Combine Science and Photography?

[angela_brown]

I am in the process of completing a Master's Degree in

Biochemistry. After I graduate I plan on taking a 10 month Diploma

in Photography (I have not decided where yet). I like science and

research, but my true passion lies with photography. I am very

interested to learn of ways to mix the two. If you have any ideas I

would love to hear from you.

 

Thank you,

Angela

[._._z]

First and foremost, run and grab a copy of Felice Frankel's "Envisioning Science": <p>

 

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http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?tid=8760&ttype=2>

http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?tid=8760&ttype=2</a></u> <p>

 

Originally selling for $60 list, it currently sells new for $33 by its publisher (URL above) and

for $25 new at a1books.com. <p>

 

For info on and sample photos of microscopy, go here: <p>

 

<u><A href = http://www.denniskunkel.com/>

http://www.denniskunkel.com/</a></u> <p>

 

<u><A href = http://bic.usuf1.usuhs.mil/pointers/microscopy.html>

http://bic.usuf1.usuhs.mil/pointers/microscopy.html</a></u>

[todd_schoenbaum]

If you like chemistry, algebra, graphs and the like, check out "Photographic Materials and Processes" by Stroebel, Et Al. He also has a basic version, which I imagine would still teach the great majority of professionals and serious photography instructors a thing or two. This book is great for the scientific and inquisitive mind. <p> I would also recommend building your own darkroom, which will allow you to run all the tests and experiments you want. So many photographers forget, ignore or never even know that photography is merely physics and chemistry as art. Also check out Ansel's books and you'll see the depths to which one can explore science in photography. He truly was a master of the medium.<p> A lot of people here will bitch about it, but the <b>Zone System</b> is a great tool for those interested in attempting to gain a scientific control over their materials.

<p>Todd Schoenbaum <br> <a href = "http://www.celluloidandsilver.com" > Celluloid and Silver </a>

[david_ditzel3]

Angela, is your true passion with the science of photography, the art of photography, or both? A career in photography can be had either as a photo scientist,a fine art or commercial photographer, or a digital retoucher. If you can explain what it is you like about photography the answer you get will be more directed to satisfy your desires.

[carl smith]

Todds advice is good. I have the book he mentions and there's a lot of information in there.

 

If you like science and research, lots of companies and government facilities and NASA (whatever you like to call them) look for technical photographers, high speed specialists or people with other analytical backgrounds in photography. But there are plenty of other opportunites with those organizations. I know a number of people who have interned or others who have worked at NASA doing a variety of technical imaging, often in test flights and things to provide photographic evidence for analysis.

[art_haykin]

Virtually every field of science utilizes some form of photography, but you'll find that the equipment needs vary greatly. So, in my view, as one who specialized in forensic and medical for decades, you must first master the fundamentals that pertain to most all of photography, then decide on your area(s) of most interest. You can't just grab any old camera and a few lenses that will apply to all fields.