A few weeks ago, I posted a video blog to my YouTube channel. It was the first time we tried vlogging…and, sure, we made mistakes. But here’s the thing when you try something new: YOU MAKE MISTAKES. In fact, I’ll even take it one step further: you’ll suck. That’s simply the nature of starting new. But this is where so many people quit. When someone leaves a negative comment, or complains about the audio quality, or says something is terrible, a normal reaction is to crumble. To wilt. Quitting, however, is not an option. Following your passion requires you to make one decision: Will you get BITTER or will you get BETTER? Creative by: Social Curator via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2xx2n3P
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Chris Burkard is one of the most influential adventure photographers in the world. His Instagram account has amassed nearly 3 million followers, and for good reason. For years, Burkard has been posting wanderlust invoking adventure photos from every corner of the globe, and its easy to see the California native’s influence on many photographers when scrolling through your Instagram feed. Quite simply, Chris Burkard is one of the founding fathers of modern day adventure photography. But, Chris Burkard wasn’t always ‘Chris Burkard.’ In Burkard’s early career, he photographed surf competitions. But as he describes in the new film ‘#LifeChangingPlaces’ by Vincent Urban Film, the work soon became boring and uninspiring.
Burkard started looking into more remote places to find his inspiration and take himself out of his comfort zone. He soon found the place that would change his life. Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The ‘Islands of the Gods’. Burkard documented surf in the last place you would expect surf to thrive…the Arctic Circle. At Unstad Arctic Surf,Burkard found what he was missing. Three and a half years ago, I was lucky enough to visit the Lofoten Islands myself. And what was even better than seeing this incredible slice of frozen paradise? I actually got to visit with Chris Burkard. At the time, I was working in marketing at SmugMug, and I had helped Burkard set up his SmugMug site. We had just started the now popular SmugMug Films, and I was chosen to travel with filmmaker Anton Lorimer to be second camera and document the making of the film in a photo essay. For 8 days, we followed Burkard as he photographed pro surfers Brett Barley and Patrick Millin in blizzards, freezing water, and powerful winds. We road tripped through the region, standing in awe as we looked over small Nordic fishing villages at the foot of jagged snow covered mountains. And after 7 nights of thick cloud cover, we finally witnessed an incredible northern lights show that lasted hours. The resulting film was something that we were incredibly proud of.
That trip changed my life. Not only had I seen one of the most stunning places on the planet, but I also learned how to be humble bad ass, as Burkard is indeed one of the best photographers in the world, but you would never know it when you meet him. Quiet and softspoken, Burkard will rarely talk about himself, but rather show genuine interest in what passions you possess. It even took a bit of prodding to get Burkard to talk about himself in his popular guest post for Resource Travel, ‘Adventure is my Inspiration.’ The short film is a beautiful look into how Burkard fell in love with being uncomfortable and how putting himself in challenging situations created the images he is so famously known for today. It all started back on the frozen soil of the Lofoten Islands. And I was lucky enough to experience it also, and incredibly lucky to see first hand how it changed Chris Burkard’s life. Below is a selection of photos from our trip to Lofoten with Chris Burkard. You can see more on my website.
On our first night in camp, the blizzard hit fast and furious. Always looking for a dramatic photograph, Chris walks in search of another night shot in the blistering snow. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2ygLv0d
We asked to see your ‘Tranquil’ images for last week’s #ThursdayTheme . It’s been lovely looking through your photographs, they certainly evoke a feeling of peace and harmony. Enjoy!
Our #FridayFoto this week is this absolutely stunningly tranquil image by Char Ronster. It was chosen by our resident expert and friend, Michael Carver.
Here’s what Michael had to say about Char’s image: “It’s Bodiam Castle in East Sussex and I’ve seen countless photographs of it, it’s a popular spot for photographers and you can see why. Although I’ve seen a lot of shots of this castle, I haven’t seen many as good as this, ok….I haven’t seen ANY as good as this. Look at it! The colours, the reflections, the misty atmosphere, the composition. The conditions looked perfect and you have certainly exploited them to get the most of out your shot Char. It’s a beautifully balanced exposure with lots of details in the shadows and great colours. It’s timeless too – this shot could of been taken yesterday or hundreds or years ago (although I doubt cameras would be sophisticated enough to take shots like this hundreds of years ago – “Ye Olde Nikons” just weren’t up to it lol). Anyway, it’s an amazing shot and one any photographer would be proud of. That’s the thing with popular spots, even though other photographers have been and had a crack, it’s always worth going to get your own take on a location, you just never know what the conditions will be like and if you are lucky you’ll come home with something of this quality.”
