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Noguchi: ‘People gather at the beach seeking the warmth of the winter sun. Families, couples, individuals and even someone taking a nap during a break from a nearby construction site. I captured the moment when these four different groups came together. At the same time, my then five-year-old daughter, who was playing in the sand at my feet, jumped in front of the camera. I felt like I was given the opportunity to capture a slice of everyday life. It is a memorable piece that showcases how street photography, family photography, and my work as a photographer can come together’
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Kyra Snyder: Lifelong photography passion becomes a business
Kyra Snyder of rural Bowen has had a longtime passion for photography, at least partially fed by her grandparents. The circumstances surrounding old photographs fascinated her.
“I remember sitting and looking at all of the black and white photos that my Grandpa and Grandma Steenberg had and feeling like I was transported back to when the photo was taken when they would tell me about the photo,” Snyder said.
“I maintained the interest in photography throughout school, participating in the Yearbook Club, newsletters, and taking additional photography classes in high school.”
But the birth of her son a dozen years ago truly ramped up her passion even further. “I wanted to be able to have the same moments with him someday that I had with my grandparents,” she continued. “I wanted to flip through photos and share the stories with him.”
Although things began to blossom when she decided to buy a better camera for photographing him, that began to extend to family and friends who wanted her to shoot photos for them as well. It’s true that when you build a better mousetrap, the world beats a path to your door.
“I decided I would offer my services under the name ‘K. Snyder Photography’ and I would keep the prices reasonable for the families and individuals that I worked with,” she said. “I have had so much joy in seeing clients that I took their family photos, then their children’s senior photos, and now I am getting ready to take photos of their grandchild. It has been an honor to capture those special moments.”
With her impending marriage and accompanying name change, she chose to rebrand the business as Rustic Roots Photography, reflecting her desire to capture family legacies which would last forever. One of the key elements of her work has been a passion for natural lighting photography.
“It is only using light in photos created by the sun,” Snyder explained. “I do not use additional lights, reflectors, etc. Although this sounds like it would be the easiest form of photography, that is not always the case. Knowing when that ‘golden hour’ is at any given point is crucial in taking certain style photos. Finding locations that are not too shaded, too bright, and where the clients are comfortable are key.”
Snyder said that the biggest challenge is to be able to be flexible as lighting conditions change, being able to adjust to get the desired results. “Those who know me well know that I love a challenge and this keeps me on my toes,” she said.
Snyder said that she specializes in photography of families and children. “I have found that I enjoy the candid moments of the children being ornery, silly, and being ‘themselves.’ It is important to me that I capture your family the way that they are, personalities included. My goal is to capture photos that are authentic and true, and that you can enjoy for many years to come.”
Families and children also fit well with Snyder’s own personality. “I have a silly side, and it always brings me so much joy to get a good belly laugh out of a dad or grandpa, a silly smirk from a kiddo, and genuine smiles from everyone in the photograph.”
Her market area is primarily in Hancock County, which isn’t a huge leap for a woman originally hailing from Keokuk, Iowa. She found that moving across the bridge was, in essence, finding a new home. She became the manager of the U. S. Cellular location on Carthage Square. After that business closed six years ago, she brought her management experience to Blessing Hospital, first as their contract administrator and then, currently, as their business coordinator.
While her specialty remains family and children, Snyder said that she has been hired to do weddings, baby showers, local bands, promotional materials, lifestyle sessions (done in the clients’ home) and professional headshots for businesses.
During a two-year break from photography, Snyder used the time to remodel a home she purchased and develop a hobby farm featuring a large flower garden and a host of different animals. This also has become a setting for some client photography. Her upcoming marriage to Ryan Hellyer also played a role in the business restart.
“I am sure that the entire Hellyer (family) would tell you that I am pretty hard headed and determined,” she said. “That is where I am able to find ways to make things work. Ryan reassured me that there has to be a way and if anyone could figure it out, it was me.”
“I plan to have several set-ups to accommodate all sizes of families and age groups of children,” Snyder continued. “I do still have appointment times available, if interested.”
In that regard, she can be reached by calling 217-430-8415 or by email at kyrasnyder@gmail.com.
Computational Photography Market is anticipated to surpass US$43.034 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 22.28%
The computational photography market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 22.28% from US$10.53 billion in 2022 to US$43.034 billion by 2029.
The computational photography market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 22.28% from US$10.53 billion in 2022 to US$43.034 billion by 2029.”
— Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
NOIDA, UTTAR PARDESH, INDIA, June 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — According to a new study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence, the computational photography market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.28% between 2022 and 2029 to reach US$43.034 billion by 2029.
Computational Photography is a computerized procedure that uses advanced computation and digital algorithms to improve the capabilities of computerized photography. It utilizes program processing to improve picture quality, make new imaging effects, and overcome the limitations of physical camera components. Key highlights incorporate High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, noise reduction, automatic adjustment of exposure, picture amalgamation, and post-processing impacts like filters, depth impacts, and artificial out-of-focus effects. This approach gives the camera a superpower, allowing it to create unique effects and improve the overall image quality.
The global market of computational photography is encountering a rise due to the demand for high-quality pictures, the smartphone photography revolution, the rise of social media, progressions in AI and processing power, and extending applications. The demand for high-quality images is driven by the desire for visually engaging content, whereas smartphone cameras are supplanting traditional ones. The rise of social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook has fueled the desire for steady substance creation, making computational photography simpler for clients to capture eye-catching photographs on the go. The market is additionally growing utilization in drones, security cameras, self-driving cars, and medical imaging, contributing to market expansion.
