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Editorialphoto.com: want the lowdown on what the climate for professional editorial photographers is REALLY all about? It ain't as rosy and fun as you'd think! This is great resource or information about the industry. You must be a working photojournalist, assistant, or student of photography to join their discussion group.Musicphotographer: this discussion forum is primarily for professional concert photographers, but aspiring amateurs are welcome. It's a great place to learn about the biz and is open to everyone. An FAQ has been started... it isn't in a finished state, but it answers a lot of common questions.
Candian Photographers: this discussion group discusses law and business practices specific to Canada. You must be a working photojournalist, assistant, or student of photography to join this list
photobetty: A discussion group specifically for women photographers
Canphoto.net: Canadian Photographers Network - bulletin board and discussions on photography
CAJ: Canadian Association of Journalists
CAPIC: : Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators
Stock Artists Alliance: The SAA helps to protect the rights of stock photographers
After Sunset: interested in assisting? this forum was created for the assisting community in NYC
Luminous Landscape: Specificallly for digital and landscape photographers, this site features product reviews, info on workshops, tips for digital workflows, great shooting locations, and much more
Pricing Your Photos
Photography: Focus on Profit: this excellent must-have book for photographers comes bundled with the indispensible business software Photobyte. The book and the software were written by Tom Zimberoff who also moderates the Photobyte newsgroupJohn Harrington's Rate Page: Have you been offered an assignment but have no idea what to charge? This page has suggested rates for a wide variety of shoots, clients, and usage situations, including both film and digital rate suggestions (all in US$)
EP Estimator: a detailed and comprehensive way to price stock images for editorial use
Stock Photo Price Calculator: Another way to estimate a fair price for licensing one time use for various editorial, advertising and corporate clients
National Union of Journalists (UK): prices in UK sterling, but can be converted to any currency using xe.com
Journalists Rate Card (UK): pricing suggestions for journalistic work from the National Union of Journalists in the UK
Seth Resnick's Pricing Guidelines: created by the founder of the Editorial Photographers group
Fotoquote: stock pricing software for professional photographers
Digital Workflow Pricing by Peter Krogh: just because there's no film and processing with digital imaging doesn't mean these fees disapppear.... they simply evolve into new fees
Photographers Index: Links to various pricing and photo/shoot related resources
Loyalist College Photojouralism Programme: Ever wondered what the average salary is for Canadian photojournalists? It's listed here as $22,516 before tax Canadian dollars (you'll spend far more than that just setting yourself up with equipment!)
Photograhic Copyright
Canadian Copyright Information: the official web siteU.S. Copyright Information: the official library of congress site
Licensing and the Value of Copyright: an article put out by the Advertising Photographers of America (APA)
Copyright Information: valuable info from the American Photographers Association
Who Owns This Photo? Copryright is sacred. Never sign it away unless you are paid VERY WELL for it. Here's why....
A Photographer's Right to Privacy: an essential resource on privacy laws in the USA as they apply photographers
A photographer's explanation of fee structure and photo licensing: why photographers need to retain the rights to their images
Breaking into the Business
The Independent Photographer's Toolkit: This is an indispensible resource!!!! don't miss it!!!Editorial Photographers starting out article: contains useful and insightful advice from the top pros in the business
Canoe.ca's Career Connections: great article on breaking into the business and the state of photography today
An open letter to students contemplating photojournalism by Paula Lerner: mandatory reading
Photojournalism: A love story: an editorial by Greg Smith, especially for people just starting out
To all aspiring photographers: READ THIS ARTICLE by photographer Zack Arias!
Photography - A tutorial: This article is very informative for newbies wanting to break into the biz.
Music Photographer FAQ: a semi-private "work in progress" that is filled with answers to most of the big questions about music photography
How to Make Great Photographs: a terrific reality check for anyone who thinks good photos can only be created with the most expensive gear. It's not the tool, it's how it's used.
Issues of Concern to the Professional Photographic Community
The Crippling of Photojournalistic Freedom in Canada: Are privacy laws getting out of hand? Given the precendents set in Canadian courts, the media's ability to report on events and publish photos illustrating the story is getting more and more complicated, and even risky.Photographer's bust card: This is a great printable on-pager that describes what you're legally allowed to take pictures of (in the US) and what to do if someone tries to bust you for it
The Devaluation of Dreams: how exploitation, and substandard wages are systematically destorying photojournalism
Shakedown on 43rd St: the monumental arrogance of the New York Times rears its ugly head
More Arrogance from the New York Times: the NYT's arrogance rears its ugly head again.... this time playing dirty with its contracts for photographers
Foreign Journalists trapped in red tape at U.S. border: Did you know that if you're a foreign journalist who wishes to cover an event (photographicaly or otherwise) in the U.S. you need a special VISA? If you fail to do so and get caught, you can be barred from entering the U.S.!!!!
Free Speech and the Internet: why you should think very carefully before you type your opinons about people and businesses on the 'net!
"Oh those wild and Crazy Frogs": Things are getting worse, not better. We need to stick together.