Thanks so much to all of you who shared an image with us this week! They are fabulous!
Amber Northfield
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Donna Green
Donna Rigg
Fiona French
Glenda Williams
Kathryn Scott
Lone Kiter
Mairi McMillan
Marina De Wit
Melissa Macdonald
Meredith Mulvey Minor
Morgan Storm Trent
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Russell Bain
Sonny Saenz
Stacey Millspaw DeForest
Stefano Calderan
Suebee Sheldon
Tami Carlile
Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it! ? The post Tranquility – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme appeared first on Tea Break Tog. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2favP7f Profoto Announces the Profoto A1
9/19/2017
Profoto has been world-renowned for creating some of the best lighting kits in the world for photographers everywhere. However, their kits are often considered premium in both price and size. They change that design today with the Profoto A1, a speedlight-sized system that packs a lot of power and versatility. At 76Ws the Profoto A1 is designed with speed and versatility in mind, allowing for 9 f-stops of power range, and up to 350 full powered shots from the hot-swappable Lithium-Ion battery. Said battery also provides a 1.2 second recycle time at full power, and exceptionally faster numbers at lower numbers – an impressive and must have feat for event and wedding photographers. Additionally, the Profoto A1 works as a replacement to the Profoto Air remote, allowing you to control all of your Profoto branded lights with ease. With the Profoto Air Remote costing $420 on its own, one can use that as a clue to what the price of this unit might be when it’s released. The Profoto A1 also has many of the same features you’d find on a traditional premium speed light – High-Speed Sync, TTL functionality, and a zoomable head. But what makes the Profoto A1 the most impressive is the circle head. The new head design allows for even coverage and falloff from the light, giving you significantly better control of your light spread from the head when compared to a speedlight. And with built-in magnets, the head provides many unique add-ons and modifiers that are easily swapped and attached. There is no set price or release date on the Profoto A1, but we’re expecting that news to be coming soon.
via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2fwUGmo As we’ve come to expect around this time each year, Apple has launched a lineup of new and interesting products—some practical, some absolutely absurd. Here’s an a quick start breakdown of the most notable new devices and updates. Let’s dive in and explore. Apple Watch Series 3: With Cellularvia Apple The Apple Watch Series 3 includes nearly all of the important features not included in its first iteration, namely cellular capability. That’s right, the installment of a cellular chip allows users to make calls, access the internet, stream music, use GPS and more without having to carry an iPhone. However, if you aren’t interested in cellular connectivity, the design is almost identical to the previous versions, making it a bit of an incremental update. Release: Pre-orders open Sept. 15, available Sept. 22 Price: $329 or $399 with cellular Apple TV 4Kvia Apple Supported by 4K HDR and a faster processor thanks to an A10X Fusion chip, the Apple TV 4K claims to be the most lifelike television system to date. The built-in Siri feature also eliminates the stress of losing your remote. Not only is this system as functional as a TV, but allows you to access all of your photos, videos, and music within it. Release: Pre-orders open Sept. 15, available Sept. 22 Price: $179 AirPower: Apple’s first wireless charging systemvia Apple This new charging pad will be powerful enough to charge your phone—either the new iPhone 8 or ‘X’—Apple Watch Series 3 and AirPods at the same time. However, Apple didn’t say much about how much it will cost or the release date. It is expected to arrive sometime in 2018. Price: TBD Release: 2018, TBD iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 PlusThe iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are equipped with a new six-core processor and the powerful A11 bionic chip. Its newest glass body is dust and water resistant and compatible with the upcoming wireless system. The Retina HD display, True Tone, and wide color gamut makes the screen’s colors and lay out more crisp and vibrant. Although seven percent heavier than the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the speakers are 25 percent louder and the cameras are updated as well. Price: $799 or $39.50/month with the iPhone Upgrade Program Release: Pre-orders open Sept. 15, available Sept. 22 iPhone Xvia Apple As Apple’s most expensive iPhone on the market, the iPhone X features two hours of extra battery and wireless charging capabilities. Even more, Apple ditched the iconic home screen button, making the screen an edge-to-edge experience, while Fingerprint ID was replaced with a new facial recognition feature that’s used to unlock your iPhone. It’s also said to be the most durable smartphone on the market, considering its exterior is comprised of surgical grade stainless steel. And thanks to the new OLED technology, it’s display is notably richer in color. For the sake of clarity, let’s take a look at the specs for—most importantly—it’s camera upgrade:
Price: $999 or from $49.91/month with the iPhone Upgrade Program. Release: Preorders start Oct. 27 iOS 11via Apple There are a ton of new features available in the upcoming iOS 11. Some of the most exciting are a new control center, the ability to drag and drop between apps, sketching capability and other features in Notes, screenshots and screen recording, Venmo-style Apple Pay and file management system (finally)! Price: Free update Release: Sept. 19 (Apple hasn’t mentioned a specific time) MacOS High SierraThis latest operating system for MacBooks and Desktops is filled with new features. Most notably, it will include and Autoplay Blocking function, which prevents media from autoplaying across the internet, support for high-end virtual reality, upgrades to the Photos app and more. Price: Free to download Release: Sept. 25
