Mar
31
2016
How did you discover photography? Tell us a little bit about yourself and your influences.
I discovered photography about twenty years ago with traditional photography and I was already attracted by landscape. I was also fascinated by the enlarger printing process and spent a lot of time in dark room.
What does photography mean to you?
Photography is for me above all a way to escape and create a new world, a new reality.
How do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration according to my travels and movements , this can be by chance or a place that I have chosen , internet is also a great way to find new places to photograph.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
Landscape photography is one that procure me the most fun, especially long exposures that allow me to create a dreamlike and soothing world. I also like to compose geometrical composition with characters on it, often using a tilt/shift lens.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
Be guided by emotions and inspiration, find his own photography without trying to imitate. And patience!
When you look at a photograph, how do you decide if it is a ´good´ piece of work?
If the picture makes me feel emotions and can transport me to another world, it’s a “good” piece of work.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know that you have reached it?
I have no particular purpose, just to have fun, I am of course happy to sell prints and make exhibitions but the main thing is to get away and have fun.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
Hard to select one work, I would say this one: Lines: http://www.artlimited.net/image/fr/337062, I find it perfect in terms of mood and composition.
Now, getting more technical, what equipment (e.g. camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment, etc.,) do you use?
I use a Canon 5d mkII, with a 17-40mm lens, mamiya 35mm and 80 mm mounted on a tilt/shift gear, nd filters, manfrotto tripod, remote control, also have a fuji x100t camera.
What lens do you use the most? Why?
The 17-40mm is the lens i use the most for landscape because of its wide angle, I also often use the mamiya 35mm for tilt effect, really like to play with the focus.
What would be the perfect piece of photographic equipment that doesn´t exist yet?
A 15-200mm lens with 1,8 aperture.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
The essential is tripod, nd filters, remote control, 17-40mm, 35mm tilt lens and the x100t for daily photography.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any? How long do you spend on this process? Tell us a bit about your workflow.
I shoot in raw format, first a quick edit with adobe bridge and after, process the image with photoshop and finalize it with silver efex plugin for b&w images. The time process depends on the picture to work, it can go from a quarter of an hour to 1 hour or 2. I can make some little changes a few days after, usually I don’t like to spend many hours on an image.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
Most of my work is long exposure waterscape/landscape photography, i also shoot urban and street photography, I can shoot in b&w or color.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
I used to spent a lot of time on websites, much less now but artlimited is the one I used the most, lot of great artists here.
Laurent Miaille Photography
www.laurentmiaille.com
https://www.facebook.com/Laurent-Miaille-Photographies
Dec
08
2014What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
I use a 5D Mark III camera for every of my works and I often switch between a Canon 50mm f.1.4 and a Canon 16-35mm f2.8.
I also have in my bag a Canon 24-70mm f2.8 but I prefer fixe lenses so i don’t use it very often. I also have a Manfrotto Tripod for night photography only. No filters are plugged on my lenses and I don’t like Flash light. I prefer constant light so I have a LED panel that i use for portrait stuff and only in studio. I have a big bag and specialize clothes for my reports across countries.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I completely like my camera. It’s a perfect equipment for what i want to do. I would probably prefer fix lenses like the 35mm f1.4 and the 85mm f1.2.
A second « security » camera will be great like the Canon 6D.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
It depend of the subject. For my portrait works I am completely crazy fan of my 50mm f1.4 because it create a perfect blur on the pictures, especially at f2.8.
For landscapes and report like Iceland, I use my 16-35mm for impressive picture like huge landscape and to create a big impression of space but I also use the 50mm for more abstract picture.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
For Iceland, I travelled with my camera, for sure, the 16-35mm f2.8 and the 50mm f1.4, the tripod and a microfiber tissue. Good gloves are reeeeaaally necessary if you want to take picture in cold countries. ^^
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
For my report, i only use Lightroom because i consider that if the picture is too modified, it has not the resentment that i felt during the shot.
For portrait, prefer to use Photoshop to create images more thin and precise.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I started photography when at the age of 20. After i decided to stop my studies after a licence in advertising and marketing strategy. I always love seeing pictures, understanding how it can be taken. What was the techniques.
