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Is Photographic Time Travel, the Next Big Thing?
Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2012  | 
Given the impressive pace of technological innovation in the photographic industry, there’s very little that makes us pause and say, “Really, you’re kidding, right?” But that was exactly my response after hearing from the head of Swedish startup Memoto who is preparing to launch a truly unique micro-device intended to let you “effortlessly travel back in time to that moment when you met the first love of your life, the day your daughter took her first step, or that night you laughed away the night with friends.”
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It Can be Tough to Be a Photographer These Days
 |  Oct 30, 2007  | 

Commentary

It Can be Tough to Be a Photographer These Days

by George Schaub

We all know the hazards of the photojournalists' trade, those brave men
and women who put themselves in harm's way to be a witness to our times.
They become the eyes and conscience of the world, and many have paid...

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It’s (Way Past) Time for Some Standards
 |  Apr 29, 2008  | 

It's (Way Past) Time for Some Standards

by George Schaub

One of the pleasures of this job is getting to work with a wide variety of
cameras, printers and software. While the pace of change can be dizzying, and
complicated, there's no lack of new materials and discoveries to be made.
Unfortunately, the pitfallo...

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It’s the Photographer, Stupid!
Ron Leach  |  Nov 16, 2011  | 
When industry mavens get together to ponder the future of photography, all too often the discussion centers around megapixels, file formats, sensor configurations, optical design, storage options, and other technical minutiae. Of course there’s nothing wrong with those prognostications, particularly since many of us are techno-nerds. It’s also true that sophisticated tools undoubtedly play an important role in a photographers results.
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It’s Time to Help the Josephine Herrick Project Help Others
Ron Leach  |  Jun 13, 2013  | 
Rehabilitation Through Photography (RTP) is an amazing organization, acclaimed for using photography to enhance the lives of autistic children, veterans, the mentally challenged and others who can benefit from a positive influence on their lives. The group recently changed its name to the Josephine Herrick Project, in honor of the founder who in 1941 made a commitment to help WWII veterans overcome the often-debilitating emotional effects of war.
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It’s Time To Take Some Photos Without a Lens
Ron Leach  |  Mar 19, 2013  | 
Now is the time for all good photographers to set aside their high-tech digital cameras and exotic lenses—at least for a day or two—in preparation for next month’s Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day (WPPD). This thirteenth-annual event occurs on April 28, and everyone is invited to participate.
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Jack Robinson’s Legacy Comes Out of the Closet
Ron Leach  |  Apr 16, 2012  | 
Jack Robinson was a prominent American photographer throughout the 1950s and 1960s when his career was cut short by a drinking problem and he faded into obscurity—until a former boss visited Robinson’s apartment and discovered a veritable treasure trove of iconic images.
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January 2009 Table Of Contents
 |  Dec 30, 2008  | 

January 2009

On the Cover
This month we’re taking you directly to the show floor of photokina, the world’s largest photo and imaging show held in Cologne, Germany, every two years. As you’ll uncover while reading our reports, there is a lot of innovation coming your way in 2009. For starters, expect to hear more aboutthe...

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January 2010 Table Of Contents
 |  Dec 29, 2009  | 

January 2010

On The Cover
Maynard Switzer got in the boat to make this photograph of a Burmese fisherman at work, but there was something more he had to do to add just the right touch of color to the image. Find out what it was by taking to the road with Shutterbug’s new travel columnist on page 22. Aside from Switzer’ss...

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January 2013 Table Of Contents
Staff  |  Dec 11, 2012  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2013  | 
On The Cover
This month’s issue features the first in our series of reports from photokina, the worldwide imaging show, and features the new cameras of 2013. We’re also thrilled to bring you portfolios from Al Satterwhite, Michael Somoroff, Craig Blacklock, and Daryl and Justin Hawk, as well as a self-publishing saga by Jim Lynch and J. David Gray. Plus we have a lab test and pro essay on the exciting Nikon D4.

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January 2014 Table Of Contents
Staff  |  Dec 18, 2013  | 
In this month’s issue we feature black-and-white photography in all its power and glory with portfolios of portraiture, location, and street photography. We also hone in on a series of tests covering dynamic new cameras from Canon and Panasonic, a look at a B&W-focused inkjet paper, and an exciting close-up lens from Tamron.
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January Table Of Contents
 |  Dec 12, 2006  | 

January
2007

On
the Cover

This month we're taking you directly to the show floor of photokina, the
giant photo and imaging show held in Cologne, Germany, every two years. As you'll
see,the...

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January Table Of Contents
 |  Nov 28, 2007  | 

January
2008

On
the Cover

This month we explore the fine art photo market and reveal if you can get into
the game. To provide further inspiration, we have a revealing interview with
fine artmas...

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January Table Of Contents
 |  Jan 01, 2011  | 

January 2011

On The Cover
This month we have exclusive reports from photokina, the worldwide photo trade show. While we couldn’t cover all of the new products and innovations displayed at photokina, we did bring you the 2011 product highlights in cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, accessories, and bags. Plus, we take a look atwhat&rsquo...

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January Table Of Contents
Staff  |  Dec 15, 2011  | 
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While we don’t offer a formal “Buyer’s Guide” for this time of year we thought we’d bring you a host of gift ideas that (only) a photographer might love, including tripod heads, tabletop tripods, and the always popular gimbal mounts. And for good measure we mixed in a roundup of today’s most fashionable camera bags aimed at the distaff side and a trio of cameras that cover the gamut from advanced amateur to semipro.

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