via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2wv1LJI Having visited Tanzania multiple times, I have developed a love affair with East Africa. I visited Tanzania again this August to lead a workshop for The Giving Lens, but when the opportunity of co-leading a follow-up scouting trip to Uganda arose, I was beyond ecstatic. As opposed to Tanzania’s famed Serengeti plains, the pinnacle of this Uganda trip would be trekking deep in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in search of the massive mountain gorillas. Needless to say, I was excited to lead this adventure with my good friend and TGL Founder Colby Brown. So after spending 10 days roaming around mainland Tanzania and 12 days getting some R&R in Zanzibar, I arrived in Kampala, Uganda where I met our team and we immediately began working with our NGO partner, Beacon of Hope Uganda. Our mission, as with most of The Giving Lens’ NGO partners, is to work with the local community’s youth to teach them to explore their creative side through photography. We bring along donated cameras and spend days with the students teaching them the basics of photography in the hopes that they will build an ‘after school’ photography program to help keep kids busy, focused and creative. I even wrote a story about why this work is so important to me.
But for now, armed with my Sony video camera and my iPhone 7 Plus, our students gladly took us around their neighborhoods, proud to show us their homes and families. It was immediately apparent that the Ugandan people were not only friendly and welcoming but also very photogenic and I was having a field day using ‘Portrait Mode’to capture their beaming smiles. Our time with our students was beyond special. We made lifelong connections and they felt the self-confidence that photography can give you. But after three days with our students in their homes, it was time for us to hit the road, and experience the quieter Uganda that exists outside of the bustling capital. First, we traveled to the town of Fort Portal and visited some of the projects that are NGO Tour partner Africa Sustainable Tourism runs. From tea farms to women’s crafts, the organization provides economic development opportunities for local communities. The scenery around Fort Portal is beautiful, and of course, we were greeted by plenty of smiling faces that seemed to be the norm in Uganda. We decided to warm up our calf muscles for the gorilla trekking by searching for some chimpanzees. From our guest house in Fort Portal, our guides from Africa Sustainable Tourism took us to Kibale Forest National Park. At first, we could only see the chimps high in the trees, which wasn’t ideal for a photography group as the harsh white sky created rather unimpressive images. But our guide Benson kept assuring us to be patient, and soon enough, he was proven right. We heard the chimp calls not far away and followed until we found a group of about 7 who happily relaxed and posed for our cameras while grooming each other and eating on the forest floor. The experience was remarkable and got us even more excited about the gorillas.
But first, we stopped by Queen Elizabeth National Park to try to find some big game. Being the beginning of the rainy season, the game as started to disperse as water is easily available everywhere. But we still were lucky enough to capture shots of some lions and elephants, but the vibrant greens and beautiful cactus trees stole the show here. And finally, after 8 days traversing the beautiful landscape, meeting the friendly people, and eating some delicious food, it was time for me to live out a childhood dream. Tracking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. We had heard that gorilla trekking can be a shot in the dark. Sometimes, you can find the family that you are assigned to visit within an hour or two, or some groups can have much more challenging treks, sometimes totaling 9 miles over 9 hours. Colby and I prepared our team for a long day, but as I took my group of 4, we were shocked when we found the advanced tracking team just one hour into our hike, which happened to be a steep downhill through thick forest, making us realize where the park’s name came from. And so began our 1 hour with the gorillas. If they move, you have to follow…no matter how far. You only have one hour. ‘Make it count’, I kept saying to myself. And just like that, there they were. Our family had one Silverback male leader, a couple of females, a number of juveniles, and an adorable 3-month-old baby. It’s hard to really describe the jaw dropping sense of awe that you get when you are in the presence of these incredible creatures…especially the Silverback. Standing right in front of this gigantic fella will make you appreciate the raw power that exists in nature. It was a humbling and amazing experience that is high up on my list of ‘coolest things I have ever done’ list. I actually used my Sony for most of this experience, as I was focused on getting really up close video using telephoto lenses, but I hope these pictures help you get the feeling of awe that washed over me. As I sit on a plane somewhere over Greenland writing this, I can’t stop thinking about our incredible adventure through Uganda. Between the energetic and eager to learn children of Beacon of Hope Uganda to trekking through thick forests looking for chimpanzees and gorillas, Uganda is a country that has something for just about everyone. And it had more than enough for me and I can’t wait to find myself back in it’s friendly and beautiful embrace.
