September 2009
Info on Snow Leopard for Photographers →
Apple has recently released Snow Leopard, the latest version of the Apple operating system used on Macintosh computers.
As a life-long Mac user, I have purchased the upgrade. But as is my…
Congrats to @POParazziJess who won a free new copy of Aperture 2 just for following me on Twitter. More giveaways coming. Thanks.
You just NEVER, ever know when I’m going to give something away on Twitter - Lots of photo love coming somebody’s way. Stand by for news.
My friend Eric Howell is a gr8 example of someone following his passion & finding success. This can happen 4 all of us. http://bit.ly/WstI2
I was going through the warehouse & realized we have a shrink wrapped copy of Aperture 2 to give away. Who wants it? All followers eligible.
Photographers/Mac Users - Heads Up on Snow Leopard - http://bit.ly/2KSd3O - #photog
We have a new image for you to critique at the Scott Critiques group on Flickr - http://bit.ly/2Xys8c - #photog
August 2009
10 Blogging, Podcasting & Twitter Tips for... →
Copyright Scott Bourne 2009 - All Rights Reserved
Cross-Posted at MEI
I firmly believe that every photographer who either has a large amount of desire to share his/her work or…
Emerging Photographer of the Year Finalist – Ana... →
Photo Copyright Ana Adams
Hopefully you’re aware of our Emerging Photographer of the Year Award – to recap, over the next year, we’re going to identify 24 photographers who…
Emerging Photographer of the Year Finalist - Ana Adams - http://bit.ly/sQedt - #photog
Sorry bad url last Tweet - try again - 10 Blogging, Podcasting & Twitter tips for #photogs -http://tinyurl.com/n9z89o
AudioBoo: Coming Up This Week on Photofocus http://boo.fm/b59470
Photo Book Review - Success With Wildlife Photography - http://bit.ly/17LOne - #photog
Photo Book Review – Success With Wildlife... →
Success with Wildlife Photography
Authors: Steve and Ann Toon
Publisher: Photographers’ Institute Press
Review by Conrad J. Obregon
Wildlife photography is just different…
Expose to the Right →
Guest post by Juan A. Pons
Twitter http://twitter.com/jpons
“Expose to the right” is an expression that you may have heard before, but my experience has been that most folks…
Expose to the right - http://bit.ly/kcprQ - #photog
Lighting Basics – Reflectors →
A reflector is any object used to reflect or bounce light. While we tend to think of round shiny circular objects we buy at the camera store as reflectors, a reflector can be anything…
Lighting Basics - Reflectors - http://bit.ly/wa9fR #photog
Thanks to everyone who suggested me for #FollowFriday.
It’s #FollowFriday photo-related @SkipSchool so ur ready for next year’s conference @nicolesy great photog who writes for photofocus.com
Another #FollowFriday suggestion - NOT just a podcast host - @frederickvan is 1 of the best photographers I know - period.
What to do when you book your first paying photo client - http://bit.ly/m6pO3 - #photog
My portrait session client guidelines are now avail at http://bit.ly/WuBvu part of today’s Photofocus.com post. #photog
Scott Bourne Photography Portrait Session Tips
Getting ready for your photo session: Remember that planning goes a long way toward making your portrait session successful. The portrait is a collaboration between the photographer and the subject. Please take a few moments to look over the following suggestions to see how you may participate in the planning of your successful portrait. Feel free to discuss any questions or ideas you may have in...
What To Do When You Get Your First Paying Photo... →
The big day is upon you. You’ve graduated from amateur to pro and you have a paying client. Someone is actually paying you for a portrait or an engagement photo or a wedding, etc.
What…
AudioBoo: How To Buy a Used Camera Lens http://boo.fm/b58745
Photofocus Episode #13 show notes are now available - http://bit.ly/18jXee - #photog
Aperture 2.1.4 Update Available →
Aperture 2.1.4 is out. It is required for those who want to use Aperture with Apple’s new Snow Leopard.
This update, recommended for all users of Aperture 2, addresses general…
The Journey Ends, The Memories Remain →
And so we get to the end of the MYDL trail. When Scott invited me to participate in a blog about storage, I said Yes based highly on a very simple and very shrewd series of observations and little…
You just NEVER, EVER know when I’m going to give something away on Twitter. I’m starting to get that special tingle. Stand by for news.
Congrats to @225photography who just won a $200 gift cert to ScanCafe.com for following me. More giveaways later. Thanks.
As promised ANOTHER $200 gift certificate to ScanCafe.com 4 new customers only. All followers eligible. Anybody need some scanning?
RT VIA @rhedpixel Mistakes Still Photographers Make When Shooting Video http://networkedblogs.com/p10099498 - good stuff
Aperture 2.1.4 update available. http://bit.ly/s4iST - #photog
Sammon’s Short and Sweet Shooting Session #6 – 10... →
Image and Post by Rick Sammon – Follow Rick Sammon on Twitter
10 Key Factors To a Good Photograph
1) Interesting subject.
2) Nice setting or background.
3) Good lighting.
4)…
10 Key Factors to a Good Photograph - http://bit.ly/JF51S - #photog
Here’s the RSS feed for my Audio Boocasts on photography - http://bit.ly/16IH8J & the folks at Boo.fm have me on the featured page now too!
Support Hours and Updates →
In the coming week, the Support crew (seen among the lovely faces here) will be meeting in London to brainstorm new ways of providing you with the resources you need. While us Happiness…
AudioBoo: Photographing in Public http://boo.fm/b58457
Will you really fix it in post? http://bit.ly/Holjs - #photog
The Biggest Lie In Both the Still Photo & Video... →
“We’ll fix it in post!”
NO! YOU WON’T!
Now that we’re seeing hybrid still cameras/video cameras, the warnings that my friends in the video industry give about relying on post need to…
LOL some old woman just offered me $4500 said she was starting her own “Cash For Clunkers” program. I guess I’m old enough to qualify!
Congrats to @Tony_Blei_Photo who won a $200 Gift Cert to ScanCafe.com just for following me. Another one tomorrow! Thanks!
You just NEVER, EVER know when I’m going to give something away on Twitter. I’m starting to get that special tingle. Stand by for news.
Just For Fun South Florida Edition - Yes I spend a great deal of time with birds. http://bit.ly/1re5U - #photog
Happy birthday to photographer @tasradawson - a lovely lady inside & out - let’s follow her on Twitter as a BDAY gift!
Interested in all 3 posts explaining my giveaways & contests? Here you go http://bit.ly/BqU8N http://bit.ly/p6ZEw http://bit.ly/13W4I9
Just For Fun II - South Florida Edition →
Sammon’s Short and Sweet Shooting Tip #5 – Catch... →
Post by Rick Sammon – Follow Rick Sammon on Twitter
Travel photographs © Rick Sammon. Fashion photograph © Vered Koshlano
This post started out as just an observation: people all…
Catch light is nice light - http://bit.ly/19CP9D - #photog