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Dreaming in Landscapes: A Photographer’s Journey Through Iceland’s Beauty
All About Photo Showcases ‘Reimagined Landscapes: Iceland’ by Attila Ataner
All About Photo is thrilled to unveil “Reimagined Landscapes: Iceland” by Attila Ataner. This exclusive online exhibition, part of All About Photo’s curated showroom, will be available throughout June 2024. The exhibit features thirteen captivating photographs from the “Reimagined Landscapes: Iceland” series.
Reimagined Landscapes: Iceland
During August and September of 2006, Attila Ataner embarked on a transformative journey to Iceland. His memories of this magical place are intertwined with its awe-inspiring landscapes. Iceland’s vast open spaces, boundless skies, towering mountains, tranquil streams and ponds, rugged black rocks, volcanic sands, mossy stones, and crashing ocean waves left a lasting impression on him. The country’s soft, misty light on some days and stark, sunny contrasts on others merged in his memory. Over time, these recollections evolved, prompting him to reimagine and re-edit his photographs to convey a more authentic depiction of his experiences. These images reflect how Iceland resides in his mind and heart today, frequently revisited in his dreams.
To produce these final images, Ataner combined and blended various sets of photos from his trip. He also re-framed them in a 1:2 aspect ratio, inspired by traditional Asian scroll paintings, to highlight the unity between Earth and Sky.
Photo Exhibition – online: Dreaming in Landscapes: A Photographer’s Journey Through Iceland’s Beauty
Online Exhibition URL → all-about-photo.com
Shannon Collins clicks camera for queer couples with niche photography business
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Shannon Collins is an Abington-based photographer who works predominantly with queer couples shooting weddings and portrait sessions.
Collins identifies as non-binary and queer, as well as autistic and disabled – so they really understand the needs of the community they serve.
Collins finds ways to give back, like a program they founded two year-s ago to donate photo sessions to trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth in the Philadelphia area.
They also co-host a monthly meetup with Abington Township Public Library for virtual discussions among LGBTQ+ kids and allies.
Collins’ brand values include fluidity, duality, and especially connection – which is what keeps them in demand in business, as well as in their own personal growth.
Collins posts educational resources and personal insights on their blogpost covering a wide range of issues of interest to the community.
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Hunterdon photographer on display in SoHo Photo Gallery, New York City
HIGH BRIDGE – Rob Tucher of Glen Gardner, formerly of High Bridge, a historic structures photographer, is one of the nine artists featured in the current exhibit “Expression Through Tradition” at the SoHo Photo Gallery at 15 White Street in New York City.
The “Expression Through Tradition” show, will run through Saturday, June 22. The exhibit includes photographs by the nine members of the Monalog Collective. Tucher is a member of the collective, which is “dedicated to supporting black-and-white film photography and traditional printing processes.”
Travel Photographer of the Year awards are open for entries – whatever your age or ability
Open to amateur and professional photographers from all ages and geographic locations, the Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 awards are now open for submissions.
Founded in 2003, the competition encourages and celebrates everyone and anyone who is interested in travel photography, with previous entrants ranging from 88 to just five years old.
From May 31 to October 6, the competition is encouraging photographers to enter their work into the four portfolio categories:
- Faces, People, Cultures
- Planet Earth
- Landscapes, Climate and Water
- Nature and Wildlife
There are also four one-shot single image categories:
- Cities, Towns and Streets
- Escape
- Festivals and Celebrations
- Women in World Cultures
Roie used a Nikon D850, 180-400mm lens, f/5,1/200s, ISO 1000. (Image credit: Roie Galitz / www.tpoty.com)
In addition, there is also the Young Travel Photographer of the Year, which is open to photographers aged 18 or under, and has awards in two different age groups, and the theme is ‘Travel Experiences’. Entry fees start from £12.
For the first time, this year’s competition will also include a Rising Talent award for amateur or semi-professional photographers, or those who have only been professional for up to two years.
Sponsors of the awards include SheClicks, the community for women photographers, and Eye for the Light, the free online photography, travel and adventure e-magazine.
The judges this year will include the multi award-winning nature and wildlife photographer Ellie Rothnie, who was appointed a Canon Ambassador for Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2023.
The overall winner of the Travel Photographer of the Year will be the entrant who submits the best two portfolios across any of the four portfolio categories.
“The Buryatian shaman Vitalli performs a ritual to connect with the spirits on frozen Lake Baikal, with the sacred Ogoi (Dragon) cape in the background.”
