trip to the photographer. Quite entertaining.
Article by JD: "In photographs, however, all this is cruelly lost. Who is he, this leering doofus with Alfred E. Neuman ears, round shoulders, and receding chin, squinting out at the world over eye-bags the size of mule panniers? Can�t he afford a decent haircut? Doesn�t he know how to sit? Is that supposed to be a smile, or what?"
Article by JD: "In photographs, however, all this is cruelly lost. Who is he, this leering doofus with Alfred E. Neuman ears, round shoulders, and receding chin, squinting out at the world over eye-bags the size of mule panniers? Can�t he afford a decent haircut? Doesn�t he know how to sit? Is that supposed to be a smile, or what?"
These are really Intriguing...
Pretty nice effects. I own one of their packages and it is really well done. I use it to great effect on some of my art, but it certainly is not for everyone.
Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0: "Transfer simulates a traditional photographic technique whereby the emulsion is transfered from an image onto a piece of moist tissue paper and then worked with a brush until wrinkles and folds appear on the image."
Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0: "Transfer simulates a traditional photographic technique whereby the emulsion is transfered from an image onto a piece of moist tissue paper and then worked with a brush until wrinkles and folds appear on the image."
Monday, October 04, 2004
HeartStorming is a Good Site to visit...
... and get your batteries recharged. Ian is a gifted coach.
heartstorming.com: "Like most of you, I think of myself as a damned good problem solver. In fact, that's how I earned my living as a creative director for a couple of decades. As a consultant, I traveled the country helping clients maximize their creative potential via creative problem solving."
heartstorming.com: "Like most of you, I think of myself as a damned good problem solver. In fact, that's how I earned my living as a creative director for a couple of decades. As a consultant, I traveled the country helping clients maximize their creative potential via creative problem solving."
a b c d e f g.....
... now i've shot my ABC's - tell me what you think of these...
(No, I didn't shoot them) Very cool.
ALPHABET
(No, I didn't shoot them) Very cool.
ALPHABET
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Here You Go - What a fun concept
Seems more like something that would work well in big city environements.
Cereality: "When you walk up to a Cereality, something immediately feels familiar. That's because we serve dozens of brand-name cereals (both hot and cold), just waiting to be combined."
Cereality: "When you walk up to a Cereality, something immediately feels familiar. That's because we serve dozens of brand-name cereals (both hot and cold), just waiting to be combined."
Design Conference for Industrial Designers
Thought At Work: "
In so many instances we are surrounded by design that is grounded by having to deal with concerns such as cost and manufacturing. At the other end of this spectrum, there is design that is inspired and unique, but will never see the light of day because real world considerations are not taken into account. "
In so many instances we are surrounded by design that is grounded by having to deal with concerns such as cost and manufacturing. At the other end of this spectrum, there is design that is inspired and unique, but will never see the light of day because real world considerations are not taken into account. "
Martin Schembri Photography
Good shooter and he also has created a cool software for quick page design and production in the area of portrait and wedding.
Martin Schembri Photography Introduction page
Martin Schembri Photography Introduction page
Saturday, October 02, 2004
An Interview with Photographer Christopher Stangland
Read an interesting interview with a very creative guy.
Photoblogs.org - Featured Photoblog for October 2004: "Commendable is his commitment to this project. Stangland explains his goal is to take exactly one Polaroid a day, whether he's disappointed or not�he still posts it. Why? Other than the expense of the film, which comes out to about $1.00 a shot�Chris tells me it's to be mindful of the process of taking photos. 'I only get one crack at it... and it's a non-reflex camera."
Photoblogs.org - Featured Photoblog for October 2004: "Commendable is his commitment to this project. Stangland explains his goal is to take exactly one Polaroid a day, whether he's disappointed or not�he still posts it. Why? Other than the expense of the film, which comes out to about $1.00 a shot�Chris tells me it's to be mindful of the process of taking photos. 'I only get one crack at it... and it's a non-reflex camera."
Cool Camera takes Sequences
I still like Polaroid images. Wish I shot more of the stuff - uh - probably those folks at Polaroid do as well.
This is a creative site by a photographer who shoots Polaroid almost exclusively. Check it out.
Graph Check 4x5 Polaroid sequential Camera: "These photographs were taken with a Polaroid Graph-Check camera, which is a sequential 4x5 camera. It is built like a tank (seriously. the damn thing is made out of milled steel), and was marketed as an aid to golfers and baseball players. You know, to check their swings. If you should happen to stumble across one I'd highly recommend picking it up. The film is expensive, and fussy, and sloppy and the camera itself is not all that easy to use, but they are still really really neat."
