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What you’ll find below is a range of photography resources to help those who are either designers working with photographers, designers who are also photographers, or designers looking improve their photography skills.
A special thanks goes out to Leslie Burns-Dell’Acqua of Burns Auto Parts, Creative Latitude and the photographers interviewed for the Designers Working With Series.
Improve Your Photography Skills
CameraArts
Focuses on the art and craft of photography.
dg28.com - photographer education
Techniques and articles from an editorial photographer.
Digital Photo Secrets
A free, three week email course.
How to take a better photograph
From the Dandelife Blog
Picture correct
News, Tips, and Camera Reviews for Digital Photographers.
Photojojo
Part fun, part learning. “The best photo tips, DIY projects, and gear in the whole wide world”.
Strobist (one of the best photography blogs around)
LESS GEAR • MORE BRAIN • BETTER LIGHT
BetterPhoto.com
Photography Courses.
ShootSmarter.com
ShootSmarter.com is the largest non-forum pro level photo website in the world and features free membership to all photographers interested in working better, faster and smarter too! All information is written by working pros who are experts in their respective fields.
Shutterbug
Tools, techniques, creativity.
Improve Your Photography Business Skills
Dan Heller’s Photography Business Blog
The photography world — the business, the culture, the art, the politics, the technology.
Photo Business News & Forum
Occasional Musings and News About the Business of Being a Photographer.
Photography Business Tips
Digital Photography Tips - Photography Equipment & Services - How To Start A Photography Business - Starting A Small Photography Business.
VirtualPhotographyStudio.com
Resources, products and information for independent photographers, photography studios and new small business entrepreneurs.
Working With Photographers
Buying photography
(the short course) by Leslie Burns-Dell’Acqua of Burns Auto Parts.
Licensing Photography in the Digital Age
Communication Arts article adapted from Licensing Photography, by Richard Weisgrau and Victor S. Perlman.
Licensing, pricing, workflow
Digital photography workshop.
Photography Forums
Digital Photography School forums
Forum attached to the Digital Photography School blog.
Photography Board Forums
Sharpen your photography skills, post your pictures and discuss about the art of photography.
PopPhoto Forum
PopPhoto is the online home of Popular Photography & Imaging, and American Photo.
Cameras
Digital Photography Blog
Digital Camera Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Comparisons
Digital Photography Review
Digital Camera Reviews and News
Stock Photography
Stock Photographer info
Information regarding stock photography as well searchable databases for stock photographers and stock agencies.
Legal Information
ASMP’s Copyright Application Tutorial
ASMP is the American Society of Media Photographers, Inc., a leading association of photographers helping photographers. The tutorial covers all things copyright.
The Australian Copyright Council
An excellent section of downloads dealing with copyright and ownership. “Information for visual artists, photographers, craft workers, graphic designers, fashion designers, illustrators, architects, galleries, museums. Also for people who want to copy or use visual images, artworks or designs.”
www.copyright4clients.com
A UK site supported by The Association of Photographers.
PhotoAttorney
A blog by Carolyn E. Wright, Esq., an attorney specializing in the law for photographers.
US Gov’t Copyright Office & Info
EPUK: Editorial Photographers UK - Campaigning for photographers since 1999
The private mailing list and public resource for Editorial Photographers. Check out Professionalism, Continuing professional development – the answer to a few problems?, The photographer’s guide to contract law, Protecting your copyright, Invoicing, Standard response to Copyright Grabs and The ABCD of Photographic Copyright.
Copyright Law :: Protected or Not?
Lisa Mikulsk asks the question at her blog, ArtLOOK.
Photography Mags:
Ace Camera Photography Magazine
Has an international focus, publishing articles and photography from contributors around the world. Topics include new product reviews, how-to articles and photo-illustrated stories.
Aperture
Non-profit foundation publishing a periodical, books, and portfolios of fine photography.
British Journal of Photography Online
Presents news, galleries, job listings, and a discussion forum.
Photo Techniques Magazine
The Magazine dedicated to professional photographers
Professional Photographer Magazine
Photographic and digital imaging equipment reviews, company updates, business management information, and profiles of photographers.
Zoom
Europe’s fine photography magazine. Full portfolios, national focus articles, international exhibition calendar.
Photography Books
Color Correction For Digital Photographers Only
By Ted Padova and Don Mason
Digital Travel Photography Digital Field Guide
By David D. Busch
Color Confidence: The Digital Photographer’s Guide to Color Management (Tim Grey Guides)
By Tim Grey
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)
By Bryan Peterson
Mastering Digital SLR Photography
By David D. Busch
Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition (Digital Photography Series)
By Ben Long
Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
By Bryan Peterson
Business Basics for the Successful Commercial Photographer
By Leslie Burns-Dell’Acqua
Best Business Practices for Photographers
By John Harrington
Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait
By Michael Grecco
If you have photography resources to suggest, go ahead and send them on over as I’d love to add them to my stash.
Until the next
Resourceful Friday,
cat
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