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Chalk art world record attempt and fundraiser brightens grounds of Beechwood Cemetery

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Chalk art world record attempt and fundraiser brightens grounds of Beechwood Cemetery

Over 100 people — including nearby residents, artists and volunteers — put chalk to asphalt at Beechwood Cemetery over the weekend in an effort to beat a Guinness World Record for the largest display of pavement chalk art.

The current record for the largest chalk display is held by a health insurance company called Novitas BKK in a small town in Itzehoe, Germany. They created 944 chalk drawings in 2019.

Nick McCarthy, Beechwood Cemetery’s director of marketing communications, wanted Ottawa to reach 1,000.

“We’ll be very proud to say that we had a Guinness World Record attempt or a win,” McCarthy said.

Man with sunglasses stands in cemetery with arms crossed
If Beechwood Cemetery doesn’t meet the mark for world’s largest display of chalk art, McCarthy says it can still win for largest art display in a cemetery. (Celeste Decaire/CBC)

Although vying for the title, McCarthy said the effort is about more than just breaking a world record. The overall theme behind Sunday’s art display was community.

“Not only an opportunity for the community to come together, but an opportunity for the community to celebrate each other, to honour each other, to honour the sacrifices.” McCarthy said.

Sarah Laviolette and her daughter Olive Hammell regularly visit the cemetery for their cousin and grandfather, who are buried in the military section of the grounds.

For them, the chalk art fundraiser was a chance to take their artistic backgrounds to a space known for grieving, and make it a little brighter.

Young woman sits on pavement in front of chalk drawing of a young woman
‘We were originally just going to the store. Then mom said, oh, we should go to the cemetery. And I said, OK, let’s go to the cemetery. And now I’m here drawing,’ Olive Hammell, 14, says. (Celeste Decaire/CBC)

“I think cemeteries are very misunderstood and having the kids out here drawing … it really just warms my heart,” Laviolette said.

Her daughter agrees.

“Most people just think of cemeteries as either depressing or spooky, but it’s nice when it’s more of a family experience,” Hammell said. “You are there to visit friends and family, whether they’re here or not.”

If you think about it right, not everything is permanent, and in this case you have this beautiful art that will be here and gone, very much like a lot of us.– Nick McCarthy, Beechwood Cemetery director of marketing communications 

Hammell’s chalk illustration started as a circle and turned into an anime portrait about half an hour later. She said she captured the theme of community through the colours she chose to work with.

“All the colours are working together to create one art piece. Some of them may have different contrasts to each other, but they still work together,” Hammell said.

By McCarthy’s rough count, over 500 chalk drawings decorated the cemetery grounds by late afternoon. While Beechwood can conduct its own final tally, a submission and review by Guinness can take anywhere from 12 weeks to six months.

With rain in Ottawa’s forecast, hundreds of the chalk drawings may have a short stay on the grounds. Hours of effort will be washed away, but McCarthy said he doesn’t view that as a bad thing.

“If you think about it right, not everything is permanent,” he said. “In this case, you have this beautiful art that will be here and gone, very much like a lot of us.”

A new book charts the breadth of David Hurn’s photography

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A new book charts the breadth of David Hurn’s photography

Bristol-based publisher RRB Photobooks has released a new monograph of work by British photographer David Hurn (who recently appeared on CR with his photos for an episode of Black Mirror). Spanning a period of 67 years and drawing from his extensive archive of photographs, the book traces his illustrious career from early shots of London in the 1950s to images created around his current home of Tintern, Wales.

Born in Surrey, England in 1934, Hurn first ventured into the world of photography when he was 21 years old via an assistant position at the Reflex Agency. By the next year, he was already establishing himself as a documentary photographer in his own right, as he travelled to Hungary to capture the 1956 Revolution – a photo of which can be found in the opening of the book.

Black and white photograph of two people wearing white dresses sat at a table with a partner in a suit, with their backs to each other, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Queen Charlotte’s Ball, London, 1967. All images © David Hurn/Magnum Photos

Returning to London, he began documenting a revolution of a different kind: the social revolution of the 50s and 60s as changes in class and demographics gave rise to a new era of hedonism and pop culture.

