Wedding Photography: June 2017

Friday, June 30, 2017

Another clash with the press! Photographers elbowing each other for room nearly break Oval Office lamp â€“ only for Trump's quick-thinking bodyguard to save the day

Larger than usual contingent of Korean photographers clambered over each other at the White House to catch a glimpse of President Moon Jae-in

Group of shutterbugs pushed a couch into an end table and sent an expensive lamp tumbling toward the floor

Keith Schiller, Trump's longtime bodyguard, made a one-handed catch

'Easy, fellas. Hey!' a visibly annoyed Trump scolded. 'Fellas! Fellas! Easy! ... Wow, you guys are getting worse'

By David Martosko, Us Political Editor For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:06 EDT, 30 June 2017 | Updated: 18:07 EDT, 30 June 2017

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A crush of photographers and reporters nearly broke a lamp in the Oval Office on Friday as they elbowed for room to see Donald Trump meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

It's customary for a limited contingent of journalists, called a press pool, to be allowed into the president's office to witness him greeting heads of state.

But Moon's arrival attracted a larger than usual contingent of foreign press from Korean outlets, and the White House gamely tried to accommodate them all.

Few in the group were familiar with how Oval Office photo-ops work.

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White House director of Oval Office operations Keith Schiller (right) saved an expensive lamp from tumbling to the ground on Friday when a crush of Korean photographers slid a couch into an end table as they jockeye d to get pictures of South Korean president Moon Jae-in

A visibly annoyed President Donald Trump scolded the press but Moon seemed amused

The lamps on the Oval Office end tables have heavy marble bases, making the near-tumble unusual

As they clambered over each other to get the best view, still and video cameras smacked at least one print journalist in the head.

A few photographers pushed a couch. Which nudged an end table. Which sent an expensive lamp tipping over toward its doom.

A quick-thinking Keith Schiller, the former Trump bodyguard who now serves as director of Oval Office operations, saved the day with a one-handed grab.

'Easy, fellas. Hey!' a visibly annoyed Trump scolded. 'Fellas! Fellas! Easy!'

'Wow, you guys are getting worse.'

Moon seemed amused.

A sequence of still frames from this C-SPAN video shows the lamp starting to tumble and Schiller moving quickly to catch it

An unusually large crush of photographers and TV journalists is commonplace when heads of state from the Far East visit the White House

As impatient shutters snapped fast enough to sound like a Washington downpour, the president turned to his Korean counterpart.

'They knocked the table down,' he said.

'It's actually a very friendly press. Don't let that get you, although we just lost a table.'

Schiller, one of Trump's longest-serving aides, was famously dispatched to the FBI quarters on May 9 with a letter telling then-director James Comey that he was being fired.

Comey was three time zones a way in California and found out by watching TV.

Source: Another clash with the press! Photographers elbowing each other for room nearly break Oval Office lamp – only for Trump's quick-thinking bodyguard to save the day

Thursday, June 29, 2017

EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Cameras Provide Photographers with Improved Features over Predecessors

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

EOS 6D Mark II at a glance:

26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

DIGIC 7 Image Processor

45-Point All-Cross Type AF System

Full HD Video at 60 fps; Electronic IS

3.0″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD

Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF

Native ISO 40000, Expanded to ISO 102400

6.5 fps Shooting; Time-Lapse & HDR Movie

Built-In GPS, Bluetooth, & Wi-Fi w/ NFC

Dust and Water Resistant; SD Card Slot

Now it's official. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is here, and it's what we told you it would be. Sample pictures shot by DPPreview with a pre-production EOS 6D Mark II are here. An introduction to the EOS 6D Mark II is here. Canon Japan's sample photos and videos are here.

