Author: Gary Rogers
That heading (“Why Are Some People Still Using Film?”) probably sounds a little confrontational and it was meant to. However, I am not actually trying to criticize anyone who is still using film, I’m just really interested in the reasoning behind the decision to go one way or the other. Not that it is necessarily down to reasoning, it could be emotional or perhaps financial.
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Author: Gary Rogers
In the graphic design studio where I am found during normal working hours, the studio manager recently had a requirement for a photographer to take some specific shots for a project. A photographer was recommended and my colleague studied her website and all seemed well – she had her own local studio, decent gear and the evidence that she could take a great shot.
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Author: Gary Rogers
I have many times crawled out of bed early in the morning in an effort to be somewhere in time to take photos as the sun came up. This usually involved a certain amount of homework to establish exactly what time sunrise was going to be; leafing through newspapers, asking locals, occasionally even getting up early the day before!
That works fine when you are already in the place you are going to be taking the photos, but might not work not so well when you are preparing for a trip abroad or are planning a trip in the future.
Of course, now we have the Internet and there is not much going on in the world that I can’t find out from Mr Google, with a little bit of effort and judicious searching.
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Black Rapid RS-W1 Women’s Strap 26th July 2010Black Rapid has designed a strap specifically for women, which provides comfort and speed of the R-Strap whilst adding a bit of elegance
BlackRapid FastenR-3 3rd June 2010The enhanced locking ridges on the FastenR-3’s underside ensure that solid connection between your camera and FastenR is strong, secure and confident.
“The Bernadottes in Black and White” at Nationalmuseum, Sweden 13th May 2010As part of Sweden’s Bernadotte Year, Nationalmuseum is presenting an exhibition of black-and-white portraits of the House of Bernadotte, from King Karl XIV Johan to the present royal family
Ricoh Announces Development of Two New Units for GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System 6th April 2010The GXR is a revolutionary new interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit.
How to Pick Up Expert Lighting Technique Tutorials Free of Charge (Bowens Press Release) 5th February 2010“Once our customers have bought Bowens equipment they shouldn’t have to pay again to learn how to use it.” – Robert Cook, Bowens marketing director
Billingham Launch New f/stop Bags 3rd February 2010The new f/stop range embodies that unique combination of tradition and innovation – the hallmark of a Billingham camera bag. The latest addition to the range has been designed for those occasions when you want to travel light – but without compromise.
Review: Billingham 550 / 307 / 107 Bags 21st July 2009“I’m telling you, I really AM in love with this bag. It is so beautifully made and everything about it just shouts quality. Actually, that’s wrong, Billingham bags don’t shout; they speak up confidently with a strong and steady voice as befits a lady of breeding and class!”