And because of that curiosity, I deeply fall in what is now a real passion. I always try things, I always want to experiment new techniques. So I find the inspiration on what i discover or on what which bite my curiosity. When I’m in a country, I always shoot everything. I have a thin line of subject and I try to turn my spiritual approach on what I’ve decided.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I don’t like a special style. I’m always attracted by beautiful pictures. I’m completely open minded. If the subject of a picture is the life of an oyster in the north of San Francisco bay and if the picture is beautiful or bite my curiosity, it will be as much good as a picture taken by a famous photographer. I’m just focus on my personal feelings and how the picture can vibrate on my body.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
For me, it’s only a question of vibration. If I have the complete feeling that my picture is good or is vibrating, it means that I’ve reached a new step. And when I’ve reunited lot of « vibrating pictures », i try to create a link between them and that’s the moment I erase some of them because the whole are not coherent. To resume, first, the feelings and finally, the concrete part of the work and the research of consistency.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
I really like the work I’ve made in Iceland. Because it’s my first report and it’s my first lonely travel. I always wanted to go in Iceland but I didn’t find the strength to do that. I’ve decided to experience the loneliness of mind and discover what I’m capable to do. I’m really proud of the report because it’s the beginning of a new way of life. http://www.constant-photographie.com/islande-ce-pays-que-je-n-ai-pas-aime#0
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
A part of my work is completely anchored in nature, landscapes, urban and artistic photography. And the other part fit into portrait photography. I’ve done Live Gig photography for two years too so it’s not possible to put my works in a box. I’m a free photographer and it’s a luxury i want to keep.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
I often visit artistic blog like Fubiz because I’m not focus only on photography but design, architecture, drawing are really important to feed my imagination. I follow many photographs on Facebook and it’s a perfect way to see fresh stuff, always reinvented. I also buy lot of photography books.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
I learned many lesson but the most important is probably « Don’t be idle, if you are not close enough of the subject, move your ass and be closer, you will never be too close of your subject »
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
I have many name Yohan Terraza has already an interview on your blog. Probably Sylvain Norget for his amazing portrait work. Anthony Fournier for his curiosity about photography and experimentation. Thomas Babeau for his impressive fashion work. I have probably many other photographers I want to name but they are already big : Erwin Olaf, Ryan McGinley, Annie Leibovitz…..STOP. Haha !
Constant Formé-Bècherat Photography
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Mar
25
2014
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Nikon D800, Samyang 14mm f/2.8, Nikon 16-35mm f/4.0 VR, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR.
B+W ND 10 stop filter, Hoya NDx400 and Hoya circular Polarization Filter.
Sirui Tripod R-4203L and Sirui Ball Head K-40X
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I think I need a new faster telephoto lens, something like Nikon 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR II. Other than that, I’m satisfied with my equipment.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
Nikon 16-35mm f/4.0 VR. I just find it great for landscapes and for the type of work I do.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
I use Lowepro Pro Runner 350W bag. And when I travel I have all my equipment with me.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
I use mostly Lightroom to edit my work and sometimes Photoshop.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I have been taking photos now about five years. I find my inspiration from the nature surrounding me and from movies and TV series and even from music.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I love to create atmospheric landscape photographs. I just feel that it conveys my vision best.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
I don’t have a particular goal. I want to continue capture photographs as long as I enjoy doing it.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
http://www.mikkolagerstedt.com/#/alone/ The first one. Still standing.. It’s one of my favorite photos because the moment was just perfect. A guy standing in front of burning ground, taking photos and then the flock of birds flew past him. A moment to remember.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
My style is more to the Fine Art category.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
500px and Behance.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
It’s fine if you don’t succeed capturing something at the first time, try it for as many times as you have to get it perfect.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Joel Tjintjelaar
Mikko Lagerstedt Photography
http://www.mikkolagerstedt.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-Mikko-Lagerstedt/137616549627247?v=wall
Feb
21
2014
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Currently I’m using a Nikon D800E with a variety of Nikon lenses, Lee, Hitech, Heliopan, and Lightcraft filters, a Calumet tripod and Manfrotto geared head.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I love the camera (I love most cameras), but I hate the need to use long exposure noise reduction (I never had to use it when I shot Canon) and the live view is poor, but I do really like the files.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
I Mostly use the newish Nikon 18-35G lens for my landscape work – it’s light and small and super sharp.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
The Nikon and that lens – if I had a Fuji X-pro, that would be in the bag too (I must get one).
