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Freelancing for Newspapers–Part 2

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Unless you’ve been holed up somewhere the last 8 years, you probably know that the newspaper and print media in general are not doing well.

Just came across this: it’s fresh as of January 16, 2009, San Diego Union Tribune announced more cost cuts etc.

That said, this means most major newspapers have been feeling the pinch.

Their staff size has been drastically reduced.

And more and more, photographer’s rights as artists are being trampled on here in the US and in UK. Continue reading Freelancing for Newspapers–Part 2 →

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My Blurry Basketball Pictures

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When the light levels are so horrendous that photographers describe those arenas as “dark as dungeons,” you may not have a choice but to “pan” with the action. ISO 1600 1/60 sec @ f5.6 80-200 zoom at 200 mm.

A few posts back, I mentioned blurry basketball pictures. As I think about it now, sometimes even with the most expensive equipment, all you can do is get by.

I dug through my personal pictures recently and I found some of my own. So Jane, you are not alone. Even professional photographers take bad pictures. They just don’t show anyone. Well, I’ve been showing them to my students. Continue reading My Blurry Basketball Pictures →

Photography, Tutorials

Naples Island at night with Christmas Lights

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If you’re lucky enough to live in Southern California or are visiting during holiday season between Thanksgiving and the New Year, you have to check this out.

No, you don’t have to be a photography buff to enjoy this free attraction in the city of Long Beach.

I have a minivan that seats 7, so I somehow ended up with all the kids by myself while the adults hopped into 2 other cars. Continue reading Naples Island at night with Christmas Lights →