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Photographers work for Haiti Relief

January 27, 2010

Tuesday afternoon, just before 2pm PST, the 7.0 quake hit Haiti leveling much of Port au Prince. Not content with texting a contribution, San Francisco photojournalist Lane Hartwellwanted to do more. Why not produce a magazine as a fundraiser?

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Clearing Storm

January 22, 2010

2-24-36 stock photo of Ecuador, Sunset on ChimborazoThe moments when light breaks through the clouds are always special for photographers…

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Beware of Photo Contests

January 19, 2010


The cover of a travel guidebook is key to its success. Publishers have always put a lot of effort into picking just the right image to sell a book and its destination, and have paid well for the usage. That is, until now.

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California State Parks Funding Initiative

January 18, 2010

4-701-99 stock photo of California, Marin County, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Hiker on ridgeCalifornia’s 278 state parks are in trouble. Funding has been cut several years in a row. Now several citizens’ groups have joined together with a proposal for the November 2010 ballot to raise money for the parks from an annual $18 surcharge on vehicle license fees….

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Reading the Tea Leaves

January 14, 2010

3-494-91 stock photo of Food and People, Woman drinking teaWhat does 2010 hold for photographers? Will the economic recovery lead to a return to healthy profits? Will the abundance of digital media continue to drive up supply and drive down prices? Will newer technologies emerge to further disrupt the business of photography? or to offer startling new opportunities?

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2009 Holiday Greetings

December 25, 2009

8-820-1782 stock photo of Tokyo, Christmas lights in the mallAll the best to friends, families and visitors for the holidays this year, however you celebrate them (and we hope you do celebrate).

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Photography and Social Media

December 8, 2009

9-501-2 stock photo of Niue, Young Sunday School teachers, Avatele churchEverywhere you look the world of digital media seems in turmoil. Social media, location-aware and now augmented-reality…

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Black on White and White on Black

November 3, 2009

5-720-4048 stock photo of Still life, Cup and chopsticks
If you are a frequent visitor here you’ll notice a new look. Black text on white background. After many years with a signature black background, this might seem a drastic, even risky move. Why then change?

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New FTC Rules that Travel and Photography Bloggers Should Note

October 29, 2009

9-254-66 stock photo of Greece, Athens, Mannequins in shop window

Travel photographers. Have you ever receieved free or discounted gear or travel ?
The FTC has proposed new rules on disclosure and endorsements which all travel journalists should review and understand.

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Saving the Bay documentary on PBS

October 15, 2009

2-410-925 stock photo of California, San Francisco Bay, Angel Island State ParkProducers Ron Blatman and Miles Saunders have put together a masterful 4-part HDTV documentary on the long story of Saving San Francisco Bay. Parts 3 and 4 air tonight Oct 15th at 8pm on KQED TV in San Francisco (repeated on Sunday). Don’t miss it.

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