HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012
Jack Graham Photography www.jackgrahamphoto.com
The Beautiful Oregon Coastline ©Jack Graham
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !
Jack Graham Photograph www.jackgrahamphoto.com
Learn to See Learn to think Learn to create
2012 Workshop Schedule http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/2012-workshop-schedule
2012 Registration Form REGISTRATION FORM 2012v9 Workshop Referrals: http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/referrals
One on One, Individual Workshop information http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/one-one-field-studio-photography-workshops
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North Fork, Shoshone River, Wyoming ©Jack Graham Photography
Last Minute Gift Ideas…. E Book now Available
Jack Graham Photography www.jackgrahamphoto.com
Learn to See Learn to think Learn to create
2012 Workshop Schedule http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/2012-workshop-schedule
2012 Registration Form REGISTRATION FORM 2012v9
Workshop Referrals: http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/referrals
One on One, Individual Workshop information http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/one-one-field-studio-photography-workshops
Workshop FAQ’s PODCAST: www.18percentgraymatter.com_________________________________________________________________
Jack Graham E-Book Series 1 & 2 now available for purchase and instant download:
http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/shop/e-books
Did you know?
1) Last MinuteHolidayGift? Consider a workshop. Consider a One on One workshop. GIVE a GIFT CERTIFICATE: PRINTABLE GIFT CERTIFICATE
2) Only 2 spots left for Iceland—July 20, 2012
3) I’ll have another article coming next month published by Landscape Photography Magazine. Please check out what available within this publication. It is a superior value .
http://landscapephotographymagazine.com/
ON THE ROAD IN 2012: Yes; it’s almost time to head out for another year on the road. Frankly I can’t wait!. Registrations are coming in for my 2012 workshop & one on one workshop schedule. Take advantage of my 10% discount ( amount other discounts!) and register by 1/1/2012.
Unfortunately I cannot offer discounts for international workshops and the two workshops I’ll be conducting for the pacific Northwest Art School. http://www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org/all/photography-workshops/graham-jack-photography-on-whidbey-may-9-12-2012
AMISH IMPRESSIONS:
One of my workshop attendees, Don Dennis, from the Syracuse NY area came attended my Ohio workshop this past October. We spent one full day photographing on an Amish Farm–(yes.. on the farm, not from the road!…. and then ate a magnificent meal right there on the farm!) We all were allowed into all of their buildings and came away with some up front and personal images, that, to my knowledge, no other photography workshop offers. I’ll be repeating this workshop again in 2013.
Don has attended my Southwest workshop as well as the Ohioevent . His superb work can be found here: http://www.dondennisphotography.com/ Don put together a short slideshow of his images. They are really wonderful shots. Take a minute and check them out!
http://www.dondennisphotography.com/Landscapes/Amish-Impressions/20375780_c7ZkCg#1612127932_Zp8Ws2M
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Last minute “cool” gifts…. For the photographer who has everything:…..Don’t miss some great Values hot off the press:
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REMEMBER THE GREAT PROMOTION FROM NIK SOFTWARE & THINK TANK
NIK SOFTWARE: http://jackgrahamphoto.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/special-nik-software-promotion-save-200-00-quietude-portland-japanese-garden/
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Three things I am either purchasing or strongly considering!
1) Maxell’s AIRSTASH: —very cool!!!!! $149.95
This is a USB SD card reader which, like all card readers, allows users to connect an SD card to a computer and use it as an external drive. However, this is the first card reader that incorporates a Wireless-N access point, a built-in media server, and a battery. This means that when it’s unplugged from the computer, it becomes a wireless storage expander, just like any of the aforementioned devices.
The AirStash can stream data to up to eight wireless clients at a time; the Satellite can stream to three clients at most, and the G-Connect can stream to only five.
The advantage of the AirStash, is that it offers users the flexibility of using any SD card as its storage, meaning, among other things, that you can immediately stream content from the original source, such as a camera or a camcorder. The device is also really compact and, as it has no moving parts. The AirStash supports SD cards of up to 128GB of storage space.
BUY it HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Maxell-AirStash-Computer-A02-8GB/dp/B006473T9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323874199&sr=8-1
GoPro HD Video: ……. Why Not?
