www.mgablog.org http://www.mgablog.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Best Websites For All Notable Photography http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/22/best-websites-for-all-notable-photography/ http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/22/best-websites-for-all-notable-photography/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=13 If you are new to the photography world it can be an exciting world to explore! There are literally thousands of artists out there and they aren’t all displayed in museums. Here are a few places to explore as you learn more about the world of photography.

1. National Geographic- The magazine and website will lead you to some of the best photographers in the world. Their works are displayed all over the world in books, on television, on websites and in magazines.

2. If you are new to photography, a great resource is www.Youtube.com. There are hundreds of photographer videos on youtube that teaches about everything from cameras to shooting techniques. Experienced photographers upload videos on all kinds of subjects to help educate upcoming photographers.

3. Websites like www.photobucket.com and www.shutterstock.com stores your photos online and you can search and view any subject by many different photographers.
4. www.Picturecorrect.com and photography.com will teach you everything you need to know about photography including beginners tips and tricks.

The best tip is to get online and just start researching and connecting with photographers. There is a huge online world ready to teach you all the photography skills you will ever need!

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/22/best-websites-for-all-notable-photography/feed/ 0 Fellow Photographers Are Here To Mingle http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/08/fellow-photographers-are-here-to-mingle/ http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/08/fellow-photographers-are-here-to-mingle/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=12 One is truly the loneliest number. The act of doing anything alone for most individuals is lonely and frustrating. There is a reason that people as whole tend to look for other people whenever they desire to do almost any activity that can be thought of. Sports are simply better with more people. Classrooms are more enlightening with more students and watching a movie is more entertaining with a group of friends. While individuals can do activities alone, for many it is not preferable. This is especially true when it comes to learning a new skill or advancing in knowledge of a skill already acquainted with. Photography is a great example of a skill that can best grow when surrounded by other individuals. A individual who desires to be a great photographer will soon realize that the best way to achieve the goal of proficiency is by being with other photographers. This brief article will discuss the benefits of mingling and being with other photographers to improve an individual’s craft.

One of the chief reasons it is profitable to mingle with other photographers is due to the fact that by communicating with others, whether in person or online, the individual is exposed to a wider world of photography. The knowledge and points of views of both amateurs and professionals can be source of the spark needed to ignite the creative juices within an individual. Also, the individual can share their learned knowledge with others; they in effect become the spark. Another great benefit of mingling with photographers is the social benefits that can follow. By conversing with others, the individual has the opportunity to broaden their photo shooting capabilities and also open up locations to them to shoot. Networking is an important skill for any photographer today. While there are more reasons that mingling can help a photographer these are some of the chief ones.

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2012/02/08/fellow-photographers-are-here-to-mingle/feed/ 0 Best Photography Museums Near You http://www.mgablog.org/2012/01/11/best-photography-museums-near-you/ http://www.mgablog.org/2012/01/11/best-photography-museums-near-you/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/?p=11 If you normally spend your weekend watching movies on your www.CannonSatellite.com channels or going for runs around the neighborhood, why not head to a museum this holiday season? There are some great photography museums around the country and odds are one of our favorites is near you
Smithsonian: The Smithsonian in Washington DC is one of the best places to see the cream of the crop and they’ve got a semi-permanent exhibit featuring the best nature photographs of all time. If you live in any surrounding area, this one’s worth a trip.
International Center of Photography: Located in New York City the ICP is arguably the best photography museum in the country. You’ll find examples of every type of photography and some of the best known photos of all time.
Art Institute of Chicago: This museum’s got a great Ansel Adams exhibit going on right now and if you’re interested at all in landscapes, this is your spot. There are some days the museum offer free admission so seek these days out and take the kids with you!

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2012/01/11/best-photography-museums-near-you/feed/ 0 Best Photography Museums to Visit for Ideas http://www.mgablog.org/2011/09/01/best-photography-museums-to-visit-for-ideas/ http://www.mgablog.org/2011/09/01/best-photography-museums-to-visit-for-ideas/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=9 When participating in photography, an important aspect of it is to find inspiration. Often times, this inspiration comes from the work of others. This is why it is important to visit photography museums in order to learn about masterful photography as well as gain inspiration for your next great shoot.

