Photoblography

boudoir posing tips

2009-11-16T08:23:00.002-07:00

Southern Maryland wedding and boudoir photographer Robin Owen has a simply terrific blogpost about boudoir posing tips . Check out the images, the tips, and be sure to give her a call if you need wedding or boudoir photography in the Maryland area!

to those who serve

2009-11-11T05:40:00.002-07:00

If you are currently in the United States military or if you have ever served, in peace-time or in a conflict, I thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication to preserving the freedoms that we enjoy. Freedoms that we have enjoyed for so long that they are sometimes taken for granted. Thank you, veterans!

McNally's letter to a young photog

2009-11-10T09:22:00.002-07:00

Check out Joe McNally's "letter to a young photographer". That Joe has a way with words, he do.

ryan takes up photography

2009-11-06T12:36:00.002-07:00

Ryan (from The Office) has, it seems, taken up photography. He's deep. He's insightful. And he's arty. I know this because his images are in b/w. Oi!

http://www.thousandandonewords.com/

hyperfocal distance

2009-11-04T06:17:00.002-07:00

What is hyperfocal distance? It is a technique wherein you focus about a third of the way into your scene in order that everything in the image is relatively, and usually just about equally, sharp.

Check out this terrific and detailed explanation of hyperfocal distance and then get out and get those landscapes!

frankencamera

2009-10-12T06:44:00.002-07:00

Some of the swell scientist types over at Stanford are working on an open-source camera that has the potential to add tons of new features to digital photography. Affectionately called the Frankencamera, this could dramatically change the course the photography evolution. For better or worse, the jury is out. Take a look.

Pam suggests getting a professional

2009-10-09T08:26:00.003-07:00

IESB - Movie News, Interviews and More!

photography basics classes in Gilbert (by me!)

2009-10-07T17:42:00.003-07:00

This winter, I will be teaching a couple of classes for Gilbert Community Education. There will be a "How to Buy a Digital Camera" class in November, for folks shopping for the holidays and again in January for folks looking to spend the cash they received for the holidays.

Then....THEN.....drumroll, please..... there will be a "Basics of Digital Photography" class! A three session class in November covering as much ground as I can cover in three 2-hour sessions and then we repeat it again in January (for all those folks who just got a camera for Christmas!).

Here's the details:

http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/eservices/parks/default.cfm click on blue “Winter 2009-10 Leisure Pursuits” icon to see full catalog of classes.

http://www.gilbertrecreation.com/Start/Start.asp?SCheck=615463371&SDT=40093.7180651273 This is the jumping off page to register for classes.

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BASICS OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY $89.00

Would you like to shoot fewer “snapshots” and more photographs worth showing off? Learn about composition, exposure, tips and tricks of technique, and an introduction to lighting. Photo critiques as time permits. 18+YEARS

Course # 54385 / Tuesdays Nov. 10, 17 & 24, 2009, 6:30-8:30pm / Redwood Rm. of the Community Center located at 130 N. Oak (2 blocks N. of Eliot and 2 blocks W. of Gilbert Rd.)

Course # 54386 / Wednesdays Jan. 6, 13, & 20, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm / McQueen Park Activity Center, Classroom 4 (510 N. Horne St., [s. of Guadalupe & E. of McQueen, just s. of Playa Del Rey Elementary School)

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HOW TO BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA $40.00

Is it time for a new digital camera for yourself or as a gift? Learn about megapixels, file formats, and the mysterious ISO. You’ll obtain a working knowledge of features and pros and cons before you shop. 18+YEARS

Course # 54387 / Monday 11/9/09, 6:30-8pm / McQueen Park Activity Center, Classroom 4

Course # 54354 / Tuesday 1/5/10, 6:30-8pm / McQueen Park Activity Center, Classroom 4

Hope you can make it! I feel like Ted Mosby in his Architecture 101 class!

Irving Penn, RIP

2009-10-07T15:11:00.001-07:00

Irving Penn, renowned fashion and celebrity photography died today in Manhattan at the age of 92.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091007/ap_on_en_ot/us_obit_irving_penn

magazines of the future????

2009-10-06T03:19:00.003-07:00

This has already been featured on a couple other photographers' blogs, but it is far too interesting, conceptually, to not post here, also. My readers, who may not see it elsewhere, might find this very cool. I wonder about the value of video in individual books or magazines when we each have, or will likely have in the future, our own computer, tv, or iphone kind of device, but it still makes for an excellent video.