The advanced GoPro HD Hero2 Outdoor Edition wide-angle helmet cam records professional-quality resolution up to 1080p, capturing your outdoor adventures in incredibly smooth and clear detail.
- More powerful in every way than its predecessors, HD Hero2 boasts a faster image processor, sharper lens, better low-light performance and an 11MP sensor
- LCD interface makes this versatile camera easier to use than other helmet cams; LED lights on all sides are viewable from any angle
- Shoots 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second; 960p at 48 frames per second; 720p at 60 frames per second; WVGA video at 120 frames per second
- 170° wide-angle lens captures amazingly wide and sharp HD video
- Shoot up to 6 hrs. of TV-quality video with sound on a full charge with a 32GB SD card (not included)
Fujifilm FinePix X100: First-look preview by dpreview.com
I love the retro-Leica look! And the focal length—great low noise too—- but hard to find–new and IN DEMAND!
In amongst a flurry of major camera announcements at Photokina 2010, one model stole the show – Fujifilm’s retro-looking, large sensor, fixed lens compact: the X100. With its APS-C CMOS sensor and fast 23mm F2 lens giving a classic 35mm equivalent moderate wide-angle view, this rangefinder-styled camera has traditional control dials plus an innovative ‘hybrid’ viewfinder that combines a large, bright optical finder with a high-resolution electronic display.
Fujifilm X10 specification highlights
- 12MP EXR CMOS sensor
- 28-112mm F2.0-2.8 lens
- Optical viewfinder (85% coverage)
- 2.8″, 460,000 dot LCD
- Extensive manual control
- Raw shooting and in-camera Raw conversion
- Continuous shooting up to 7fps at full resolution (10fps at 6MP)
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SPECIAL NiK Software Promotion–save $ 200.00+ ! / “Quietude” , Portland Japanese Garden
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"Quietude"
The weather here in Oregon has been bizarre to say the least, especially for what is supposed to be an La Nina Winter. We have had no rain for over a week, and lots of fog, some freezing fog as well. I love to photograph in fog. It gives a certain peacefulness to not only the image, but adds to the enjoyment of being out in the abyss. Since the air is heavy with moisture, sound does not carry well and things tend to be very quite, more than normal.
I’ve been watching the weather. Monday’s night’s forecast looked perfect for a drive over to the Portland Japanese Garden on Tuesday. When I arrived I was really in awe. The fog looked different. It was brighter and a little thicker than normal,. The fog seemed to touch the ground, right to the base of my feet. As a member of the garden, I was able to get in early before regular hours. There wasn’t another soul there. I made a few images, and as I always do, walked around in awe of the fog, and the over-all light. It was very different, almost ghostly. I was there for about 2 hours and made 4 images. The image above, is the one I am most happy with.
Though winter is here in Oregon, there still are a few trees with some color in them. I looked for a way to show them through the fog in an artistic way. Things worked out here quite well. The light was more than perfect, I waked around and found an angle that was new to me ( its getting harder and harder to find new ways of photographing the gardens!). I used the light, color, background, the balance of the 3 trees as well as the repeating pattern ( curve) of the top of the bridge and the big green bush in the foreground. All is all it was a great morning.
Tech information: NIKON D700 Lens: Nikon 17-25mm F 2.8 at 25mm Polarizer Auto White Balance, ISO 200
Aperture & Shutter Info: F 20 at 4 sec, Exposure mode: Av; Metering mode: Multi-segment
Processing, Lighroom 3.0, Photoshop CS4, Nik Software: Define 2 , Viveza 2 and Clor Efex Pro4. However, this was one of the images that required very ( and I mean very little)
As photographers we dream about light like this and times like this. Most of the time things don’t work out as well as the did on Tuesday. Mornings like this make up for all those days standing in rain and wind. As a photographer it dose help liking close to areas where you can quickly take advantage of opportunities. But think about it don’t we all? You can view more images from the Portland Japanese Garden on my Photoshelter site http://jackgraham.photoshelter.com/gallery/PORTLAND-JAPANESE-GARDEN/G0000pmvjy.UV.7U/ ………………..
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NIK SOFTWARE:—save $ 200.00 + A VERY SPECIAL PROMOTION
Nik's Creative Efex Collection--SAVE! SAVE ! SAVE!
