Ansel Adams and Me
How An Ansel Adams Book and George Winston CD Changed my Life
This is a story about how a book of letters by Ansel Adams, one of the premiere photographers of our time, and a CD of piano music by George Winston, inspired me to not only become a photographer, but to learn more about environmental issues as well. Adams was not only a photographer, he was also a family man, musician, humanitarian, activist, conservationist, and writer. But most of all he was a communicator, someone who found his passion and lived with integrity. Ansel Adam's life was an ...

Borut Peterlin, Professional Photographer from Slovenia
Borut Peterlin, master of Striptiz
I first met professional photographer Borut Peterlin about a couple of years ago on Flickr, through one of his photos. I asked him for permission to use the photo - and he quickly assured me that he had loads of better pictures on his website. Although - he didn't have to! When an art piece is speaking to my heart, I know without a doubt - what the source of inspiration was - and that someone who just once quenches their heart desire thirst from the well of limitless creativity - will keep...

A Photographer's Guide to Intellectual Property Forms
Intellectual property forms can ensure that you maintain the rights to your photography.
In today's interconnected world, the road a commercial photographer travels is a minefield of legal issues and permissions. Using a photograph commercially is no exception—and if you regularly take photos of people, not knowing your rights and the rights of those you photograph could land you in some serious legal hot water. This lens takes a look at a few of the forms that can help commercial photographers maintain control over their work without infringing on the rights of their mode...

Ansel Adams Images
The Photography of Ansel Adams
Of all photographers, Ansel Adams is perhaps the best known. It is fortunate that much of his work has been reproduced, and is readily available to use in home, office, or business place decor. His scenery is stunning. It is hard to imagine anyone not interested in his work. Unfortunately, he was so prolific that only a small sample of his photographs can be included in a single lens. Enjoy the images. Some images have to be in black and white to make the impact desired. Ansel Adams are a ...

World's First Aerial Photographer
Nadar Raising Photography to the Height of Art
A man of many talents, Gaspard-Felix Tournachon - or Nadar, as he preferred to be called-was an adventurer, bohemian, balloonist, caricaturist, political activist, and exceptionally talented photographer. He mingled with the writers, artists, and intellectuals of Paris during the time of Napoleon III, and he photographed many of them with great skill and sensitivity. Edouard Manet, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Eugene Delacroix, Honore Daumier, Geor...