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What is Minimalist Photography
I've heard it both ways, some believe minimalist photography is when you use a small subject on a background with nothing else going on (like a sky or body of water). Others feel as though it's a photograph of one subject that encompasses the entire frame, only one subject without any noise to dis[...]
Pittsburgh Spectral Ascending Light Show
The 2013 Pittsburgh Arts Festival is underway and to kick it off Pittsburgh christened the renovated Point Park and its Fountain with the Spectral Ascending Light Show put on by Lightwave International with Yvette Mattern. The light show will finish on Sunday, June 9th at 11 pm (it's from 8pm to 1[...]
What Should Your Camera Bag Do For You?
If you look closely this summer you are likely to see photographers hefting most of their gear from place to place in giant camera bags (sometimes on wheels) and the occasional assistant/pack mule with another bag of "might need" crap gear as well. Bigger is not always better, it's important tha[...]
Never Lose Your Camera Gear
Most photographers have been in situations where there is a chance someone could steal their gear (whether you know it or not) and if someone pulls a gun or knife on you it's almost always a good idea to give them exactly what they want. You may just be forgetful and leave your gear under the tabl[...]
Photo Project – X100S (2 Months Later)
Two months ago I challenged myself to photograph solely using the Fujifilm X100S fixed lens 35mm (equivalent) camera for a period of six months (Photo Project - X100S). Shortly before this I had decided to consolidate my small camera collection to just the D800 and a few choice lenses but this mea[...]
Photo Contest Winner Goran Jovic – A Closer Look
Rain Boy by Goran Jovic First a little more detail about the winning photograph in Goran's words: The photograph was made during my volunteer job with an aid association in Ngorongoro Tanzania. That day I was attending a Masai tribe ceremony in Aljanemalok village and after the ceremony I was in[...]
Summer is Upon Us – Time to See if You Have Improved
Late last year I had written an article about revising photographs you've taken from season to season to see what mistakes you made and if you had improved since then. This weekend is the perfect time to check out last summers shots, whether they are the portraits of your kids blowing bubbles [...]
Can’t Park Here – Photo Challenge
From time to time I enjoy challenging myself and doing a series of photographs depicting subjects that I would not otherwise photograph... like No Parking signs. Not the typical post in the ground, white and red signs, but the ones painted on buildings. This challenge goes really smoothly if[...]
When Should You Publish Your Photograph?
Publishing your photographs can be as simple as uploading it to Facebook for all your friends and family to see or as complex as having it printed in a magazine, book, or newspaper. The question of when you should upload your photograph to a social network or media outlet all depends on the ty[...]
The Photography Contest Has Ended
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the beta program we hosted the photo contest on this time around. I congratulate you all because if you are reading this then you didn't smash your computer out of sheer frustration at the bugs that plagued the program. Thank you all for participat[...]
Great Photographs – Don’t Settle for Subpar
Creating the "perfect" photograph is not always as simple as pointing your DSLR at the subject, dialing in the correct exposure, and presto you've got exactly what you want. No, sometimes it takes thirty minutes of chasing your subject around a freaking garden while getting an even sunburn and[...]
Feeling Your Colors – Composition
The aqua color of the door represents emotional healing and protection. Color evokes a number of emotions in humans (unless you're color blind... I'm sorry), it's no wonder companies spend hundreds of thousands of dollars doing research to see what colors will influence potential customers to buy[...]
Photo Journal Challenge
Do you have a photograph you'd like to share with the world? Well I can't promise you the world but there are about 3,000 visitors to PhotolisticLife every week who would love to hear your story. Send your photograph with your story and see it on PhotolisticLife. Share your world, the way you [...]