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
Mostly Lightroom for basic processing and Photoshop for the rest.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I’ve been working as a commercial photographer for about 30 years and shooting seascapes (again) for about the last 3years.
Just looking at any photography (which I do a lot of) inspires me – the craft and art of photography fascinates me, as does the dedication of so many photographers.
How do I take my images – with passion, planning , patience and mostly joy – tempered by a few disappointments.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I like many different styles of photography – they all have things you can learn from.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
To keep shooting and enjoying it – which I’m sure I will. Not to have preconceived ideas and keep to looking and learning.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
That can sometimes depend on my mood – sometimes I have many favourites, other times none (eel a few maybe).
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
For the last 3 years or so – my personal work has been mostly Coastal Landscapes. The way the sea sculpts the land has always fascinated me.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
Too many to list. I look at images daily.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
Patience.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Rohan Reilly or Stephen Cairns.
Ronnie Baxter Photography
http://www.ronniebaxter.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronnie-Baxter-Photography/200469086655553?ref=hl
Feb
14
2014
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
I use a D700 and a D300s camera. Because of the different subjects I work on, I have to possess some different lenses such as a 24mm f/2,8, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1,4, 85mm f/1,8 and some zoom lenses like a 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8. I also use a tripod especially for night pictures. No filters, no flash, only natural light except for some fashion shootings.
I also use a photo bag (of course) and good mountain shoes!
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I use the D700 almost every time. Even if it’s getting older slowly compared to new DSLR, it’s still a very good FX camera. However, it happens sometimes that some pictures are more difficult to do than I would because of the AF and the high ISO noise rendering. Otherwise, this camera is perfect and I use it for 5 years now. A D4 is probably coming in a couple of month to replace it or to replace my D300s.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
Once again, that depends of the subject. For landscapes, my 50mm (yes, my 50mm) is really cool and so is my 24-70mm because it allows me to move my frame on the field when I can’t move myself. Plus, it’s stabilized. I’m not really a “zoom fan” but sometimes, you can’t avoid it.
For fashion and portraits, My 50mm and 85mm are really cool. When you get closer with a 50mm, it can deform a face while a 85mm keeps the things natural.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
For mountains and other wild expeditions, I carry my 24-70mm and 70-200, my tripod, some compact flash cards, food and my flask.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
I only use Lightoom.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I started photography when I was 27 in 2007. I never touched a DSLR before so it’s been more than 6 years now.
I wanted to take picture of Nature (landscape, lights, atmosphere). Even more, I wanted to capture my own nostalgia with the forests. Nature guided my trough photography and humans keep me in to tell stories with pictures and texts.
I don’t have any secrets in the way I take pictures. I just form a line from the subject and the suggestion I put on it. You know when it works, always.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I would say a style that makes you going beyond the scene to find your happiness, no matter the subject is, no matter if it’s in sadness, nostalgia, pure happiness or more.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
I probably won’t reach it… I simply try to exist through me. Photography, such as writing, is just a way to do it, even if it’s my job.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
Definitely this one, from the series Sylkho : http://www.yohanterraza.com/sylkho#4 because so many people believed it was the Moon whereas it’s actually the Sun. This pictures was called “This is not the Moon” and, in my opinion, people gave it that name. I like the fact that photography is definitely NOT the really and won’t ever be.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
One day, I was working as an assistant for Cyrille Weiner, a great architecture photographer, who told me that a photographer should be able the take pictures of anything. The only link between my different subjects, is my artistic evolution’s vision. I could say I’m a landscape photographer, a human or social photographer or even a fashion photographer, but the reality is I’m a photographer. That’s it.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
I look at “Show me your Pictures”, “La boite verte”, or all the photographers I’ve subscribed on Facebook and Tweeter. Usually I visit art website, not specially photography website.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
Patience becomes smile, smile becomes light, light is the subject.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Sylvain Norget for his fantastic portraiture work, Constant Formé-Bècherat for his live concert pictures and his project about travelling on his own in Iceland, François Constant for his street photography film work, Cindy Jeannon for her vision of Nature and her positivity in loneliness in the wild which I’m totally agree with, Alexandre Deschaumes for his amazing mountain landscape work, and many more. All this people are real photographers, but all this people are travelers first.