Below: Rudy Winston introduces the EOS 6D Mark II

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Below: Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon introduces the EOS 6D Mark II

Press release: EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Cameras Provide Photographers with Improved Features over Predecessors

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 29, 2017 – In celebration of the innovation behind today's generation of high-quality digital SLR cameras on National Camera Day, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the new EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR cameras designed for advanced-amateur and entry-level photographers, respectively. The EOS 6D Mark II camera is ideal for budding photographers looking to take their creative DSLR photography skills to the next level by shooting with a Full-frame CMOS sensor DSLR camera to capture beautiful high-quality portraits and striking landscapes, even in low-light situations. The EOS Rebel SL2 is a small, light, and compact camera with high-performance capability that allows users to get creative when capturing their special family moments or travel experiences.

"It seems fitting that today, a day set aside to commemorate the invention of a tool that forever changed how we view the world, we introduce two new DSLR cameras to the Canon family," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. "In an industry where choices are abundant, providing consumers with the photographic tools that match their developing skill levels as they continue to embrace their passion for photography is a long-standing goal of Canon and stands at the core of our research and development. The new EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR cameras are the result of Canon's dedication to providing a wide range of camera choices for photographers of all skill levels, whether it's someone taking their first picture or video with a DSLR camera or those looking to make the jump to a Full-Frame sensor camera."

"After just one day in Yellowstone National Park with the EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera, it was clear that the camera is greatly improved over its predecessor," said acclaimed nature photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones. "Landscape and nature photographers will be very happy. The new and improved autofocus is way ahead of the previous generation and performed extremely well, even in very low-light situations."

EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera

Designed with enthusiast photographers in mind, Canon's popular and versatile EOS 6D DLSR camera historically served as the gateway for enthusiasts to step-up to Full-Frame DSLR cameras. The EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera features several enhancements over its predecessor model, and its benefits include:

26.2 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor

Optical Viewfinder with a 45-point All Cross-type AF System1

Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection & Full HD 60p

DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100-40000

Vari-angle Touch Screen, 3.0-inch LCD

Built-in Wi-Fi®2, NFC3, Bluetooth®4 and GPS technology

High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 6.5 fps

Dust- & Water-resistant

Below: DPReview's first look

EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera

Stepping up from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera for photography can be intimidating. With the introduction of the new EOS Rebel SL2, a powerful, small, and lightweight DSLR camera, Canon hopes to alleviate some of those concerns for first-time DSLR users.

This small yet powerful camera features the world's fastest AF speed* at 0.03 seconds, allowing for quick focusing on subjects in the frame. When designing the new EOS Rebel SL2 camera, Canon took into consideration feedback from entry-level photographers who expressed interest in learning how to go beyond a camera's program mode. The result was the creation of a convenient new user interface called Feature Assistant. With the EOS Rebel SL2 camera, users will be able to see on the camera's Vari-angle Touch Screen how switching modes on the mode dial or tweaking camera settings like aperture and exposure compensation can alter the image they are about to capture, thus guiding photographers on their way to capturing more compelling images, such as ones with a shallow depth-of-field or being able to give moving subjects a frozen or flowing look.

The EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR camera features several other enhancements over its predecessor model, the EOS Rebel SL1, including:

24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor

Dual Pixel CMOS AF

3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Touch-Screen,

Built-in Wi-Fi®2, NFC3 and Bluetooth®4 Technology

Full HD 60p & External Microphone Input

DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100-25600

Optical Viewfinder with a 9-point AF System

Feature Assistant

Small and Lightweight Body

Pricing and Availability

The EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera is scheduled to be available in late July 2017 for an estimated retail price of $1,999.00 for body only, $3,099.00 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM II lens and $2,599.00 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 STM lens**. In addition the EOS Rebel SL2 is scheduled to be available in late July 2017 for a retail price of $549.99 for body only and $699.99 with the Canon EF-S 18-55m f/4-5.6 IS STM lens**. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2016.† Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes in the United States. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

1 The number of AF points, cross-type AF points and Dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used.

2 Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.0.40. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.