The market is expanding with new innovative service launches that are economical and advanced in technology applications, for instance, in February 2023, Qualcomm and Samsung partnered to introduce the fastest Snapdragon ever, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series globally. This new processor offers accelerated performance, desktop-level gaming features, and professional-grade photography, setting a new standard for connected computing.
Access sample report or view details: https://www.knowledge-sourcing.com/report/global-computational-photography-market
Based on the application, the global computational photography market is categorized into cameras, smart phones, and machine vision. Smartphones are anticipated to drive computational photography development in the years ahead due to their high penetration globally, quick advancement, integration with social media stages like Instagram and TikTok, and availability. Smartphone possession proceeds to rise universally, especially in developing regions, creating a noteworthy market for computational photography applications. Manufacturers persistently push the boundaries of mobile photography with new features and progressed camera frameworks, improving the demand of consumers. Smartphones’ affordability and accessibility make computational photography features more widely available to a larger user base. While advancements in machine vision and standalone cameras will also play a role, the smartphone market is the major driver for future growth.
Based on Geography, Asia Pacific is expected to have a major share of the global computational photography market amid the anticipated period owing to a number of major factors such as increasing smartphone adoption, expanding disposable income, and a focus on mobile content creation among people. Nations like China and India are encountering a surge in smartphone adoption, leading to a high demand for computational photography applications. Social media utilization is additionally booming within the region, fueling the desire for high-quality photographs and video recordings captured specifically on smartphones. Government activities within the region are advancing domestic smartphone manufacturing and innovative technological progressions, fostering advancement in computational photography. Leading smartphone producers headquartered within the Asia Pacific, are heavily contributed in creating cutting-edge computational photography highlights. These factors make the Asia Pacific region a significant growth engine for the global computational photography market.
As a part of the report, the major players operating in the global computational photography market, that have been covered are Light, Alphabet, Microsoft Corporation, Samsung, Facebook Inc., Apple Inc., Corephotonics Ltd., Micron Technology, Guandong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., and Photogram AI.
The market analytics report segments the global computational photography market on the following basis:
• BY APPLICATION
o Cameras
o Smart Phones
o Machine Vision
• BY GEOGRAPHY
o North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
o South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
o Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Others
o Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
o Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Indonesia
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Others
Companies Profiled:
• Light
• Alphabet
• Microsoft Corporation
• Samsung
• Facebook Inc.
• Apple Inc.
• Corephotonics Ltd.
• Micron Technology
• Guandong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp.
• Photogram AI
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SEATTLE — When Oregon-based photographer David Alexander came to Seattle to talk about his new book “Pictures of Time,” Evening photog and vinyl record collector Kevin Ely surprised him with a blast from his past.
“Whoa! Old friends of mine!” Alexander exclaimed.
These “old friends” are albums by James Taylor, Rod Stewart, Donna Summer, Steve Miller, The Eagles, some of the many artists whose album covers Alexander shot in the ’70s.
There’s one thing he did with every rock star he photographed:
“It was all about trying to find, create some interaction that would, they’d reveal something true about themselves,” he said.
Like when James Taylor showed up to shoot the cover of his 1977 album “JT.”
“And James says ‘You know, there’s an idea I’ve always wanted to do for an album cover.’ We said, ‘Cool, what’s that?’ He said, ‘A black and white portrait that’s sort of lit like the old Hollywood portraits.’ We said, ‘Fabulous, let’s do it,’ and this is how this picture came to be,” Alexander said, holding up the iconic black and white portrait of James Taylor that he shot.
But the real story of this shoot is hidden inside the album. James Taylor also squeezed his 6 foot plus frame into a tiny inch plexiglass box to get the one-of-a-kind shot of him curled up on one of the album’s record sleeves.
“He was squished and then he’d say ‘Get me outta here!’ and we’d push him out,” Alexander said.
It was Alexander who turned a well-known Hollywood hangout into the Hotel California for the Eagles.
‘It’s the Beverly Hills Hotel,” he said. “I photographed it 60 feet above the ground in a cherry picker.”
He remembers getting the cover for “Footloose and Fancy Free” during a walk with Rod Stewart in the Hollywood Hills.
“There was this moment, the sun was setting it was right behind him, so I’m shooting directly into the sun, and that’s why he’s got that sunset colored glow around him,” Alexander said.
Seattle’s Steve Miller improvised with a flashlight for a shot on the record sleeve inside the album “Abracadabra.”
“This is amazing, this should have been the cover. Steve, he drew that guitar, he drew those notes with the flashlight,” explained Alexander, who captured it all with a long exposure and a strobe.
This photographer turns his lens in a different direction in his new book, “Pictures in Time.”
“It’s the reason I left this amazing, fun, lucrative work – ‘Pictures of Time’ is seeing life, it’s seeing how life works.”
Now instead of rock stars, Alexander shoots faded flowers, shared shapes and human nature. Finding beauty in things that at first glance are not beautiful.
Alexander’s latest photos may not be multiplatinum album covers – but they’re still Long Play.
“I’ve been doing this for 58 years, and the more I see, the more I see, the more there is to see,” Alexander said.
