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Portrait Posing is All About Attitude

Portrait Posing is All About Attitude

The original title of my book “Posing for Portrait and Glamour Photography” was The ABC’s of Portrait Posing but you know how that goes. So presented for your approval today is a few letters of the alphabet,

It’s National Dog Day Today

It’s National Dog Day Today

encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between. Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe and abuse-free life. Dogs play many roles in our lives and keep us healthy, both physically and mentally. They give us companionship, keep us safe, and aid those in need.

Celebrating World Photography Day

Celebrating World Photography Day

Every year on August 19th, World Photography Day celebrates the art, craft, science, and history of photography. The day also encourages photographers from around the globe to share a single photo that encapsulates their world.

Practicing Your Portrait Posing

Practicing Your Portrait Posing

Today's Post by Joe Farace “A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows [that] he is being photographed.”—Richard Avedon The above quote shows the late Richard Avedon was not just was a genius behind the camera but also perceptive about his photographs...

Does the Camera Make the Photographer or is it Vice Versa?

Does the Camera Make the Photographer or is it Vice Versa?

This post was originally part of a column or article, I don’t remember which, and was written in 2001 when Shutterbug was a real magazine. Lonnie Long, one of my Instagram followers, recently asked what my favorite camera was. After some thought I couldn’t decide between my Contax G2 rangefinder or Contax Aria SLR film cameras. So I decided to dust off this piece for a weekend post.

How I Photographed a Ferris Wheel at Night

How I Photographed a Ferris Wheel at Night

Today's Post by Joe Farace The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The term Ferris Wheel is used generically for all such structures, which are now...