3 Compatible with iOS® versions 8.4/9.3/10.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.

4 Compatible with Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1.

* Among all the interchangeable lens digital cameras incorporating the APS-C size equivalent image sensors with phase-difference detection AF on the image plane.

As of June 28th, 2017 (researched by Canon).

Calculated based on the resulting AF speed measured according to the CIPA guidelines.

(Varies depending on the shooting conditions and the lenses used.) Internal measurement method.

[Measurement conditions]

Focusing brightness: EV 12 (room temperature, ISO 100)

Shooting mode: M

Lens used: EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM (at focal length of 55 mm)

Live View AF shooting using the shutter button

AF method: Live 1-point AF (with Center AF point)

AF operation: One-Shot AF

** Availability, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

Source: EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Cameras Provide Photographers with Improved Features over Predecessors

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

OH NO! Suhana Khan got so SCARED when photographers mobbed her. Hereâ€™s the video

Recently SRK's daughter Suhana Khan was spotted at Tubelight screening along with her father and other companions of the film industry. During her way to the place where she was alone, nabbed by some media photographers. After finding herself surrounded by paparazzi, Shana's body language has changed as she was looking quite nervous and continuously hiding her face from the flashing cameras.

Furthermore, Photographers kept asking her to pose for the photograph but she was dodging them like an unaware. The incident has happened when Suhana was waiting for the lift to reach the place. Notwithstanding, photographers behaviour was quite annoying as they should not make star kid uncomfortable. Shahrukh Khan has asked photographers to click the pictures of their kids with the love and leave them after taking one or two clicks. Watch him in this video requesting photographers to show good behaviour while clicking kids.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Exhibit features three Wisconsin photographers

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Kylie Jenner Accidentally Flashes Her Crotch to Photographers

You know what's hard? Getting out of any seat at all while wearing a minidress. The fact that celebrities can and do get out of vehicles on a daily basis in their tiny designer dresses and manage not to have wardrobe malfunctions left and right is, to me, nothing short of a miracle.

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As these things go, however, it wasn't so bad. And anyway, she looked flawless as she headed into Craig's in L.A. She paired her teensy, rainbow-sequined look with black Alexandre Birman heels and gold bracelets, lending the look a bit of a '60s vibe.

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Franklin photographers share their Cuba experience

Rooftop view of Ambos Mundos, also known as the "Hemingway Hotel". The Morro Castle lighthouse is in the distance.(Photo: John Wylie)

Two Franklin photographers are pleased to have had the opportunity to recently travel to Cuba due to the easement of travel policies by the Obama administration. Dave Braud and John Wylie had never met each other but at the request of The Tennessean they gathered together to reflect on their respective trips to Cuba and their shared interest in photography.

Braud teaches photography and is the Director of Galleries at O'More College of Design in Franklin. His parents gave him his first camera when he was in the fifth grade. He proudly displays that camera on a shelf above his desk at Franklin Creative Suite, a work collaborative in downtown Franklin where Braud operates his photography studio.

"Hernandez was a Cuban exile and would tell us stories about his homeland. Between Hemingway and Hernandez, I was hooked."

John Wylie, photographer

Wylie, a Franklin native, has been taking photographs since he was five years old. He further explored his interest in photography while at Auburn University through elective classes in dark room techniques.

After college, photography remained a hobby for Wylie as he worked for the family business, Wylie Steel Fabricators. The family sold the business in 2010 thus giving Wylie more time for photography. Requests for photo shoots by friends and family multiplied and eventually his hobby became a part-time career.

Night shot of El Gran Teatro de la Habana. (Photo: John Wylie)

Traveling to Cuba was on each photographer's "bucket list" for many years. Braud's interest in the Caribbean island was first sparked in 1997 by the release of the Buena Vista Social Club, a studio album collaboration of Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González and American guitarist Ry Cooder along with Cuban musicians. "The record sleeve for that album captured my attention with its 1950s vibe. It made me want to learn more about the country depicted in those photographs," Braud said. Wylie attributes his interest in Cuba to his education at Battle Ground Academy where he first read Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" and where he was taught by longtime BGA Spanish teacher, the late David Hernandez.

