On the Benefits of Combining Your Other Interests with Photography
My next post on the HP Pro Photography blog is on the value of integrating photography with your other interests, whether professional or hobby.
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Photography and DIY
My latest post on the HP Pro Photography blog is on the do it yourself approach in photography.
More on Photo Books
The next installment in my coverage of photo books (increasingly known as photobooks) has been published on the HP professional photography blog.
Demise of Kodachrome is the End of an Era
Kodachrome was my film of choice for so many years of my photography. At least when I wanted to shoot color film. The color was stunning when well shot. I loved both Kodachrome 25 and 64 and used it as my main color film for some 10 to 15 years. This was basically my middle …
Creativity is a Double-Edged Sword
As photographers, we are creative people, though how fully in touch with it we are can vary greatly. For many it defines us, but it can also have a negative side.
Creative Business Development Series: Start Local, Grow Global, or How to Grow Your Imaging Business
With the Internet already a core part of your business life as an image maker, why not treat the whole world as your local market and expand the opportunities to sell your photography, design or services.
Don’t Let Your Domain Names Expire
Expiring domain names is a pain for web site owners. As you would expect, you need to make sure your important domain names do not expire. I’ve had a friend loose his to a Chinese business that wanted large money to hand it back, because his hosting company screwed up the renewal. Now this blog …
Dell For Business Advice
There are lots of places you can get sound business advice, but have you thought of Dell? When it comes to getting good information about your business you tend not to think of your computer company. But Dell has taken the initiative and setup Small Business Centres on at least some of its national websites. …
Adopt a Clean Slate with your Computer
A computer is a key part of our photography practice. It is worth keeping it healthy. We all rely on our computers, whether you are a photographer or a digital artist. Keeping it in a healthy state is critical. Over the years I have found that one of the keys to having an effective computer …
Seek Out Peers
While there is great value in the idea of the artist or photographer working away in blissful isolation, there is also a lot of value in learning from others. One school of thought is that if you work in isolation that you will be free to create your own, completely personal and original voice as …