The human being expresses himself in different ways, either verbally, in writing or artistically. Picasso - for example - expressed his moods, his inspiration of the present moment in his personal way with a unique style and intention. Do you believe, when looking at his piece Dora Maar, that people criticized him by saying: "The right hand of the woman is poorly executed", … [Read more...]
Photo Profile : Andrew S Gibson
My approach to photography is quite contemplative – I look for interesting things to photograph and I like to take my time, but I don't take photos just for the sake of it. If I don't find a particular place photogenic, I just put my camera away and try again another day. In this respect I think of myself as a fine art photographer – when I'm taking photos for myself I'm … [Read more...]
The Inspired Eye Volume 3 eBook Released
Calibrate your Creativity. The Inspired Eye, Volume 3, is about the creative process behind our photography. Technical proficiency is highly over-rated; if you can make a good exposure, and focus the camera, the rest is about your choices, your own creative decisions in making a photograph. Improving your photography happens when you improve the way you approach your own … [Read more...]
Making Light : How to use a Flash eBook
I have owned a flash basically since I have owned a digital SLR camera but it is one area of photography that be a challenge to many. Considering the flash as just another light source is one thing but how many times have you ended up with photos that are either heavily over or under-exposed. Flash may be just another light source, but it differs in one important way from … [Read more...]
The Andes : Photography eBook
As the author of the hugely successful "The Magic of Black and White" series Andrew S Gibson is no stranger to photographer writing. The Andes is Andrew's latest photography journal, this is a evocative and inspirational look at a journey through the Andes, the photos in this eBook cover a period of change in Andrews life and photographic journey. The first set of … [Read more...]