During this period, Hurn worked for publications such as the Sunday Times, Queen Magazine, and Town Magazine, and shot some of the biggest figures of the day, including The Beatles, Sean Connery, and Jane Fonda. It was also around this time that he became a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos.

Black and white photograph of a group of people bending over to touch their toes in unison in a large grassy field lined with palm trees, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Early morning exercise class, Mesa, 1980

More of Hurn’s iconic photographs came in 1966 as he captured the aftermath of the Aberfan disaster in Wales. A single image in the book reveals the chaos that he encountered upon arriving in the small village, watching from above as miners struggled desperately to pull victims from the coal slag heap that had cascaded down from a nearby mountain.

The event had a profound effect on Hurn, who decided shortly after to leave his home in London, where he had lived for the past 20 years, and relocate to Wales, “the land of his forefathers”.

Black and white photograph of two young people with their arms around each other and their backs to the camera, overlooking crowds of people and rubble resulting from the Aberfan mining disaster, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Coal Slip Disaster, Aberfan, 1966

This move marked not just a return to the country of his ancestors, but also a more slow-paced approach in his photographic practice. Having grown tired of working in a commercial capacity, he yearned for a quieter, more reflexive process, and as a result spent the next year living in a van, travelling around Wales, and attempting to capture and understand the complexities of its people and culture.

Happy to be away from the hustle and bustle of London, he decided to stay put for a while, and quickly made his next big career move by founding the School of Documentary Photography in Newport, where he taught until 1989.

Black and white photograph showing three adults lying on a grassy hillside next to a sleeping dog overlooking the sea, with a child sat on an old cannon in the background alongside other visitors, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
The promenade, Tenby, 1974
Black and white photograph of a child riding on the back of a pram pushing a child down a street, with another person and a dog running alongside, while a band walks behind them in a procession, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Last Civic Parade to be held in the town, Llanidloes, 1973

At this point, Hurn left the world of documentary photojournalism behind for good, opting instead to pursue projects of a more personal nature. Photographs from these later years can be found at the end of the book, and while there is no obvious thematic thread between them, there is evidence of Hurn’s unending curiosity for the world around him.

In his essay in the final pages, Isaac Blease, an archivist at the Martin Parr Foundation, explains Hurn’s ongoing mantra: “Life as it unfolds in front of the camera is so full of complexity, wonder and surprise that I find it unnecessary to create new realities.”

Black and white photograph of a group of women sitting at tables dressed in the style of Dolly Parton as part of a lookalike competition, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Dolly Parton lookalike Competition, Phoenix, 1979
Black and white photograph of two children wearing frilly dresses dancing in a ballroom dance competition, with two people wearing suits and holding clipboards behind them, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Junior Wales ballroom dancing championships, 1973
Black and white photograph of a young person wearing swimming shorts leaping into the water below, with their arms outstretched and legs pointing in the air, as other children lie in rubber rings beneath, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Tubing on Salt River, Salt City, 1980
Black and white photograph of a person wearing a suit reaching up to catch a balloon during a ball, with a trophy on the table next to him, taken from the book 'David Hurn Photographs 1955-2022'
Retired gentleman at the MG Car Owners Ball, Edinburgh, 1967

David Hurn: Photographs 1955–2022 is published by RRB Photobooks; rrbphotobooks.com

The marketing AI optimism barometer: how are ad execs feeling?

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The marketing AI optimism barometer: how are ad execs feeling?

The Drum polled 10 leading marketers from The Drum Network on how optimistic, pessimistic, bullish, bearish, bored or excited they’re feeling amid AI mania. Spoiler: they don’t quite agree.

Clearly, this is no flash-in-the-pan topic of interest, but one that will continue to dominate the marketing industry’s evolution. Keeping track of all the news is tough; taking a position on all of this is even tougher. We asked eight top marketers how they were feeling.

