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My Favorite Photographer—Ansel Adams

What photographer (amateur or otherwise) doesn’t stand in awe of Ansel Adams’ work? The legendary shooter has produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking images of American landscapes known to man. I discovered Adams’ work in college when I was shopping around for pictures to decorate the dreary walls of my dormitory. I bought posters of Adams’ Moon and Half Dome and Oak Tree, Snowstorm and would stare at them whenever I contemplated leaving the bitter Wisconsin cold and returning home to Hawaii. I ended up staying in college and those Ansel Adams’ posters remained with me for four … Continue reading →

Who is Your Inspiration?

Ansel Adams has long been an inspiration to me. Despite six moves in less than a decade, three of my favorite Adams’ black-and-white photos taken at California’s Yosemite Valley remain unscathed. I protected those pictures like they were the Queen’s jewels. While I don’t get many chances to experiment with natural landscape photography as much Adams did, I still try to incorporate his techniques in my everyday shooting. El Capitan, Sunrise, Moonrise over Hernandez, Winter Sunrise, and Clearing Winter Storm are some of Adams’ most popular prints. The guy was a master at what he did. What’s more, he shot … Continue reading →

Resources for the Beginner

Ideally, all beginner shutterbugs should enroll in photography classes at local portrait studios, community centers or tech colleges. However, in this day and age you would be hard pressed to find many people with the time or money to do so. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your picture-taking skills without spending a fortune on classes or tutorials. The Internet is a great resource for aspiring photographers. Some notable sites offering helpful tips to photo newbies include: Kodak: The photo powerhouse provides a comprehensive resource for aspiring photographers. The site contains articles covering everything from how to photograph a newborn … Continue reading →

Smile!

I read this tweet the other day and couldn’t stop laughing: “Had an argument with my 7yo today and she threatened to film me with the flip camera and put it on YouTube. And she totally would.” Thankfully, my 5-year-old is still figuring out how to manipulate her Fisher-Price digital camera, so any potential photographic evidence she plans to use against me is currently relegated to still images only. Be that as it may, her photo experiments have already been the subject of raised eyebrows, concerned stares, and whispers between teachers at her school, all thanks to her voyeuristic, stalker … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for November 12-November 17, 2007

Are you looking for tips on how to capture memorable snapshots of your family this holiday season? Or, perhaps, you are looking for a unique photo project to make for your Thanksgiving party. If so, then you’ve come to the right place. The Photography Week in Review is your one-stop shopping resource to get all the photo tips you missed over the past few days. November 12th—–My Favorite Photographer—Ansel Adams. He’s produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking images of American landscapes known to man. Ansel Adams is someone I take inspiration from in the field of photography. I … Continue reading →

Wallpaper Originals: Free for Mac & PC

Wallpaper originals is one of those web sites that I find myself going to frequently. The site offers thousands of free original desktops for your screen, and they are all compatible with either Mac or PC. You won’t find the same old wallpapers here. While they do have a “people” category, it isn’t populated with dozed and dozens of scantily clad Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson poses. Instead, you may find an ultrasound of a baby, a native american woman looking regal against a mountain, or an adorable child in a field of heather. Nor will you find every black … Continue reading →

San Francisco For Art Lovers

When I was 10-years-old I took my first trip to San Francisco (along with my parents and three brothers). We took in the traditional touristy sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Lombard Street (San Francisco’s Crookedest Street), and The Golden Gate Bridge. Recently, I received an invitation to tour the city again (I have traveled to San Francisco several times in the past two decades), this time with an art professor friend of mine. While I haven’t given her an answer (I doubt I will be able to make it) I was intrigued by her travel itinerary. It gives a helpful … Continue reading →