This is a creative site by a photographer who shoots Polaroid almost exclusively. Check it out.
Graph Check 4x5 Polaroid sequential Camera: "These photographs were taken with a Polaroid Graph-Check camera, which is a sequential 4x5 camera. It is built like a tank (seriously. the damn thing is made out of milled steel), and was marketed as an aid to golfers and baseball players. You know, to check their swings. If you should happen to stumble across one I'd highly recommend picking it up. The film is expensive, and fussy, and sloppy and the camera itself is not all that easy to use, but they are still really really neat."
Over at Ellavon - A web portfolio
I cannot tell if they are updating their site or ... Seems like a good site for spending time.
Ellavon.com: "This is the first Internet exhibition of the work of Atlanta photographer Marilyn Suriani; 'Ellavon' hopes to expand it soon."
Ellavon.com: "This is the first Internet exhibition of the work of Atlanta photographer Marilyn Suriani; 'Ellavon' hopes to expand it soon."
Friday, October 01, 2004
Interview With Louis Fishauf
Communication Arts: Columns: "I met Louis Fishauf in Toronto in 1980 when he commissioned me to do a spot illustration for Saturday Night magazine. He encouraged me to have fun with it. Louis is someone who knows and appreciates artistic freedom. He has good taste. He has managed to negotiate a varied and successful career through the uneven times of our industry. He�s a bit of an alchemist in the way he puts people and ideas and art and technologies together. In many ways he personifies (the buzzword) convergence. Here�s our interview:"
I am just fascinated by this stuff
Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: "This is an image of Mount St. Helens, taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The Observatory and VolcanoCam are located at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about five miles from the volcano. You are looking approximately south-southeast across the North Fork Toutle River Valley."
The first time this happened I was a newlywed...
... and living in CA. We had fantastic sunsets for nearly a month. My car was covered with more than an inch of ash and for about a week it looked like it was really cloudy. May not be that big this time, but - damn. Hope all the folks are out of there by now.
Yahoo! News - Alarm as Mount St Helens erupts steam: "SEATTLE, United States (AFP) - A huge plume of steam and ash erupted from Mount St. Helens, the volcano that devastated swathes of the US northwest when it erupted 24 years ago, witnesses and geologists said. "
Yahoo! News - Alarm as Mount St Helens erupts steam: "SEATTLE, United States (AFP) - A huge plume of steam and ash erupted from Mount St. Helens, the volcano that devastated swathes of the US northwest when it erupted 24 years ago, witnesses and geologists said. "
Richard Avedon dies at 81
MSNBC - Richard Avedon dies at 81: "Richard Avedon dies at 81
Famed portrait photographer suffered
brain hemorrhage while on assignment
Richard Avedon, seen here in 1979, redefined fashion photography as an art form while achieving critical acclaim through his stark black-and-white portraits of the powerful and celebrated."
Famed portrait photographer suffered
brain hemorrhage while on assignment
Richard Avedon, seen here in 1979, redefined fashion photography as an art form while achieving critical acclaim through his stark black-and-white portraits of the powerful and celebrated."
Article on Using Word to do Professional Level Page Layout
I have always found Word to be rather clunky, but this article seems well done. I will read the publication mentioned. I get so much copy from clients in Word... and most of them desperately need to read this.
Publishers Marketing Association - Newsletter: "Yes, You Can Use Microsoft Word to Set Type That Looks Professional
Aaron Shepard
January, 2004
Can a program like QuarkXPress, Adobe PageMaker, or Adobe InDesign produce better-looking copy than Microsoft Word? Certainly, when users know what they�re doing. But most often, they don�t.
According to research cited by James Felici in his Complete Manual of Typography, 90 percent of the people who use such page layout programs never change the default settings, and, as Felici points out, these settings are never much good as they are. For instance, InDesign�s main typographic advantage over Word is its automatic letterspacing feature�which InDesign�s default setting turns off. "
Publishers Marketing Association - Newsletter: "Yes, You Can Use Microsoft Word to Set Type That Looks Professional
Aaron Shepard
January, 2004
Can a program like QuarkXPress, Adobe PageMaker, or Adobe InDesign produce better-looking copy than Microsoft Word? Certainly, when users know what they�re doing. But most often, they don�t.
According to research cited by James Felici in his Complete Manual of Typography, 90 percent of the people who use such page layout programs never change the default settings, and, as Felici points out, these settings are never much good as they are. For instance, InDesign�s main typographic advantage over Word is its automatic letterspacing feature�which InDesign�s default setting turns off. "
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