Tutorial: Photoshop for 70 basketball portraits in two days
Mon, 02/2/09 – 18:19 | 2 Comments

Photographer Dustin Snipes gives step-by-step instructions regarding the post-production work he did to achieve a sought-after look in the 70 basketball portraits he took in just two days during last year’s Cactus Classic in Arizona.

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Tutorial: Photoshop for 70 basketball portraits in two days
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 18:19 | 2 Comments
Tutorial: Photoshop for 70 basketball portraits in two days

Photographer Dustin Snipes gives step-by-step instructions regarding the post-production work he did to achieve a sought-after look in the 70 basketball portraits he took in just two days during last year’s Cactus Classic in Arizona.

Photographer profile: Eli Reed
Wednesday, 21 Jan, 2009 – 1:00 | No Comment
Photographer profile: Eli Reed

In the early 1970s, Eli Reed spent six years working nights in a cancer ward to support his photography. He would go on to travel the world as a newspaper, documentary and movie industry photographer, garnering numerous awards and a coveted spot at the elite photo agency Magnum.

Photographer profile: John Isaac
Wednesday, 31 Dec, 2008 – 15:21 | No Comment
Photographer profile: John Isaac

Photographer John Isaac arrived to New York from India in 1965, penniless. He would go on to a career as the United Nations’ top photographer, traveling the world covering war, famine and chaos before getting to turn his camera toward beauty and wildlife.

A new owner’s take on the Canon 5D Mark II
Monday, 22 Dec, 2008 – 16:21 | 3 Comments
A new owner’s take on the Canon 5D Mark II

Freelance photographer Jeff Lewis has been toting his new Canon 5D Mark II to sporting events around the country for the past several weeks. Here’s his take on the camera, as well as hi-res shots and a video clip.

Rebilas’ best drag racing photos of 2008
Friday, 19 Dec, 2008 – 12:21 | No Comment
Rebilas’ best drag racing photos of 2008

Professional photographer Mark J. Rebilas–who specializes in motorsports photography–shows and comments on his favorite drag racing photos of 2008.

Stylist, lighting company claim Leibovitz owes combined $778,000
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 19:26 | One Comment
Stylist, lighting company claim Leibovitz owes combined $778,000

Two separate lawsuits allege that world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz has neglected to pay a combined $778,000 to a stylist and a lighting company.

A photographer, the White House, and a smashed SD card: A data-salvaging saga
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 18:08 | 9 Comments
A photographer, the White House, and a smashed SD card: A data-salvaging saga

A photographer was able to finagle a last-minute assignment inside the White House, but just after pulling it off, the SD card containing his photos splintered. This is how he handled it.

Professional tips for better food photography
Thursday, 27 Nov, 2008 – 10:41 | 4 Comments
Professional tips for better food photography

World-renowned food photographer Lou Manna shares advice on taking top-notch photos of your holiday meals–or any meal.

Vanishing history: David J. DeJonge documents last surviving WWI vets
Friday, 21 Nov, 2008 – 13:03 | No Comment
Vanishing history: David J. DeJonge documents last surviving WWI vets

Photographer David J. DeJonge is in the midst of a quest to capture portraits of the surviving men and women around the globe who fought in World War I nearly a century ago.

A close-up look at the new Leica S2: Medium-format power in a 35mm body
Friday, 14 Nov, 2008 – 18:28 | No Comment
A close-up look at the new Leica S2: Medium-format power in a 35mm body

Leica gave Ask the Photographer a unique, close-up look at the recently announced camera the company thinks may revolutionize 21st-century photography: The Leica S-2, a camera designed to pack a medium-format punch in a 35mm DSLR-sized body.

Photographer profile: Robert Caplin
Thursday, 6 Nov, 2008 – 19:33 | One Comment
Photographer profile: Robert Caplin

An early interest in photography, a sense of entrepreneurialism and the ability to maintain relationships steered photographer Robert Caplin toward a full-time freelancing career in Manhattan, shooting for publications such as The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.

Olympus E-30 DSLR confirmed as latest addition to lineup
Wednesday, 5 Nov, 2008 – 11:36 | 2 Comments
Olympus E-30 DSLR confirmed as latest addition to lineup

Olympus Imaging announced today the release of the 12.3-megapixel E-30, the new digital SLR that will fall into Olympus’ lineup between the prosumer E-520 and the flagship E-3.
The camera offers advanced professional features including live …

A close-up look at two new Olympus concept cameras
Monday, 27 Oct, 2008 – 19:17 | No Comment
A close-up look at two new Olympus concept cameras

The new Olympus Micro Four-Thirds concept camera has a sleek, stylish look, and its announcement is accompanied by a prototype digital SLR.

