Every so often we hope to do a shout out via twitter for photos on a particular theme. Unlike the monthly themes the shout outs will be the cliche photos we all take with the view of looking how we approach the topic. This week's shout out was simply "Black and White" resulting in a flurry of photos being added to the Seven by Five Flickr Group. Here is a selection of … [Read more...]
Review : Below the Horizon (eBook)
I am methodically working my way through a series of eBooks on photography and I am determined to bring the best to the pages of SevenbyFive. This week's read was "Below the Horizon" by Dave Delnea. Another essential classic in the $5 eBook series, this forty page publication looks at understanding light at the edges of the day. There is no doubt the extremes of the day, … [Read more...]
How To : Create a Lightroom Preset
I previously covered the large number of Lightroom presets that are readily available to transform your photos at the click of a mouse. Eventually though you might want to venture to producing your own creative presets. In a recent series I found myself processing a batch of photos adjusting the exposure, recovery etc to the same level for each photo. Lightroom offers the … [Read more...]
Photo Profiles : Review of the first Fifteen
I thought it might be worth take a look back at some of the photo profile series from the last few months. The series has been a great opportunity for photographers to platform their style and work but the series also works as a great source of inspiration and encouragement to readers embarking on their photographic journey. Click on a title or image to view the full … [Read more...]
Photo Profile : Connor McCullough
I don't really know what gave me the photography bug. I was given a digital camera when I was about 16 or 17, it was a really rubbish camera but I instantly loved the idea of taking photographs. Not long after I was given the camera I found myself in Moscow, and realised that I now had a way of keeping memories from my trip. Now I know film cameras have been around for … [Read more...]