Maloukos used a Canon EOS R5 , 15 35mm lens, f 18 , 1/125s, ISO 100 (Image credit: Athanasios Maloukos / www.tpoty.com)
10 winners will receive a cash prize, imaging software and online photography training, membership to the Royal Photographic Society, as well as a portfolio review from one of the judges. Two of the ten winners will receive an additional portfolio review from New York photographer’s agent Frank Meo, and Rising Star winners will get a place on the awards upcoming mentoring scheme.
On top of the prizes, winners will also gain widespread media exposure and have their work featured in UK and international exhibitions. Currently confirmed exhibits include Banbury Museum and Gallery in Oxfordshire, UK (29 MArch – 6 July), Foto Festival Manzana 1 in Bolivia (November 20 – 24), Xposure Festival of Photography in Sharjah, UAE (February 20 – 26 2025).
“Wild is Life Sanctuary, Harare, Zimbabwe Mateo smiles as Marimba nestles into her safe place, tucked under Mateo’s chin. Marimba, a ground pangolin, was around a year old when her mother was poached for her scales.”
Turley used a Fujifilm X-T3 , 16 – 55mm lens, f/2.8 , 1/500s, ISO 1000. (Image credit: Sam Turley / www.tpoty.com)
If you’d like to enter or try your hand and this type of photography, check out our guide to the best cameras for wildlife photography, and the best trail cameras.
We’ve also put together a guide to the best travel cameras around.
Mastering Headshot Photography With the Canon EOS R5 and RF 100mm
Want to get great commercial, headshot photos using the Canon R5 and the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM lens? The following advice will help you produce the best professional headshots and show you how to interact with your clients for stunning, natural results.
In the realm of portrait photography, headshots are a subgenre all their own. I went to learn headshots as an addition to my wedding photography with Peter Hurley in New York. Ideally, you want to capture the subject’s personality and unique features in a single frame. A key element to achieving stunning headshot photos is the equipment you use. Here’s how I create my captivating headshots using the Canon R5 camera paired with my Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM lens.
The Canon R5 and 100mm Lens: A Perfect Combination
I’ve had the Canon R5 for over two years now, and it’s a great choice for portraits and headshots, partly due to the resolution size, tethering directly into Lightroom or Capture One, exceptional image quality, and ease of use. When paired with my 100mm macro lens, the combination of the two becomes a powerful tool for headshot photography.
Understanding the 100mm RF Lens
Before delving into the intricacies of headshot photography, let’s first explore why the 100mm is an excellent choice for this type of portrait. Designed specifically for Canon’s full frame mirrorless cameras, the RF version lens boasts a wide aperture of f/2.8, allowing for beautiful background blur (bokeh) while also being impressively pin-sharp.
The 100mm focal length is ideal for headshots (Peter Hurley actually told me the best focal length is 92mm!) but Canon doesn’t make a 92mm lens, ironically, providing great compression while also keeping you close enough to your subject to interact with them.
Mastering the Shot
Creating compelling headshots goes beyond pressing buttons and setting dials. It involves understanding composition techniques and interacting with the client on their level to elicit the facial responses and expressions you want for different looks. For example, a great headshot session should feature funny, intriguing, candid moments, quizzical looks, and straightforward plain professional headshots that could be used on LinkedIn. Ideally, you need multiple changes of clothing for different social situations. I’d recommend using a tripod to keep your height consistent, with my recommendation being the Manfrotto MT055CXPro4.
The R5’s high-resolution sensor allows for cropping in your editing software without compromising image quality, giving you the flexibility to experiment with composition during shooting. Don’t be afraid to include a little more around the edge of the frame than you would generally need. You can then crop in afterward. The articulating touchscreen on the R5 allows you to see the settings and compose your shot without, in some cases, having to stoop.
When framing a headshot, I tend to use the rule of thirds. Positioning the eyes along the upper horizontal line draws attention to the most expressive part of the face. Don’t be afraid of cutting into the hairline if the hair isn’t a feature or if the person has a shaved or bald head. Leaving space to the right or left allows space for copy text if the subject of the photo is going into a magazine article or editorial newspaper. I frequently do this when shooting player cards for the Olympic swimming teams and the Commonwealth Games athletes.
Utilizing Autofocus for Precision
The Canon R5’s autofocus system is a game-changer for headshot photography, and it rarely misses the mark. Gone are the days when, if you wanted to shoot at 2.8 or below to get the bokeh, you missed the shot and got eyelashes that were out of focus.
Taking advantage of the eye-tracking autofocus feature, which locks onto the subject’s eyes for precise focusing, is key. This is particularly crucial in headshot photography, where the eyes are the focal point and convey the majority of the subject’s emotion. The Canon R5’s advanced autofocus system ensures that you can consistently achieve tack-sharp focus on the eyes, resulting in compelling and engaging headshots with emotion.