Nick Elsom, director, FourFourty: “Right now, I’m feeling irritated about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“Unthinking AI evangelists spread the word like eager Sixth Formers with a new band discovery. Like that band, most of the evidence is that they’re controversial and cool, but underneath they’re just crap. The cleverness of AI gadgetry is undeniable: fast-expanding from essay writing to strategy creation; photo editing to imaginary friends. But these feel like distractions, not life-changers.

“The recent ‘expanded’ album covers including the Nevermind baby joined by fish and coral – just, wow. Why don’t I ignore it and get back to work? Because these irritants are becoming more common, and the evangelists seem not to care that irritants can become catastrophic. Like a leak left unattended, the technology that fuels your SnapChat bot is quietly seeping into parts of the marketing and creative industries in ways that are more likely to cause lasting damage to employment and customer trust than to build a better market.”

Alex Hoban, UK executive creative director, Momentum Worldwide: “Right now, I’m feeling open-minded and accepting about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“With every round of rapid technological advancement, fears and reservations commingle with excitement and opportunity. Freud was famously skeptical of the invention of radio, for its potential to influence mass psychology and its potential use for propaganda. In some cases (hello, Soviet Union!) this turned out to be prescient and true – but, equally, with no radio, there’d also be no BBC 6 Music. Every tech advancement fundamentally changes the way we relate to each other, by rearranging the fabric of our lived experience.

“Right now, AI occupies a similarly divisive place in our imaginations. The status quo is again at stake. AI will undoubtedly upset labor, and (in the wrong hands) exacerbate economic and social inequality. But as an opportunity for marketers to explore evolved human-to-human and human-to-machine interaction, it can enhance and augment our natural capabilities, foster greater connectivity, unlock creativity, and in the best case access a deeper understanding of what it is to be alive.”

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Bob Briski, chief technology officer, Dept: “Generative AI holds the promise of delivering the ‘holy grail’ of marketing: expert personalization across every application. But what if personalization doesn’t turn out to be the marketing panacea we’ve anticipated? Mobile phones offered us what we thought we desired: the ability to make and receive calls anytime, anywhere. Unexpectedly, our preference shifted toward less vocal communication. Calls gave way to texts, then emails, and ultimately, social media.

“Similarly, what if our customers don’t crave personalization as much as we believe they do? What if they yearn for experiences that introduce them to new horizons, or (more disconcertingly), what if we’re uncertain about what they truly desire? I remain hopeful that AI will be the technological breakthrough allowing us to enrich our customers’ lives, to make them more enjoyable, and more fulfilling… even if we don’t yet know what that entails.”

Tom Jarvis, chief executive officer, Wilderness: “Right now, I’m feeling bullish about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“The reason for this is that we are not only starting to use existing AI tools within our workflows; we are also looking to invest our time and resource in creating our own AI tools and products.

“Most exciting is the interest we have from our team, clients and partners in finding solutions that allow us to work more effectively and efficiently. We want to remain a best-in-class social agency, which will mean embracing new ways of working and new technology like AI-powered tools.”

Ben Wood, growth and innovation director, Hallam: “Right now, I’m feeling cautiously optimistic about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“AI’s transformative potential in marketing is undeniable, promising unprecedented efficiency and personalization. However, sensationalism has glossed over some of the major challenges. Many marketers are fueling unrealistic expectations and misrepresenting AI’s capabilities.

“We’re now swimming in AI misinformation; ‘AI’ has become a marketing term and most people using it don’t know what technology they are even referring to. In fact, 99.9% of the time we talk about AI, we’re really talking about machine learning: technology able to identify patterns and compute at a level far above the human mind. For most ML projects, the term ‘AI’ goes too far: it overly inflates expectations and distracts from the precise way these algorithms will help.

“Generative AI is making mediocrity free for all. It’s time for humans to step up. If a random person with no background in art can use Midjourney to produce decent art, a good artist can and should do better. This analogy extends to every area of marketing and indeed business as a whole.”

Gareth Llewellyn, managing director, Brew Digital: “I’m feeling excited about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“It’s too easy to spend all your energy catastrophizing about AI (remember Y2K?). But, let’s face it, if AI is going to wipe out humanity, that’s out of our individual control anyway. Meanwhile, I’m already seeing so much opportunity and reason to be excited. AI is starting to deliver on the promises of computerization from many years ago, enabling us to automate and speed up time-consuming, boring processes.

