Photographers you should learn about for their contributions and innovations in the art of photography.
Richard Avedon
Fashion and portraits. Check out his mastery of black & white portraiture and his direct presentation of his subjects.
Jay Maisel
Master fashion and celebrity photographer, now host of an amazing series of workshops and classes. If you get the chance, attend one of his classes.
Father of modern photojournalism and street photography.
"To take a photograph is to hold one’s breath when all faculties
converge in a face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that
mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.
To take a photograph means to recognize – simultaneously and
within a fraction of a second– both the fact itself and the rigorous
organisation of visually perceived forms that give it meaning.
It is putting one’s head, one’s eye, and one’s heart on the same axis." –
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Scott Kelby
KelbyOne
KelbyOne Training and Membership site.
If you don’t know Scott and the Photoshop guys, welcome back to civilization. We’ll give you a few minutes to catch your breath. Scott and his team have created online classes, touring workshops and conferences to learn about all aspects of photography - from simple retouching to masterclasses. Truly smart, patient and inspiring teachers. The best thing–they are still learning themselves – asking “what if” constantly to push the tools into new territories. Scott was the original founder of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) and Photoshop User magazine. To make life more organized and to tie up loose ends from all the different business entities, it was all re-organized under the KelbyOne banner. Both Layers and Photoshop User magazines, training and incredible equipment and software discounts are wrapped up in the reasonable membership fee. If you’re not a member, keep an eye on Black Friday and Cyber Monday for special opportunities. Scott has also written several books on photography - will be adding to the Resources -Media page.
Blog about photography including techniques and his latest projects. Two of his books are on the Resources-Media page.
Image creation tools. (Okay, the toys.)
B&H Photo & Video
Cameras, computers, software, video-you can find it all here. Fast, speedy and nice to KelbyOne members, too.
Adorama
Great source and selection with educational resources for all things photographic.
Equipment rental division.
Ritz Camera
Your local store for those last minute needs and supplies.
Wolf Camera (now owned by Ritz Camera)
Still howling with tools and supplies. Harry Hines location in Texas is great for treasure hunting during the daylight hours.
Arlington Camera
Texas-based, internet friendly. For pros and hobbyists. Local equipment rental.
Competitive Cameras
Another Dallas, Texas resource. Pros and serious photobugs. Local equipment rental.
Photography
All things photography. Great photographers, media, equipment, blogs and sites, including "DIY." Welcome to the rabbit hole.
If you have any sites not on this list, please email them to me and I will add them. This is by no means every amazing photographer or resource out there - just a great starting point for the adventure.
Because image makers can be four-legged.
Cooper, the Photographer Cat
Site and work of the adventurous feline photographer. The ultimate in street photography. Fresh perspectives guaranteed.
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