Photographer profile: Justin Kase Conder
Friday, 3 Oct, 2008 – 17:55 | 2 Comments
Photographer profile: Justin Kase Conder

Photographer Justin Kase Conder took calculated risks that landed him gigs shooting for some of the nation’s largest publications.

Canon 5D Mark II officially released, has HD movie mode
Tuesday, 16 Sep, 2008 – 22:29 | One Comment
Canon 5D Mark II officially released, has HD movie mode

Canon has released the 5D Mark II, a 21-megapixel camera with HD video recording and silent shooting in Live View mode.

Outdoor golfing portrait how-to
Monday, 8 Sep, 2008 – 9:21 | No Comment
Outdoor golfing portrait how-to

Photographer Dustin Snipes talks technique and shows sample portraits of star golfer Jane Rah.

Nikon D90 released–with movie mode
Wednesday, 27 Aug, 2008 – 0:35 | No Comment
Nikon D90 released–with movie mode

Nikon has released the successor to the D80 with more resolution and a feature not previously seen in a digital SLR: movie mode.

Busiest day in Beijing (so far)
Thursday, 21 Aug, 2008 – 0:04 | 3 Comments
Busiest day in Beijing (so far)

Photographer Mark J. Rebilas had to hustle to cover wrestling, water polo and beach volleyball at the 2008 Olympic Games. Check out his photos and his thoughts.

Witnessing an historic Olympic moment
Wednesday, 13 Aug, 2008 – 12:15 | 2 Comments
Witnessing an historic Olympic moment

Photographer Mark J. Rebilas describes shooting Michael Phelps, Jason Lezak and the U.S. Swim Team during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Opening ceremonies: The greatest show on earth…literally!
Saturday, 9 Aug, 2008 – 20:17 | No Comment
Opening ceremonies: The greatest show on earth…literally!

Mark J. Rebilas describes prepping for and shooting the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Venue Acclimation Day
Friday, 8 Aug, 2008 – 21:45 | No Comment
Venue Acclimation Day

Professional sports photographer Mark J. Rebilas blogs about getting acclimated to venues at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Photographer Mark J. Rebilas blogs from Beijing
Wednesday, 6 Aug, 2008 – 17:16 | No Comment
Photographer Mark J. Rebilas blogs from Beijing

Photographer Mark J. Rebilas will blog about his experience shooting the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

DIY portrait lighting on the cheap!
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 17:20 | 2 Comments
DIY portrait lighting on the cheap!

A weekly post about lighting on the cheap or DIY (Do it yourself) lighting for anyone who is interested in lighting…

Flickr Favs of the Month
Wednesday, 16 Apr, 2008 – 12:41 | 3 Comments
Flickr Favs of the Month

Hello guys and gals its that time of the month when we show you YOUR best photos. Well atleast the ones that we here at Askthephotographer.com have taken a liking to.

Fun with Photo manipulation
Monday, 31 Mar, 2008 – 8:13 | No Comment
Fun with Photo manipulation

We’re taking a look into the weird and sometimes crazy world of photographer (artist, graphic designer, photoshop wizard, what ever you want to call him) Glenn Karisen. Better bring your thinking cap on.

Going to the depths…Interview with an underwater photographer
Tuesday, 25 Mar, 2008 – 22:34 | No Comment
Going to the depths…Interview with an underwater photographer

Andrej Belic is an underwater diver/photographer who has been to several locations all over the world to shoot things such as marine wildlife and ships-wrecks.

How to create panorama shots using Adobe Photoshops Photomerge
Tuesday, 4 Mar, 2008 – 15:38 | No Comment
How to create panorama shots using Adobe Photoshops Photomerge

This is a post about how to make a panoramic shot using multiple photos and Adobe Photoshop’s Photomerge.

Photographer Recreates Famous Photos with Legos
Wednesday, 27 Feb, 2008 – 16:35 | 2 Comments
Photographer Recreates Famous Photos with Legos

Photographer Recreates Famous Photos with Legos.
Wow, these are just plain awesome. Not only are they well done,

Q and A with Photographer Joey Lawrence
Tuesday, 19 Feb, 2008 – 16:03 | 4 Comments
Q and A with Photographer Joey Lawrence

Joey Lawrence (or Joey L) is only 18 years old and has already become a premiere photographer in the business.

Flickr pool Photos of the Month
Friday, 8 Feb, 2008 – 16:11 | No Comment
Flickr pool Photos of the Month

Hey guys and gals its the time of the month when we choose our favorite photos from our flickr pool. (Or the POM’s as I like to call them)