“More specifically, it can be a helping hand for people – giving them ideas, helping them find what information they need, visualizing concepts, and enabling them to be more focussed on the core aspects of their role: being creative, and coming up with interesting, innovative solutions.”

Mark Iremonger, managing director and strategy partner, Nucco: “I’m feeling positive about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“AI is as disruptive and transformational as ‘digital’ was back in the day. In ten years, we will look back in wonder. AI already offers powerful super-tools that were in the realm of science fiction only a few years ago. All disciplines benefit immediately, from reducing admin for client services to desk research for strategists, supporting the creative process and reducing waste in media spend. There’s plenty to be concerned about, particularly data security, privacy, copyright, and regulation. You need to skill up now or get left behind.”

Andy Sexton, agency partner and executive creative director, 2LK: “I’m feeling ecstatic about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“I hear so much hype about the AI-induced ‘end of creativity’, but for me, there have never been more opportunities (or imperatives) for creativity and innovation. We’re entering an unbelievably fertile new era (or creative territory) where, as an industry and society, we’ll reimagine how we connect with machines – and how we’ll connect with one another. When I think about how AI might humanize technology, the opportunities in and out of the marketing landscape feel limitless.”

Ian Kahn, paid media account director, Tug: “Right now, I’m feeling curious about what AI will do to the marketing industry.

“AI has the power to transform digital marketing by leveraging advanced machine learning technologies to achieve business goals. As with all forms of machine learning, however, the output is only as good as the data used to train it. Successful marketers will need strong skills in collecting and aligning data with ad platforms and rely much less on manual adjustments. This saves time but increases the necessity of data operations such as CRM integration, server-side tracking, website development, and data privacy – areas of business that often require skills and support beyond traditional marketing departments.

“These challenges will make marketers more focused on how to train AI rather than on granular campaign optimizations. It will be interesting to see how marketers tackle the creative challenges of market differentiation and audience segmentation when smart bidding works best by seeking out the lowest common denominator for success.”

Charlie Norledge, head of search engine optimization performance, Impression: “Right now, I’m feeling eager about what AI will do to the marketing industry”

“There’s a natural defensiveness, with some marketers feeling that AI is coming to take their jobs. While I understand the sentiment, a human will always be a crucial part of any marketing strategy using AI.

“We leverage AI to create content in our work; with issues cropping up, such as hallucinations and plagiarism, we always have a human at the start and the end of this process. Following this rule allows us to fact-check and QA to ensure accuracy.

“With the above in mind, AI will never be able to replicate 100% of how a human can impact a marketing strategy. I’m curious to see how we can work with this efficiently.”

Norwich image appeal winners showcase city’s vibrancy

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Norwich image appeal winners showcase city’s vibrancy
Skater Boy by Dave KingdomDave Kingdom

Three images that “are a testament” to a city’s “diversity, vibrancy and hospitality” will join Historic England’s permanent archive collection.

The heritage organisation had appealed for photographs from Norwich to showcase the “often overlooked” High Street.

The winning images were snapped by Duncan Gaskin, Elliott Mulhall and Dave Kingdom.

They will join a national touring exhibition of 65 images.

Duncan Gaskin's Gateway to History

Duncan Gaskin

Photographs by seven runners-up will also enter the archive as new Picturing High Streets national photography collection.

Tamsin Silvey, cultural programme curator at Historic England, said the judges had “a huge challenge to choose 10 photographs from over 100 submitted to the competition”.

“The three winners and seven runners-up reflect different viewpoints, stories and people and are a testament to the diversity, vibrancy and hospitality of Norwich,” she said.

Walking and Talking taken by Lydia Taylor

Lydia Taylor

The Assembly House taken by Tyler Shaw

Tyler Shaw

Fellow judges included Maanik Chadda, trustee of Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Natalie Jode, executive director of Creative Arts East and Isabel Johnson, head of marketing at Norwich Business Improvement District (BID).

