newbie1

October 27, 2009

I am interested to know the names of Photo Documentary and/or Photo Editorial Publishers. Might you have some names. I do NOT wish to self-publish my current work.

I have visited the library and book stores and written down many names; however, I would like to know from you, the real world, who you come up with.

Thank you in advance.

October 26, 2009

Nikon 18-200 af vr. I used it 99% of the time it has wide angle for scenes, buildings while at the same time it is a good lens for shooting portraits on the run. I also use an 80-400 while on the street, however it is very heavy and would not be good for your use I believe. I have the 85 1.8 nikon which is a great portrait lens, but you do not have the flexability of the 18-200 lens. The 18-200 lens pretty much never leaves my Nikon D300 body.

October 26, 2009

Nikon 18-200 af vr. I used it 99% of the time it has wide angle for scenes, buildings while at the same time it is a good lens for shooting portraits on the run. I also use an 80-400 while on the street, however it is very heavy and would not be good for your use I believe. I have the 85 1.8 nikon which is a great portrait lens, but you do not have the flexability of the 18-200 lens. The 18-200 lens pretty much never leaves my Nikon D300 body.

October 8, 2009

Mikael Karlsson:

I went and previewed you site. Very nice. Very professional. I sent you an email, however, it was blocked here and you did not receive it. I do not know why. Just wanted you to know.

October 7, 2009

Thank you for your input. I, at this time, am using Kingston cards as the price is quite lower than any other card I have found. I do have and do use SanDisk cards and do like them also. All of my cards are 4gig cards. I have been very lucky, in that I have not had a card fail as of this date. (knock on wood).

I have noticed some slight difference in card speed when rapid shooting. I do pull out my SanDisk cards when I may be doing such.

I generally keep quite a few cards in my camera pack I always carry with me. I download the photos onto my computer and filter out the ones I do not wish to keep. I thin back up the keepers to my external hard disk, which I only use for photos and also copy them to a DVD disk for further back up.

I had read the article in the magazine and had been considering switching back to SanDisk fully for memory cards. No, I will not toss my Kingston cards as they have been serving me well and are great for what I use them for. My Kingston cards are about a year and a half old.

October 7, 2009

Thank you. I had heard of editorial stock agencies, however I have never researched them as of yet.

October 6, 2009

Do you use a stock photo agency? Or do you market them yourself and if so how?

I have been considering placing some of my good photos, (most are not posted here), on the market for sale and wish to know the best way to market them; or what you do to market your photos.

October 6, 2009

In the latest Rangfinder magazine it rated memory cards. I am curious to know from those here who actually use the cards what your opinion is on them.

Rated as follows:

1) Hoodman 300x udma

2) Lexar 300x udma

3) RiData 300x supreme udma

4) SanDisk extreme 111 30mb or 200x equivalent

5) RiData 266x

6) Kingston 266x

7) Delkin Deviuces udma 305x

8) Kingston 133x

What do you think?

September 22, 2009

FRIENDS

September 21, 2009

Powell street and Market, San Francisco, Hot day out, no breeze to cool off.

September 20, 2009

I was in SF this weekend and walked up to union square where there was an art exhibit going. One the the exhibitors was a photogrpaher who shoots street. His exhibit was Street Musicians. His work is young and new, but I actually like his work. Gabe Sheen. His work is showing through October 23, 2009 at the Joyce Gordon Photography Gallery, 406 14th street, Oakland, Ca. 94612. <a href="http://www.joycegordongallery.com">www.joycegordongallery.com</a>.

September 19, 2009

The photo shown is not the project. The photo was taken while shooting photos for my own project I am working on. I am sorry I was not clearer. However, photos of street people and their scars both mentally and physically is part of my project.

September 19, 2009

In California at least, years ago they started shutting down the institutions that took in mentally ill. Now, if a person that is a paranoid schizophrenic let us say and that person is being psycotic, he or she will be hospitalized to stabalize them, once they are stabalized, usually about 30 days sometimes longer, they are then put out on the street. FACT. Once they are out on the street they "will" relapse in time and said relapse will be more difficult to recover from each time. FACT. We were told to have our son commit a crime by social workers then he could be hospitalized and treated correctly. FACT. We would spend many nights searching for him on the streets because he was put out of the hospital; yes that is correct. they just open the doors and discharge them to the street. SO, is it the homeless and menatally ill with the problem? Or do we have the problems that adversely effect them. Who should be afraid of who and who is abusive to who? I do photograph street people, however they know when I am shooting and I do try and show respect; as do most of the photographers on this site. It was and is not my intention to belittle anyone here. I just think ALL OF US need to show them a little compassion and respect when photographing them.

