photography
An All-Text Photo Site?
Every once in a while, I get email about why I don’t plaster this site with my photos. After the TWiP episode [http://www.alesserphotographer.com/post/20635671881/this-week-in-photo], I got a few more. Here’s the lowdown: This site first started as a way to document my lesser
Everyone with a camera thinks they're a photographer
Right?! Well, what if they are? What if how you measure skill and success in photography is of no importance to the majority of photographers, or viewers for that matter? What if it has nothing to do with money earned, equipment used or the set of rules we’ve all
The Pros Vs The Storytellers 2012 Edition
The 2012 National Magazine Award Finalists have been announced [http://magazine.org/asme/about_asme/asme_press_releases/2012-nma-finalists.aspx] . I see the usual suspects for photography honors: National Geographic, New York Times Magazine, Harpers and TIME. What I don’t see on the list: Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, Shutterbug,
This Week in Photo
Big thanks to Frederick Van Johnson for going against the grain, embracing lesser photography and having me on the latest episode of This Week in Photo. Download the episode here [http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/2012/twip-249-how-the-sausage-is-made/]. For listeners of TWIP, you can download the Lesser Photographer manifesto here [http://www.
"Video Pokes Fun at the Growing Nikon vs. Canon Rivalry"
Doesn’t poke hard enough for my liking, but it’s funny nonetheless. (via Joseph Cristina [https://twitter.com/josephcristina/status/188108830192840704])
Instagram's Days May Already Be Numbered
I’m not a fan of Instagram. I don’t believe it allows you to tell a story with your photos in the best possible way. However, I realize many of you adore the app, which is why the above link may be troubling. Update: Instagram was just sold to
10 Photographers You Should Ignore
I don’t agree with all of it, but the point of blazing your own trail is spot on. (via Marco Dughera)
From Allthingsd The Four Most Popular Camera
From AllThingsD [http://allthingsd.com/20120329/flickrs-digital-camera-of-choice-iphone/]: > The four most popular camera phones on Flickr currently? The iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS — in that order.
If I Had a Hammer
From LensRentals.com [http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com]: > With the recent camera releases (or maybe Spring fever) I’ve been rather amazed watching various photography forums have major melt downs during the last few weeks. I said something about cameras and lenses just being tools, not
"Why I Print"
David duChemin [http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2012/03/why-i-print/] seconds a sentiment I wrote about [http://www.alesserphotographer.com/post/16265202789/pass-along-your-best-stories] a little while ago: > “I encourage you, even if you never print at home, to print your work. The artist’s life is about creating and