The Psychology of Wedding Photography

Famed wedding photographer Joe Buissink shares some advice regarding the “psychology” of wedding photography, or how to capture genuine emotions and expressions on camera.

Via Petapixel and Digital Journal of Photography

Time Lapse Sky Shows Earth Rotating Instead of Stars

Credits for original video:
ESO/José Francisco Salgado (http://www.josefrancisco.org)
ESO/S. Guisard (http://www.astrosurf.com/sguisard/)

Is photographic film dying?

Kodak will churn out a variety of films as long as there's sufficient demand for each of them, says Scott DiSabato, its marketing manager for professional film. It has even launched four new types since 2007.

While digital has largely closed the image-quality gap, DiSabato says a top-line film camera using large-format film "is still unsurpassed" in recording high-resolution images.

"The beauty with film is a lot of wonderful properties are inherent and don't require work afterward" whereas digital can involve heavy computer manipulation to get the same effect, DiSabato says.

"In the extreme, they call it `stomped on,'" he said. "But a lot of photographers want to be photographers, not computer technicians. And some prized film capabilities — grain, color hues, skin-tone reproduction — can't quite be duplicated no matter how much stomping goes on."

Via NPR

Camera Neck Strap

I am tired of the standard neck strap available in the market. Thus, i got myself some vibrant and colorful strap from Trademe. It's the little things that separates you from the crowd. Am happy with my purchase.

Million Dollar View of Kapiti Island

Million Dollar View of Kapiti Island, originally uploaded by wolfwong.

You don't have to own the property.
Renting is just as good.
Waking up to a million dollar view of the island.
What can you ask for more.

Today .. the first day of Winter 1st June 2010.

Photoshop Day Cream

When is it we call it too much.
Are you appreciating what actual photographer was?
Or are you just another photoshop addict?

I'm A Photographer Not A Terrorist

Finally , shipment arrived today.

Limited quantity available for private sale or through Trade Me.

NZ$35.00 per piece including courier within NZ.

Size Available

M Chest 96-101 Length 73.5
L Chest 106-112 Length 76
XL Chest 116-121 Length 79

Text me your email and we can go from there. o22 o88 3223

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Sample Shotz from Cosina CT1G

From the very beginning..
1. Bought an abused Cosina CT1G from Trade Me. Sign of it being dropped or knocked as 3 large crack visible with naked eye. Unable to remove screw for a thorough internal cleaning.
2. Combined together with expired Agfa Vista ASA200 and Cosinon 50mm 1:2 lens , and the exciting journey begins. Praying for NO light leaks.
3. Finish a roll of 24+3 exp , posted it to Fotopost Taupo with NZ$13 cheque.
4. Final prints arrived at my doorstep about 7days later.

Random post

My fifth Olympus Trip 35

This is my the fifth Olympus Trip 35 i have bought.
The worst specimen so far. Rusty body , scratched and dent bottom.
Light seal must be replaced .. as it's deteriorated badly.
Am unsure how to determine the age of this unit.
Serial start from 4xxxxxx and N1X on the inner case.

Shooting in film not really a feasible in NZ.
Expensive film and processing fees killed the fun.