Mr Chadda said: “It’s been a privilege to be given the opportunity to view so many incredible photographs to showcase the ever-changing look of Norwich’s diverse High Streets.

“It was such a tough decision to narrow it down to the winners and the runners up, so thank you to everyone for making our jobs so challenging, yet enjoyable.”

Market Pigeons by Dave Kingdom

Dave Kingdom

A City of Stories taken by Daniel Herrick

Daniel Herrick

A Fine City taken by Zoe Read

Zoe Read

The exhibition is part of a three-year project by Historic England and Photoworks, which the body said “tells the stories behind our shopfronts”.

It celebrates High Street heroes, captures familiar scenes and invites audiences to consider the value and role of their local high street.

The exhibition – which will take place by the Forum in Norwich from Monday to 5 July – is part of Historic England’s £95m government-funded Heritage Action Zones scheme.

Empty Chairs taken by Dave Kingdom

Dave Kingdom

The Turn of the Decade taken by Tyler Shaw

Tyler Shaw

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Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I’ve Found

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Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I’ve Found

Have you ever looked at a bunch of flowers, or walked through a garden or park and thought the flowers would make a fantastic subject for a photograph?

Have you struggled to capture a mood or a style that really makes them stand out as a memorable shot that you’re happy with?

Do you look at other people’s photos with envy and wish you could take those sorts of shots?

Then you’ve come to the right place as I’m going to share with you ten tips on flower photography that I’ve found work amazingly well to help you get great images, EVERY time!

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Your subject is the key to success

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Make sure that what you are going to shoot is pleasing to the eye. A nice flower will always look better than a withered one (although it can work in some shots – I’ll come to this later) but don’t discount something that’s unique. A petal out of place, or a different coloration can lead the eye into the scene and give you an appealing photo. Remember it’s your shot – even if it’s of a flower that’s been shot a thousand times by others you can put your own unique stamp on it and make the picture your own.

Light Light Light!

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Light is one of the most important factors in photographing flowers. Too dark and you’ll lose the impact of the image. Too light and you run the risk of blowing out your highlights and losing detail. The perfect balance is a well-exposed shot with little or no peaked highlights and strong detail.
If the scene is too dark and you need to add light, don’t be afraid to experiment! A phone torch, handheld flashlight, or dedicated photography fill light are great options. Try altering the direction that you’re providing the light from and the intensity, and if you have the option, play with colors too – the whole feel of the image can be changed by literally changing the direction that you’re illuminating it from so try a few different angles – don’t be afraid to experiment!

Depth Of Field – knowing when to f-stop?

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Another important factor is the depth of field that you’re shooting with. If you’re using a mobile phone to take the shot then there are a few options on most phones to play with the f-stop, or aperture width, in Pro-Photo mode or similar and if you’re using a camera, try shooting in Aperture Priority mode to give you control over the aperture but not needing to worry about ISO or shutter speed.

Ideally, you want to get the flower in focus as much as possible and the background nicely blurred. Depending on your camera or phone system somewhere between f/4.5 and f/5.6 is a good starting point as this will give a reasonable amount of detail to the subject but should throw the background nicely out of focus to stop it from becoming a distraction and keep the viewer interested in the details of the image.

A handy side effect of using a fairly wide aperture is Bokeh – the round, out-of-focus balls that you sometimes get from light sources on an out-of-focus background. This can really set a scene and provide some interest in the image without becoming overpowering and detracting from the subject.

Composition – less is more, sometimes!

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Occasionally you may want to pick a single flower to photograph, like a rose for example, and this becomes your subject that’s framed by a nice contrasting background (black works well for red roses!) to create a striking scene.

But sometimes, especially out in a garden or park, a group of flowers looks more appealing if you keep the grouping together. It’s also good to remember that a group of flowers doesn’t all need to be in focus – experiment with where you’re focussing and try to zone in on a single flower head. The other flowers in the group will then blend away from the main subject and give a nice soft look to the image and complement your subject well.

Don’t be afraid to mix it up either – a foreground daisy with a blurred background of yellow buttercups in grass really makes for a nice composition!

