Video Capture on My (Next) D-SLR
#160; The Nikon D-Movie Screening Room by Amy Sorokas / #160; I recently had fun playing with both the Nikon D5000 and the Canon EOS Rebel T1i , the new D-SLR’s with video capture. They were only on loan, so I have yet to make the plunge and buy one...(read more) More...
Interesting Ways to Personalize a Book and Be Part of History
The Obama Time Capsule by Amy Sorokas / Recently, the cards aligned for Rick Smolan and he was able realize a vision to create a book about the journey of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States with personalization of the book for each and...(read more) More...
The Shutter Sisters Prepare for the Launch of Picture Hope
#160; by Amy Sorokas / #160; The winners of Name Your Dream Assignment are getting ready to embark on the next phase of their incredible project, Picture Hope . Jen Lemen is currently in Rwanda scouting the stories that the Shutter Sisters will attempt...(read more) More...
Introducing the Monthly Theme Assignment – July is “Places”
by Amy Sorokas / Inspired by all the great photographers, images and videos I encounter every day, it is time to share some of that inspiration. In an attempt to get those creative juices flowing and make you pick up your camera and go shooting, it is...(read more) More...
Congratulations 2009 Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Competition Winners!
By Amy Sorokas / There are always exciting things happening around the office, but today we got to announce the winners of the 2009 Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Competition , a photography contest for students designed to discover and showcase the...(read more) More...
Icons of Imaging – What are They Up To?
by Amy Sorokas / I had the pleasure of speaking with many of the Icons of Imaging this week, and man, are they busy! A quick round up of what just some of them are working on might make your head spin. So hang onto your hats! Bob Rosato just got home...(read more) More...
Hot Photo Jobs: Corky Trewin, Seattle Seahawks Photographer
Insight into the Life of a Professional Sports Photographer by Amy Sorokas / Managing massive volume comes to mind when Corky Trewin starts talking about just how many frames get fired off on the sidelines of a typical Seattle Seahawks game. He says typically...(read more) More...
Did You Say Free?
Free Applications from Microsoft Make Your Workflow Easier and More Fun by Jim Lewallen / #160; Microsoft is continually investing in big and small ways to create solutions for photographers through software and services. In this post, I want to point...(read more) More...
Music Can HELP Bring Your Photos to life
Technorati Tags: Photography , Music Triple Scoop Music Provides Award Winning Music to Photographers by Amy Sorokas / #160; My experience is – add music and people will watch longer. No matter what there is to watch, music makes it more engaging and...(read more) More...
Photographers Against Hunger
#160; By Jeff Greene / #160; I'm a big Bruce Springsteen fan.... #160; This comes as no surprise to my family and friends since I own every E Street Band album, numerous tour T-shirts, a few bootlegs, and have been to dozens of concerts since the late...(read more) More...
2009 Microsoft Future Pro Photo Competition -
Just 2 Days Left to Enter.... By Jeff Greene / #160; Only two days left to enter the 4th annual Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Competition . #160; #160; Entry deadline is Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM (PDT) #160; Judges for this years...(read more) More...
"Friend", "Follow", or "Stalk" Us Online
By Jeff Greene / #160; #160; As part of our ongoing effort to keep you updated about Microsoft’s efforts in digital imaging, we have now added a Microsoft_Photo Facebook page . #160; #160; In addition to Facebook, our online presence also includes...(read more) More...
World Pinhole Photography Day 2009
By Jeff Greene / The last Sunday of every April is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day , which is this Sunday, April 29th. #160; The day is set aside each year to celebrate the wonders of images created by pinhole camera or, camera obscura . The WPPD site...(read more) More...
Name Your Dream Assignment Winners
Name Your Dream Assignment Winner Announced by Amy Sorokas / #160; I am not very good at suspense so..., the 2009 Name Your Dream Assignment winners are... the Shutter Sisters - specifically Jen Lemen and Stephanie Roberts with their assignment “ Picture...(read more) More...
Microsoft Deep Photo Zoom
Microsoft Deep Photo Zoom #160; by Jeff Greene / #160; #160; Microsoft has announced DeepZoomPix , a web demonstration of Microsoft® Silverlight™ , Deep Zoom and the Azure™ Services Platform . Using Silverlight’s exclusive Deep Zoom technology , DeepZoomPix...(read more) More...