Life in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: David Braud)

"Hernandez was a Cuban exile and would tell us stories about his homeland. Between Hemingway and Hernandez, I was hooked," Wylie said. In 2016, the Obama administration eased travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba, which allowed for "people to people" educational trips. This enabled Americans to travel on their own to Cuba without special permission from the United States government. Braud and his wife Sarah immediately began planning a trip along with their two best friends, Brad and Stacey Puncochar. They reserved their accommodations in Havana through VRBO.com (Vacation Rentals By Owner), booked their flight, and made the trip in January 2017.

Life in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: David Braud)

"We stayed in an apartment owned by a Cuban family. Their daughter volunteered to show us around during our visit. It was like having our own tour guide," Braud said. The daughter, 18, did not speak English but Sarah Braud knew enough Spanish to communicate with her. She showed the travelers where to eat and what to see.

"We were so impressed with how clean it was in the area of Havana where we stayed. Yes, it was old and there was a lot of dirt, but there was no trash anywhere," Braud said. "You'd constantly see people sweeping their front stoops and cleaning. They took great pride in their neighborhoods." Wylie planned his trip through a contact in Miami, Florida. His itinerary was tailored to reflect his interest in photography and Hemingway. Wylie traveled in April, 2017 and stayed in a private "casa" in Cojímar. He had the assistance of a guide and a driver throughout his visit. "Cojímar is a small fishing village in East Havana where Hemingway kept his boat and fished when he was on the island. It's also where the movie 'The Old Man and the Sea 'was filmed, which starred Spencer Tracy as the old man," Wylie said. Both Braud and Wylie would like to return to Cuba someday, but it is unclear how President Trump's recent directive will impact the accessibility of a repeat journey to Cuba.

Life in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: David Braud)

The new regulations intend to restrict individual American travelers from visiting the island on people-to-people trips. Under Trump's directive, people-to-people trips would now be permitted only for groups and must be organized by a licensed tour operator. However, direct commercial flights and cruises from the U.S. will still operate. At a news conference on June 19 in Vienna, Austria, Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez, said that his nation was not interested in negotiating with the Trump administration over these proposed policy changes. Rodriguez called the proposed policy changes "a grotesque spectacle straight from the Cold War."

Horse and carriage in the heart of downtown Havana. (Photo: John Wylie)

The new policy is reported to not affect American travelers who've already scheduled upcoming trips to Cuba, however individuals interested in traveling to Cuba should consult the U.S. Department of State for up-to-date information on current regulations. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cuba.html for more information. Find Braud's photography online at www.davidbraud.com and follow him on Instagram, @davidbraudphoto. Wylie's website is www.johnbwylie.com. His Instagram handle is @jwylie22.

Life in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: David Braud)

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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Shadowing Other Photographers â€“ Expectations and Outcome

There is one quick and easy way to get ahead in fashion photography and it's to help others out. But is sharing really caring?I've been shadowing, helping and assisting other photographers for a couple of years now. Big fashion pieces require big fashion big teams, and these teams are generally either unpaid, interns or shadowers.

By Jon Sparkman

There is one quick and easy way to get ahead in fashion photography and it's to help others out. But is sharing really caring?

I've been shadowing, helping and assisting other photographers for a couple of years now. Big fashion pieces require big fashion big teams, and these teams are generally either unpaid, interns or shadowers. I'll dive in right way to explain why I think it's a great idea, what it has done for my career progression and what you should expect to get in return for these unpaid hours of time put in.

Shadowing.

