Archive for January, 2007
Using Shallow depth of field
So, you've got your exposures down pat, and your framing is getting better by the day. Excellent. What is next? Well, the lovely Andrew Ferguson, who I know via LiveJournal, submitted a couple of photos for critique that illustrate the next logical step forward: Using shallow depth of field in a creative context.
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New year’s challenge: Square portraits!
Right, I don't have a lot of time to do a post today, but I just thought out something pretty cool - You all know what I look like, but I have no idea what you all look like. So how about a square portrait challenge? Rules: The picture has to be perfectly square, has to be in black and white, and has to feature yourself. .... Go! My entries, to serve as some inspiration, or something, are below. Take the photo, post it on Flickr, Deviantart or something, and then post a comment below!
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My day job, if it can be called that, is being a writer. I've got one book out there so far and it's awesome, so go ahead and buy a copy! It's available from 
In front of you, five hyperactive men with guitars, drums, and microphones. Behind you, five thousand fans. In your hands, a camera... You're going to need more than just a little bit of good luck to pull this one off. That's where this book comes in.
Take a Canon EOS 450D. Attach a Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens. Hit the streets of London. See what happens.