A Plan to BAN Photography on NYC Subways (article): what a stupid idea... if a terrorist wants to bomb the subways, they'll find a way photos or no photos, and besides, with camera phones being so unobtrusive and effective I don't think a law on obvious photography would accomplish anything anyway.
Photo Opportunities Wasted Online: Online use of photography is regressing 80 years by Colin Meek
Could a Robot replace wedding photographers: read this article and find out why on a cold techincal level, this is possible
Openraw.org addressing issues concerning proprietary raw digital file formats and their impact on photographers in negative ways
Miscellaneous
Airline Baggage Info: Since September 11, security measures at airports have changed. Read all about how these changes affect photographers travelling with film and gearRelease Forms: an introduction to the basics about photographic release forms for people and property (private and public)
Tips for writing proposals: whether you're applying for a non-profit arts grant or a juicy gig, don't miss this site!
Publicists: a listing of publicists for many major musical acts (handy when you're trying to get a press pass)
One Moment Lasting Forever: Iconic Photos: the strength of photography is re-affirmed via Sept 11 images
Historic negatives lost forever at the WTC: Jacques Lowes negatives of his famous images of the Kennedy's destroyed on Sept 11 2001
Working at home: Why you shouldn't have your photo studio in your house ;-)
The worst Album Covers Ever!!!: complete with hilarious captions by Dusty Scott
How NOT to take a band photo: very very funny, a good selling strategy when convincing your clients that they do get what they pay for.
Devil in the Smoke: illusions of the Devil in the World Trade Centre Smoke?
D65: digital workshops for photographers, resource page
Burning Questions: when good discs go bad: An article bout the longevity and reliability of DVDs for archiving puposes
Ten tips for durable DVDs: How to store and protect your discs
The Dillution of Effort: Why photographs taken a hundred and thirty years ago using complicated and difficult processes are far superior to the stuff we mindlessly ponit and click at today
Cameras
Tri X Turns 50: Digital cameras become obsolete every 6-18 months... and this film stock is now 50 and still going strong!!!!Nikon camera with Canon lense: Yes it's true! It happened! Read about it here
Being different/shooting film: this PDN article talks about magazine photographers going old school in the modern age, dragging large format, medium format, and even holgas to events (combatting the uniformity of digital)
Magic Camera: How an incident with water and a Coolpix 990 trasnformed the camera into something amazing instead of destroying it. (April 2002)
Pinhole Cameras: the how to guide
Lomo.com: Don't know what a Lomo is? Click here!
Photographers (personal friends *, collegues**, sources of inspiration)
Masters of Photography: Enrich your knowlege of the who's who in the photo art world
Lauren Greenfield: one of the best photojournalists out there today!
Floria Sigismondi: beautiful work, fabulous career!
Seth Resnick: Brilliant photographer, businessman and founder of EP**
Edward Burtyunsky: Renowned Canadian photographer who shoots landscapes with an eye to environmental issues**
Steven Tackeff: One of the top entertainment photographers in America *
Keith Green: Dee Dee Ramone fans look no further! Exceptional photography of this punk icon. *
David Bergman: Top notch sports, music, and more! *
Bob Gruen: amazing photos of amazing personalities
Roberta Bayley: exclusive shots of the CBGB's scene in the 1970's and early 80's
Richard Morava: based out of Orlando, Florida, he shot many pop stars before they were famous *
Kim Stallknecht: veteral Canadian editorial photographer**
Barry Brecheisen: concert photography by the former photo editor/ senior photographer for rollingstone.com**
Tom Zimberoff: terrrific photographer, and author of Photography: Focus on Profit AND the Photobyte software
Melissa Little: A talented photographic storyteller
Abandoned-places.com: the name says it all....photos of very creepy abandoned places in Europe
Toronto Black and White: The black and white lab I use for all my B&W work processed in Toronto
Toronto Image Works: owned and operated by renowned photographer Edward Burtynski (who I once assisted)
Tenement Museum: This is my favourite museum in New York City. The site features a Quicktime VRlook at tenement life in the 1890's and 1930's, and the restoration of the building for museum purposes. A fascinating look into New York City's past.
Moving Uptown: an informative look at Manhattan's growth from a small, overcrowded city on the lower section of the island to its expansion throughout the island. Includes pictures of the now infamous "Five Points" neighborhood (re: Gangs of New York).
The American Experience/Technology: transcript of a fantastic PBS special on the history of the subways of New York City
Abandoned Subway Stations: a thesis project on the abandoned subway stations in New York City including abandoned EL train stations still intact!
New York Subway Map: use this and get lost!
NYC 100: An on-line New York Times feature on 100 years of New York history
Forgotten New York: The infrastructure of a Lost Metropolis
Friends of the High Line: dedicated to the the preservation and re-use of a a historic Upper West Side elevated railway
Toronto Human Society: My two darling kitties get their shots and annual check-ups here
Hadassa-Wizo: My mother was a very active member of this organization in her lifetime
Coalition for Music Education in Canada: help prevent the disappearance of music education in public schools
Canadian Volunteer Matching: Want to volunteer in Canada but have no idea where to go, what to do? This site will help.
Volunteermatch: Want to volunteer in the US but have no idea where to go, what to do? This site will help.