If you haven't come across the phrase before don't worry, it's a common adjective to describe the process of watching a photographer (or other creative) carefully but in silence and without interaction. Watching on the day of a big photo shoot will give you a first-hand experience into the world of fashion photography, without the pressure of needing to deliver and give images to the client at the end. You can find shadowing positions quite easily now with the advent of social media. I'm sure you know many photographers and creative members out in the world that you have on Facebook or Instagram. If you are feeling bold enough send them an email to ask if you can come along for the day just to watch them at work. Don't expect to be paid or even thanked, to them you're just an extra body on set so try and be as discreet as possible. Learn by listening and standing far out of the way, listen to how everyone interacts and try to understand why they're lighting something in a particular way. By no means should you try and get contact details from other members of the team, you're not there to profit in a business sense. Shadowing a photographer is a quick way to get escalated up to an assistant or paid role in the future, as your lead photographer might take a liking to you and appreciate the amount of work and enthusiasm you put into the day.

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Assisting.

There are several types of assistants, but typically you'd be a second hand for one of the main members of the team. The photographer's assistant would change batteries and lenses, the lighting assist would set up the lighting in accordance with the set designer and photographer, the hair assistant would make sure that the hair is still looking as desired whilst on set. Assisting can sometimes be paid, and is a great chance to network and know your fellow creatives. This is where I've carved out my niche, as one of the top lighting assistants in the South West England. I take on these large fashion shoots for free in a hope that they get published either as a webitorial or print.You can show off your talent and skill set to the other members of the team, in a hope that they will book you in for one of their shoots in the future, ones that can be paid. To expect to be paid just because you're one of the main members of the shooting party is a common misconception, you must decide whether the shoot is worth a day of paid or unpaid labour. Typically for publications, you're running on a shoestring budget, with the publication serving as promotional material for all members of the party involved.

Assistants can have assistants too (second assistants), and this is where you should aim to try and get into the chain of command. Even if you have the skills needed to produce killer makeup or photography, hair or set design, you need to be able to show everyone that you're willing, eager and committed to the cause, not just in it for the money. Work the hard life for a couple of shoots before you can get in at a higher end position.

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Getting into the fashion photography industry can be challenging. The first option is to work your way up from the bottom, you as the lead creative and everyone else the same skill as you, or you can jump in and join a fully fledged team already running efficiently and earn their trust. The first option will take years, as your fame/marketing spread will increase proportionately with your skill knowledge. The second option will take much less time, but you have to earn the trust of these serious creatives, so have thick skin and be prepared to take on long and unpaid hours. The learning curve will be steep yet the rewards will come sooner. You might be taken on for a future project, the team might like you and form their own creative team with you included for a future project. Just be sure to know that your first few gigs will not be paid. I spent years working unpaid fashion shoots, and it only took three magazine front cover publications to be able to command a price as a light ing asssistant.

See more of Jon's posts on Breed here. Jon Sparkman is a fine art photographer from the UK using film cameras, interesting lighting and bright colours in his images. Follow him on Instagram @sparkman_uk and see more work at www.sparkman.co.uk.

Source: Shadowing Other Photographers – Expectations and Outcome

Friday, June 23, 2017

Trash the Dress Wedding Photography: Yay or Nay?

Between engagement photos, bridal pictures and, of course, your wedding photos, you will get plenty of chances to channel your inner model. But why not add one more photo session into the mix? Trash the Dress photos are a far cry from being boring, or posed. Whether you choose to get a little messy or completely submerge yourself in the experience, these fun shoots let you inject plenty of personality into your wedding album. With a little help from these tips, you'll be ready to take the plunge and embrace this destination wedding trend!

Don't Actually Trash The Dress

The idea of staining, soaking and destroying a pricey and much sought-after gown is enough to strike fear in the heart of even the bravest bride. But, fear not, most Trash the Dress session aren't actually as messy as they look. While you should be open to getting a little dirty and wet, a trip to the dry cleaners can do wonders on your dress.

Trash the Other Dress

What's better than one great dress? Two! A Trash the Dress session is an excellent excuse for a second bridal look. Picking up an extra white gown also means you don't need to get the real thing dirty. Look for an inexpensive option in a lightweight, floaty fabric that will move well and won't weigh you down in the water.