via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2jqK50C Photography legend Albert Watson and Sergei Polunin, an equally as legendary dancer, joined forces for a shoot—and it was pure magic. The shoot, created for a recent edition of Profoto Stories, emphasizes Watson’s iconic lighting skills and sharp eyes for directing the perfect shot. “Sometimes it is not a distinct road to the final shot. You don’t know until you get there. It’s a mystery,” Watson said during the shoot. Photo by Samantha Grönblad In a behind-the-scenes look at the set, the extraordinary Ukrainian dancer is shown as the quintessential subject for the light play that went into this shoot. To achieve smooth light, the use of Profoto Softlight Reflectors and Albert’s light manipulation techniques distinguishes all of Polunin’s body, as well as the definition and natural contours of the dancer’s face. “Without light you don’t have a shot,” Watson said. Photo by Samantha Grönblad High contrast is also a major factor, as the shadows are deep and the light is bright and focused. Not to mention, Polunin’s tough boy exterior is wildly unexpected in classical dance and ballet. Taking advantage of this unpredictable look, Polunin was costumed in classical greek hair and makeup but with the intention to look modern through the lens. While contrast was key, incorporating the fabric in the final image was a key part of Watson’s vision; it cascades the movements of the body, an element that mimics a dancer’s flow. “A photographer’s best talent is getting a persona,” Watson said. Photo by Albert Watson With over 60 years of photography experience, Watson is not only interested in his subjects, but chooses them very carefully. He is also highly selective with his crew, as even today he continues to works hands-on in the process. It’s safe to say that when two legends come together it will be nothing but iconic. Here’s the full creative team who worked on this shoot: Photographer: Albert Watson See more photos from the shoot below: Photo by Albert Watson Photo by Samantha Grönblad Photo by Albert Watson
Photo by Samantha Grönblad Check out Profoto’s blog post for more behind-the-scenes coverage of this shoot. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2w890fB
Purple is a pretty funky colour. It is steeped in mythology, legend and history. Did you know that the colour purple has sent men to their deaths?! You can read more about that right here. But in the meantime, check out these amazing purple images!
Our #FridayFoto is this beauty from Gary Hill!
Here’s what Julie had to say about Gary’s image:
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Amy O’Connor
Ange Murray
Celine Hare
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Elena Garcia-Hernandez
Janis Hedley
Jo Robertson
Kathy Davis Linford
Katie Barker
Laura Elizabeth Adrian
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Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it! The post Purple – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme appeared first on Tea Break Tog. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2f5c9FJ So I’m about to admit something, friend, and it ain’t pretty. In fact, it’s downright UGLY. As ugly as my Instagram grid in 2014… You see, back then, I’d look at other Instagram accounts and wonder how the heck they got followers and how they got people to talk back to them. In a nutshell version of this story, I was jealous. I desperately wanted to get more followers and use Instagram to grow my business, but I didn’t know where to begin. In fact, this 2-minute video explains it all… If you’d like to join us on Day One of this Instagram Challenge, be sure to secure your seat >>HERE<<!! via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2wXcLTy For years I’ve hid behind perfectly edited videos…and photos…and words. I love creating content and sharing parts of my life, but I also know that I use my online curation as a shield of sorts. I’ll only let you in certain parts of my life. But that’s changing today. I’m experimenting with the idea of documenting my life as a way to invite you into my inner world…I want to share the good/the bad/the fugly as my business grows. Special shout out to Gary Vaynerchuk and Brene Brown for empowering to step out, and be seen. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 http://ift.tt/2jhpprV |
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