Yohan Terraza Photography
http://www.yohanterraza.com/accueil
https://www.facebook.com/yophotographer?fref=ts
Feb
12
2014
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
I use Canon cameras: 1DMKIV, 1DX, and 5DMKIII. Lenses are: 14mm fisheye, 16-35mm f/2.8 II, Nikon 14-24mm w/Novaflex adapter and Fotodiox Polarizer, 24-70mmL f/2.8 II, 70-200mm f/2.8 II, 28-350mmL, 400mmL f/5.6, 300mmL f/2.8, 400mmL f2.8, 1.4 and 2x converters, 100mm f2.8 macro.
Singh-Ray grad filters 2-stop – 5 stop hard and soft edge, Singh-Ray LB Warming Polarizers, 5, 10 and 15-stop ND’s, 8 stop Vari NE (all SIngh-Ray).
Canon 580 flashes.
Really Right Stuff: TVC-33 Versa Tripod, BH-33 ballhead, L-plates for all three cameras.
Gitzo Mountaineer 4 tripod with RRS ballhead.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I would love it if Canon was to make a lens similar to the Nikon 14-24mm. That is the sharpest wide-angle zoom lens on the market. Other than that, no complaints.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
My favorite lens for landscape is a split between the Nikon 14-24mm (for reasons stated) and my Canon 70-200mmL II as I love isolating scenes in nature.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
My travel bag is the new MindShift Rotation 180 degree Pro. I carry my Canon 5DMKIII and Canon 1DX, Nikon 14-24mm, Canon 24-70mm f2.8 and my 70-200mmL II f2.8 and a 1.4x converter along with all my filters in a Kinesis filter bag that hangs around my tripod.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
My post-porocessing is done with Lightroom 5, Photoshop CC, and Nik plugin filters.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I have been a professional photographer for 40 years. My inspiration is fed by just simply being in nature and allowing it to seep into my soul. At this point in my career, I really don’t follow others though both Galen Rowell and Ansel Adams had a huge influence in my development as a photographer.
My image taking process is rather complex and something I teach in my workshops but suffice it to say, depth, lines and shapes are how I see the world. I don’t think “subject first,” rather, I think “light first” then I try to find something in the landscape to match the light.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
The style of photography I do is landscape and sports (team photographer for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks). My images are represented by Getty Images.
My landscape photography is geared towards sharing the scene and emotion I am feeling at the time that I am making my image.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
My goal is simple: study light and art and work at my craft daily. One never stops learning as long as one’s mind is open to learning. Photography and art are an endless journey.
I also try to see the world with my eyes, heart and soul, not copy someone else. I study art, and that translates into seeing the world with an artist’s eye. I also experiment with processing and new software all the time.
Much of it I discard, but every once in a while something comes along that incorporate into my workflow. I am heavy into using luminosity masks to control multiple exposures of a single scene. It produces a much more realistic view of the world than HDR.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
I have many favorites, not sure if one stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. Here are my top 12 Images of 2013. The lightning image is listed as #1. I captured this image along the north rim of the Grand Canyon 28 days after partial knee replacement surgery:http://wp.me/p1u3wy-3n8
I was lucky I didn’t get hit as the following strike was right over my head!