Embrace the Contrast

Trash the Dress photos are all about pairing a glamorous dress with an unexpected setting. For the most wow-worthy photos, scout out a location that's big on drama. Crashing waves, tumbling waterfalls, peaceful cenotes, jungle trails and snowy mountains all make striking photos.

Get Active

With good posture and rightly held bouquets, you are sure to have plenty of perfectly-poised photos from your wedding day. Think of your Trash the Dress session less like a photo shoot and instead like having a professional photographer tag along on a favorite, or all new, activity. Go for a hike, try horseback riding on the beach or take the plunge with a swim. Whatever you do, embrace the fun and it will show up in your photos.

Check out some of our favorite trash the dress photos on our Pinterest!

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Montreal photographers awarded at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

"Melinda, 2014" by Montreal photographers Darren Ell and Philippe Montbazet. Darren Ell and Philippe Montbazet / Courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights

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Two Montreal photographers are being awarded at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, the museum announced Thursday.

On Friday, Darren Ell and Philippe Montbazet's photograph, called Melinda, 2014, will be deemed best photograph under the theme of inclusion and diversity.

The category is part of an exhibition at the CMHR called Points of View: A National Human Rights Photography Exhibition. Seventy photos were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions from across Canada, according to the CMHR.

Melinda, 2014 depicts a woman who had been insulted on the streets of Hungary for wearing a hijab. According to CMHR, the photo was taken while Melinda was waiting for find out if her refugee claim in Canada had been accepted.

The exhibition was put together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada's confederation.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

New island at Outer Banks attracts birders, photographers

The Associated Press , WVEC 5:12 PM. EDT June 21, 2017

Sunset at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. A new island has formed off the tip of Cape Point, not far from the lighthouse. (Photo: Jorge Moro, Thinkstock)

BUXTON, N.C. (AP) - A new island off the tip of Cape Point in North Carolina is attracting bird watchers and other tourists.

The Virginian-Pilot reports the sandbar is a mile long and three football fields wide. It's just off the tip of Cape Point, near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

But crossing the 50 yards to the island can be treacherous. Dave Hallac, superintendent of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, says visitors should not try to walk or swim across.

Bill Smith, president of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, adds hooks from decades of fishing could be lying on the bottom, and sharks and stingrays prowl the water.

Source: New island at Outer Banks attracts birders, photographers

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The 5 Best Laptops For Photographers: 15â€³ and Up (Mid 2017)

We recently shared our picks for the top laptops for photographers with screens under 14-inches, a very common size for photographers who travel often. In today's post we are going to take a look at laptops with screens 15-inches and up. These laptops are not limited to dual core processors and integrated graphics like the 14-inch and below models are (the Surface Book being the one exception in the GPU category), which means that you can get quite a bit more performance out of these machines.

The catch is, the more processing power you want, the more weight you will have to carry around and the less time you will be able to use your laptop on battery power. So it is all about finding that nice happy medium between performance and portability, render time vs battery time. We have gone through and chosen our top 5 picks for photographers based on criteria we feel is important for image processing including screen resolution, color accuracy, processor (count/speed), and ram.

*This list is not in any particular order, each of the options has advantages and disadvantages that may mean more to some of you than others.*

Asus Zenbook Pro UX501VW

Taking its design ques from its smaller 13″ Zenbook brethren, this Asus Zenbook Pro feature a 15.6″ screen, a quad core Intel i7 processor, 16GB of ram, a 4K display and plenty of ports for connecting external devices. This is completely subjective, but we like the simple, clean, and minimal look of the Zenbook Pro.

