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Print on Demand books

David Riecks has compiled a list of companies currently operating in the Print on Demand sphere. Questions about who what where are often asked on Prodig, so check out this link… PoD list by David Riecks

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Social media for Photographers

Does a photographer need to bother with social networking – Blogs, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, yada yada yada – ?… Don’t we have enough to do with sourcing work, keeping up with cameras, software, client relationships, tax returns and the whole … Continue reading

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Quick guide to Twitter for mobile

Here’s a very brief intro to some applications and services which will help you Twitter on mobile devices as well as on your regular computer. • Dedicated Twitter applications allow you to organize your Twitter communications efficiently. • Don’t worry … Continue reading

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iPhone Canon WiFi remote

There’s a new iPhone app on its way from onOne to control your Canon DSLR. Here’s a quick run down. 1. You need either an iPhone or an iPod Touch 2. You need a supported Canon EOS DSLR 3. A … Continue reading

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Legal: Photography in Public Places

We’ve featured a link to PhotoAttorney in our sidebar for a while. But now there’s a UK source of legal information specifically for photographers too… Three guys… Darren Hector (photographer) James Barisic (solicitor) Phill Price photo social networker)… combine to … Continue reading

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Photos: Jason Hawkes

Aerial photography seems to have become a bit of a trending topic of late… and here’s another one – Jason Hawkes has been carrying his Nikon D3 aboard helicopters around the world, hanging out the doorway and capturing landscapes – … Continue reading

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World Press Photo 09

Foto8 has a report by Paul Lowe on the World Press Photo Awards. Held in Amsterdam this year it took on a poigniant air, coming as it did on the day after the murderous events of Queens Day in the … Continue reading

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Perspective correction for Camera Raw images

Here is a video tutorial from the book ‘CS4 the Ultimate Workshop’ by Martin Evening and Jeff Schewe. This isn’t exactly a hidden feature in Camera Raw, but this movie does demonstrate a workaround for correcting perspective of raw files … Continue reading

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Robert Capa’s Mexican Suitecase

Back in January 08 we reported on a set of Robert Capa’s images which had not been seen since 1939. When the three weathered cardboard boxes — known collectively as the Mexican suitcase – arrived at the International Center of … Continue reading

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BALPA Portfolio Clinic

The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) is running a Photographer’s Portfolio Clinic for the first time at its annual Picture Buyers’ Fair on 6-7 May. The Portfolio Clinic will see picture editors from agencies such as Getty, … Continue reading

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Visura Magazine

Visura is a new visual arts/photo online magazine now in its 2nd edition. Its origins seem to be in Latin America, with both Spanish and English translations. link: Visura magazine

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Documenting Recession – citizen photos NY Times

NYTimes.com readers are sending in their photos from around the world. How do you see the recession playing out in your community? What signs of hardship or resilience stand out? How are you or your family personally affected? Creative ways … Continue reading

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Photochaining

The blog dedicated to a fast-growing project where people leave camera memory cards in public places and others upload their photographs. link: Photochaining.com

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Photographer outcry wins ease-up from NYPD

Faced with complaints from photographers and tourists alike, the NYPD has issued a department order reminding cops that the right to take pictures in the Big Apple is as American as apple pie. “Photography and the videotaping of public places, … Continue reading

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