Thursday, September 20, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Photographer Sterling Lorence
I grew up on Vancouver's north Shore and continue to live here with my
wife and daughter. Mountain biking in the forests of the north shore
inspired me to become a photographer and I have been lucky to call it my
career for more than ten years.
I feel fortunate to have been
able to shoot the evolution of freeride mountain biking alongside some
of the sport's greatest athletes, for the most progressive brands, in
locations all over the planet.
My motivation as a photographer is similar to that of why I chose to ride. The trails that exist on our planet will take you into incredible places, with breathtaking scenery and striking light and they will take a lifetime to discover, session, and photograph.
Highlights of the past year include: shooting for Bike magazine in Iceland, being hired by the City of Vancouver to photograph the 2010 Winter Olympics, and shooting stills for documentary filmmaker and skateboard legend, Stacy Peralta.
http://www.sterlinglorence.com/flash.html
My motivation as a photographer is similar to that of why I chose to ride. The trails that exist on our planet will take you into incredible places, with breathtaking scenery and striking light and they will take a lifetime to discover, session, and photograph.
Highlights of the past year include: shooting for Bike magazine in Iceland, being hired by the City of Vancouver to photograph the 2010 Winter Olympics, and shooting stills for documentary filmmaker and skateboard legend, Stacy Peralta.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Interview with Jim Caffrey
Jim Caffrey
I am a photographer, Photo Tour Guide, and teacher based in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, where I have lived for the past thirty-five years. I have spent much of that time exploring and photographing the hidden and unique landscapes that the Land Of Enchantment has to offer.
I first became interested in photography when I was a child. I was the one they always picked to take the pictures at family gatherings. Later, I purchased my first SLR camera (a Nikkormat FTN) when I was stationed in Korea and I began learning everything I could about the magic of photography.
How did you get into photography?
I have been interested in photography since I was a child and as I grew to
adulthood, it was natural for me to pick up a camera.
Did you go to school to study photography?
No. I am self-taught.
How long have you been a photographer?
I got into photography seriously when I was in the army in 1971, so it’s
been forty-one years. However, there have been some periods during
those years when I was less active than I am now. I have been
continuously active since 1996.
How would you describe your style?
That’s a hard one. Loose realism
What equipment do you use (please include bodies, lenses, flashes,
tripod, head)?
I have all Nikon equipment:
• Nikon D700
• Nikon D300
• Nikon D200
• 2 Nikon F100s (retired)
• Nikon F3 (retired)
• 2 Nikkormat FTNs (retired)
• Nikkor 35 mm f2.8 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 50 mmf f1.4 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 135 mm f3.5 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 200 mm f4 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 24 mm f 2.8
• Nikkor 17-35 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 16-35 mm f4
• Nikkor 35-70 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 80-200 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro
• Nikkor 300 mm f4
• Nikkor 80-400 mm f3.5-5.6
• Nikkor 24-120 mm f4
• Nikkor 18-200 mm f 3.5-5.6
• Nikon SB 800
• Nikon SB 900
Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 PRO tripod with a 488RCO ballhead
What is your favorite lens and why?
They are all my favorites because they are there when I need them to
express my vision. Which one do I use the most? My 17-35 f2.8.
If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
My 17-35 f2.8 is the lens I keep on my D700 body. I use that combination
for over 90% of my landscape work because, when shooting broad
landscapes, the full frame sensor on the D700 combined with the
sharpness of the 17-35 f2.8 allow me to get full coverage from the lens
and to maximize depth of field. It’s just a great combination for the kind of
work I do.
What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your
camera?
I will replace the word favorite with the word necessary: my tripod
Are you a Mac or PC lover?
I have a 27” iMac, a 15” MacBook Pro, an iPhone and an iPod Touch. I
guess I’m a Mac guy.
How do you feel about cropping an image?
I would rather not crop. That being said, I don’t have any qualms about
doing so if the success of the image requires it. The worst thing about
cropping, in my opinion, is the loss of resolution when you resize the
image for print. It’s best to study the frame and composition before
releasing the shutter to make sure you have everything right, then there is
no need to crop in post processing. Of course, this is a luxury that not all
photographers have. It’s easier when your subject isn’t going anywhere.