Our Recommended Configuration

Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad Core

16GB RAM

512 GB SSD

15.6″ 4k UHD Touchscreen Display

Nvidia GTX 960M w/ 4GB Ram

Buy on Amazon (Currently Listed at $1,678.99 ) Dell XPS 9560

Also a bigger brother to one of the 13″ models that we mentioned in our previous post, the Dell XPS 15 is a workhorse for content creators (including photographers) thanks to its high quality display, excellent battery life, dedicated GPU and quad core processor. This does also come with a full size SD card slot, which is getting to be more rare these days for some reason, but is a feature that we feel most photographers still want in their laptops.

Our Recommended Configuration

Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core

16GB RAM

512 GB SSD

15.6″ 4k Touchscreen Display

Nvidia GTX 1050 w/ 4GB Ram

Buy on Amazon (Currently Listed at $1,758.49 ) Apple Macbook Pro 15

Similarly to the Dell XPS 15, the Apple Macbook Pro 15″ is a powerhouse on the MacOS side of the arena. If you are invested in the Apple ecosystem already, then it just makes sense to heavily consider these as your upgrade path. The jury is still out on if the new touch bar is useful for a photographer, but its hard to deny the potential of the feature.

Our Recommended Configuration

2.8GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7

16GB RAM

1TB PCIe-based Flash Storage

AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB GDDR5 memory

Buy on Amazon (Currently Listed at Check on Amazon ) LG Gram 15

If you are just a fan of larger laptop screens, but still want to keep things light and portable with excellent battery life than the LG Gram should be near the top of your list for consideration. This thin and light 15″ laptop is one of the most affordable on this list as well as the lightest, but it also has excellent build quality all around – with a few notable caveats. This laptop only features a 1080p display, and though it looks great, it is a big shortfall compared to the others on this list. As well, it also does not feature a GPU nor a quad core CPU – basically, this is one of those ultrabooks from our 14″ and below post scaled up into the 15-inch form factor. Not a bad thing – but definitely something to note compared to the other options on this list.

Our Recommended Configuration

Intel Core i5

8GB RAM

256GB SSD

Insane Battery Life

Buy on Amazon (Currently Listed at $1,118.38 ) Razer Blade Pro

The largest of the laptops that we will be talking about today, the Razor Blade Pro is primarily meant to be a mobile gaming laptop, but that means it comes with specs that likely rivals that of your desktop computer. It features a huge 17″ 4K display, as well as a full Nvidia GTX 1080 with 6GB of video RAM. We feel like this is honestly a bit overkill from a strictly photographer perspective, but if you also process video or like to game, than this laptop is a marvel of modern technological capability. That said – it's gonna cost you…. a lot.

Our Recommended Configuration

Intel Core i7

32GB RAM

512GB SSD

Nvidia GTX 1080 w/ 6GB RAM

Buy on Amazon (Currently Listed at $3,999.99 ) Final Thoughts

So there you have it, our 5 selections for the top laptops currently available for photographers. There are, of course, other options out there but these 5 models stood out the most to us after taking a look at specs that we felt make the most difference to photographers, namely the screen (resolution and color accuracy), processor, ram, and storage (type and capacity).

Please don't just take our word for it though, do some research on your own for sure and make sure to select a model that fits your particular needs (which may differ from our general photographer needs in some way).

Source: The 5 Best Laptops For Photographers: 15″ and Up (Mid 2017)

Monday, June 19, 2017

Jostens Selects Five THS Student Photographers As National Photo Contest Winners

Winners of the nationally acclaimed Jostens 2017 Photo Contest were announced and five of the 85 recipients were Texas High School Commercial Photography students.

The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe's Camera, celebrates the creative and innovative talents of student photographers from schools across the country. The competition empowers students to positively capture their school experiences and share the stories of their entire school communities through photography.

An estimated 4,000 student photographers from across the country submitted entries. Photo contest submissions were judged by a panel of four judges consisting of professional photographers and photography instructors. The judges focused on composition, artistic merit and technical qualities, as well as the ability to convey a compelling story.

