2009 offered up some great developments on the technical side of the photography industry, while the down economy has squeezed many photographers. In this regard 2009 was certainly a year to both love and hate. What might be around the corner in 2010? Here are my 10 Photography Predictions for 2010:
Computational Photography will hit a [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.31.2009 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Camera, Photography, Software, Technology , Photography, Predictions
2009 has been an interesting year for photographers who have taken the plunge with Social Media. I’m guessing back in January of 2009 many of you would have scoffed at the notion of being active in Social Media by years end. It’s been great to see so many photographers experiment with it this year. While [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.30.2009 at 12:02 am// Tagged: Social Media, Technology, Web , Predictions, Social Media
As has become a yearly tradition on the JMG-Galleries blog I’m kicking off the 3rd annual blog project for you to share your best photos of the past year. Last year we had nearly 100 people take part (Best Photos of 2008 by JMG-Galleries Blog Reader’s) tripling the results from 2007 (Best Photos From 2007 [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.29.2009 at 1:47 am// Tagged: Photography, Updates & Announcements , Blog Project, Photography
When traveling to remote locations I strive to:
1. Make use of every moment of light possible.
2. Look for opportunities to capture a new take on a “common” subject.
This photo was taken during a transition of dusk and optimal morning light at the Racetrack. Not wanting to sit idle during this time I began experimenting with [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.28.2009 at 2:41 am// Tagged: California, Death Valley, Fine Art, Landscape, Locations, Photography , Fine Art, Landscape, Photography
I’m going to be taking a few day break from the blog, but before I do I wanted to wish all of my blog readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. While most photographers in a post like this might settle for a photo like I shared in my previous entry Christmas Wonderland, Yosemite National [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.22.2009 at 1:56 am// Tagged: California, Death Valley, Landscape, Locations, Photography, Stock Photo , Christmas, Humor, Landscape, Photography, Stock Photos
The rugged coastline of Big Sur is an inspiring location. Some of the greatest icons of nature and landscape photography have photographed this area… a few greats have even called this area home. The chaotic nature of the waves, variability of the light and infinite rock formations along the coast provide numerous photographic opportunities. When [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.21.2009 at 2:09 am// Tagged: Fine Art, Landscape, Locations, Photography , Fine Art, Landscape, Photography
I can’t help but think nature is an exhibitionist and as a photographer that makes me a voyeur. This is particularly true when I think of the raw beauty of Point Lobos. The landscape, the trees, the rocks and the coastline beam, impossible to take your eyes off. Truly an inspirational location where you’ll find [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.18.2009 at 12:01 am// Tagged: California, Fine Art, Locations, Monterey, Nature, Photography , Fine Art, Nature, Photography, Point Lobos
Earlier in the year I wrote a series of blog articles on Social Media including Why Social Media Matters to Photographers. Shortly after the publication of these articles I began to receive questions from photographers concerned about the time commitment and return on investment (ROI) in relation to Social Media activity. After numerous e-mail correspondences [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.15.2009 at 1:15 am// Tagged: Photography, Social Media, Technology, Updates & Announcements , Social Media, Survey