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How Would You Feel Being Secretly Photographed in Your House For An Art Exhibit?

Trevor Dayley — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:41:51 +0000

Residents of a luxury building in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City are quite upset over the recent news that an art exhibit will be featuring photos, shot of them, through their house windows. How would you feel if you heard a photograph of you sleeping or bending over in your house is now part of an art show and selling for thousands of dollars? Would you feel like your private space was violated? Is this even legal? Read on to learn more about the photos and the legality surrounding the whole issue. [more]

Saudi Arabian Women Unveiled

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:22:46 +0000

I have always been a fan of documentaries and especially those that cover photographers and the story behind their photos. If you are like me, you’ll enjoy watching this 15-minute film documenting Ziyah Gafic as he reveals interesting stories about a number of his projects including one that helps to lift the stereotype of Saudi Arabian women. This was the first time I have been exposed to Gafic’s work but I was quickly drawn in by a lot of the things he had to share which he has learned over the years of being a photographer. [more]

Clever Explanation of How Facebook Shares Your Posts

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:21 +0000

Just about everyday another person is complaining that Facebook is only sharing their posts with a handful of their fans. They tried links, they tried pictures, videos even just posting text and throw their hands up in the area frustrated by the lack of people seeing their posts. I recently stumbled on this infographic that cleverly explains how Facebook’s newsfeed algorithm is broken down. Great information worth checking out if you plan on trying to use Facebook successfully. [more]

Learn To Shoot Proper White Balance using Kelvin Temps

Trevor Dayley — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:21:58 +0000

Over the years, I have taught numerous workshops for photographers and during those classes one of the most appreciated techniques that we discuss is shooting proper white balance using Kelvin temperatures. If it is something new to you, it might at first seem a bit overwhelming but I guarantee it is actually quite simple to learn. Read on to learn just how easy it is and the benefits of shooting in Kelvin versus Auto White Balance. [more]

Brad Pitt Photographs Angelina Jolie: Results Are Impressive

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:02:40 +0000

If the guy wasn’t already talented enough, now Brad Pitt is showing off his ability to shoot photos of his gorgeous “wife” and family using black and white film. The photos are quite spectacular and give us all an interesting insight into his life behind closed doors. You will want to see these. [more]

Quick Fix To Making Your RAW Photos Look Better

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:21:31 +0000

Shooting photos in RAW is the choice of most professionals. Unfortunately, we all know that once you import those photos into Lightroom, the vibrant images viewed on your camera LCD suddenly look flat. What if there were a quick fix that would make your RAW images better replicate what you see on your camera? [more]

Behind The Scenes Photos from Empire Strikes Back

Trevor Dayley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:26:08 +0000

Released on May 21, 1980, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back has become over the years one of the most epic space films ever. The Star Wars series has resulted in a cultural phenomenon and made a tremendous effect on the film industry. Photos have surfaced showing the behind the scenes action including old tricks used to pull of some of the “mind-blowing” effects we watched as kids. You have got to see these. [more]

Fantastic Advice for Beginners in the Creative Industry

Trevor Dayley — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:14:54 +0000

Here’s an oldie but goodie about the secret of success in creative work. It was a talk given by Ira Glass which was then turned into an animation by David Shiyang Liu. It’s less than 2-minutes long and has some fantastic advice for creatives. I have witnessed a lot of friends in the industry really struggling with their own work right now and so I thought sharing this would be relevant for all those in the same position. Read after the jump for the entire quote. [more]

Hilarious Rare Bird Tries To Mate With Photographer In Wild

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:28:53 +0000

While shooting a rare Kakapo parrot in New Zealand, Mark Carwardine got more participation from the bird than he expected. In this 2-minute video that is sure to make you smile Carwardine is apparently mistaken for an attractive mate. So what do you think, should photographers play in active role in the conservation and breeding of rare animals in the wild?

Behind The Scenes Shoot In Italy With Simeon Quarrie

Trevor Dayley — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:01:31 +0000

As one of the writers here at Fstoppers I do quite a bit of scouring the internet trying to find the best ‘behind the scenes’ videos to share with our readers. Sadly much of what I see lacks content, rather it is most commonly just a music video of a photographer on a shoot. Fortunately, this video by Simeon Quarrie documenting his shoot in Italy is quite the opposite. Packed with great information and lots of tips this video is worth checking out. Read on to see a lighting diagram and some of the photos from the shoot. [more]