Photographer Getting the Most Out of Flickr
September 21, 2015 Donald Scarinci

Flickr is one of the most popular websites for posting and sharing photographs on the Internet. However, despite the application’s widespread popularity, many users are unaware of the full range of features web site offers. Flickr allows users to upload up to 20 MB a month for free. If users want additional storage and features, the application offers an upgraded Pro Account for only $25/year. To get started, simply create a profile and upload pictures using a web browser on your computer or directly from a camera phone using email. Last year, Flickr also introduced an iPad app, which was…

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Books Bryan Peterson Says You Can Improve Your Photo Skill in Just 4 Weeks, Believe It!
February 2, 2015 Donald Scarinci

Understanding Exposure, by Bryan Peterson is a classic “must read” for every serious beginning photographer. The latest edition of the book is now available in hardcover. As on line classes became popular, Bryan Peterson started the Picture Perfect School of Photography (PPSOP). Without doubt it is one of the best online photography schools on the internet. Its founder, Peterson brings more than 30 years of professional photography and teaching experience to his classes. His instructors teach with the same clarity that Peterson uses in his books that have made him so popular. While there are a variety of YouTube videos…

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Exhibitions Paul Graham’s “Does Yellow Run Forever?” At Pace/MacGill Gallery
November 10, 2014 Donald Scarinci

Paul Graham’s “Does Yellow Run Forever?” recently debuted at the Pace/MacGill Gallery in New York City. Photo taken from the Pace/MacGillWebsite Graham is a renowned British photographer whose use of color in the late 1970s and early 1980s is credited with revolutionizing the genre. His first acclaimed series captured life along England’s primary arterial road and is entitled A1: The Great North Road. His went on to create twelve distinct bodies of work, which have been the subject of more than 80 solo exhibitions worldwide. His latest exhibit, Does Yellow Run Forever?, featured nearly 20 large-scale…

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Model Release When Do Photographers Need a Model Release?
August 4, 2014 Donald Scarinci

When Do Photographers Need a Model Release?   A model release is a legal agreement between a photographer and a subject. It is designed to release the photographer from certain types of liability that may arise from use of the image, such as rights of publicity, invasion of privacy, and defamation claims. Many photographers mistakenly believe that you only need a release when photographing a professional model. However, to ensure the best legal protection, you should obtain a release any time you take a picture where a person could be recognized. Examples include a couple strolling the beach, a performer…

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Software Perfect Photo Suite 8: Another Essential Photo Editing Tool
December 30, 2013 Donald Scarinci

For photography enthusiasts black Friday was very bright.  The Friday after Thanksgiving saw the launch of Perfect Photo Suite 8 out of Beta and ready to use. For most photographers with a basic knowledge of Photoshop, plug ins like this one, NIK or Topaz are excellent solutions that offer fast and effective editing for busy photographers  For hobbyists who prefer to spend their time outside with a camera rather than inside behind a computer, these plug ins are essential. The Perfect Photo Suite is a complete photo editing solution, which is designed to make your pictures look the best, whether…

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Exhibitions Annie Leibovitz: A Celebrated Portrait Photographer
July 22, 2013 Donald Scarinci

Anna-Lou “Annie” Leibovitz is one of America’s most celebrated portrait photographers. Leibovitz has shot portraits of iconic celebrities and political figures from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Demi Moore and Johnny Depp. Her work remains influential to portraitists and enjoyed by people around the world. Leibovitz was born in 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and started her career at the San Francisco Art Institute where she specialized in painting. Following a brief stint in Israel where she worked as a photographer, Leibovitz earned the opportunity to truly showcase her talents as a staff photographer with Rolling Stone magazine in 1970….

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Exhibitions Bryan F. Peterson Nears Completion Of His Sold-Out Photography Workshop Global Tour
October 8, 2012 Donald Scarinci

Bryan F. Peterson Photography When it comes to finding a talented photographer who has his hands in nearly every aspect of the photography industry, you can’t go wrong with following famed commercial photographer Bryan F. Peterson. As a professional photographer, professor, blogger and best-selling author, Peterson has shared his expertise with the world and come up with a variety of activities to help photographers of all levels improve their skills. One of his more popular activities that I have become interested in are his year-round photography workshops, which take place on-site in several locations around the world. The opportunity to…

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