GIVEAWAY + Review: SoundSlides Plus
This week we will be looking at what it takes to create a well done and communicative multimedia photo essay. I will be introducing you to some of tools it takes to create these effective presentations. We’ll also be taking a look at the type of photos you need in an essay to build the [...]
Review: Easy Release app model release – The Best!
Last week I reviewed an iPod model release application that a lot of people really liked. It was called mRelease. In the comments there was talk about how it was virtually identical to another model release application called Easy Release. The author of Easy Release wrote in and said that this was really not the [...]
mRelease Review: A iPhone/Touch Model Release
It was a fun week and one in which I spent the majority on the beach. Ya can’t beat that! But unfortunately it wasn’t much fun on the blog with me swimming with the sharks… literally. But the trip did serve to allow me to test drive a few applications. One that I am very [...]
"Ten More" More ideas from David duChemin
David does it again. He scores a hit with his follow up to “Ten”. “Ten More” is an additional 10 ideas to help growing photographers. Let me take that back, these are great exercises for even the best photographers out there. They are creative steps to improve photography as well as ways to keep your [...]
Review: Sony's PCM-D50 Digital Audio Recorder
I have had more and more positive feedback on my Depth of Field interview series and as such I became motivated to ramp up the quality. One of the best ways to do this, beside limiting my “ahhhs” and “ummms” was to up upgrade the sound quality of the field interviews. So a few weeks [...]
Review: Within The Frame, David Duchemin
I just got my copy of David Duchemin’s, Within the Frame. I have had the privilege to be involved with this project on the sidelines over the last year or so. David sent Gavin, me and a few others the draft chapters as he wrote them to give him feedback, thoughts and our opinions on [...]
Think Tank's Change Up: Review
All photos copyright Think Tank Photo. Except the one of my big belly and gear. Ok – here is a brief look at the Think Tank Photo’s Change Up as was requested. The question was asked, if it can be used as a camera bag to shoot from? Absolutely! However, that is not my primary [...]
Review: Jobo’s PhotoGPS
I really like the idea behind geotagging photos. ((For a long winded explanation of geotagging go HERE.)) Many of you know I have been wanting to get my greedy little hands on the Jobo Photo GPS unit since they first announced it two years back. For whatever the reasons, Jobo had a series of delays [...]
Think Tank's Shape Shifter – Review
One of the goodies I received early this January along with my 5D, was the new hot-off-the-line Think Tank Shape Shifter. This bag is a whole new design for Think Tank and I gotta tell you, I like it. The bag is different than any other bag I have ever seen or used in the [...]
ISO 3200
I leave today to fly to KL. Then tomorrow to Siam Reap and Angkor Wat. So no post this week, unless I find a WiFi connection somewhere. I will be giving the 5D a real shake down there as well a the new Think Tank Shape Shifter (I told you I had some more goodies [...]
Day 2 More Images with the MKII.
Ok, I am not going to make this an every day event, but I did go out and shoot more today and I thought I would post these. I have a friend and client here with me this week and so the blog entries will be a little sparse, except for some images from time [...]
First Images with the Canon 5D MK II
I received my toys yesterday after waiting for many weeks. They were hand delivered to me here in Malaysia. I can tell you right now, I love the 5D MK II. After the first day of shooting I feel like the exposures with the MK II are more accurate and the general feel is just…well, [...]
New Sponsor: BlackRapid
A great big welcome to BlackRapid. The makers of the most simple yet innovative camera strap to come down the proverbial pike in a while. As soon as I get my mitts on the new RS-3 I will do a short review on it. Plus, we might just be giving one or two of these [...]
New ThinkTank Product Coming Our Way.
Photo by Dave Seah All kinds of fun stuff head this way. ThinkTank Photo, a sponsor of this blog has some neat new gear. First there is the Airport AirStream. This is a scaled down version of the other Airport bags ThinkTank makes. I use the Airport International and love it! So, a much smaller [...]
PhotoFlex A Super LiteDisc!
(Click image to make larger)Photoflex 5′n1 MultiDiscs at work in the field. An image from the shoot above. We were fortunate to have a new sponsor of Lumen Dei at the last minute. The fine folks at Photoflex were kind enough to give us a whole suitcase full of 5′n1 MultiDiscs and a couple of [...]
The destructible, indestructible North Face Base Camp Duffle.
North Face Base Camp Duffle The Base Camp Duffle after two trips. I have wanted a North Face Base Camp Duffle for a long, long time. Almost since they came out. One reason is they just looked cool. The other and the main reason was they seemed indestructible. The PVC coated nylon looked as if [...]
The 50D Is Here!
Take a deep breath and read the stats, they are nice, very nice. This little guy sports a 15.10 megapixel image, faster DIGIC 4 processor, 3.0″ VGA LCD monitor with Live View mode offering 3 AF modes, ISO sensitivity expandable to 12800 and an HDMI connection for high Quality Image viewing. And all packed into [...]
AIPO Dry Box
I am now officially back online. After a lot of blood sweat and even some tears, we have internet in our home (and thus my office). So, I hope to get back up to speed and be a little more regular in blogging again. Please forgive the decreased number of entries. It has been many [...]
Vista Print vs Overnight Prints
I made a great investment just before leaving the USA. I bought 500 business cards with a whole new look and my contact info for Penang. I had a buddy in Penang buy a sim chip for my phone so I could get a cell number before I left the States. In this way, I [...]
Vlog Review
Here is some links to the product reviewed: Find the Keen Newport H2 on sale at REI for $90.00 HERE. You can find the Keen La Jolla on sale for only $59.95 HERE. Find the Freeplay USB travel charger HERE for $12.00.
I shoot for mostly NGOs and nonprofits. I photograph images of the unknown, the forgotten and the helpless. These are often the stories that most people overlook. 
