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“Life” wouldn’t have been the same without it. “National Geographic” would have been a washed-out mess. Heck, they even named a state park after the stuff. It’s Kodachrome. And it’s been discontinued. So enjoy it while it lasts! Shoot just one roll of Kodachrome so you can say you used the greatest film of the 20th Century. We know where to find it, we know what’s so great about it, and we’re gonna tell you, ’cause we want you to feel like all the world’s a sunny day. Photojojo’s Guide to Kodachrome Photo credits: diner sign: afiler, female workers: Alfred Palmer |
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Indeedy-deed, what was once a simple vision of the future is now a reality, and just in time for Dad’s Day (it’s right around the corner kids) on June 22nd! We’re talking NEW Eye-Fi SD Memory Cards with wireless photo (and now video) camera to computer uploading. Thanks to Eye-Fi technology and a little help from the internetz you are now able to …
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Pa, Da, Dad, Daddy, And he deserves a shout-out this time of year, so do the man a favor, show him some love. Lure him out of the Barcalounger and take some pictures together, or pick up a little sump’m sump’m for the guy. We’ve got all you need in that department: presents to procure, gadgets to grab, and projects to perpetrate. Poppa’s livin’ large this year. Photojojo’s Father’s Day Gift Guide 2009 p.s. Pssst… Father’s Day is June 21st this year. Hop to, kiddos! Photo credit: maessive |
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Ya know what we like best about Teh Intertubes? The pictures. No, wait, scratch that — the FREE pictures. Now that the Library of Congress and NASA and the New York Public Library all have their collections online, there are more copyright-free pictures around than you can shake a stick at. What to do with all those free pictures?
Keep reading for where to find the greatest photos on the web, and what to do with ‘em when you find them. The Best Free Photos (Where to Find ‘Em and How to Use ‘Em) Photos courtesy of: The Library of Congress and NASA |
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Photo mags: stylish, stirring, spendy. Unless you know where to look, that is. Get all the art rags you could want online without dropping a single ducat! We’ve been dredging The Internets and rounding up 10 of our favorite webmags. Get inspired, see what’s new, or submit your work and start building a name for yourself; just start reading! 10 Online Photography Magazines We Love p.s. We still love printed magazines, too: JPG and Blind Spot are two favorites! Photo credits: James Harris, Laura Pannack |
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Does your mom want jewelry for Mother’s Day? Nah. Bath salts? Nope. A pet tarantula? Probably not. What she really wants is time with you! (Also possibly lunch.) Your mom sounds nice. So we’ve got 11 different ways to make her happy on Mother’s Day! We’ve got ideas for photos to take, things to make, and things you can do together. You’re a good kid. 11 Ways to Make Your Mom Really Really Happy This Mother’s Day p.s. Mother’s Day is May 10th this year. Get crackin’! Photo credit: kjsydney |
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O pinhole photography, we love you so. Ever since our first oatmeal box pinhole camera in 5th grade, we have adored you. Your artsy images, your depth-of-field — our wee hearts go pitter-pat, o pinhole. If you haven’t tried pinhole photography for yourself, now’s the time: Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is this Sunday, April 26th! We’ve got everything you need to get ready for the big day: photos to get you inspired, ways to make your own camera (or where to buy one) and crazy DIY cameras that other folks have made. Let’s go! Photojojo’s Pinhole Photography Day Special p.s. We hear Mom’s Day is coming up again. Order by Tuesday April 28th if you want to surprise her with an awesome Custom-Made Photo Bag! Photo credits: .=BB=. and kant_think (away..) |
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What do David LaChapelle, Steve McCurry, and the cute art student who sells prints at the local coffee shop have in common? Business cards. Wait! Don’t change the channel yet! We promise you that business cards don’t have to be stuffy, expensive or soul-crushingly dull, especially photographers’ cards. In fact, your cards should be more creative than anybody’s, especially when the economy’s gone all pear-shaped. An artistic card will make people remember you/ think you’re awesome/ give you money. Want proof? OK! We’ve found 12 smart, well-designed cards that deserve a place of honor in any art buyer’s contact list. 12 Awesome Photography Business Card Ideas Photo credit: dailypoetics |
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People say that art is a great investment. Well yeah, for people who are already rich. We are fabulous, yes, but rich? Not so much. What to do if you want art on your walls that’s not your own? Search the web for an artistic windfall? No, silly! Get Photojojo to do it for you! We’ve been combing the market and found 20 great photographers you can afford, even on a wee skimpy budget. Most of them sell prints for $25 or less. So give your piggy-bank a friendly pat and put him back on the shelf. The little guy can remain happily unbroken. 20 Photographers Whose Work You Can Actually Afford p.s. At PMA this week? If you wanna meet up with the Photojojo crew, drop us a line! p.p.s. Hey, remember when we wrote about JPG Magazine going under? We’re happy to report that they’re back! Photo credits: Yijun (Pixy) Liao, Carlo Van de Roer, and Joseph O. Holmes |
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If you wanted to break into a new industry, who would you ask? Somebody who knows all about it, right? Well, that’s why we got Jason Geil ( whose photos have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone Magazine) to give us some real-world tips about how to get started in professional photojournalism. If you already make loads of money as a professional photographer, this article isn’t for you (although we still love you). This article is for those of you trying to hone your photography skills enough to break into the field of photojournalism. Maybe you’re not planning to quit your day-job, but a little extra income from your photography each month wouldn’t hurt either. We’ve got nine tips to help you get your news photos out of your camera and into the public eye. Next stop: Pulitzer Prize! 9 Tips for Breaking into Photojournalism p.s. Photojojo (whoa, that’s us!) is looking for a part-time intern to wrangle our bits and bytes. If you’re a super enthusiastic code juggler who wants to help raise Photojojo’s level of programmatic amazingness, give us a yell! Photo credit: Spc. Karah Cohen, U.S. Army |
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