Nik Software is not only one of my workshop sponsors, but my good friends and some really great folks. ( … and some outstanding photographers in their own right!)
Nik is making this offer available to a few of their close working partners, of which I am proud to be one. I encourage you to take advantage of it.. you can save quite a bit of money ( $200.00+ !). Even if you already own these programs( and if you don’t you should!), this would make a great holiday gift for someone—spread the word!
Recently Nik Software produced a special limited production bundle of 3 of their most popular products, Color Efex Pro 4, Silver Efex Pro 2, and HDR Efex Pro. I’m pleased to announce that we’re making the “Creative Efex Collection” available again in limited quantities. ONLY 400 box units are available nationwide. This promotion WILL NOT be directly available to the general public from the Nik Software website… only through a few of NIK SOFTWARE’S working professional partners.!
Key Facts:
What is the Creative Efex Collection?
A time saving solution for professional portrait retouching, color correction, creative enhancements, high-dynamic range imaging, fine art black and white conversion, and much more. Includes Color Efex Pro 4, Silver Efex Pro 2, and HDR Efex Pro. The Creative Efex Collection enables photographers to maximize their creativity with some of the most versatile tools available.
What is the cost/availability?
- $299.95 PLUS…. you will al receive another 15% discount when you use my code JGRAHAM when purchasing–see link below)
- A total savings of $200 if you were to buy each product separately
- This product is only sold in box form; electronic download is NOT available
- Only 400 box units are available nationwide; we will email you prior to running out of inventory
- U.S. and Canada ONLY
TO ACCESS THIS PROMOTION Simply click on this url : http://www.niksoftware.com/store/usa/entry.php?view=singlepurchase/cec.shtml . You MUST enter this code JGRAHAM to purchase
Again, even if you already use these programs, tell your friends, forward this post, etc and save , save save. Mort importantly you’ll now be using the accepted imaging of most professional I know. If it’s good enough for Art Wolfe it’s good enough for Jack Graham!
SPREAD THE WORD!
About
Last month I recorded a webinar for NIK SOFTWARE, entitled, “Keeping it Simple” (www.niksoftware.com) that you can access via the Nik Software Webinar Library by clicking here:
NIK RADIO INTERVIEW: (with my good friend Mike Moats www.tinylandscapes) –29MB–takes a minute to load!
http://hw.libsyn.com/p/f/1/e/f1eed7938edcd759/nik100812.mp3?
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Jack’s Blog added to TOP 50 PHOTO BLOG’S by “Guide to Art Schools ” http://www.guidetoartschools.com/library/best-nature-photography-blogs
Complete Workshop information and Fine Art Print sales are available on my website www.jackgrahamphoto.com
How lucky am I ???…I have met lots of great folks in the 16+ years of leading photo workshops. Many have become my friends and many have formed friendships together, outside of photography. I currently lead my own workshops, both in groups and in a One on One environment. In addition to leading workshops, I offer my Fine Art Prints for sale on my website. I’ve had images and articles in many publications and also sell images via stock photography as well. Partial credits include Nature’s Best Photography, Outdoor Photography, California Wild, and many DNR publications, Audubon, Nature Conservancy, Chicago Wilderness,Sierra Club publications, as well as many calendars. Corporate work includes prints and stock applications for internal as well as publication use. I am also on the writing staff for Landscape Photography Magazine, an outstanding online magazine http://landscapephotographymagazine.com/
I’ve been fortunate to have learned, observed and learned first hand with many of the masters of nature photography we all “in the business” have grown to admire. My “hero’s” are John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell and my dear friend Bill Fortney. Through these photographers and others I’ve taken the best of each and use this knowledge every time I am in the field photographing as well as conducting my workshops.I try to represent within my images an artful approach to what we are blessed to see in nature. My goal in photography is simply to make a better image tomorrow than I made today.
