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<p>As photographers, we need to be careful how we capture other people. The Johnny Depp quote is brilliant and people don't appreciate being captured at their worst. These types of photographs can be some of the most powerful images, but the rights and privacy of the subject must always be considered. It's a tough line to walk. </p>

<p>There are a few ways to go about this. You can either get an external hard drive or pay for an online storage site. There are some out there for free I believe, but I'm not sure I would trust the quality of their service. If your files are important to you I'd pay to have them stored or find an external device. </p>

<p>I would agree that there is a stark contrast between mining and true artistic expression. Good art has a way of communicating a message and capturing a moment. The good thing about technology is that it sometimes allows a wider variety of individuals to express themselves artistically.</p>

<p>The down side is that it is also conducive for 'cheating' if you will and the ability to alter the appearance of reality. This in itself can be art, but it can also lead to fraudulent expressions of the world around us. </p>

<p>I would have to third the opinion that Square is pretty amazing. I don't have it myself, but my roommate charges my utilities to her iPhone. It's pretty nifty when you can transfer money while sitting on the couch. The fee that they take is pretty reasonable as well considering. I don't remember how much it was but it's worth it for the convenience. </p>

<p>It's really an awesome service and I can see it being a useful tool in the world of business.</p>

<p>This is a really good question and I will do my best to formulate a response. I think much of the artwork in corporate chains are chosen by those who are immersed in the world of business. That said, I think there is a huge difference between businessmen and artists. </p>

<p>In fact, I believe that they are polar opposite as far as taste goes. Any way you cut it, art is subjective, but artists have a better understanding of composition that CEOs of a large chain simply do not have (with exceptions of course). </p>

<p>That's the best answer I can give.</p>

<p>The thing that stands out to me on this site is the amount of depth into which each post is crafted. You rarely get a one sentence response to any question, and the community is knowledgable about the art. There are undoubtedly experienced photographers within the forum more than willing to go the extra mile to produce a detailed and helpful response to any question one may have. </p>

<p>My guess is that it is HDR, but some good photographers can give the illusion of HRD without that actually being the case. The vivid contrast and exposure may be natural, but I would need to know more about the photographer to know for sure.</p>

<p>Perhaps you could contact the site admin and find out? It's a cool picture nonetheless. </p>

<p>This is also a good question. As mentioned before photojournalism is a niche area of photography and something that can feasibly be pursued, but I wouldn't abandon everything else in order to do so. Honestly, many art forms are better served as a hobby until you build up a large enough portfolio to stand out in a crowded and competitive market. </p>

<p>There is something very personal contained with every photograph taken. Whether it is the content itself or the manner in which the photograph is taken, humanism plays a large part. Like any art form, the personal connection between artist and content is accurately displayed.</p>

<p>Great post, and great insight into what makes us tick. Art is one of the purest forms of self expression and humanism is brilliantly captured within the vein of photography. </p>

<p>Like every aspect of life, technology has a large impact on photography. Changing the way we take pictures and view the world, cameras are changing and so is the way in which we share our art. </p>

<p>Also like many facets of technology, the idea behind the new way in which photography is cemented can take awhile to grasp. The comment above shows some of the complication with the new technology and how conventional developing is done.</p>

<p>I don't think that unlimited really means unlimited. There are a great deal of sites who make this claim but put restrictions on the amount of data storage as well as downloads. If you do a search for best hosting sites there are some reviews out there that can help you find the right fit.</p>

<p>Before choosing, just make sure you read all of the details as well as customer reviews. </p>

<p> Wow I actually have never seen this article and I must say that I'm impressed. I was aware of flickr and Zenfolio, but there are some incredible sites on this list. </p>

<p>Which ones do you guys use and what are your experiences? </p>

<p>There are a degree of varying responses when it comes to this topic, but my research always leads me to any model of the Canon Powershot. Not only is it a great camera overall, but it's super simple to use and the quality is amazing.</p>

