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Nature’s Rejuvenation: After The Fires
Jeff Howe  |  Jul 18, 2014  |  First Published: Jun 01, 2014  | 

Last year, I decided to take on a challenge focusing on the unique natural beauty associated with wildfires in a Florida scrub ecosystem, one of the most rare ecosystems in the state. Florida is no stranger to wildfires. Nationwide, Florida has the second highest number of wildfires annually. In 2011, it was estimated that 300,000 acres of land was burned due to over 4800 wildfires. My project was centered at Indrio Savannahs Preserve, where a 120-acre wildfire was ignited by lightning in March of 2013.

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New Tricks: Anyone For Tennis?
Jay McCabe  |  Mar 15, 2013  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2013  | 

Bill Pekala, head of Nikon Professional Services, came to the US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, last August to run the NPS operation at the matches. Sports events can be the ultimate proving ground for camera gear, and one of NPS’s primary roles is providing their member professional photographers with the assurance of dedicated on-site support.

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New York Nights: Steven Rosen’s Images Of Clubgoers Evoke A Time Gone By
Steven Rosen  |  Oct 31, 2011  |  First Published: Sep 01, 2011  | 
It was 9pm on a Saturday night in April of 2008, and I had spent the day, as I spend so many days, at my computer, editing and retouching. My husband was out of town and I was feeling antsy and bored when an e-mail arrived with a list of goings-on in my Brooklyn neighborhood. Sandwiched between a Jewish Singles social and our community theater’s latest production was a listing for a “Dances of Vice” costume party at the Montauk Club. I sat up straight. The Montauk Club is modeled after a Venetian palazzo and I’d long admired the exterior. This was my chance to finally see what was inside.
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Nick Koudis Shoots With Style & Humor; A Sometimes Unorthodox Approach Leads To A Signature Style
Jack Neubart  |  Jul 01, 2009  | 

Working at Spiratone, Nick Koudis (www.koudis.com) began his photographic career designing many of those wonderful gizmos made popular by my mentor, the world-renowned Norman Rothschild. Koudis brought his knack for developing clever and ingenious gadgets with him when he opened his first studio in New York City over 25 years ago. Back then we...

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Noise Be Gone; What Is Digital Noise & How Can You Get Rid Of It?
Joe Farace  |  Jul 01, 2008  | 

The noise that appears in digital photographs is the visual equivalent of the static you hear in radio signals. Most digital cameras add some level of noise to captured images.

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NY-NJ-CT Photographers - Mark Your Calendars Now!
Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 19, 2024  | 

The official first day of winter is still more than a month away, but we're already focusing on mild, sunny weather and the June 7-8 celebratory opening weekend of the colossal Photoville Festival that will run through June 22, 2025. Now in its 14th year and promising to be bigger and better than ever, the free, public event is now in its planning stages and cordially invites you to submit your visual story proposals for consideration.

Submit your proposal today to be a part of New York’s favorite photo festival dedicated to global visual storytelling in the heart of NYC!

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Off-Camera Flash; Create Directional Light With A Simple Setup
Steve Bedell  |  Mar 01, 2011  | 

Most of us know about making outdoor portraits using the small fill flash on our cameras. But these photos have a “look” that tells everyone they were “made with flash.” They have a flat, often harsh look to them. A more sophisticated technique that can be accessed with many new cameras is the use of off-camera flash; you can even use multiple units controlled directly from the camera. I use...

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On Assignment; The Photography Of Kevin Moloney
Rosalind Smith  |  Jul 01, 2008  | 

Photojournalist Kevin Moloney grew up in Greeley, Colorado, amid the hub of professional cowboys and "bucking broncos." Although his father, a professional sports photographer, found inspiration in the sport of rodeo, this did not interest his son. It was the hard news and cultural stories that drew him to a news service from National Geographic and to magazines like...

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On The Road: A New World: What I Look For Now
Blaine Harrington  |  Oct 15, 2013  |  First Published: Sep 01, 2013  | 

I learned photography in the film days, and when the huge change to digital came along, I changed not only my gear but the way I see. I used to have to see in terms of very specific criteria of what would work within the ISO range of my film and what the film could record in terms of light and shadow. Low ISOs meant I couldn’t get enough depth of field, or a tripod was needed, or I had to light something because there wasn’t enough information in pictures that had incredible shadow detail. High ISOs often meant an unacceptable level of grain and bad color rendition. As a result I passed up a lot of situations that got my attention but were beyond the capability of my film to capture.

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On The Road: Act Naturally: The Elephant In The Room
Maynard Switzer  |  Dec 23, 2011  |  First Published: Nov 01, 2011  | 
The last thing I ever want to do is pose someone. On my travels I want pictures of people acting naturally, doing what they normally do, and if they acknowledge the camera at all, or pause for a portrait, I want them to do it in the most natural way. The people I photograph are always aware of me, but I never want them to play to the camera—which can be tricky because the very presence of the camera changes the situation.
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On The Road: Change Of Subject: Where The Wild Things Are
Blaine Harrington  |  Jun 24, 2014  |  First Published: May 01, 2014  | 

The roads I follow as a travel photographer mostoften lead me to landmarks and landscapes, festivals and events, people and cultures. But not always. As you can see from the photos here, I consider photographing wildlife one of the requirements of a successful travel photographer.

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On The Road: Custom Jobs: Getting Better All The Time
Maynard Switzer  |  Oct 19, 2011  |  First Published: Sep 01, 2011  | 
You’d think that with the variety of gear available today, I’d be able to find exactly what I want. Well, for the major stuff, like cameras and lenses, I pretty much can, but when it comes to several key accessories, call me The Modifier.
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On The Road: Drive, I Said: Backup Drive, That Is
Maynard Switzer  |  Aug 23, 2011  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2011  | 
I got a brand-new piece of gear shortly before I left in late February for a three-week trip to Vietnam. Not a camera, lens, or flash; it was more important than those. You see, I’m always looking for easier, lighter, faster, and more secure backup for my photos when I travel, and I’d heard for almost a year that this one, this new backup hard drive, was coming, and as luck or perfect timing would have it, it arrived two days before I left. (Because I’m always looking for something better, the camera store in New York City that I deal with, Foto Care, is on the lookout for anything that might interest me; they know I travel, and they’re always telling me about the latest and greatest that’s coming along.)
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On The Road: Editor’s Eye: Why I’m Slow To Hit Delete
Blaine Harrington  |  Oct 29, 2014  | 

Chuck Berry was right. “It goes to show you never can tell,” he wrote, and sang, and that phrase is as appropriate a way to begin this column as any I can think of. I certainly never can tell which photo will please the client, fulfill the assignment, or sell well through my stock agencies; in other words, which one will succeed in the marketplace.

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On The Road: Ethiopian Journey: Adapting When Stuff Happens
Maynard Switzer  |  Aug 29, 2013  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2013  | 

For almost a year I planned for the 22-day trip I took this past January to photograph among the indigenous people of Ethiopia. I did a lot of research so I’d know what to expect and how to deal with everything from the customs of the country to the weather and the traveling conditions. Also, I’d have a driver and a guide, and along the way I’d pick up local guides who’d know the ins and outs of specific villages, tribes, and dialects.

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