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Photography is exhilarating in my opinion.

It’s moving, beautiful, horrific, and especially thought provoking.So many things go into taking a photo.  These days photography seems to be more popular than ever, with Myspace and Facebook giving users the opportunity to post pictures of whatever they like.I find photography to be an amazing form of art, nothing like it’s cousins. One picture [...]

Getting Pro Equipment at half price!

Photography is without a doubt, a very expensive hobby, especially if your hobby doesn’t earn you anything (which of course would make it a profession and not a hobby). Anyways, the fact is that not everyone can afford all the expensive equip involved. But it is also a fact that many do end up with [...]

10 Most Annoying Things to Say to a Wildlife Photographer

Have you ever had someone look at a picture that you took (as a result of a lot of observation, preparation, patience, and dirty laundry) and say “Man, that is one sweet.. (you expect ‘photo’).. camera you have!” I used to stay silent and disappointed earlier. Now I simply say “Yea. Here, take the camera, [...]

Beyond the childhood clichés

Firstly, thanks Vernon for the invite to do a spot of guest writing here on BMP! Out of all the topics I could possibly write about in the vast photographic world- I have decided just on the spur of the moment, to write about the psychology and sociology of the children’s portraiture photo session and [...]

What the Duck!

I had a great start to the week, when a friend sent me a link to this comic strip featuring a photographer duck! Many of you may have heard of it earlier, but many may have not, which is why the post. I’ve never been a comic book fanatic, but yeah I’ve read my share [...]

Photographer Diaries: A Special Thank You Note!

The moment of truth is finally here. What I’ve been working for for the past ‘seems like forever’ long.. that which has given me sleepless nights.. that which had given me good dreams and nightmares (the last of which I had a couple of hours back!).. that which will be my most prized possession (along [...]

Survey: Please give feedback!

 Hi Everyone Below are a number of questions that I would appreciate you answering. Feedback is the only thing I can use to measure how well the site is doing. If you would like to give more feedback please add a comment to the post.

Photographer Diaries: The disadvantages of having an SLR..

An odd topic to be talking about, and with answers that are pretty obvious too, but since I love reading what all of our wonderful readers have to say, I want to share this with you. There’s absolutely no doubt about the fact that dSLRs are fantastic devices, outperforming any P&S out there. The colours, [...]

Weekly linkies, 06/19/09

  People liked our weekly linkies before so we have decided to bring them back. Within the weekly linkies we will be featuring sites from the BMP links page as well as from around the industry. 15-great-jump-images Digital Photography School Some fantastic jump in the air shots courtesy of DPS The DIY Light Table – [...]

Turn Your Portland Event From So-So to So Cool By Renting a Photo Booth!

So you have everything you need for your event on your checklist, right? Decorations, drinks, food, music, all the furniture and flowers the area can possibly hold, but something’s missing. Sure, there’s a photographer, and maybe even your cousin Fred with his camcorder, going around taking down everyone’s thoughts on the event, –but of course, [...]