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
Photo websites I visit regularly? No, I’m too busy with my own work. When I do have time off, I like being with my family and not surfing the web. Love playing golf with my two sons.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
Genres? Not really, I just go with what I am feeling at the time and I try not to put limits on myself.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
Most Important lesson is simple: Study art and light, and practice, practice, practice. Remember the camera is just a tool, the artist is you. If you can’t feel an emotional attachment to what you are photographing, move on, the image won’t resonate with others.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Gary Hart is a photographer you should feature. He is a good friend and colleague: www.garyhartphotography.com
Don Smith Photography
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Smith-Photography/371422548082?fref=ts
I have just released a series of new videos (26) titled: A Simplified Method to Workflow. Here is the link: http://www.donsmithphotography.com/Asset.asp?AssetID=61078&AKey=J5ADJ6V2
Feb
03
2014
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Nikon D7000 (soon upgrading to a D800e) Most of my images have been shot on a Sigma 10-20 F3.5 & Nikon 16-85 but I have recently sold these and am in the process of purchasing Nikon 14-24 & 24-70 2.8; Hitech Filters, Manfrotto 055 CF Tripod with 486 Head; Lowepro Flipside 400AW.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
What I dislike most about my equipment is my ability to not extract the most from it. . . I am hoping that my move to FX & pro glass will make a difference!
What is your favourite lens, and why?
My favourite lens is the Sigma 10-20, this changed the way I looked at photography when I first purchased it, and now that I am in a position to upgrade to full frame and the 14-24 I am intrigued to know what results I will achieve in the future.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
My essential tool in the kit bag is obviously my camera & wide angle lens, tripod & the photographers Ephermeris app (never leave home without having a plan!!).
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
I use Adobe bridge & Photoshop CS5 for all post processing, Tony Kypers Luminosity Mask Actions are invaluable, they are a steep learning curve, but they have changed the way I process my images.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I have been taking photos for as long as I can remember, but as a hobby I have been living & breathing photography since 2010, Inspiration is all around me, but I am never happier then when I am facing a dramatic mountain scene with amazing light!!
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I love any photo with amazing composition; but particularly focussed on nature / landscapes; any landscape photo that gives a sense of actually being there is hard to beat!
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
The goal I am working towards is achieving the perfect landscape shot that has everything. . . light, composition & luck. . I will be the first to let you know when I am truly happy with any of my images but there is enough inspiration on a daily basis from the images I see from other photographers to keep me behind the lens and focussed on the next composition.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
My favourite image is Bedruthan Glow http://500px.com/photo/23558901 This was carefully planned for tides, sunset times & weather, considering I live 350 miles from the location, a certain amount of luck was also involved, but for me this is the closest I have come to being 100% happy with an image I have made.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
My work fits into Landscape / Nature.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
I visit 500px & Facebook on a daily basis , but follow many photographers from whom I gain inspiration and will regularly browse their sites too.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
The most important lesson I have learnt is ‘Get up and get out there’ but have a plan first!
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Ryan Dyer over on 500px is a great inspiration.
Tim Nevell Photography
https://www.facebook.com/TimNevellPhotography
Nov
18
2013Madhur Dhingra Photography
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Canon 5D Mark 2, 24-105 L f f4 ,70-200L f4, Medium Format:Mamiya RZ 67 , Elincrome Studio Flashes & Soft Boxes, Manfrotto tripod, Hoya & Cokin Filters.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I like my Canon equipment as it is, there is nothing to complain about.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
I love working with my 24-105mm.It has overall wonderful optics.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
My camera body, lenses, filters, tripod, etc.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
Photoshop.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
15 YEARS. Playing with light both in studio and outdoors gives me a thrill. Shooting people and nature is what I love doing.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
As far as studio work is concerned I love shooting product. My personal thrill comes from shooting people.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
My goal is to one day shoot for National Geographic.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
My favourites are the work that I have done with people in Ladakh and Banaras, both in colour and black & white, where I have managed to create some powerful images. You can see all my work on my website: www.madhurdhingra.com
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
My work is related to product photography, nature, landscape, black & white, artistic, social, street.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
I keep seeing works of all good photographers.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
To enjoy your photography and keep creating something new. Not to bother about recognition as it will definitely follow in due course of time.
