Issue #0-1 : July 27, 2013

News
Syrian-Held Photographer Released 
"A Franco-American photographer who had been detained in Syria since April has been freed and arrived safely in Paris this week, the French foreign ministry said ..."

Whitehouse Photographer has Joined Instagram
If you haven't discovered Instagram yet, you really need to and here's at least one good reason ... to see some great photography from our nation's first house.

Omar Victor Diop - Photography Out of Africa
This completely self-taught Senegalese photographer is a new creative making a splash.  This article show cases his "remake" of some classic Hollywood images.

Tips & Tools
Black & White Photography Tips 
Customize your template by clicking on the style editor tabs up above. Set your fonts, colors, and styles. After setting your styling is all don

Light Painting 101
If you have never tried light painting but would like to try ... here's a good overview of techniques and examples.

Tips on Working Alone
A great, quick video with some ideas regarding working on location without an assistant.

Galleries
Butterfly Garden Gallery
Some beautiful examples of garden flower shots

Abstracts
Some street level abstracts from Robert Lowdon.

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