Sunday, September 21, 2008

_Neverletmego_

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: _Neverletmego_


-- from _Neverletmego_ - (?)
My all time favorite photograph "Through". I'd always wanted to do a shoot in a rape seed field, but didn't want it to be like all the others I'd seen before. I just snapped this in between "proper shots" and upon editing through the shoot I saw the potential with the interesting depth of field, and stormy looking clouds above. Also the viewpoint was so much better than other photographs I took as here I was crouched dow


-- from _Neverletmego_ - (?)
My second favorite self portrait "For Reasons Unknown".
This surprisingly wasn't taken with a DSLR, but with a compact Sony DSC-W17, set to self timer at the end of my bed (where I have taken allot of my pictures for my photostream). I had to set it, then jump into position. It's just such a tonal piece, so I thought it would benefit from sepia tones, giving it stronger contrasts. Taken with natural lighting, from the window to the side

1: How long have you been involved in photography?

I started experimenting with photography at the age of 16 using black and white 35mm film, and developing it myself at college. I have been using digital more seriously for the past two years (since I was 17), in this time I have slowly taught myself composition etc and photoshop skills.
So to sum it up, I usually say to people that I have been doing it for just over two years.

2: Equipment you use?

Mainly my Nikon D80 with the following lenses;
- 50mm f/1.8
- 35mm f/2 << My fave lens! as its film and all sharp and manual.
- 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5
- 20mm f/4
and I had a 18-135mm but it kind of broke...
I have recently bought a Nikon speedlight SB-800, and was given a Nikon speedlight SB-24 but I don't really know how to use them to their full potencial yet..
A 20+ year old tripod, a wireless remote, wireless trigger for studio lighting, an abundance of filters that I was given, not sure what they all do yet...
For my home studio shoots I use my dad's 25 year old studio lights, old and reliable! :)
I have 6 cameras in total, three of which are film, and three of which are digital. Two are recent addictions, a pink holga and a Zenith 80 medium format camera.

3: Mac or PC?

Mac! I made the change just over a year ago, they are so much easier to edit on I find with their handy little screen short cuts etc.

4: What inspires you?

All types of Photographers. Adverts. Props. Clothes. Fields. Magazines. A blank wall, it can be a nice blank background, same with bed/dust sheets. Random locations I find. If I see something I like, it's like a spark which sets off ideas.

5: Preferred subject matter?

People, mainly women. Getting them in something pretty in an interesting location. Adding makeup, styling their hair.
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6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.

The sun setting above the sea, it being the most perfect sunset I'd ever seen.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?

My boyfriend, he's really supportive, was talking to him about it last night. He's encouraging me to get out there with my own fancy adverts and approaching companies etc.

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop

An A in A - Level photography does that count? I've done a foundation diploma in art and design also, achieved a merit in that. I'm completely self taught with Photoshop CS3 extended.

9: Plans for the future?

To make a career in Commercial Photography, I am so passionate about photography, it really would be my dream job. Getting paid for something you already love doing.
But for now, to get more work to build up on my achievements, so far I've been on an album, magazine and book cover. (Book is yet to be published, Jan 09)

10: In one word, describe your photography.

Mine.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Aremac

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Aremac


-- from aremac - (?)
Taken in England on a cold and sunny afternoon - I like the contarst between the cold and warm colours.


-- from aremac - (?)
One example for the right place and time - fantastic morning light on a training site in Ilvesheim in Germany

1: How long have you been involved in photography?

I've returned to photography three years ago - after a break of 5 years and 20 years with analog cameras.

2: Equipment you use?

Nikon D50 and Sigma 28 - 200 mm

3: Mac or PC?

PC

4: What inspires you?

Every good picture I see - a lot of work by others on Flickr .

5: Preferred subject matter?

I have limited time - so the subject matter is more depending on the time and weather. I love to take landscape pictures, abstracts and details.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.

Nothing special, I only would like to have the opportunity to be at the right time in the right place more often.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?

Run a test on Flickr

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop

Self-trained - Picasa and Photoshop

9: Plans for the future?

Earn some money on microstocks to buy new equipment.

10: In one word, describe your photography.

Colorful

Sunday, September 07, 2008

DanielKHC

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:DanielKHC

Pulau Ubin Sunrise


-- from DanielKHC - (?)
This is a Vertorama (Vertical Panorama) which consists of two shots in landscape mode, then stitched horizontally. The other technique used is call 'Digital Blending', which is a combination of mutliple bracketed exposures.

KLCC 7:36am

-- from DanielKHC - (?)
7 exposures were used to create that HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, using a specialized HDR imagery software.

1: How long have you been involved in photography?
As an occasional holiday photographer, since I was a kid.
As a 'serious' photographer, since I bought my first DSLR and joined flickr 2 years ago.

2: Equipment you use?
I started with a Sony Alpha A100 two years ago, and upgraded to a Nikon D300 five months ago.

Lenses:
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
- Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
- Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
- Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
My only source of photographic images is flickr, therefore it still remains my main source of inspiration. But now when I watch movies, I also watch them with a 'photographic eye', and try to understand how the director has composed the scene.

5: Preferred subject matter?
Landscapes, architecture, night photography and urban decay.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
Sunset on planet Mars!...Seriously, I would love to shoot in "lençois maranhenses", a fascinating desert near Maranhão, north of Brazil, pristine white sand with ponds of turquoise water.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
I am always in doubt about my photography!

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
All self learning from books, internet and of course flickr.

9: Plans for the future?
More travel in countries with stunning landscapes, upgrade my camera to a full frame...

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Enthusiastic