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In fact, ever since Taoist monks created fireworks, cultures around the globe have used them to ward off evil spirits, pray for happiness, celebrate birth, death, weddings, the new year… just about anything. Consider it a basic truth of the human condition: we like things that go boom. And for almost as long as fireworks have been around, photographers have been taking dark and blurry photos of them. But listen up: Firecracker photography may seem difficult, but follow some simple rules and you’re virtually guaranteed good results. |
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Craig Strong invented the Lensbaby to give his snazzy digital SLR shots an aesthetic similar to a Holga's. The tiny lens fits most popular camera bodies, and it's decidedly old-fashioned: no auto-focus, no light-metering on many modern cameras, no zoom, no camera-selectable aperture. Instead, your $150 buys unadulterated photographic fun--a cool effect reminiscent of a Holga or a tilt-shift lens, but totally unique. |
If you've admired the lo-fi beauty of your bud's Holga shots but dread returning to the pre-digital dark ages, we've got the answer.|
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow a few simple guidelines (”High ISO is your friend”, “Rapidly changing lights mean that your light meter is worthless–shoot in manual”) and your concert photos will sing. (Sorry!) Our friend Haje points us to two guides on taking fantastic concert photographs, one geared toward small venues and one he wrote for larger venues. (See the bottom of this post or our Flickr group for some fantastic concert photography.) Great Concert Photos: Large Venues Great Concert Photos: Small Venues |
It’s all about the D&B. (Dark and blurry.) If you’re a grad student in photography, D&B is your recipe for success. If you’re trying to shoot a concert, however, chances are D&B is just the best you can do.|
It may sound scary, but building your own talking picture frame: simpler than you’d think. Alison and Diana walk you through all the steps in their simple video tutorial — the Pilot episode from the gals at Switch. DIY Talking Photo Frame |
Floss, check. Hole punch, check. Nail Polish, check. Hot glue gun, electric wire, drill, and recording module, check check checkity check!|
Sound good? Then we’ve got the perfect photo project for you! Armed with a camera and a few simple tools, you too can conquer the art of the impromptu street portrait. Find out how in this simple tutorial by our friend Youngna. How to Shoot Impromptu Street Portraits |
This weekend, spend some time outdoors, explore a new neighborhood, hone your portrait-taking skills, make strangers smile, and walk away with some amazing photographs.|
Since photos and fun are what Photojojo is all about, we figured it was time we found you some toys. From photo rubik’s cubes, to puzzle frames, to photo tic-tac-toe boards, we’ve found photo toys every parent will love. Don’t have kids? Well, maybe you know one. Or maybe you are one. In any case, these photo-flaunting toys are fun for the young and old alike! Photojojo’s Photo Toys Guide |
Hurly proved an important point in Episode 9 when he built the first golf course on |
What could be sweeter? How about building one yourself? Sure, you can buy a pretty decent digital photo frame for about $200 now, but if you’ve got the parts lying around, or know your way around eBay and want to get your hands dirty, you can do better. Here’s a few options. (And hey, even if soldering irons and circuit boards aren’t your thing, chances are you know someone who would really dig this. Pass it along–they may just make one for you!) $100 DIY Digital Photo Frame from Scratch $80 DIY Flickr/WiFi-enabled Photo Frame from an Old Laptop See also… The $40 el-cheapo DIY digital photo frame on Photojojo Uncut. |
Digital Photo Frames are the cat’s meow. Instead of dealing with messy inkjets or online photo printers, your pix go straight from your camera to the frame.|
With Father’s Day just a couple weeks away, he’s counting on you to come through with yet another rocking tie. But we know that you know that we know that you can do better this year, so we dug up a few photo-fab doodads we thought the old man might enjoy. And hey, if it’s gotta be a tie, we’ve got one of those, too. Photojojo’s Father’s Day Photo Gifts |
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Look at me contains his work: cherished family photographs lost or thrown away, snapshots of time long gone, simply forgotten. The ability to take a glimpse at the world though another’s eyes is what makes photography such a poignant art form. Sometimes it’s the photographs that were never meant to be seen by others, photos no longer cared for, that are the most evocative. The names and stories are unknown, but the images, and the narratives that we cannot help but create, are waiting to be recovered. Next time you find yourself at a flea market and see a box of forgotten photographs for sale, do yourself a favor and give them a new home. What you find may just inspire you. Look at me See also…
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In 1998 Frederic Bonn found a few photos scattered on a Parisian street and decided to put them on the web. Eight years and 572 photos later, he’s still doing it. | ||
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