Lighting the Subject
Lighting plays a pivotal role in headshot photography, and the Canon R5’s impressive dynamic range coupled with the 100mm lens allows for stunning results in various lighting conditions. However, I choose to use Canon’s EL-1 speedlight, 2 Canon 600EX-RT speedlights, and 3 of the MagMod MagBox Pro 36″ Strip softboxes in a triangular configuration creating that great catchlight in the eyes. I know Peter Hurley uses the Flex kit, but for me, having a kit that is multi-purpose such as the Speedlites means I can use them for weddings, events, and headshots. Plus, I know my equipment well enough to be able to set it up and know what settings work well enough now to get the shot every time. Spending more money on additional kit to carry around isn’t cost-effective for me, and it’s a lot more kit to drag around.
Post-Processing and Fine-Tuning
Normally, my process is to send all the unedited images to the client, get them to choose the ones they like, and then they just pay for those images rather than me editing everything only to find they only want three or four images out of all the images in a session.
Post-processing is the final step in bringing your client’s vision to life. I tend to do my utmost to get it right in-camera wherever possible, meaning minimal retouching wherever possible, though the client usually has their own ideas about this, and most don’t seem to realize that we can see when a portrait has been overly retouched. Think of those horrible Instagram filters that literally blur everything.
I use Adobe Lightroom Classic (the tethering works on most Canon cameras apart from the R6 Mark II—I found this out recently when testing a new firmware build from Canon) or your preferred editing software to fine-tune exposure, color balance, and contrast. Pay special attention to the client’s eyes, as they are the focal point of headshots. Enhance the details without overdoing it (nothing worse than artifacts when oversharpening an image), ensuring a natural and authentic portrait of your subject.
Conclusion
For my headshot photography, the Canon R5 and 100mm lens combination stands out as my dynamic duo. I’ve tried using a 70-200mm and settled on this combination because of the minimal fuss needed to get great shots, allowing me to concentrate on capturing stunning and compelling headshots with character.
Whether you’re photographing individuals for professional profiles, capturing actors’ headshots, or simply aiming to create timeless portraits, the Canon R5 and 100mm RF lens provide the perfect pairing to be able to blow the client away with great headshots that jump off the page. As you embark on your headshot photography journey, remember that technical proficiency, creative composition, and a deep understanding of your equipment are only the first steps to getting timeless shots.
Panasonic explains stock photos oversight on S9 Japan website
Panasonic Japan has spoken out about its use of a series of stock photos which were used to illustrate the functionality of its new Lumix S9 camera.
In an interview with Japanese media, the company described the oversight, which included the use of an image captured by a Nikon Ambassador, as a ‘dated marketing mindset.’
Following the launch of the Lumix S9, X/Twitter user @zac_de_la_rocha posted a series of tweets (in Japanese) that detailed how the Japanese Lumix S9 product page featured a number of photos that weren’t captured with the new camera — including a photo of a dog running that was found on Shutterstock.
Following the discovery, Panasonic Japan released a statement explaining the use of the imagery was to introduce and explain the S9’s functions and features, but acknowledged that while there was a note that some photos were not taken with the new product, the “content and location of the notice were difficult for customers to understand.”
The company later updated its website and labelled the images captured with other devices, before issuing a public apology.
“We apologise to all Lumix and camera fans for causing great concern. Again, [we’re] very sorry for causing you concern. All of us involved promise to be more sincere in our approach to you and to make changes,” the company wrote.
As far as we’re aware, the use of stock photos appeared to be just isolated to the Japanese Lumix website, with the Lumix AU website using different product marketing material.
In the last few days, a Panasonic spokesperson speaking to Japanese newspaper The Sankei Shimun blamed the oversight on a ‘dated mindset.’
“More than 20 years ago, in a video camera advertisement, there was a technique of inserting images that were not the actual product, and we created the site with that mindset,” the spokesperson said.
Panasonic also said that the images will be updated over time and the company was taking steps to adjust its rules for marketing to avoid the situation from happening again.
The use of stock images by technology manufacturers to illustrate their products’ functionality is not new, with Huawei the most significant in recent years.
How AP covered the D-Day landings and lost photographer Bede Irvin in the battle for Normandy
NEW YORK (AP) — When Associated Press correspondent Don Whitehead arrived with other journalists in southern England to cover the Allies’ imminent D-Day invasion of Normandy, a U.S. commander offered them a no-nonsense welcome.
Isa Aydin Photography Announces Exclusive Discounted Week for Skincare Photography Services
Clients looking to benefit from a 30% discount on skincare photography services must schedule their shoots during this discounted week.
HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Isa Aydin Photography, a leading studio renowned for its high-quality skincare photography services, is thrilled to introduce a special discounted week for skincare photography. With studios situated in New Jersey, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Isa Aydin Photography caters to clients nationwide, ensuring top-notch quality and service.
Isa Aydin Photography is outfitted with cutting-edge equipment that guarantees precise light control and exceptional color accuracy in skincare photography. The studio also features a network of over 400 freelance models at competitive rates, as well as expert makeup artists and fashion stylists, to deliver comprehensive skincare photography services.
Beginning today, Isa Aydin Photography is offering a unique discounted week from June 10th to June 14th, 2024. Clients looking to benefit from a 30% discount on skincare photography services must schedule their shoots during this discounted week. This exclusive offer is limited to only five slots, so clients are encouraged to book their sessions promptly to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity.
The discounted shoots will be conducted exclusively at the Hackensack, NJ studio. Clients from across the United States can send their products and join the shoot virtually, providing both convenience and flexibility.
Please note that the 30% discount applies solely to photography services and does not cover third-party services such as models, makeup artists, fashion stylists, and editing.
For more information or to book a session, please visit Isa Aydin Photography’s website or request a quote here: https://www.isa-aydin.com/quote/
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Wedding Photography Market Is Booming So Rapidly | WeddingWire, ARJ Photography, Emot Wedding Photography
Global Wedding Photography Market, Outlook and Forecast 2024-2030 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market risk side analysis, highlighting opportunities and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The report provides information on market trends and development, growth drivers, technologies, and the changing investment structure of the Keywords Market. Some of the key players profiled in the study are WeddingWire (United States), ARJ Photography (United Kingdom), WedMeGood (India), Emot Wedding Photography (Australia), Xo Group (United States), ShaadiGraPher (India), Christian Oth Studio (United States), ALLAN ZEPEDA PHOTOGRAPHY (United States), Elizabeth Messina (United States).
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Wedding Photography Market Overview:
Wedding photography is the nuanced art of capturing one of the most important days in a person’s life. It includes portrait photography, concept, documentary, and candid photography, concept, documentary, and candid photography. Wedding photography is also one of the most financially rewarding artistic professions because it is indispensable to the newlyweds’ grander theme of romance.
The segments and sub-section of Wedding Photography market is shown below:
by Type (Traditional Wedding Photo Shoot, Candid Wedding Photography, Drone Wedding Shoot, Cinematography/Videography, Others), Application (Indoor, Outdoor), Coverage (Pre-Wedding, Ceremony, Portraits, Reception)
Market Drivers
• The popularity of Wedding Photography
Market Trend:
• Growing Trend of the Wedding Photography among People
Opportunities:
• Growing Demand for Photography in Wedding
Challenges:
• Number of Photographers in the Industry
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Important years considered in the Wedding Photography study:
Historical year – 2019-2023; Base year – 2023; Forecast period** – 2024 to 2030 [** unless otherwise stated]If opting for the Global version of Wedding Photography Market; then below country analysis would be included:
• North America (USA, Canada and Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Nordic Nations, Spain, Switzerland and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Rest of countries etc.)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
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Key Questions Answered with this Study
1) What makes Wedding Photography Market feasible for long term investment?
2) Know value chain areas where players can create value?
3) Territory that may see steep rise in CAGR & Y-O-Y growth?
4) What geographic region would have better demand for product/services?
5) What opportunity emerging territory would offer to established and new entrants in Keywords market?
6) Risk side analysis connected with service providers?
7) How influencing factors driving the demand of Wedding Photography in next few years?
8) What is the impact analysis of various factors in the Wedding Photography market growth?
9) What strategies of big players help them acquire share in mature market?
10) How Technology and Customer-Centric Innovation is bringing big Change in Wedding Photography Market?
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There are 15 Chapters to display the Wedding Photography Market
Chapter 1, Overview to describe Definition, Specifications and Classification of Wedding Photography market, by Type (Traditional Wedding Photo Shoot, Candid Wedding Photography, Drone Wedding Shoot, Cinematography/Videography, Others), Application (Indoor, Outdoor), Coverage (Pre-Wedding, Ceremony, Portraits, Reception)
Chapter 2, objective of the study.
Chapter 3, Research methodology, measures, assumptions and analytical tools
Chapter 4 and 5, Wedding Photography Market Trend Analysis, Drivers, Challenges by consumer behaviour, Marketing Channels, Value Chain Analysis
Chapter 6 and 7, to show the Wedding Photography Market Analysis, segmentation analysis, characteristics;
Chapter 8 and 9, to show Five forces (bargaining Power of buyers/suppliers), Threats to new entrants and market condition;
Chapter 10 and 11, to show analysis by regional segmentation, comparison, leading countries and opportunities; Customer Behaviour
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