Gear matters

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

The age-old argument that gear doesn’t matter is mostly true, except sometimes you need a little extra to help you get the shot you want.

A small travel tripod is a great addition and will help you get nice steady shots. Remember, you don’t need something 2 meters tall, but something that can let you get down low to get the perspective like you’re walking among the flowers instead of towering over them!

Whether you’re using a mobile phone or the latest mirrorless camera, keeping things steady can help you get the image right, the first time. If you’re outdoors, carrying a piece of white card to reflect sunlight can also be a great addition and doesn’t cost the earth either. If you’re indoors, it can be used to diffuse light around your subject which can give a nice soft pleasing look too.
Macro lenses are useful, but a standard kit lens can get great results too if you get your settings right.

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Occasionally a withered or dying flower can give a whole new dimension to an image. The detail that you can get from a drying petal or dying leaf can give you something to set your image apart from the crowd. Try shooting in black and white too – some of the most colorful flowers look even better when converted into monochrome as it stops the viewer from getting distracted by the colors and seeing more of the details. Don’t be afraid to increase contrast on the image too – light and dark sections can really come alive and complement each other when they’re pushed a little with the contrast slider!

It’s worth remembering though not to push too far – it’s very easy to get carried away with the sliders. Remember we’re looking for something that we can still recognize as a flower! Which leads nicely to the next tip.

A Bug In The System

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Sometimes you’ll come across a flower that has a bug on it and this can give a great focal point but it takes some care and practice! If you’re shooting with a long zoom lens, having the extra distance away from the bug will help you get the shot without disturbing it. If you need to get closer though, do things very slowly. Once you get used to shooting bugs though you’ll find it much easier to spot them and incorporate them into your image without scaring them off. Remember though, they don’t stand still for long so getting lined up with your shot will be a case of balancing speed and stealth to get the image you want. Don’t be afraid of failure – it’s all good practice and soon you’ll nail that perfect shot of a bug on a flower!

Sunshine and showers

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

Shooting flowers after rain is one of the great challenges but one of the most rewarding because of it.
The look of fresh raindrops on petals is a classic look and one that’s difficult to get out in the field due to the nature of having to time things just right with the light, the rain, and the wind!
I’ve found that if you can get out just as the rain is easing, you’re more likely to get a shot of the raindrops before they start to run off and the inevitable wind gets up blowing things around and making it hard to get your scene in focus. There’s also the cheat method though, by using a spray bottle and a hand-picked flower in front of a window you can recreate the effect but have much more control over the subject and also add in little extras like light, color, and backgrounds too!

Know your camera

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

It kind of goes without saying that before you can dive in and get some more advanced shots you need to know how to change the settings on your camera or mobile phone to get the best out of it. Experiment with your settings, adjust your aperture, play with the depth of field, and remember what each of them looks like.

In no time you’ll be able to dial those settings in without much trouble and get the shot you’re wanting with the minimum of fuss. Learning how to use your gear is one of the most rewarding things you can do and will pay dividends in helping you get more shots, with the look you’re after, and with the confidence that you know why these settings work for the shot you’re taking.

It’s All In The Edit

Here Are 10 Tips For Enchanting Flower Photography That I've Found

A common misconception is you have to heavily edit your photos to get the “professional” look. Certainly, with flower photography, this isn’t the case and sometimes the camera’s JPG is so good it needs no editing at all! If you’ve got the lighting, depth of field, and composition right you’ll find most shots will look amazing straight out of the camera. It doesn’t mean you don’t have to edit, but it means it’ll be a lot nicer to start with!

Sculpture Planned for John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond

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Sculpture Planned for John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond
The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) and the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC), is recommending the City Council approve a contract today for a $100,000 public art commission by Tiffany Conway and Ari Takata-Vasquez in Richmond’s John F. Kennedy Park. | By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Standard The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) and the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC), is recommending the City Council approve a contract today for a $100,000 public art commission by Tiffany Conway and Ari Takata-Vasquez in Richmond’s John F. Kennedy Park. The public art commission project would commence at the park July 1
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