2011 Analytics Mini Infographic

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I found this neat app for the iPhone (called Analytiks) that creates an Infographic from a Google Analytics account.  I’m not sure what will happen next year but hopefully I’ll be able to share another infographic of 2012 statistics.  But until then, I hope you enjoy this fun post. 61% of visitors are in the United [...]

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HDR Tennis Game 19 Result

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This set of brackets is from my friend Mike Criswell. This match was so much fun.  The brackets had a lot to work with and the scene had the same. My Steps Tone-Mapped in Photomatix Processed in onOne Software’s Perfect Effects Perfect Effects is the next generation of PhotoTools which gives you an even faster [...]

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Happy Holidays 51/52

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It’s week 51 of my Project 52 photo project and what better way to celebrate near completion by a simple Happy Holidays post.  So all who follow my blog, cheers and happy holidays. Thank you so much for an amazing year! Scott

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Imagery in iPhoneography Book

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Today i’m sharing the release of my second book in the photography genre.  This one is published through Blurb and is available as a physical book or an eBook.  The eBook is also available through Blurb and can be sent to your iPad for a beautiful viewing experience. In this book I share some of [...]

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Shift The Tilt

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When using a tilt-shift lens, photographers have options. Yes the obvious ones are whether to tilt or shift. However, what about shifting the tilt? What I mean is, if a photographer is using the lens for artistic purposes and not just to get lines straight, then there are choices. In this first image, I focused [...]

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Up and Down Up and Down

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This was one of the photographs from a recent family portrait shoot.  The same one where I asked if I could remove the baby from a specific photograph.  This shot happens to be one of my favorites from the day.  It’s a simple shot that tells a story. Thanks for reading and happy shooting, Scott [...]

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Photographers SEO and Social Marketing – Part 1

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an interesting thing. Theoretically, if done correctly your website will be a top of search results. SEO is not quick, and it is not easy. It takes time, focus and a lot of hard work. However, as Cameron Chapman writes in his article “Why SEO Doesn’t Matter Anymore and What [...]

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Having Fun In Ten Stops

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At the recent Asbury Park Photowalk I was playing with my 10-stop neutral density filter a lot.  The boardwalk was very busy so I knew removing people would be fun.  There are a few things to keep in mind when shooting with a neutral density filter. They’re expensive so be careful You can’t see through [...]

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Vintage Trio 50/52

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Wow, just two weeks left of Project 52. This week I’m sharing a series of fun vintage photos I shot while waiting for my takeout food from Cheeburger Cheeburger in Manalapan, NJ. Yes they spell it wrong and I do not understand why. Either way, their food is great. The first two photographs were captured [...]

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Game Over Lifeguard

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When I noticed this scene I knew the exact angle and spot I wanted to photograph it from. Having the guard’s stand slightly off centered really frames this shot right. Here is where the trick comes in though. Remember when I mentioned removing the baby from a family portrait and the conflict it created for [...]

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