[REVIEW:] “Darkroom: Photography and New Media in South Africa since 1950″ – John Edwin Mason
South African photography is hot — at least, in the United States. This summer, not one but two New York museums have mounted major exhibitions of works by South African photographers. A monumental David Goldblatt exhibition is on view at the Jewish Museum, while a smaller Zwelethu Mthethwa show is at the Studio Museum in Harlem. In August, Darkroom: Photography and New Media in South Africa Since 1950, will open at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in Richmond. — John Edwin Mason
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[REVIEW:] Glamour professional model photography posing techniques – Diana Eftaiha (The D Photo)
If you’ve been long looking for Glamour professional model photography posing techniques, this just might be the answer to all prayers!
Photography Posing Secrets – The Photographer’s Essential Guide Vol.1 is promised to Guarantee that you’ll Never be Stuck For a Pose Again, Even If You Don’t Know How To Get Started! — Diana Eftaiha
Source and Read More: thedphoto.com
[REVIEW:] Lights, Camera, Capture: Creative Lighting Techniques for Digital Photographers – Conrad J. Obregon (Photofocus)
When reviewing a technical book, one always has to keep the skill levels of the reader in mind. This was particularly important in reviewing Lights, Camera, Capture: Creative Lighting Techniques for Digital Photographers because this book is aimed at the novice photographer with little or no knowledge of the use of flash in photography. — Conrad J. Obregon
Source and Read More: photofocus.com
[REVIEW:] Leica M Digital Photography – Book Review – Barrie Smith (Digital Photography School)
Frequently, the purchase of a new camera also involves an outlay for another manual aside from the one supplied with the camera. Taking on a Leica means more than the mere acquisition of another camera … the history and sheer engineering tradition of this device means you also engage with a historic culture. — Barrie Smith
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[REVIEW:] David Busch’s Canon Powershot G10/G11: Guide to Digital Photography – Conrad J. Obregon (Photofocus)
Both for people interested in moving up to a camera that gives them more control than a point-and-shoot camera and for serious photographers interested in finding a more convenient walk-around camera than a digital single lens reflex camera, the Canon G10 and G11 (the cameras are quite similar) offer attractive options. Unfortunately, making the switch to a new set of controls and menus can be quite painful, especially given the instruction manuals that come with these cameras, because the manuals are amongst the most poorly organized of those for electronic devices. David Busch’s Canon Powershot G10/G11: Guide to Digital Photography tries to make it easier for G10/G11 users to understand how to control the camera. — Conrad J. Obregon
Source and Read More: photofocus.com
[REVIEW:] Understanding Photography Field Guide – Book Review – Eric Reagan (Photography Bay)
Over the past few years, I have given much praise to Bryan Peterson’s book, Understanding Exposure, as a practical resource for anyone looking to get more out of his or her camera. It is, in my opinion, the best book for anyone new to DSLRs. In the same vein, I can highly recommend Peterson’s new book, Understanding Photography Field Guide. — Eric Reagan
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[REVIEW:] Photo Book Review – Wildlife Photographer of the Year – Portfolio 19 – Conrad J. Obregon (Photofocus)
Each year BBC Wildlife Magazine and the Natural History Museum (located in London) sponsor a competition for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Entries come from around the globe and the entrants include some of the foremost professionals in the business of wildlife photography, as well as many of the top non-professionals. Over forty thousand entries were submitted for the 2009 contest and 90 pictures made the final volume of winners, runners-up, and highly commended and commended pictures. — Conrad J. Obregon
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[REVIEW:] Book Review: Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography by NK Guy
The use of automated flash in digital photography has revolutionized the way people take pictures today. What was first looked at as just a way to lighten dark spaces is now filled with many creative functions that can be both artistically as well a technically challenging. — T. Michael Testi
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[REVIEW:] Fast Track Photographer, Revised and Expanded Edition – Conrad J. Obregon (Photofocus))
One of the most popular self-helps books for job-seekers has been “What Color is Your Parachute.” This updated version of “Fast Track Photographer, Revised and Expanded Edition: Leverage Your Unique Strengths for a More Successful Photography Business” takes the same approach aimed at professional photographers. The emphasis is upon examining what your photography related business skills are and what you want to achieve, either before selecting photography as a career or when redirecting your career after starting out. — Conrad J. Obregon
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[REVIEW:] Sylvia Wolf’s “The Digital Eye” surveys art photography in the age of Photoshop – Jay Gabler (Daily Planet)
An often-cited but just as often ignored principle of science is that when conducting an investigation, a null result—in which the experimental treatment brings about no change—is just as meaningful as a positive or negative result. Thus, it’s not necessarily a bad thing to say that The Digital Eye, Sylvia Wolf’s new book on digital photography in the fine-art tradition, is the critical equivalent of a null result. — Jay Gabler
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