Rick Sammon

Outdoor/TravelSports/Action
Underwater Photo Fun
Fab Tips For Photos Of Fish Watchers And Fish
Rick Sammon  |  Apr 01, 2001

There has never been a more exciting time to take underwater pictures. That's because underwater cameras and camera systems have never been easier to use. Plus, new supersaturated films provide the most colorful photos ever! What's...

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Digital Darkroom
Playing With Pixels
Make A Digital Montage
Rick Sammon  |  Apr 01, 2001

The photo montage--a
picture or several pictures within a picture--has been around for decades.
In the 1930s, for example, famed Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee
created montages in camera and in the darkroom. His mostfamous...

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Wildlife
Crash Course
A Short Lesson In Wildlife Photography
Rick Sammon  |  Mar 01, 2001

Imagine this: You show up for a wildlife photography shoot in Africa. An expert guide with a Land Rover outfitted especially for photography meets you. Camera mounts are set securely in place on the doors of the vehicle. Several padded...

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Digital Darkroom
Playing With Pixels
Add Motion To Stills
Rick Sammon  |  Feb 01, 2001

I'm a still photographer: I shoot only still pictures. Video? It's cool, but I like to capture individual "frozen moments in time." However, I often like to convey action--and the grace of a moving subject--in my still...

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Digital Darkroom
Getting Started In The Digital Darkroom
And A Look At The Other Dark Room
Rick Sammon  |  Oct 01, 2000

Ah, I remember those days well. And I remember her. The year was 1967. I, at 17, was spending time in my parents' basement darkroom with my girlfriend, Jan. It was in this makeshift darkroom in Garden City, New York, where Jan and I developed some...

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Digital Darkroom
Playing With Pixels
Cool Tools For Hot Pix
Rick Sammon  |  Sep 01, 2000

Hi there, thanks
for checking out Playing With Pixels. This time around we'll take a quick
look at some of the cool tools in Adobe Photoshop that can help improve
your images--and your image among your photo pals. Don't havePhoto...

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Outdoor/Travel
Quick Tips
The Nighttime Is The Right Time For Dramatic Pictures
Rick Sammon  |  Aug 01, 2000

Quick question: What's one of the key ingredients for a dramatic picture?
Answer: Dramatic lighting.

One more question: Where and when can you almost always find...

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The Lighter Side
On Location With Just Two Lenses
Rick Sammon  |  Aug 01, 2000

Okay, so I lied--but it's a small, white lie. Please let me explain. I do go on location (and on assignment) with just two lenses: my 100-400mm Image Stabilizer zoom and my 17-35mm zoom. My tiny fib is that I use a 1.4x tele-converter (some would call...

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Pro Techniques
Recipe For Gourmet Images
10 Ingredients To Bring Home Your Memories
Rick Sammon  |  Jun 01, 2000

Ever wonder what ingredients professional travel photographers use to make great on-location pictures? Here's my gourmet recipe.

Getting Ready To "Cook."...

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Outdoor/Travel
Quick Tips
Shooting Spectacular Sunsets
Rick Sammon  |  Jun 01, 2000

Have you ever been disappointed with your sunset photos? Do they lack color, drama, and impact? If so, here are my quick tips for turning sunset snapshots into great shots!

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