Check out Alexx Henry's vision of the future of the magazine.

Living Magazine Cover & Spread - Outside Magazine from Alexx Henry on Vimeo.

a love story in a thriller

2009-10-05T09:48:00.002-07:00

Megan + Narbeh's Sweden Thriller Concept "Snow" from PACIFIC PICTURES on Vimeo.

Zeke Kamm wrote at Nice Photography Magazine : "Kevin Shahinian was hired to make the following short film for a couple to show at the reception after their wedding. The couple play themselves in the video that creatively retells the story of how they met."

This is just a wonderful concept and execution. Simply beautiful and moving.

...what they call...a photo shoot...

2009-09-30T10:19:00.001-07:00

informative article link

2009-09-29T08:02:00.002-07:00

MyDeeJay.com has put together a very informative article about how to hire a wedding photographer. Lots of info from industry professionals as well as a list of good questions and issues to address with a potential vendor. Take a look, bookmark it, then, of course, feel free to call or write me with any questions! 480-252-2787 or Ron@RonWarrenPhotography.com

Thank You!

crisp dragonfly

2009-09-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

painted dragon

2009-09-24T10:45:00.002-07:00

old truck in goldfield

2009-09-23T13:28:00.001-07:00

week of the panos

2009-09-22T15:15:00.003-07:00

Another angle on the ol' Supersition Mtns. Click for larger, then scroll left and right!

Supersition Mountain Panoramic

2009-09-20T18:08:00.002-07:00

Shot this panoramic picture in the Superstition Mountains this morning. We had a short hike and we didn't even have to call for a helicopter rescue! Click on the picture to see it larger.

ATV accident in the wash (San Tan Valley)

2009-09-19T16:28:00.002-07:00

Yesterday, over by Dawn's school there was some sort of an accident with one or two people riding ATV's in the wash (sort of a valley for rain waters to travel and steer clear of the homes -- the desert doesn't absorb the rain very efficiently on the rare occasion that it does rain). Just a couple of shots of the rescue effort.

Zack Arias Shooting Strangers

2009-09-16T11:31:00.002-07:00

Zack Arias recently self-assigned portraits of strangers on the streets of New York. Go see the portraits at his site at www.zarias.com. Whether it's strangers, rocks, machinery or whatever, a self-assigned photo project is a great idea. Whatever keeps you shooting. Here's a little video of Zack's experience with his impromptu subjects.

At Work

2009-09-14T10:30:00.003-07:00

Reading Annie Leibovitz's At Work. Lots of folks think she's the bomb, others think she's over-rated. Some think the conceptual stuff is too (pretentious, obvious, silly, etc. etc.) while others defend her every move as genius. I've also seen a lot of press (both negative and sympathetic) about her current financial problems.

I happen to be in the camp that she is, perhaps not genius, but solid, creative, and certainly determined to be at the heart of things. Some of that may have been luck, but I'm sure most of stems from her skill, her adventurous nature, and knowing the right people.

There is no denying that sheer opportunity has been a big plus for her. Working w/ Jagger, John Lennon (on the day of his death, no less), Hunter S. Thompson, Streep, Belushi, Sharpton, Jimmy Carter, William S. Burroughs, Patti Smith, Jack White, Robert Penn Warren, and the Queen of England to name just a bunch is simply amazing. The access, the approach, and the execution have to be acknowledged as an impressive body of work, even if you don't particularly like her images. And I generally do. Pick up At Work. The stories behind the images are a great read.

Mr. Randy (Random) Poochie

2009-09-13T13:03:00.002-07:00

a random poochie from Cosmo Park this morning...

shooting owls is a hoot

2009-09-11T11:25:00.002-07:00

Got this fellow about an hour ago in the wash at Desert Mountain Park at Ocotillo and Hawes...

hd vid on the Canon 7D

2009-09-08T09:05:00.001-07:00

A still from a swell little movie ( http://vimeo.com/groups/22589/videos/6475938 )
shot on the new Canon 7D at 1080p at 24fps by Philip Bloom.

handsome beast

2009-09-06T17:46:00.002-07:00

OK, well maybe I like this little fella, too...