Photographer Tag

The worlds of photography and outdoor pursuits share a lot of common ground. Both are fields where having the right equipment can be vital, and where, on many occasions, the performance and abilities of skilled amateurs is on a par with that of the professionals. There is of course another far stronger link; many photographers will also be outdoor enthusiasts and vice versa.

Combine men with any hobby (or profession) and you’ll soon need ’storage solutions’ to carry not only the stuff they really need but also everything they might need if something unexpected happens…

Despite sounding like some kind of washing powder technology that stops your colours running and still keeps whites whiter than white, colour management is all about ensuring that what you see on your computer monitor is what you get out of your printer. The ColorMunki X-Rite Photo is a device that helps you manage your colours, and one that is excellent on several counts…it is by far and away the easiest colour calibration tool I have used to date.

The cause is particularly pertinent for me as last year I suffered a heart scare, where I was rushed into hospital and kept there for a few days. Fortunately everything turned out to be ok, but the expertise and dedication of the staff who looked after me left me wanting to give something back. It was perfect, a no brainer – our grand adventure was planned.

If you’ve read any of my reviews or lighting guides, you’ll know that I often use images taken by my photographer friend Chris Reeve. I’ve known Chris a long time and I hire his studio from time to time. Over the years I’ve watched his commercial photographic business grow from strength to strength.

Ever stumble across or dream up an extraordinary idea for a photo? Well our Friday Find is clearly creatively wired and has the ability to transform even the strangest of ideas into photos; feast your eyes on “Assorted Strangeness from My Mind” by Phillip Toledano [via Photography Served].

Chase Jarvis is an uber-photographer based in Seattle, USA. You can follow Chase on his excellent photography blog or for the tweeters @chasejarvis. This week’s Friday Find is a few of his YouTube videos…

As some of you may have noticed, we have recently been working very hard on our Reviews & Guides section, and are adding new pieces of content – from reviews, to guides, to charts and brochures and even a comprehensive glossary – on a regular basis.

Famous photographer Rankin has announced his most challenging project to date. Rankin Live! will use up-to-the-minute technology to shoot and print the portraits of 1,000 Britons on site at his museum scale exhibition in August 2009 at the Truman Brewery in London.

I wanted some means of support for the camera, even if it was just for the occasional self-timed snap. I looked at all kinds of options including bean-bags and a wealth of mini tripods, and then a colleague offered a suggestion.
“You need a Joby!” he said.
“That’s right.” I replied, “A neat little jobby to support the camera, but what?”
“No, no, no. Not a jobby, a JOBY. A Gorillapod.”