Archive for May, 2012
Catherine Chalmers home studio is full of roaches, praying mantis, mice, and other creepy crawlies. She shows us where nature and culture collide in some disturbing, evocative, yet beautiful imagery.
Throughout the interview Catherine shared some tips on how she prepares and shoots her unique subjects:
1. Like a painter, control the color of your palette by selectively feeding your subject.
In this shot, Chalmers chose to feed the worm bright red tomatoes to contrast against the stark white and green of the scene.
2. When exposing the natural order of a food chain, 90% of the time is spent raising the animals. Timing is critical to make sure the frog matures before the praying mantis. If you are not careful the natural food chain order will reverse. Yes a praying mantis can, and will eat a frog.
3. To slow down cockroaches enough for clear photos either stick them in the refrigerator or spray with carbon dioxide.
**BONUS: Check out a true Safari as captured through Chalmers lipstick camera**
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Coming up June 5 – Photo-realist painter Bert Monroy will be in studio!
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? I was lucky enough to be in the hangout – don’t miss our recap of the G+ Conference. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
Photo/Video Credit: The sensational, uber-talented Petra Cross
I had so much fun last week with the G+/Scott Kelby Conference! It was such an honor to be a moderator & panelist, contribute to the portfolio reviews of so many talented photographers, and attempt to master the bathroom selfie.
While Petra’s above stop motion says it all, I figured I should also share my 2-cents.
Here are the Top 10 Reasons the conference was a must-attend-event:
10. Portfolio Reviews
9. Project Glass
8. Wine and Cheese Reception – I am a sucker for red
7. SmugMug’s incredible cookies
6. Learning about Brian Matiash’s woodworking hobby
5. Spending time with all the Photographers on the Fisherman’s Wharf Photowalk
4. Trey Ratcliff’s amazing Closing Remarks - especially his opening slideshow (where can we get the soundtrack?)
3. Opening Keynote Video and Remarks
2. The opportunity to be in Petra Cross’s awesome stopmotion video
1. Learning a ton and being inspired beyond belief
Below are some highlights of our Photowalk:
Our Grand Prize winner of Nik Software’s Complete Edition is Lisa Duncan for this outstanding shot of the Studebaker
Honorable Mention goes to Robin Leworthy Wilson
The winner of the Scavenger Hunt goes to Richard Hay
Thank you to the amazing group of people who came out on the walk, you made it fun for all of us.
And thank you Google and Scott Kelby for producing such an incredible event – can’t wait for next year!
Image from Kelby’s WW Photowalk last Fall
I’m really excited about the G+/Scott Kelby Conference getting under way today!
This afternoon I will be hosting a Photowalk on Fisherman’s Wharf. We are almost a full house and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone. Below is my schedule; if you are at the conference come by and say “hello”!
- Mon 3 PM – Photowalk at Fisherman’s Wharf – Meeting Location is at the cable car turnaround near Ghiradelli Square
- Tues 10:15 – 11:15 AM – Moderator for How to Stay Fresh on Google with Colby Brown and Brian Matiash
- Tues 3:00 – 4:00 PM – One on One Portfolio Reviews with Erik Valind, Matt Kloskowski, Peter Hurley
- Wed 10:15 – 11:15 AM – Moderator for Circling Strategies with Mike Wiacek and Brian Matiash
- Wed 3:00 – 4:00 PM – One on One Portfolio Reviews with Colby Brown, Alex Koloskov and Erik Valind
While the sessions for the portfolio reviews have filled up, if you are attending the conference and wish to be put on the waiting list, head over to the Super 8 Lounge to put your name down on the list.
TWiT Photo 56: Digital Photography Pioneer Eddie Tapp
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Thu 05.17.2012
Pioneer Eddie Tapp joins host Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte to tell the story of how and why he switched to digital photography in 1993. Eddie explains the fundamentals of digital photography and what it means to get it right in the camera. As well as giving us must-know tips on post processing.
Eddie shares three of his favorite tips:
1. Use the 90% method of color correction basics. to minimize loss of information in a digital image.
2. Get the spots out!
3) Soft focus filter to soften the skin, yet keep the eyes sharp.
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Coming up May 22 – Interviews and more from the Norway trip!
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? Trey’s topic is about learning and improving your photography. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
Are you still on the fence about going to the G+/Scott Kelby Photographer’s Conference next week?
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- $50 off of the $349 registration fee
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- An exclusive closed-door session with a conference leader (TBD) for our group
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Sign up for my walk at Fisherman’s Wharf! We have 2 wonderful coaches lined up - Doug Kaye and Michael Bonocore not to mention some great prizes to give away, including a DataColor Spyder4 Pro