Nine categories were featured in this year's contest: Academics/Community Service, Graduation, Photo Illustration/Manipulation, Portrait, ReplayIt Mobile, Sports: Athletes in Action, Sports: Sidelines & School Spirit, Student Life & Traditions and Yearbookers in Action.

National winners were:

Kayleigh Moreland – First Place Graduation and Honorable Mention Sports Action;

Lauren Maynard – First Place Photo- Illustration and Fifth Place Graduation;

Racheal Sizemore – Second Place – Sports Action

Alyssa Kift – Fourth Place Sports Sidelines and Honorable Mention Sports Sidelines;

Morgan Bonner – Honorable Mention-Sports Action

"Jostens is thrilled to recognize the remarkable photographic talents of students nationwide. The winners of the photo contest were able to capture a variety of school experiences and tell a story through the lens of the camera," said Sara Sausker, Jostens Program Manager/Education. "The judges held the photographs to professional standards. The technical quality and story-telling ability of these photos are outstanding and cannot be surpassed."

Award-winning photos will be showcased on the Jostens Look Book which serves as a mode of inspiration for yearbook staffs across the country –https://issuu.com/jostens/docs/2017_jostens_photo_contest__1_.

Source: Jostens Selects Five THS Student Photographers As National Photo Contest Winners

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Nature Photography Day â€“ a great day for nature lovers and photographers

Nature photography is a beautiful art that really brings us closer to the world we live in.

There are limitless possibilities in nature photography, ranging from standard to macro photography to capture all the smallest details .

Nature Photography Day

The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) was formed in 1994 and in 2006, NANPA celebrated the first Nature Photography Day.

Everyone needs to get out into nature

Here at Fethiye Times we asked our readers to use Nature Photography Day as an excuse to get out and about, take a really close look at the wonder of nature, capture it in a photograph and send it to us for our gallery.

Some of these photographs were taken on Nature Photography Day and others were taken on different days. They all show the beauty of nature.

Welcome to our nature gallery Hülya Yamanoğlu

Nichola Chapman

Xeeschan Malick

Norman Clark

Nature Photography Day - the Fethiye way

Steve Parsley

Dawne Mason Buyukkoca

Graham Haines

Nature Photography Day

A video too

Thank you to Dawne Mason Buyukkoca and Becca Bentley for this footage of swimmimg with a sea turtle whilst snorkelling from the beach at Butterfly Valley

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our gallery.

Source: Nature Photography Day – a great day for nature lovers and photographers

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Through the lens of black women photographers

Photography is storytelling, and the photographer's perspective can be an important part of the story. The exclusion of diverse perspectives deprives us of valuable insight. In an attempt to address this exclusion and the associated under-representation of black women photographers, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and her colleagues have self-published "Mfon: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora".

Read about the first issue of their planned series publication at the New York Times LENS blog or watch their video above to learn more.

Source: Through the lens of black women photographers

Friday, June 16, 2017

Nature Photography Day â€“ a great day for nature lovers and photographers

Nature photography is a beautiful art that really brings us closer to the world we live in.

There are limitless possibilities in nature photography, ranging from standard to macro photography to capture all the smallest details .

Nature Photography Day

The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) was formed in 1994 and in 2006, NANPA celebrated the first Nature Photography Day.

Everyone needs to get out into nature

Some of these photographs were taken on Nature Photography Day and others were taken on different days. They all show the beauty of nature.

Welcome to our nature gallery Hülya Yamanoğlu

Nichola Chapman

Xeeschan Malick

Norman Clark

Nature Photography Day - the Fethiye way

Steve Parsley

Dawne Mason Buyukkoca

Graham Haines

Nature Photography Day

A video too

Thank you to Dawne Mason Buyukkoca and Becca Bentley for this footage of swimmimg with a sea turtle whilst snorkelling from the beach at Butterfly Valley

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our gallery.

Source: Nature Photography Day – a great day for nature lovers and photographers