written by: Tom PersingerOne obstacle faced by those working with historic photographic processes is how to quickly and easily create a reliable negative−a method that doesn’t involve complicated steps, calculations, graphs and all of the tedium that might cause one to fall into a glazed stupor. Another challenge is consistency of procedure. If you’re working in an inconsistent manner success will be rare. If you can control both the procedure and the negative, everything else will fall into place and success will be yours. Finding first black. Nearly all 19th Century prints were made using contact printing methods, which means that the negatives Read more »
written by: Kevin A. PepperAn air show has this emotional effect. Maybe it takes you back to our childhood aviation fantasies, or maybe it’s the raw speed. Whatever the reason, it’s an excellent day out with friends, family and your camera. As with any photographic genre, there can be real expense. Your gear can range from discount specials to the ones that breaks the bank. You know the kind, the long lenses that leave others with lens envy. No matter what gear you own, remember, it’s not always the gear that takes the great photo, it’s the space between your two ears that will Read more »
written by: David ShawThe Wild Landscape The river, far below, looked like a thin silver ribbon as it wound in bends out of sight to the west. At nearly midnight the shadow of the mountains was finally encroaching on the wet tundra of the valley floor. But from my perch high above, the sun would remain for another hour at least. When I raised my camera to compose an image of some strange monolithic rocks, it occurred to me that I was quite possibly the first person to ever photograph those stones. When I clicked the shutter the mechanical sound and glow of Read more »
written by: Jill Skupin BurkholderBeyond the Basics A photography student showed up on the second day of an encaustic workshop with a huge smile on her face. After learning the basics on Day One, she had gone into a local art supply store that evening and roamed the aisles. “For the first time,” she said with a grin, “I felt like I belonged there.” I knew exactly what she meant. As photographers, we share a history of chemistry, foul concoctions and magical toners but rarely do we get the chance to enjoy a stroll through the paint aisle, having our imaginations tickled by the colors Read more »
written by: Steve DreyerThere are many articles on travel photography that hit the usual “hot button” checklist, but many photographers want to make their images more unique than the typical photos seen in travel brochures or on the web. This article is about my recent trip to Turkey and how I approached several situations in the field. Turkey had never been on my list—until recently. A country divided between Asia and Europe, it seemed like a great place to make interesting images, even of often-photographed locations. I wanted to capture historical, cultural and modern aspects of the country during my trip. I spent Read more »
