 |
| Pacers fan, Matt O'Brien at Robert's Camera also known as Robert's Distributors |
 |
| Al Diaz and Jody Grober before the game at Robert's Camera also known as Robert's Distributors |
Think Tank Photo
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Indiana's Photo Arsenal Depot, Robert's Camera
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Phone Photo Apps!
The Brownie & Instagram
By Rick McCawley
rickmccawley@gmail.com
Not since the introduction of the Kodak Brownie has the popularity of photography exploded this dramatically, this time it's times a billion.
I'm of course talking about smart phones, but more specifically Instagram, Facebook and the iPhone. 40 Million users on Instagram, 900 million on Facebook, and the iPhone dominates Flickr as the most used device beating all other cameras combined in shear numbers of photos produced with it.
Photography as a social activity, is fueled by the simplicity, "You push the button, We do the rest" - Kodak, and by it's ability to communicate complex ideas not bound by language, "A picture is worth a thousand words…in every language".
So why is Instagram worth $1 Billion dollars Facebook paid for it. Because it covers up the flaws of the amateur with the beauty of nostalgia, emotion and mood, enhanced by it's filters. Whether is '70's Instamatic, lens flare, Black & White, Instagram adds a layer that allows an amateur to express how they feel thru an image.
Suddenly the overexposed photo of a building has a haunting look of a bygone era, and the blurry photo of a friend the emotion of freedom and happiness.
So as a professional what should I make of all this? Well the first Brownie brought an appreciation of the Photograph to the masses and what followed was the Golden Age of Photography. Amateurs making tons of photos to share will quickly respect the professionals ability to make great photographs everyday.
rickmccawley@gmail.com
Not since the introduction of the Kodak Brownie has the popularity of photography exploded this dramatically, this time it's times a billion.
I'm of course talking about smart phones, but more specifically Instagram, Facebook and the iPhone. 40 Million users on Instagram, 900 million on Facebook, and the iPhone dominates Flickr as the most used device beating all other cameras combined in shear numbers of photos produced with it.
Photography as a social activity, is fueled by the simplicity, "You push the button, We do the rest" - Kodak, and by it's ability to communicate complex ideas not bound by language, "A picture is worth a thousand words…in every language".
So why is Instagram worth $1 Billion dollars Facebook paid for it. Because it covers up the flaws of the amateur with the beauty of nostalgia, emotion and mood, enhanced by it's filters. Whether is '70's Instamatic, lens flare, Black & White, Instagram adds a layer that allows an amateur to express how they feel thru an image.
Suddenly the overexposed photo of a building has a haunting look of a bygone era, and the blurry photo of a friend the emotion of freedom and happiness.
So as a professional what should I make of all this? Well the first Brownie brought an appreciation of the Photograph to the masses and what followed was the Golden Age of Photography. Amateurs making tons of photos to share will quickly respect the professionals ability to make great photographs everyday.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Exxxotica Expo
 |
| Magic and Spyda perform at Exxxotica Expo. |
A group of evangelical Christians traveled to this weekend’s Exxxotica in Miami Beach to share the gospel and help porn addicts. To view a Miami Herald photo gallery CLICK HERE.
 | ||
| Abby De La Fuente, at right, with XXXchurch.com talks with GlitterGore GoGo performers at Exxxotica. |
BY KRISTOFER RIOS
KRIOS@MIAMIHERALD.COM
This year’s Exxxotica expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center brought out the regulars. There were married couples, partners and friends looking to explore themes that on any other Saturday would normally seem taboo. Vendors sold the latest adult DVDs and toys while adult film stars signed autographs for their adoring fans.
And then there was Ryan Russell, who was there to sell a different kind of love.
For at least a decade, Russell and other members of XXXchurch.com have participated in adult industry expos around the world, preaching about the dangers of pornography addiction. Members of the evangelical Christian organization stood in front of signs that stated “Jesus Loves Porn Stars” and encouraged conference participants to hop in a video booth and talk about their experience with pornography. READ MORE HERE
To see a Miami Herald photo gallery of Exxxotica Expo CLICK HERE.
And then there was Ryan Russell, who was there to sell a different kind of love.
For at least a decade, Russell and other members of XXXchurch.com have participated in adult industry expos around the world, preaching about the dangers of pornography addiction. Members of the evangelical Christian organization stood in front of signs that stated “Jesus Loves Porn Stars” and encouraged conference participants to hop in a video booth and talk about their experience with pornography. READ MORE HERE
 |
| Adult film actor Ron Jeremy plays a game of ping pong at the Expo. |
 |
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wade Missed but I Didn't
The Pacers even the series 1-1 as the Miami Heat can't keep pace.
At the AmericanAirlines Arena still photographers are not allowed to mount remote cameras at the basket or in the rafters except for NBA photographers. Frustrating when the official often stands right in front of you as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade work the paint.
To get around that I keep a third body on the floor next to me pre-focused and angled at the basket. I never saw Wade go up for this shot late in the game but I anticipated it, triggered the remote and captured the moment. Wade missed but I didn't.
At the AmericanAirlines Arena still photographers are not allowed to mount remote cameras at the basket or in the rafters except for NBA photographers. Frustrating when the official often stands right in front of you as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade work the paint.
To get around that I keep a third body on the floor next to me pre-focused and angled at the basket. I never saw Wade go up for this shot late in the game but I anticipated it, triggered the remote and captured the moment. Wade missed but I didn't.
To see more images by Miami photojournalists Al Diaz, David Santiago and Charles Trainor Jr. visit the Miami Herald photo gallery.
BY JOSEPH GOODMAN
JGOODMAN@MIAMIHERALD.COM
Two players can’t be better than an entire team every night.
In the Heat’s first full game without forward Chris Bosh, Miami lost to the Pacers 78-75 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who carried the Heat to victory in Game 1 after Bosh went down with an injury, combined for 52 points in Game 2, but it wasn’t enough to offset a horrendous offensive effort from the rest of the team. Read more here:
In the Heat’s first full game without forward Chris Bosh, Miami lost to the Pacers 78-75 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who carried the Heat to victory in Game 1 after Bosh went down with an injury, combined for 52 points in Game 2, but it wasn’t enough to offset a horrendous offensive effort from the rest of the team. Read more here:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Game 2
Watch for images from Tuesday nights game of the Miami Heat as they host the Indiana Pacers for Round 2 Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Follow Charles Trainor Jr. and Al Diaz on Twitter at @CTJPhoto and @ALDIAZPhoto as they cover the game and post online photo galleries for The Miami Herald.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Heat Beat Knicks Advance to Next Round
 |
| Miami Heat's LeBron James scores over Knick defenders
in the second quarter of Game 5 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs |
View a Miami Herald photo gallery of Miami Heat vs New York Knicks in game five. CLICK HERE.
 |
| The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade passes to Chris Bosh to score in the second quarter. |
 | |
| The Heat's LeBron James at mid-court with the Knicks Amar'e Stoudemire at mid-court after the Heat win 106-94 to finish the series |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