Oct
16
2013Jakub Polomski Photography
https://www.facebook.com/Polomski.Photographer
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Canon 5D Mk II, Canon 17-40, Canon 70-200 F/4 IS, Canon 85 F/1.8, Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Hitech ND graduated filters (Cokin system), Induro Carbon CT214 tripod, Induro BHL2 ballhead, Induro PHQ3 ballhead.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I don’t want to improve anything in my camera. I focus on my workshop rather than on camera’s producer technology. In other words, I am interested in photography, not in the equipment.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
Canon 70-200 F/4 IS, because this is one of the best lens from Canon.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
I use everything I mentioned before, and my bag for all these things is Naneu Correspondent C-700.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
In post-production and export RAWs to JPGs I use Adobe Lightroom.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
8 years ago I saw some pictures in an issue of National Geographic Magazine. They inspired me. I borrowed a camera from my friend and I have started my own adventure with this field of art (never before had I had my own camera, because I hadn’t been interested in photography). I have never had any “formal” training. I also didn’t learn photography in any school. I was uploading my photos onto many photo portals and I was reading feedback to them. These constructive critiques helped me to improve my skills.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
I am still improving my workshop, and trying new techniques, because usually I am not happy with results of my work. My one and only goal is to take good photograph each time I push shutter button.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
For me photographs are memories, and my best journey so far was short trip to Patagonia. However I don’t have my favorite picture. All photographs from this place are equally important for me.
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
I have tried many genres of photography (sport, street, people, event) however landscape is my favorite. At the moment I am creating time-lapse movie which is something between photography and cinematography.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
behance, 500px, 1x.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
I learn photography all the time, and I don’t remember the most important lesson. Everything concerning photography is important for me.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
Alexandre Buisse, Mikko Lagerstedt, Daniel Korzhonov.
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2013José Ramos Photography
http://www.facebook.com/joseramosphotography
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Right now I’m using a Sony Alpha 77, Sigma 10-20mm f4-f5.6 lens, manfrotto 190xprob tripod with 486RC2 head, lots of Hitech ND Filters (incluind soft and hard ND Grads and full ND Grads – standard and ProStop IRND) sigma microfiber cleaning cloths, giottos rocket blower, remote shutter release.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
This is my favourite APS-C camera due to the very high resolution and great dynamic range, with fantastic results at low ISOs. Besides that, the articulated LCD is absolutely essential when I’m shooting at very low angles or in awkward positions (which is, usually, the rule). To improve it, it would have to be a full frame, even though that would mean shorter depth of field and much more expensive lenses.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
To say I have a favourite lens would have to mean I’ve used a lot of them, and I haven’t. I use a ultra wide angle 95% of the time, and so far I’ve been absolutely happy with the Sigma 10-20mm. Portugal economic situation doesn’t allow me to spend a lot of money on equipment, so I’ve learned to use my gear to its full potential.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
Camera, lens, filters, cleaning cloth, spare batteries, spare SD cards, remote shutter, tripod, lantern. I like to keep it as light as possible.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
RAW processing with Adobe Camera Raw and further tweaks (if needed) with Photoshop CS6.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
I’ve reached my goals since day one, which is quite simply to share the beauty of our planet and help people reconnect with their roots. To do this you just need to create special images, put effort into them and share… Everything else is an added bonus and I don’t have dreams of fame and glory. 🙂
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
A very difficult choice. Probably this one, due to its concept and the feelings it invokes in me. http://500px.com/photo/29179491
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
Long exposure landscape would be the best descriptor, even though I regularly publish short-exposure photos.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
500px, dpreview, luminous-landscape, tao of photography, and many others.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
It’s not about the goal, it’s about being there, seizing the moment, and trying to bring it home for eternity.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
I will have to recommend Mara Sarmento, an amazing Portuguese photographer, who has just started photographing 9 months ago. You can check her work at http://500px.com/marasarmento. There’s a slight conflict of interest in this suggestion, as she is my girlfriend! 🙂