Photo Essays

12th May, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

I have begun putting together photo essays with the many photos I have taken over the years.  They’re going to be based around stories, ideas and thoughts.  Feel free to take a look at them.  I hope to have many more up over the next few months. My very first one is about a photographer » Read More

Privacy

24th April, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

There are very few laws specifically relating to photography.  No one has a fundamental protection from photography. The laws cover privacy instead. If you should expect privacy where you are at this includes from photography. If you’re in a public place you should expect photography of yourself to happen. It’s as simple as that. Read More

Cameras in the Workplace

11th April, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

I’m not convinced that cameras are a great idea in the workplace. Cameras tend to be a time waster. Many people are unhappy having their photos taken. It gives owners more of an excuse to put cameras in themselves They’re easily stolen Sensitive information can be captured with them But I don’t fundamentally think they » Read More

Newspaper Photography

7th April, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

My favorite part of the newspaper is good photography followed by great diagrams. The New York Times posts great photos with articles.  Many of their photos may be viewed larger. I’m sorry to say that many newspapers do not make nearly the effort in such a basic area as photography.  A photographer can capture a » Read More

Retail and Photography

30th March, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

I’ve always wondered why companies are so adamant against photography? I can write down prices or I can call someone on the phone and have them write down the same prices.  It’s the same end result. The secret shopping experience has moved to photography too.  Field Agent (http://www.fieldagent.net/) is an application for smartphones that uses » Read More

Nikon vs iPhone after 3.5 years

28th March, 2011 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

I’ve had an iPhone after several years. I still prefer my Nikon D300 more for serious photography Read More

Lean Forward

12th October, 2010 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

When creating an ad campaign it’s important to match your actions to your slogan. This includes photography. Read More

Cheap Film Camera

27th September, 2010 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

There is a commercial being passed around online that is taking it’s place with other cheap products sold on TV. This one is of a camera being sold with the idea that digital cameras are hard to use. Read More

iMovie for iPhone

9th September, 2010 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

My iPhone 4 takes HD videos. It is not a feature that was a deciding factor in getting the phone, it was simply a bonus. The quality of the video was a factor in me deciding to use it regularly once I had it. Read More

Basic Lenses

7th September, 2010 - Posted by blazingcircle - No Comments

I enjoy wide angle to zoom lenses. I absolutely love my 18-200. Why are there so few fast primes that don’t cost a fortune anymore? Read More

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