Habitat For Humanity: houses are sold with no profit made, built by volunteers, for needy volunteers
TheHungerSite.com: click and give "free" (paid by the sponsors) food to a starving person (this site links to sister sites: The Breast Cancer Site, Child Health Site, The Rainforest Site, The Animal Rescue Site)
Grassroots Soccer: Helping reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS by training well known soccer players to educate at-risk youth about the dangers of HIV infection and about the most effective ways to protect themselves.
Project Cool: Two 17 year olds are organizing a fundraiser for Autism in Mississauga, ON featuring Reality TV Stars
Shopocalypse Channel: Radiohead's official site
PJ Harvey Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea.....
Fiona Apple My favourite female singer/songwriter
The Police: One of my top ten all time favourite bands (also love Sting)
Lindi: fabulous Toronto based singer/songwriter and amateur photographer! *
Linda M: Talented songwriter and long-time pal *
Lodger: amazing flash movies!
Pilate: they can hang in my hideout anytime!
Robin Black's official site: Rock on!
Emm Gryner: a hidden gem in the Canadian scene
Sarah Slean: if you like Sarah Mc Laughlan and Tori Amos, you'll love Sarah Slean!
By Divine Right: one rockin' Toronto-based band!
Kick in the Head: If they exist in Canada, they're probably listed here
Lovecursed: Stefania rocks L.A.
Scratching Post: Rock on, Nicole!
MuchMusic: Canada's music station's site
EDGE 102: Toronto "Alt Rock" radio station
Chartattack: Chart magazine's web site
The Blondie Archive: The best fan site and resource on the band Blondie on the net! Features a gallery of my photos of the band.
Andrew Mutch's Esthero fan Page: Visit this site for Esthero exclusives!
Music From TV Commercials: ever wondered about the name of that cool in that commercial you just saw?
Skellig Michael: Creepy well-preserved ruins of a dark ages era monastery on a pointy mountain island off the turbulent west coast of Ireland
Mono Lake: Wierd and unusual Tufa (calcium carbonate) formations rise out of the drying lakebed (formed from high concentrations of minerals deposited into the lake from mountain streams over hundreds of thousands of years
Monument Valley: The mesas, buttes, and spires in this haunting landscape are all that remain of an ancient uplifted highland (millions of years old)
Goblin Valley : Strange sandstone "goblin" formations abound in this lesser known State Park in Utah
Arches National Park: Over 2000 naturally carved arches (by erosion), fins, and other interesting formations can be found here
Canyonlands National Park: beautiful desert landscapes and endless canyons (near Moab and Arches NP)
Bryce Canyon: Hoodoos abound in this amazing area
Joshua Tree National Park: Joshua Trees are my favourite "tree" (apparently they are technically shrubs), majestic and creepy rolled into one.
The Wave (Arizona Wilderness): Few people know about this place.... it's difficult to access (permits are restricted to only a few a day, and it's a long nine mile hike through the desert to get there guided only by a crude map - you could possibly even spend an entire day hiking and miss it!
$10 Bus Fares from NYC to Boston: How amazing is this?!?! Perfect for people like me with family in both cities and don't want to drive/rent a car.
Baby Names - Marcine: what does my name mean? Find out here!
Serial Experiment LAIN Links: opens a new page from this site with my favourite web pages and sites about Serial Experiments Lain (an incredible anime series)
Assasin - Kill Celebrities - go ahead... make their day! (all in good fun of course)
Home Star Runner.com - brainless yet good
Queendom.com: more cool on-line psych tests
Colorgenics: True science or randomly vague conclusions?
Mind Games Online Psych: personality, relationship, mental health tests and more
The Phobia List: hmmm... there seem to be a lot of psych related sites popping up on this list...
Shockwave: Games, Toons, and much more!
The Grey Sweatsuit Revolution: A little bit extreme perhaps? I don't know what would be more depressing: wearing the suit or drowning in an ugly sea of identical drones wearly sloppy shleppy grew sweatsuits
The Grey Sweatsuit Revolution: as somewhat of a a fashionista, I have to admit I am more than aware of how my clothes make me feel and represent me.... Grey and Sweatsuit are bad enough on their own... but together? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH....
Where's Willy: Do you ever wonder where that paper money in your pocket has been, or where it will go next? This is the place to find out.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS (photographers listed above who also belong on this list are marked * ):
Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre: Michael Fox (my cousin)'s theatre company in NYC (famous for their Kids and Yidddish show)International WOW (Theatre) Company: Josh Fox (my cousin)'s theatre company based in NYC and Asia
Oriana Fox: Painter, Sculptor, Video Installation artist and my cousin
Jill Binder: Poet, Coach, and my cousin
Myk Freedman: fabulous musician, composer and childhood friend (now based in NYC and Toronto) my portrait of him here
Lindi: fabulous Toronto based singer/songwriter and amateur photographer!
Rodna Films: my filmmaker friend Sandra Danilovic's site
Andrew Mutch: Thanks for the "Perennial" plug :-) also visit his Esthero Fan page for more goodies
Ideafist: Jeff Haas' creation
Group of Two: beautiful artwork by two of my former students (aged 13 and 15 in 2003)
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