If you know me, you know I almost went for a career in music before switching to photography. Music influences my life almost every day. When I hear a song it brings back memories, makes me think of people, friends, family and even my photographs. So here is the challenge: Pick a song that you [...]
Boost your creativity by surrounding yourself with creativity
by Scott on July 28, 2010 in Photography
As you might have read yesterday, Andrew and I drove up to Boston this past weekend. We went on the Sam Adams brewery tour, photowalked with a bunch of New Englanders around the Boston Harbor and a couple of Boston spots. We had a blast handing out with Brian (actually a New Yorker in New [...]
Some guys you might know
by Scott on July 27, 2010 in Photography
This weekend Andrew and I took a road trip up to Boston for the Worldwide Photo Walk. Besides the walk itself Andrew and I requested from Brian Matiash, who had us as guests, is to take the Sam Adams brewery tour. Brian had no problem with that and Saturday morning the three of us met [...]
A Photographers Challenge: HDR your photo studio
by Scott on July 1, 2010 in Challenge
This is a pretty tough challenge as the prize is just that incredible. Clean up your photography studio or computer station if you don’t own a studio. Make it presentable or don’t. Either way, this is a fun challenge. Photograph some brackets of your space. Then download the free trial of HDR PhotoStudio 2 and [...]
A Photographers Review: Mountainsmith Tour FX
by Scott on June 7, 2010 in Review
Reviewing for Leafygreen.info I have the opportunity to review many great products. Every so often I get a product that is perfectly up my ally. Recently I had the chance to review the Mountainsmith Tour FX. Please head over to Leafygreen.info to read the review for yourself. Here are the specs for the bag: Reverse [...]
A Photographers Review: iFolios Mobile WordPress Theme
by Scott on May 24, 2010 in Review
iFolios is a new WordPress Theme designed specifically for Photographers. Even with that, it could be used for any type of service like a graphic or logo designer. The theme is simple and comes in two styles. Light or Dark. You must choose which style you want when purchasing. Currently the Theme is at a [...]
A Photographers Interview with Rob Knight
by Scott on May 19, 2010 in Interview
Please tell us about yourself as a person and as a photographer. Where did you grow up and what sparked your desire to photograph? Were you active with the photography department in high school? Where are you living now? I’ve been a professional artist since I was 17. I think my experience as a tattoo [...]
A Photographers Review: Promaster LED42 Camera / Camcorder Light
by Scott on April 30, 2010 in Review
Here we are again, talking about budget products similar to the high end ones. As I’ve said in previous reviews, saving money isn’t always the best thing. On the other hand, I’ve also said that saving money can be a good thing. In the came of the Promaster LED42, it is a product that is [...]
a photographers email signature
by Scott on February 10, 2010 in Life
So this post will not be the most important one but it sure can be a fun one. After reading the article from Smashing Magazine about email signatures I figured I’d share mine and see what you have for yours. Please comment below with your email signature and share it with the reader. Do you [...]
The ultimate AA battery choice for photographers
by Scott on February 9, 2010 in Photography, Product
I have been using PowerEx AA batteries for a couple of years now and they are just awesome. They hold their charge for a while and even last for hours when used in flashes. PowerEx 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable AA Batteries 30-40% more capacity than most AA batteries Memory free operation for anytime charging Rechargeable hundreds [...]
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A Photographers Challenge: Your favorite HDR Photo
by Scott on February 8, 2010 in Challenge
I didn’t want to us the word “best” in the title of this challenge. In my opinion we (photographers) never get to a “best” point. We just keep learning improve on our work. To quote one of my photograph professors I had in college: “Practice does not make perfect, practice makes permanent” – Charles Luce [...]