BA(Hons)/FdA Commercial Photography Salary TBC A Senior Lecturer is required for the internationally acclaimed BA (Hons)/FdA in Commercial Photography. The course aims to advance contemporary commercial practice, both creatively and critically. Applicants must have a broad understanding of commercial photographic practice with a particular interest in the critical and theoretical debates which inform it. Ideally the candidate will have experience of teaching at undergraduate level, or be prepared to take appropriate teacher training during the first two years of the appointment. The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic advocate of commercial photographic practice, wanting to advance and explore its cultural significance in the 21st Century. More info

Rich colors, sharp lines and contrasts, it takes talent to be a commercial photographer and to make food photography look so good. This article takes a look into this talented field.

I was talking to my Ex Commercial Photography teacher the other day, and he brought up a good idea about making coffee books for sale at shows. He gave me a site to google up, Blure Book, but I haven’t found anything on it. If anyone knows of a good site online to make custom [...]

Corporate photography is a developing phenomenon in commercial photography. Although it is a subsection of commercial photography, it is very different from other commercial photography services. Corporate photography is very important for business enterprises of all segments.

Digital cameras now outsell their 35mm predecessors in the general market and it is only the diehard celluloid junkies that maintain allegiance to film. The commercial photography industry now uses virtually exclusive digital technology to produce images due to their immediate shot review and post production efficiency. The feature film industry still maintains loyalty to Super 35mm film however the latest advances in HD technology has threatened even this most sacrosanct of institutions.

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To: POP Editor Subject: Restrictions on Photographers Is it just me, or does it seem that more and more travel destinations are becoming "photographer unfriendly"?  Many places ban tripods and monopods, but some (the Grand Canyon Rim Overlook) bans photography completely.  The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Press Office was good enough to explain to me their policy: "Thank you for your inquiry. There are three reasons we prohibit the use of tripods and monopods: 1) Visitor safety. I agree monopods are easier to control than tripods, but we can't make exceptions for monopods for the following two reasons. 2) Visitor access to exhibits.  read more »

Seeing how many of you have photos on Flickr, this is gonna be a topic of conversation around here. We have one of the largest groups on Flickr, and the quality is such that the photos in the Flickr Strobist group regularly make explore. So this is definitely gonna be relevant. Main points: 1. They come to you, based on your photos. Not everyone will be involved. 2. It's an "opt in" thing. You do not have to participate. Full official FAQ, links and your comments, after the jump. _________ Flickr/Getty FAQ What is being announced?  read more »

The Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography will exhibit Mr. Asfaw's remarkable visual essay, "Ethiopia: From The Heart", in its Gallery 85 location at 85 Avenue A at 3rd Street, Turners Falls, MA, from July 3 through September 21, 2008. Andarge Asfaw is a 1976 graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography, who now resides in Silver Spring, MD. The Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography honors his return to the area, by hosting a public reception of his photographic exhibit on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 1-5 p.m. Live music and hors d'oeuvres will be available as Mr. Asfaw greets visitors and distinguished guests. Extended viewing hours are available on this day only, till 7 p.m.  read more »