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You Can Spend Tons On Fancy Equipment But If
> “You can spend tons on fancy equipment, but if you’ve got nothing to say…well, you’ve got nothing to say.” — REWORK [http://37signals.com/rework/]
Tell a Story
Think about this: How many how-to photo blogs and magazines are out there? It seems like a never-ending supply. You can spend days wrapped up in inspiring photos from the most talented photographers on the planet. Flickr can become a time suck for those of us who appreciate great technique.
How Many Pictures Will You Let Pass You By If You
> “How many pictures will you let pass you by if you wait till you get a better camera, better lights, or better vision?” — Chase Jarvis [http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2010/04/choose-your-own-adventure/]
The Funniest Thing About This Commercial Is The
The funniest thing about this commercial is the vicious commentary about it appearing on the web. Never get between geeks and their gadgets.
Not That Kind of Lesser Photographer
I discovered another use for keeping a small camera on myself at all times. While the local Botanic Gardens yesterday (which seemed to have more DSLRs per capita that any place on Earth), I found myself standing next to a certain actor/director/ghostbuster, who was scolding a little girl
Always Have A Camera In Your Hand Or Your Pocket
> “Always have a camera in your hand or your pocket or your purse or your car or all of the above. Always. No exceptions.” — Scott Bourne [http://photofocus.com/2010/04/07/seven-things-you-can-do-if-you-really-want-to-become-a-better-photographer/]
Evernote Review (1 Year Later)
A year ago there was nothing hotter than Evernote, the application touted as “your external brain.” I had high hopes. A long list of writers, podcasters and productivity buffs heralded it as the answer to information overload. I played with it for a few months, then paid for the premium
Going Pro
I see a lot of sites now trying to teach photographers how to “go pro." What I don’t see on these sites is anyone asking, "Should you go pro?” As author A.L. Kennedy wrote: > I wouldn’t be the first writer to point out that
Every Time Someone Tells Me How Sharp My Photos
> “Every time someone tells me how sharp my photos are, I assume that it isn’t a very interesting photograph. If it were, they would have more to say.” — Unknown
A Few Low Tech Links
A few [http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2010/02/creative-advice-from-carl-jung.html] links [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1260946/The-stunning-pictures-sleeping-insects-covered-early-morning-dew.html] to photographers using low tech means to create original works and a few [http://weburbanist.com/2010/03/08/holgas-polaroids-pinholes-lush-low-tech-photography/] more [http://www.geeksugar.com/6-Adorably-Low-Tech-Pocket-Cameras-3399327] on low tech