September 18, 2009

I appologize if I get worked up. And, this was not in anyway directed at Neesha. It is quite apparent that she has feelings for these people and/or is giving great thought to her feelings about them. I do commend her for her second thoughts and do admire her for posting such thoughts here. Just the fact that you really thought about it after the fact shows your true kindhearted character.

September 18, 2009

I WILL HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH THE OVERALL CONTENT OF THIS CONVERSATION. Acutally I am ashamed of those who look down upon the homeless. I look down on photographers that exploit or abuse the homeless. And, I have to fully disagree adamantly with anyone who says that the homeless are dangerous people. HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE "SOMEBODY" You are I are "SOMEBODY" AND YET WE ARE NOT BETTER AND NO WORSE A PERSON THAN the homeless. There are many homeless on the streets that are mentally ill. Our governments have chosen to cast them away there rather than help them and treat them.

When I hit the streets many street people know me, many of the police know me. I will be walking and have homeless run up yelling "MR.JIM" they will jump into my arms and hold me. They may not be after money, they are after that hug. that firm hold I give them. That conversation I have with them. That time I have with them. They are "SOMEBODY" just as much as you and I are.

They may be dirty, smell, be mentally ILL, but they are "somebody" AND we all should not turn our heads away from the.

NOTE: There are generally areas in a section of town the "Homeless" live in. Within that area you can usually find separate areas depending on the people and their wants, desires, needs. An area may have an section of drug users, then another section where they people drink too much, then there usually an area in my opinion anyway where you and I mix with them. Walking into an area where that is high on drug use, protitues, pimps, hustlers can be of great concern. I do not go into this area without a "STREET FRIEND" being with me as I could loose my camera.

the drug pushers and the druggies may not be homeless, but rather just flat out bad people preying on the homeless, stealing they belongings and money. So, for one to say Homeless are dangerous is wrong, "they are SOMEBODY" To say that the drug pushers and druggies are dangerous is truth; however just remember they may not even be homeless.

I care about my homeless friends and I would sit with them talk with them and be with them more that I would be with many "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE".

So, when you see a homeless person, just always remember they are "SOMEBODY". Shake their hand, look at them, give them some change or a coupon for food, or a coat when it is cold.

I am sorry I get riled up a bit on this subject. Please forgive me.

September 18, 2009

I have a project going on right now. during this time I have come across many scars on people's bodies which were caused by many resons. Here in this photo the scars were from cutting to cause pain so as to relieve the mental pain. I was told the mental pain is much worse, thus the cutting to this person is the lessor of the two evils.

Shot taken in San Francisco Tenderloin area.

Sometimes, rather many times, the beauty of the photograph subject makes us, including me, completely overlook or even look the other way from this type of subject. However, sometimes the ugliness and disturbing are a more impacting subject as well as a much better photograph. It is a matter of seeing what is in right in front of us, versus seeing what we want to see.

September 18, 2009

When I first started shooting street, documentary, street portraits, I also was very nervous and aprehensive; I mean I was scared to shoot. When on the street you do have the LEGAL RIGHT to shoot what ever you want and whoever you want. There is no legal right to privacy in a public place.

However, You will find yourself more confident when you take your subjects opinion of you into account. If I am shooting and someone motions me they do not want their photo taken I will not take it and will erase any I had photos I had shot of them.

If I see someone I wish to shoot and they make a great shot I will approace them after the shot and show them the photos; I have never had anyone get ugly about it and most have requested that I email them copies.

"I NEVER AND THIS IS A BIG NEVER" shoot children without FIRST making eye contact with the parent and getting that eye or nod approval first. And I ALWAYS then approach the parents and show them the photos, offering them copies, which they always accept. I email them to them. This is an ugly time and people are understandably very suspecious of anyone shooting photos of children.

I do stelth shooting, shooting from the hip once in awhile. I just always take into consideration the subjects. I have had several people actually have me then come to them to shoot family portraits as their families loved the photos I had shot of them on the street. So, you might think of this.