One of the best places to visit is the Art Institute of Chicago. They fill much of their galleries with amazing photography works of both new artists and timeless classics of well known photos.

Another great place to visit is photography competitions. This will be a great help and among photography competitions we have the Soho Photo Annual national Photography Competition which gives way to inspiring and creative photos which are displayed in a stunning gallery.

In addition to the above mentioned competition that is displayed in New York, the Miwa Yanagi ” Deutsche Bank Collection is also displayed in New York. This collection is a gallery of a Japanese artists works that deal with women issues in Japanese culture.

If you are looking for unconventional photographic work, then go to Washington D.C. where you will find Wolfgang Tilmans exhibition. This exhibition includes over 300 works of art that many people enjoy.Still bored? Click to continue: World Photography Day 2011

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2011/09/01/best-photography-museums-to-visit-for-ideas/feed/ 0 The Best Photographers Of All Time http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/29/the-best-photographers-of-all-time/ http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/29/the-best-photographers-of-all-time/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=8 In an art with so many different fields, it is difficult to say who the greatest photographers of all time are. There have, however, been a few whose work not only reflected the era in which they lived, but continues to influence their colleagues and speak to audiences worldwide.

One of the earliest great photographers was Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. His photographs from the late 19th century helped capture a way of life before it disappeared forever. Ansel Adams is another example of a photographer whose work has withstood the test of time. His black and white photographs still set the bar for outdoor photographers. Another all-time great is Henri Cartier-Bresson. Considered by many to be the father of modern photojournalism, he photographed some of the most significant events of the past century and, like Dorothea Lange who is famous for her photographs of America-s Great Depression, was able to capture on film a range of timeless human emotions.

As with all art, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. But these artists- unique ability to use a camera to capture the world in which we live certainly qualifies them as some of the greatest photographers of all time.

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/29/the-best-photographers-of-all-time/feed/ 0 The Best Photographers Of Our Time http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/28/the-best-photographers-of-our-time/ http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/28/the-best-photographers-of-our-time/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=7 The enjoyment and appreciation of art is a subjective experience. The style and content of a piece of art that appeals to one person may not appeal to someone else. However, there is a certain criteria as to what makes a good piece of art; composition, form, and the understanding of light and shadow, are just a few of the factors that determine the difference between a good piece of art and a masterpiece. Photography is an underappreciated art form. People believe that because photography is ubiquitous, it is for some reason a lesser art. This is simply not true.

Alfred Stieglitz is one of the best photographers of the early 20th century. His technique revolutionized photography. No tricks, no illusions, Stieglitz was a diehard photo-realist. His pictures captured an era in a particular way. Looking at his photos today, they are deceptively simple, yet they resonant with emotional and psychological accuracy.

Cindy Sherman is a master of late 20th century photography. Unlike Stieglitz, Cindy was concerned with artifice. Her photos are staged. Cindy Sherman was both the photographer and the subject. She used herself as the model to criticize many late 20th century themes: feminism, gender roles, and Hollywood.Still bored? Click to continue: Cindy Sherman does M.A.C.: It”s like a mascara wand in the eye

]]> http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/28/the-best-photographers-of-our-time/feed/ 0 Photographers Best Kept Secrets For Success http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/24/photographers-best-kept-secrets-for-success/ http://www.mgablog.org/2011/08/24/photographers-best-kept-secrets-for-success/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mgablog.org/&p=6 Photography can be a really enjoyable, rewarding career or hobby. You get to change scenery and the people you work with often. Sometimes those people you work with are children. Kids are so fun and cute to work with, but sometimes they are not. We all know that parents want a beautiful smiling picture of their child, but that is not always easy to capture.

As a photographer you have to be prepared to do whatever it takes to get that perfect smile. The most productive way to do this is using props. There are so many great things out there to choose from, and not any one thing is going to work for every child so it is important to have a few things to choose from.

You have to have a fun stuffed animal. Another great option is something on an elastic. That way you can toss it toward the child they will be distracted watching it in awe, and it comes right back to you. Another great idea to get them to look at the camera and be entertained is getting the props that attach to the camera. There are so many great options to choose from.

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