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Calgary photographer; the beauty of photography I have always been in awe of how I get to capture moments, sceneries using my magical lenses. I never stop getting stunned, surprised and falling in love with the art of photography over and over again. As a Calgary photographer I get to explore this everyday I have been so proud to know I have never stopped learning. Every day comes with a photographic challenge and as I photographer who is in love with the art I take it head-on. I have never been

have went through the minds of the subjects in the images, A Man Kneels before the 9/11 Memorial and The Old Vet and His Tank. Both of these photographs depict sadness for the viewer by making the men the focal points of the images. The photographers, Justin Lane and English Russia, additionally portray sorrow by the context and

Photographs can take up a lot of space in your home, especially if you're an avid photographer. Unfortunately, photos require very careful storing in order to maintain their integrity. Luckily, it isn't too hard to store photos properly – so that you can cherish those memories for years to come. So how should you properly store your photos? Here are three tips: 1. Choose The Right Container If you want your photos to maintain their integrity, you'll need to choose the proper container. With the

and be disorientating. She has continued to bring these qualities to the darkroom. She uses rich colours and textures that contrast really well with the black backdrop. Pardington always has great proximity and takes huge consideration to how the images will be experienced by the audience. Something that the audiance may not have initially noticed will suddenly appear significant. She keeps

According to World Bank, 700 million people around the globe, or 9.6 percent, or in poverty as of 2015 (“Quick Facts about Poverty”). The poverty line changes year to year as inflation and deflation occur, as of 2015 the poverty line was at $1.90 a day (“Quick Facts about Poverty”). Comparatively, American adults on average spend or charge $114 a day, not including bills and automotive care (“Gallup Daily: U.S. Consumer Spending”). Compassion International has a goal of closing the gap and giving

Traditional Photography. Custom photography. Lifestyle Photography. Photojournalism. These are all terms used to describe different photographic shooting styles, and they are all fairly well-known terms nowadays too. I have found though, that despite the number of people who have heard of these terms, very few actually know what the difference between them is. In the rest of this article, you will find explanations for what each term means and why you might choose to use one photographic style over

Introduction: “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a common saying among people today. The famous photojournalist, Steve McCurry is known for his captivating photographs that essentially tell a story without words. Many pieces of his work include war photos or photos that were taken in dangerous situations. They include vibrant colors and controversial material. There has been recent discussion about McCurry’s work and use of Photoshop. It is said that some of his photos appear differently on

The image-maker may feel that by printing their film photographs using a gruelingly difficult process, their work is given a different level of credibility, which makes it feel closer to art, or printmaking, as it relies on skills beyond composing and taking the image. Since it has become so easy to take an image on a digital camera and print it out using an inkjet printer, many photographers are turning back to film photography and historical printing processes to provide a unique edge to their

“Some images [visual and multimedia] are so iconic that they become part of our cultural memory.” (Pg.326). Take, as an example, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video—an ingenious idea, a powerful visual argument that is spreading ALS awareness nationwide. For the past few weeks, social media have been shown videos of people pouring icy water on themselves for the ALS Association. If, before the video, the image of people throwing icy water on themselves was associated with summer games--or with the

‘The Camera’s rendering of reality must always hide more then it discloses’ – Susan Sontag. This quote by Sontag can be interpreted in many different ways. To me it shows that there is always something more to what we just see in an image and that there is also a story behind it. It’s almost as if it’s a form of deception and that what you see in a camera lens is never going to be as simple as it looks. This is why I have chosen ‘Dovima with Elephants’ to compare to this quote and fully analyse.