<p>It basically does all the work for you.</p>

<p>Any advanced photography program will offer photojournalism as part of its curriculum, but I have not heard of many schools that specialize in photojournalism alone. It may be a speciality program only offered by a few different universities. I know USC has a specialized arts program that offers entertainment journalism, which may be a good place to start looking.</p>

<p>I will let you know if I find anything else out. Good luck!</p>

<p>There are a ton of resources on low light photography and many more once you figure out the specifics. I recently read a broad coverage of the idea in the New York Times, and you might want to start there.</p>

<p>Here is the link: http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/how-to-take-better-low-light-photos/</p>

<p>When it comes to copyright and licensing you will always want to content an attorney. However, there are a large number of resources you can use in order to understand the process. <br>

The U.S. Copyright office has some good resources that may be what you are looking for. Be sure to check your state laws too as I believe they vary. </p>

<p>I was wondering when a camera would use a cloud type storage device to store pictures. So many times have I lost great pictures because I misplaced my card or something mundane like that. <br>

Completely awesome</p>

<p>My favorite would have to be symbols that are not used anymore showing up in pictures. Something to the effect of a hammer and sickle being juxtaposed into a modern photograph. There is something about the history involved with the symbol itself and the archaic nature of it in modern photographs.</p>

<p>The use of symbols recognized around the world is a great way to connect with people through art and make them think of what the symbol means and how is oftentimes doesn't pertain to the modern day situation. </p>

<p>A good example might be a place that was once irradiated that is now safe to inhabit. Many of the symbols of the danger are still present while the area is safe. I think this gives a really good depiction of how the world can change. </p>

<p>I have to agree with Luis G. in that it doesn't matter what gp your camera is, the central challenge is seeing and that will never change.</p>

<p>Content is still content, and art is still art. The newest innovations may change the way in which we create art, but it doesn't change the central idea behind it. </p>

<p>The new Creative Cloud is something that I've bee following for quite awhile and I must say this is a great post. I've heard basically what they are attempting to do, but this really gives the gritty details. </p>

<p>I'm still debating on whether or not I will sign up. You do get quite a bit of software for the price, but the question is whether or not it's all worth utilizing. I guess it depends on your profession. </p>

<p>Awesome post!</p>

<p>Everyone knows that the legal world is full of gray areas, but my novice understanding is that the copyright belongs to the person who snapped the photograph. Sometimes it's as simple as that, and sometimes it's not. With that said, I wouldn't worry about her problems with using your own photographs to promote your business.</p>

<p>I would agree that what is considered fine art is subjective, but if you consider photography an art at all, there is an argument that photojournalism can be considered fine art. Journalism can also be considered an art when done correctly as a form of writing. </p>

<p>As stated before, it's such a subjective topic that there really is no clear cut answer. I think anything can be considered art with the proper content. The grit and realism that photojournalism can capture to me makes it art, but as stated earlier there is no right answer. </p>

<p>I would have to say both. The philosophy of humanism plays a large role in what we deem appropriate and inappropriate in photography, but the past works also govern the same ideal. </p>

<p>One can argue that the communication aspect of photography dictates what we deem humanistic, but there is an underlying norm that governs our behavior. </p>

<p>It's kind of a chicken/egg type argument, but the fact is that our standards are in place and people are constantly pushing the envelope and redefining what we think. </p>

<p>Do you have an iPhone or Android?</p>

<p>Android: Instagram, Photo Grid, Little Photo<br>

iPhone: iPhoto</p>

<ul>

<li>Composition, the ability to grab attention from far away</li>

<li>Knowing that the subject doesn't matter, but the way in which the item is used</li>

<li>Removing everything unnecessary from the photograph</li>

<li>The ability to create a path for the eye, putting the best contrasted and most vivid aspects at the forefront</li>

<li>Color</li>

<li>Lighting</li>

</ul>