Shooting on the street is fun, enjoyable. It has developed my own niche in photography. So, just go out and have fun. You will calm and become more comfortable as you shoot more. Everyone her has their own type of shooting and their own way of shooting. They key is being comfortable, relax, enjoy. The only thing I will disagree on with anyone is respect. If they motion they do not want to be shot, take that into consideration.

September 10, 2009

If I am shooting street scenes or want somwhat wide scenes I like a zoom at 18-200 AF VR; it gives me some flexability with shooting such difference scenes without changing lens.

If i am shooting street portraits I may use my 85mm 1.8 lens. the best portraits seem to be around 50-85 mm.

If I do not know what I am going to shoot in a day I will go to my other lens I use on the street 80-400 AF VR. As is allows me to get in shots I otherwise could not get it.

A fixed lens gives the best quality, however, you may be limited in your shots by not being able to zoom in or out. A telephoto is also a much higher quality lens that the zoom i understand.

I think the key is I only shoot RAW and try and keep the shots a little underexposed. I then work the exposure in photoshop. Please check my workspace.

The KEY HERE is ALL street photographers, ALL OF US, have our own way of shooting and what we shoot. When you find your niche and what you are comfortable with, you will know it right away. Take a few lenses with you and try them to see what works best for you. I will usually take my 85mm, 18-200mm and my 80-400 mm if I am unsure what I am going to be shooting that day.

September 10, 2009

Paul:

Blurb customer support and the way it works has greatly improved since it was started. You can design your book then view it as if it were published in print before it goes to print. And, depending on what paper you select and whether you are printing color or b&w it goes well. I was just prepared for printing possibly having an effect on the lightness that I slightly lightened before I published. Again, they are very helpfull. Give them a peak.

September 9, 2009

A very good friend of mine here recommened to me BLURB.COM. I published my first book with them and with the very detailed and critical help from that very dear friend. It turned out amazing; I am very proud of it; "STREET PORTRAITS". I had copies made for me and I passed them out to close friends and family. The response was amazing and very positive. I am using that book to use as a promotion for my next book I am working on to well known publishers; as I was recommended to do by my dearest friend, (name i will keep to myself as requested).

BLURB.COM is not very expensive and it is easy to you. The results are wonderful.

NOTE: LIGHTEN YOUR PHOTOS PRIOR TO GOING TO PRINT AS THEY WILL COME OUT DARKER in print.

September 4, 2009

When I did much diving as an avid SCUBA diver and underwater photographer water in the cameras was a problem many divers had to deal with. I had it happen once to me and was always told to NOT take it out of the water; we would bag it in the salt water then take out the cards and batteries and start soaking and flushing in a bucket of fresh water on the boat. to my knowledge NONE survived even these extreme tries. Salt water just killed them all.

September 4, 2009

My forte in shooting street is street portraits, head shots; People being themselves; being true to themselves, not posed, not faked. Shooting people in this manner to me gives a true portrait of the person or persons. I believe that my shots and portraits cannot be mimicked in a studio. I do not disclose that I am shooting them until after I have done so when possible. And, many of the subjects do like the shots and do email me for copies, which I do send them happily.

September 4, 2009

As a lover of black and white I must say I like the BW much more. the subject still still does not fit the background well, in my rookie opinion.

September 2, 2009

Shoot RAW. Shoot a bit underexposed so that the whites are not overexposed. You can highlight the whites in photoshop. Her clothing and pose do not match the background, or rather the background does nothing to enhance the model. She is posed in a family picture way. Standing against the doors, looking down and away sensously with dress held in hand would seem more fitting, in my opinion. I am not a portrait photographer, (yet).

September 2, 2009

I shoot street, street portraits, street head shots. I will take two lens with me. Please see my street shots portraits. I use a Nikon 18-200 2.8 AF VR lens. This works well with wide angle street shots and get in close portraits while on the move. I only shoot in RAW as I am able to make adjustments in Photoshop. I also use my 80-400 AF VR Nikon lens; you have to get used to this one as it is a bit heavy. I do carry my 85mm 1.8 Nikon lens but have found it a bit limiting when on the move on the street; it is a great portrait lens, however, I do not think it is great on the street due to the many variables there.

Sign In

Profiles

Forums

Blogs

Events

Downloads

Gallery

Store

Posts posted by newbie1