I use NIKON equipment exclusively. My workshops are sponsored by Think Tank, Singh Ray,Nik Software, Outdoor Photo Gear, F-Stop Gear Camera backpacks, Lensbabys, The Really Right Stuff, ,Hunt’s Photo & Video, Bob Hitchman’s Photograph America Newsletter. You can read about my field equipment here: http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/equipment
I am proud to the chair person on awards committee of NANPA, the North American Nature Photographers Association, as well as FNAWS (Federation for North American Wild Sheep, Mono Lake Committee, & SUWA (Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance). Jack can be contacted at jack@jackgrahamphoto.com 2011 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORM 2011
SAVE 15% on Nik Software……. by using this code when ordering JGRAHAM
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Do you love PANORAMA images as much as I do? I am currently using the new M1-L Modular Panoramic Tripod Head from NODAL NINJA. This, as well as all their systems solves parallax problems which are inherent when shooting images side by side!
! http://www.nodalninja.com/ .
Once a camera is properly mounted on a pano head the photographer is able to take multiple images, horizontally and/or vertically, without any subsequent parallax error. Parallax, simply put, is the apparent shifting of objects in the foreground to the background. There is a point inside every lens called the No Parallax Point (NPP). The proper technical term is “entrance pupil” but many refer the NPP as the nodal point, hence Nodal Ninja.
Eliminating parallax is key when needing to “seamlessly” stitch adjoining images together to form a single composite. From as little as 2 shots across the horizon, to dozens or hundreds of multi image shots, photographers are able to produce stunning mosaics and full 360 x 180 degree interactive panoramas. Nodal Ninja is a valuable tool for any photographer’s camera bag. Learn more about panoramic photography.
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Are you ;looking for that special photo accessory that your local camera store( or even the big name catalog guys) doesn’t carry? –LOOK NO MORE!!!…Without question….Outdoor Photo Gear offers these type of products as well as a wide selection of other quality photo gear at great prices, all, while giving you the very best customer service you will find anywhere–online or in person.
The folks at Outdoor Photo Gear, are photographers and actually work right with the the products they sell. Their shelves are fully always stocked. You can call or email them after your purchase for information with about products in hand, so you can get answers to your most important questions. When you call or email OUTDOOR PHOTO GEAR they can let you know about inventory status which may be crucial when delivery of a time-sensitive order is critical. At OUTDOOR PHOTO GEAR,they personally pick, pack, and ship our products to your door; according to your specifications. CLICK ON THE BANNER HERE (below) and make your purchase or just check them out. I promise, you won’t be sorry!
Look for products by Wemberley, Gitzo, Hoodman, Better Beamer and lots more….. again–some of the really cool accessories not available elsewhere., all under one roof ! AMAZING!!!!
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Want to save time, know where and when to go? Here is a MUST HAVE! Robert Hitchman’s www.photographamerica.com . This i s a MUST HAVE!!! I could go on , but just check out the site and order the Photograph America Newsletter ASAP!!!
My most important accessory in my camera bag! Call and order yours… and tell them Jack Graham sent you! Save 10% when you do a Jack Graham Photography Workshop!
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THINK TANK CAMERA BAGS & INNOVATIVE GEAR
Simply put–there is NO BETTER WAY to carry your gear. THINK TANK was born by industry professionals dedicated to providing photographers with top of the line innovative camera bags and other gear that makes it easy for to work in the field. We’ve all used the other brands over the years, but I can without any hesitation say that there is nothing in the industry that can come close to the overall quality of Think Tank products. Think Tank has produced products with all photographers, from amateur to professionals, in mind that make it easy to work quickly, safely allowing for well thought out organization. Nothing is comprimised ( their zippers are the best available!). Please take a minute and check out their website and read about their products, warranties and dedication to us Pro photographers
Please click on this link ( enter this code———–AP-371………..and read my comments directed to my workshop customers. www.thinktankphoto.com/affiliate ( You too can also receive a free gift with purchases over $50.00).
How did THINK TANK gain the reputation of being the top of the line camera bags in the industry? ….Easy,…. they just make the best products you can buy. You won’t find Think Tank in the big box stores or in print advertising. The did it by making the best products avilable… it’s that simple.
Please consider Think Tank for your camera bag and gear needs. You will not be disappointed.
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Save 10% on all Lensbaby purchases by using this code
wjgraham when checking out www.lensbaby.com
And–my good friends at Hunt’s Photo & Video—Want personalized services with NYC pricing?????–Call my friend Gary Farber–DIRECT LINE (781) 462-2332 and tell him I said HI!
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