By Wayne Cosshall Because modern photographic equipment is so technological, many assume there is little you can do yourself to solve problems, and that every “solution” must be bought. But this is not the case. On Digital ImageMaker , I recently wrote about the GigaPan Epic , a motorized...
By Wayne Cosshall When you are shooting, no matter what your subject, it is important to make the most of what you have. You should strive to get as many different types of images as possible while you have the time and opportunity to work in a given location or with a particular subject. Whatever your...
By Marc Aguilera If you've been shooting digital for awhile (or if that is all you've ever known), try shooting some film while it's still available. There is something different about shooting film that you miss if you're totally absorbed in digital. Although film may no longer be the...
By Wayne Cosshall Now that Photokina 2008 has come to close and lots of great new gear and software have been announced, I was reflecting on the relationship between photographers and their equipment. Photography is one of the most technologically oriented and demanding art forms. This isn’t just a product...
By David Saffir I just finished teaching the three-day Imagemaking for Photographers workshop on the Central Coast of California. Our students included a mix of professionals and serious amateurs. Skill levels ranged from many years of experience with digital to “I bought this thing (a digital SLR) three...
By Francis Hills As a studio photographer, I get to shoot a wonderfully wide range of people. For me, it’s one of the biggest perks of what I do. Recently I spent 3 days shooting 23 women for a layout in New York Moves magazine, a publication for which I’m a regular contributor. Each year, the magazine...