The first photographer that comes to your mind and why?
John Shaw. I have always admired John’s work I have dog-eared copies
of several of his books, and he (unbeknownst to him) helped me make the
transition from film (transparencies) to digital capture. Naturally, I am also
a big fan of Ansel Adams, but who isn’t?
What is your favorite subject to photograph?
I consider myself first and foremost a landscape/nature photographer. But,
I also enjoy photographing people. The lines begin to blur as you grow in
your craft.
What is your favorite place in the world to photograph?
The badlands of the San Juan Basin in northwestern New Mexico.
http://www.jimcaffreyimages.com/
I am a photographer, Photo Tour Guide, and teacher based in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, where I have lived for the past thirty-five years. I have spent much of that time exploring and photographing the hidden and unique landscapes that the Land Of Enchantment has to offer.
I first became interested in photography when I was a child. I was the one they always picked to take the pictures at family gatherings. Later, I purchased my first SLR camera (a Nikkormat FTN) when I was stationed in Korea and I began learning everything I could about the magic of photography.
I have been interested in photography since I was a child and as I grew to
adulthood, it was natural for me to pick up a camera.
Did you go to school to study photography?
No. I am self-taught.
How long have you been a photographer?
I got into photography seriously when I was in the army in 1971, so it’s
been forty-one years. However, there have been some periods during
those years when I was less active than I am now. I have been
continuously active since 1996.
How would you describe your style?
That’s a hard one. Loose realism
tripod, head)?
I have all Nikon equipment:
• Nikon D700
• Nikon D300
• Nikon D200
• 2 Nikon F100s (retired)
• Nikon F3 (retired)
• 2 Nikkormat FTNs (retired)
• Nikkor 35 mm f2.8 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 50 mmf f1.4 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 135 mm f3.5 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 200 mm f4 AI (retired)
• Nikkor 24 mm f 2.8
• Nikkor 17-35 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 16-35 mm f4
• Nikkor 35-70 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 80-200 mm f2.8
• Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro
• Nikkor 300 mm f4
• Nikkor 80-400 mm f3.5-5.6
• Nikkor 24-120 mm f4
• Nikkor 18-200 mm f 3.5-5.6
• Nikon SB 800
• Nikon SB 900
Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 PRO tripod with a 488RCO ballhead
What is your favorite lens and why?
They are all my favorites because they are there when I need them to
express my vision. Which one do I use the most? My 17-35 f2.8.
If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
My 17-35 f2.8 is the lens I keep on my D700 body. I use that combination
for over 90% of my landscape work because, when shooting broad
landscapes, the full frame sensor on the D700 combined with the
sharpness of the 17-35 f2.8 allow me to get full coverage from the lens
and to maximize depth of field. It’s just a great combination for the kind of
work I do.
What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your
camera?
I will replace the word favorite with the word necessary: my tripod
Are you a Mac or PC lover?
I have a 27” iMac, a 15” MacBook Pro, an iPhone and an iPod Touch. I
guess I’m a Mac guy.
How do you feel about cropping an image?
I would rather not crop. That being said, I don’t have any qualms about
doing so if the success of the image requires it. The worst thing about
cropping, in my opinion, is the loss of resolution when you resize the
image for print. It’s best to study the frame and composition before
releasing the shutter to make sure you have everything right, then there is
no need to crop in post processing. Of course, this is a luxury that not all
photographers have. It’s easier when your subject isn’t going anywhere.
The first photographer that comes to your mind and why?
John Shaw. I have always admired John’s work I have dog-eared copies
of several of his books, and he (unbeknownst to him) helped me make the
transition from film (transparencies) to digital capture. Naturally, I am also
a big fan of Ansel Adams, but who isn’t?
I consider myself first and foremost a landscape/nature photographer. But,
I also enjoy photographing people. The lines begin to blur as you grow in
your craft.
What is your favorite place in the world to photograph?
The badlands of the San Juan Basin in northwestern New Mexico.
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