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  1. Browncoat

    Sepia...not quite B&W

    Posting these here because the theme is the same, sepia is just more fitting for these photos. These were taken at a local heritage festival. There's nothing better for street photography than getting people in costume. You may recognize Abe Lincoln, The Prospector, and Mark Twain:
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    The 'Rents

    My mom has been ding-donging me to do a couples shoot of her and dad for awhile now. It's every photographer's worst nightmare: huggy-kissy shots of their parents. Ew! Really, I'm pretty lucky. My parents are still young and very much in love. After I got over the cringes, these turned out...
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    Nora

    Here's a couple from earlier this year:
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    Head count

    Just curious...how many working pros or semi-pros do we have on these boards? Let me clarify my definition of "pros" or "semi-pros". Must meet at least one of the following: 1) At least 25% of your annual income derived from photography 2) Have a business name (sole proprietorship, LLC, etc) 3)...
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    David Jay: Ken Rockwell's Prodigy

    I have, by now, a well-documented disdain for Kenny. I believe the man is a vampire, preying on the photography community. He's a snake oil salesman, looking only to line his own pockets by peddling donations from hapless newbies who don't know good advice from bad. And then there's David Jay...
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    Refusing to Conform

    I've put my photography business on the back burner for now until I can re-tool. Even in my small area, I'm overwhelmed by Facebook Fauxtographers. These are all amateurs who have crap technical skills, but trendy effects on their photos. Never mind that none of them can take a photo without...
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    Blind Love

    Here's one from a wedding I photographed in September. This was the bride's idea, thought it was neat, so I figured I'd share:
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    Weekly Challenge - ???

    Tell that lazy moderator crew to get on the stick. There hasn't been a challenge posted for awhile. ;)
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    Portraits of Olympians Cause a Big Stink

    CBS News published some photos of members of various US Olympics teams on their website, and the masses have risen to say...the photos are crap. Read the original article on PopPhoto here, but several similar articles have been published all over the web. The photos used were by Joe Klamar via...
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    Article: EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Recall

    You can view the page at http://nikonites.com/content.php?r=322-EN-EL15-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery-Pack-Recall
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    EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Recall

    Official Nikon USA link Be sure to click the above link to find out how to determine if you have an affected battery, and about the exchange program. If the 9th character of the lot number is E or F, your battery is among those being recalled. If the 9th character of the lot number is any...
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    Article: Weekly Challenge May 27-June 3: Conceptual Photography

    You can view the page at http://nikonites.com/content.php?r=321-Weekly-Challenge-May-27-June-3-Conceptual-Photography
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    Weekly Challenge May 27-June 3: Conceptual Photography

    A little birdie told me... Weekly Challenge May 27-June 3: Conceptual Photography As the name implies, the goal with Conceptual Photography is to convey a concept or idea. The subject matter is typically abstract, and not always obvious to the viewer. This is a difficult challenge, and goes...
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    Upcoming changes to the Photo Critique forum...

    There has been lackluster participation in this forum for awhile now. The moderator staff has been tossing around ideas on how to improve the use of the Critique Forum, as we feel that getting feedback from your peers is a vital part of the growth and education process. We are interested in...
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    6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know

    Here is a link to the original article, posted on Digital Photography School: 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know This is an excellent, well-written article with great sample photos and setup guides.
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    Article: Weekly Challenge Jan. 25-Feb. 1: Toy Story

    You can view the page at http://nikonites.com/content.php?r=280-Weekly-Challenge-Jan-25-Feb-1-Toy-Story
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    Weekly Challenge Jan. 25-Feb. 1: Toy Story

    Toy Story Weekly Challenge Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 Your challenge this week is to get creative and animate some toys! The possibilities here are nearly endless, so snatch up the kid's (or grandkids) toys and go to work in bringing them alive. Photos of dolls just sitting on a shelf are boring, and...
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    Weekly Challenge Jan. 11-18: Say it with Pictures

    Song title: Every Rose Has Its Thorn Artist: Poison Say it with Pictures Weekly Challenge January 11-18 The moderator staff has decided to "reset" the weekly challenges for a little while in an effort to spark some interest, as participation has been dwindling a bit lately. Once we get this...
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    Article: Weekly Challenge Dec. 28-Jan. 4: In the Kitchen

    You can view the page at http://nikonites.com/content.php?r=267-Weekly-Challenge-Dec-28-Jan-4-In-the-Kitchen
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    Weekly Challenge Dec. 28-Jan. 4: In the Kitchen

    In the Kitchen Weekly Challenge December 28-January 4 The winner of the On the Move challenge was AxeMan. He issued this challenge and will be judging the entries. Your challenge this week is to photograph what's in your kitchen. Restaurant kitchens, and "just" food shots will not be judged...
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