As one of those few crazy folks who still loves to learn from a book, I’ve got a recommendation for anyone who is eager to get more out of their flash photography technique. They say if you are going to learn something, why not learn from the best? Joe McNally is one of the world’s most accomplished photographers, and he’s back with another gem of a book entitled: The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes
When it comes to photography, it’s all about the light. In this book, Joe candidly shares his real-world techniques of how he lights his shoots and subjects using only small hot shoe flashes. From urban landscapes, to nature photography, to portrait shooting (indoor and out), this book is the new bible for mastering flash photography.
As with all our book recommendations, Amazon visitors will save vastly off the cover price of $39.99 and be able to purchase this book for only $26.39 (also eligable for free super saver shipping!). The educational and practical value is well worth it, making The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes our book of the month.
As artistic photographers, we all appreciate art in its many forms. Along with photography, what better form of art is there than music! As seen in our recent Anniversary Issue of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online, our good friend and author Gareth Glynn Ash contributed an excellent article on how to take better concert photos. Gareth featured some great photos of The Sandcarvers, a band with which Gareth has a close connection to (his wife is a member of this smokin band). The Sandcarvers will be celebrating the release of their latest CD on March 13th, 2009 entitled “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at Shank Hall, Milwaukee, WI. Read on for some free tracks off the new CD (highly recommended!) and more information on the release party. Read more…
Digital photo frames make the perfect gift for friends and family members of all ages. Just like the photo-keychains we recommended earlier this week, a pre-loaded digital photo frame will be the shining star of all gifts received on Christmas day. There are countless makes and models of digital frames this year, so here are some of our favourites, along with some links to different retailers who carry them:
With all of the digital picture frames on the market, one of the top models this year is the Sony digital photo frame. Available in several sizes and colours, the Sony digital frame offers some cool features not found in other models, such as a photo with clock display, or photo with calendar display also! Amazon.com has some great pricing deals on these frames with all sorts of deals on shipping costs. Additionally, you can check out:
Of course, there are other great brands of digital photo frames to suit any budget. Click below to see other makes and models of digital photo frames, and make this year a picture perfect Christmas!
If you are looking for unique Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones this year, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, PhotographyBB will be featuring the best unique Christmas gift presents, from you the photographer (be it amateur or professional).
Our first pick of the week is the perfect stocking stuffer for all of your family, far away relatives, and friends. This year, get them a digital keychain picture frame! These are the perfect gift for somebody who has everything, and they make excellent stocking stuffers. Before you send it off to them, why not load it up with some family photos first. What a cool little present to open on Christmas day, and see photos of themselves and you already loaded!
Not all keychain photo viewers are created equal, so here are our top picks for the best viewers based on quality, reliability, and customer feedback:
I had a chance to browse through this book at my local bookstore, and I immediately came home to order it through Amazon (at a fraction of the cover price of course!). I consider this book to be the bible for portrait photography AND retouching people in Photoshop. This book covers everything from lighting setup (both basic, intermediate, and professional), to portraiture photographic techniques, to processing specially for “skin.” Here’s a book that can truly help both the amateur AND the professional in both areas of photography and post-processing. Read more…
Due to an overwhelming amount of requests on recommendations for books on HDR Photography and techniques, I have put together the following list of available books on HDR. The following books are all available on sale through our affiliate arrangement with Amazon, at prices below retail! If you are interested in learning more about HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography and/or techniques, give the following books a try:
Diino makes it easy to upload and share photos, and even create your own blog
Allowing users to backup and store their photos, music, videos, and documents online, Diino offers a truly unique service. Even with the free service of 2GB storage space, users can upload photos and files, and share them with other users on the web. Diino allows you to access and manage your files anytime, anywhere.
Getting set up is a snap, and minimal information was required for the free 2GB account. Simply download the Diino file manager software, and you’re up and running in minutes. You can also create your own blog, share photos, set file folder permissions, and even update your files and blog from your cell phone! Imaging being on vacation and snapping a photo with your camera phone, and instantly adding it to your webspace for your family and friends to view!
Here’s a look at the Diino software, which allows you to create and edit file folders, and upload your files by dragging and Read more…
Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done—blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books.
The cover price for this wonderful book is $54.99 however we have got a special deal through Amazon.com for anybody interested in purchasing this book. Not only is it a beautiful book full of professional and thought-provoking images, but Joe gives us a look at how each photo was taken, giving us the opportunity to learn skills from a master.
PhotographyBB Special on “Layers” by Matt Kloskowski
We’ve said it before, over and over, if you are going to get a book on Photoshop, then is for you! Have a look at Matt’s video to see why Layers is quickly becoming the most popular Photoshop training tool. Matt breaks down his tutorials to cover only those techniques in Photoshop which the pros actually use. The cover price (and store price) of this book is $39.99, however, if you are thinking about purchasing this book, have a look at our special deal through Amazon below:
Here’s a great commercial spoof I found on YouTube the other day, demonstrating the InvisibleSHIELD. I’ll leave my comments until after the end of the video, so as not to ruin it. I’m sure everyone has seen the latest MacBook Air commercial by now?
We at PhotographyBB personally own several of these screen protectors not only for our cameras, but for our Blackberry and notebooks also. They are by far the best investment we’ve ever made in an accessory, perfect for when you are out and about, or out in the field on a photo shoot.
As artistic photographers, we all appreciate art in its many forms. Along with photography, what better form of art is there than music! As seen in our recent Anniversary Issue of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online, our good friend and author 
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