I went to a session last night called “Web Promotion for Creatives” last night. It was excellent – an informal session presented to people in creative careers. There were photographers, illustrators, designers and one fiction writer present. It was a fun ‘professional development‘ evening.
I also got a message from RA photo club member Peter Juranka about an upcoming group photo show on Thursday, November 27th in Ottawa. Sounds like fun:
Photo District News reports today that Life Magazine has teamed up with Google to make its huge photo archive available for viewing. Life still keeps a tight hand on the image’s copyright.
So?
That leaves the door open for unlicensed use of the small file sized imagery. However Photo District news quotes Life President Andrew Blau “Bloggers pasting photos into blogs are our lowest priority.” They continue, “LIFE’s first priority will be to pursue “blatant misuse,” such as unauthorized use of the images on commercial products, Blau says.”
Interesting times, as the realistic application of copyright protection continues to evolve! Read the whole PDN article.
Many of you have noticed I do watermark everything on my blog. I do so partly to:
Harry
This month’s Exposed! Newsletter was sent out yesterday:
“My path to photography success was long and often bumpy. As I went I soaked up as many scraps of information as possible. Luckily, I met some good people who helped shape the foundations of my work.
In this edition of Exposed! we revisit some valuable photography advice that helped guide me along the way… ”
Anthony Scullion says “Get it right in the camera – not photoshop!”
To read more sage advice please read:
“Wise Words from Working Photographers.”
Have fun,
Harry
Some miscellaneous notes today:
1. The monthly Exposed! Newsletter comes out this week – “Wise words from working photographers.” Stay tuned.
2. Also just confirming final details of the sports photography workshop that will complete the winter photography workshop lineup.
3. I got an email from veteran photographer Anthony Scullion who is selling some fine photo equipment including:
Contact him directly at scullion@magma.ca
4. And as a rookie pond hockey player I am happy the weather is getting cool:
Ottawa 67s hockey
Harry
I finished shooting some three dimensional art work for Johanna Nousiainen – I mentioned her past work in the last few weeks. She works in felted wool. Her current work is quite amazing – the largest piece is 100 metres long.
The vernissage is on Wednesday evening at the Karsh Masson Gallery from 5:30 onwads. 136 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa.
A new Exposed! photo newsletter is coming out this week. Stay tuned,
Harry
Last February Canadian Geographic sent me to Glen Echo Cottages near North Bay, Ontario to capture life on the ice at this ice fishing mecca! The travel issue is on news stands.
Here are some out takes:
Scott, Christine & Tim Nelson at Glen Echo
Louis Riederer fileting our fish
Ice Fishing for Canadian Geographic
For more photos pick up your copy of Canadian Geographic’s Travel Issue.
Harry
A couple of weeks ago Canoe and Kayak Magazine assigned me to another portrait. They are featuring Paul Mason – world renowned whitewater canoeist and cartoonist. Instead of an epic photo of Paul dropping over a precipice in his boat:
– they are looking for a portrait of Paul, the person behind the paddle.
Paul was open to the exposure and we went out last week. Check the March edition to see him on the pages of ‘Canoe and Kayak’.
Harry
Our newest course – Sessions Photo Challenge – started last week. We photographed in and around the National Gallery in Central Ottawa. Students were challenged to capture landmarks and landscapes of the city. The enormous spider was a draw for students!
‘Sessions’ provides students a photo challenge per week and allows their photo skills to progress steadily with tips and feedback along the way. While the four sessions offer a complete progression students may join for a single challenge.
On Wednesday evening we will be meeting to investigate the buzz of the city. If you wish to join the challenge – or are curious to hear more – please contact us.
Harry
The US election is over and analysis has started!
Photography can have a huge impact in any campaign from the negative to the positive. Below are two links to election campaign photo footage and their specific use that helped shape history:
A picture is worth a thousand words… and can sway popular opinion!
Harry
Yes, dogs.
I have a very big soft spot for dogs. My dear old Tigger and our new pooch Biscuit have kept me smiling for years.
I have started working on a new photo project that has me smiling – dogs. I spent the afternoon recently walking many beautiful canines with my equipment.
Here are a few out takes:
A past photo workshop student also sent me a link to a fun site:
www.UpsideDownDogs.com Thanks Chris!
Other news – our winter photo workshops will be announced at the end of next week. Stay tuned!
Harry