Category: Photography

When it comes to voyeurs who photograph or videotape up a woman’s skirt (known as “upskirting”) or snap a photo down a woman’s shirt (“downblousing”), though, “there are not many practical, legal remedies available to people who find themselves the victim,” says Anita Allen, a privacy expert and professor at Penn Law. That’s if the woman even realizes she is a victim in the first place, which is unlikely, as the voyeur typically manages to go undetected. If the photo or video is published online — which, increasingly, it is — it would be difficult for the subject to ever come across the material. Even if she did, how could she recognize one underwear-clad rear as her own?

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obviously, i am the type of person/photographer who enjoys close contact, either attained quickly or after weeks of growing relationships…i do not think that is a mantra for  photographers at all…it just happens to be my way

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Among the Largest Professional Photography Collection on Web; 97% of LIFE’s Archive Has Never Been Seen By the Public

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Consider Japanese photography as a whole and it becomes evident that a large number of artists tend to express feelings of incomprehension and ambiguity towards reality and the world rather than attempt to decrypt it and objectively analyze it

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Stock Artists Alliance, which  has been working on behalf of photographers who were customers of Digital Railroad’s image hosting and licensing service, tells photographers not to expect their money back any time soon.

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A notice on the website of Digital Railroad’s liquidator indicates the company has “received a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase the assets of DRR…with the desire to continue providing services to DRR members and customers with as little disruption as possible.”

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emember Nick Turpin, who did those beautiful SB-800-lit street portraits of thriller writers for Arena Magazine?

Now, he has ditched even those and is shooting his current month-long campaign for Samsung using only a cell phone. No DSLRs, no flashes, no female assistants holding long poles. And he is not even in control of what he is shooting — you are.

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Shutting down the DRR online storage site – and giving all of your customers less than 24 hours notice to retrieve their data – is ABSOLUTELY INEXCUSABLE.

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To our valued Members:

We’re sorry to inform you that Digital Railroad (DRR) has shut down.

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Shooting live performance either in the rehearsal studio or on stage is where many photographers cut their teeth with dance and then attempt to pursue a career in dance photography. It’s usually a dead-end.

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The Hankyoreh, a newspaper and media company in Korea, commissioned Magnum to produce a series of photographs to commemorate South Korea’s 60th anniversary and the company’s own 20th anniversary. The Resulting project is apparantly the largest single undertaking by the Magnum agency, who sent 20 of it’s photographers to South Korea between the end of 2006 and the start of 2008 with each spending between 10 and 60 days in the country.

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For Toronto street artist Posterchild’s latest project, he installed blue wooden boxes around town with a camera inside.

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We are like swimmers lost on a vast, dark sea. Lightning streaks out from a distant storm to show us a direction and off we go, furiously slashing the waves toward the light and hopefully land. Too soon, darkness settles back down around us and we lose our way again. Occasionally, we lose our faith in ourselves.

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I’ve been planning a photography workshop for a few months now – and have recently decided to include a section for photographers wishing to make the transition into video as well.   The full-day workshop will be held at the Apple Boston Market Center, in Boston MA on Sunday November 2nd, 2008.  

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Monday, October 20, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Filmmaking for Photographers with Vincent Laforet

Join Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Vincent Laforet as he discusses his recent video, The Reverie. With props like the 5D Mark II SLR camera used on set and accessories from RedRock Micro, he’ll discuss the making of the film and how Final Cut Studio and Apple hardware helped his team produce it in less than 72 hours. Visit http://blog.vincentlaforet.com.

Monday, October 20, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
ASMP Presents: The Business of Fine Art Photography with Thomas Werner

Is the world of fine art photography for you? How do you build a relationship with a gallery? And what happens when you get an exhibition? As the owner of Thomas Werner Gallery in Manhattan and the director of the B.F.A. program in Photography at Parsons, Thomas Werner gives you his insight into the fine art business world. Visit http://www.asmpny.org.

Tuesday, October 21, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Effective Web Design and Promotion for Photographers

Does your website need a makeover? How do people find you online? Join J. Sandifer of liveBooks to hear what makes a great portfolio website for a photographer. liveBooks cient Lou Manna will discuss the evolution of his site, the sequencing of the images in his portfolios, and how he markets it and drives traffic to it. Visit www.loumanna.com.

Wednesday, October 22, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Color Management with Datacolor

Want to learn how to get perfect color from your print or video projects? Joshua Fisher from Datacolor will discuss the basics of color calibration and how you can use it to improve your workflow and efficiency. Joshua will cover the basics of the Spyder 3 line of color management products and follow with a demonstration and Q&A session. Visit www.datacolor.com.

Thursday, October 23, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Multimedia Photojournalism

Join Brian Storm, president of MediaStorm, to see how some of the top photojournalists have redefined their storytelling capabilities to include audio reporting with an eye towards publication in multiple media. Learn how to disseminate your work to create an impact. Visit http://mediastorm.org.

Friday, October 24, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Bookmaking in Aperture with Couture Book

Want to make wedding albums or portfolio books in Aperture? Join us as we demonstrate Aperture’s book layout capabilities and how to export your designs. Dave Luebke from Couture Book will show their luxury handmade coffee-table books and answer questions about what makes a great book or album design. Visit www.couturebook.com.

Saturday, October 25, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Fashion Photography with Jon Moe

Do you love fashion photography? Award-winning photographer Jon Moe has been published in Glamour, GQ, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan. Join him in a discussion about how to find clients, how to market yourself, how to find the right equipment, and how to put together a winning fashion portfolio. Visit www.jonmoe.com.

I have heard two rumors today that something is amiss at photo hosting company and stock marketplace Digital Railroad. One rumor – that the company might be liquidated – appears on John Harrington’s Photo Business News blog. John may be in a good position to know, since Digital Railroad is one of his blog’s advertisers.

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