With the importance of trying to do things in a more sustainable way and lessen our impact on the earth, it might be time to look at our darkroom practices.... Continue reading →
Author: Kathy K
Thinking about the environmental impact of my photographic practice led me to do some research on alternative developers. Caffenol (developer made with coffee) has been around for quite a while... Continue reading →
It is with much sadness that we post the news of the passing of Evange (Angie) Apostolides, our great leader and the owner of Beau Photo. Born July 1st, 1932... Continue reading →
Earth Day is in its 50th year this year! As photographers, many of us observe and photograph the natural world, or place subjects in serene forest settings, on beaches, or…
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If you are looking for something a little different to try out in your darkroom, now could be the perfect time to try making a pinhole camera. The sun is…
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January 7th is a significant date in history!
Try for a minute to imagine your life without photography. First, as photographers, we might have to take up drawing or writing to describe the things we see instead of taking a picture of it. But it is much more than our jobs or our art. Our everyday lives would be dramatically different if it weren’t for the discovery that light sensitive chemicals can be used in very specific ways to produce representations of the real world.
The wet plate, or wet collodion, process is becoming more popular as people see the beautiful images this historic process is able to produce. Invented in 1851 by Frederick Scott... Continue reading →
Night Photography - Tips on Gear and Shooting - Cameras and lenses: choosing the best gear for nighttime shooting - Choosing additional equipment: tripods, accessories such as cable releases, timer... Continue reading →
The beautiful world gets by with one main light, and most of the time we as photographers don’t need much more. Always expect the parameters of the job to change... Continue reading →
There is no better subject for a photographer than sports. Action, winners, losers, raw emotion; they are all on full display, and make great pictures. Christopher Morris will talk about... Continue reading →