The end of winter is just around the corner, and hopefully the outdoors will thaw so we can get back into the field without fear of hypothermia. I thought I would put together a buyer’s guide of essential gear for the landscape photographer because Spring is breaking soon, and all the recent new camera announcements. […]
The Original Photoshop, Developing Film in the Darkroom
A lot of the techniques we find in Photoshop are rooted in original darkroom techniques. The chemical processes and techniques were edited by dodging, burning, feathering, etc., in order to make an image look good. If you ever wondered what the actual process was like, check out Konrad Eek’s homage to the film days in […]
Phottix Announces New Indra360 TTL Studio/Location Strobe
Phottix announced their new TTL strobe today, the Indra360, for studio and on-location photographers that need more control over lighting. The Indra360 is based on the same strobe system as the Indra500, giving the professional photographer more control over difficult lighting setups at a lower price tag. The Indra360 is a fast and accurate strobe […]
Why the Mirrorless Camera Revolution Matters
I remember being one of the first to hear about the Micro 4/3 mirrorless camera technology in 2008 when another editor returned from a confidential press trip to Japan with Panasonic. He informed us about the mirrorless technology, and was excited about what it meant for photographers. Although it wasn’t the first mirrorless camera in […]
Aaron Shaver: What is Photography to You?
Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes, Part III Precise-Moment.com’s third edition of Exposure is dedicated to emerging outdoor photographer Aaron Shaver, a high school Junior from Staunton, Virginia, who is slowly making a name for himself on the Internet. Aaron shares his work on popular photo-sharing sites and forums, and in doing so is garnering acclaim […]
On The Road: Big Sur
The School of Life and Photography All who wander are not lost, and all that are lost should try wandering. There are different ways for us to escape and wander off the beaten path, and in my case, my escapism has been wandering around capturing spiritual/transforming moments while on the road. I escaped my humdrum […]
Fine Line Between Image Editing and Digital Photojournalism?
The World Press Photo Organization announced the World Press Photo of the Year went to Mads Nissen of Denmark, but the story evolving today is around the disqualification of 20% of its contestants for excessive photo manipulation. As you can see, photojournalism in the digital age is begging a new question — what are the […]
Skip Cohen: What is Photography to You?
Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes, Part II Precise-Moment.com’s second Exposure is dedicated to photography marketing guru Skip Cohen, the President and Founder of Marketing Essentials International, a marketing consulting firm specializing in projects dedicated to education in photography. Skip has an amazing track record for making photographic endeavors successful for countless photographers and companies, and […]
Part III: Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras
Part 3, From Edward Steichen to Sebastião Salgado We have reached the conclusion of the final 5 photographers on this list. The photographers were chosen because of their impressive bodies of work, and the impact they’ve left on the photographic medium. All of the photographers mentioned on this list have progressively moved photography forward, taking […]
Part II: Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras
Part 2, From Andre Kertesz to Sam Abell This is the second installment of the “Top 25 Famous Photographers and Their Cameras.” The photographers here represent a variety of different disciplines: fashion, street, landscape, portraits, and still life’s. The work contributed by these icons feature perfect black and whites, rich tonal colors, and portraits that […]