Dave Labelle

this is a little interview I did with a grate photographer Dave Labelle, be sure to go to my other blog on wordpress to see more up t date thing I have been doing .

Canon EOS 7D - Versatile Auto Focus

Canon Eos 7D has a very versatile auto auto focus, it has 19 customizable auto focus points which would come in handy when shooting different subject maters. Canon really updated there focusing and the focusing capabilities with this camera. Find more information on this camera and other canon produts at Canon.

Leica M9 Review.

I dont shoot Leica and Im not to sure how practical a digital range finder would be but this camera seem like a really good camera its just a little exspensive. Here ar some of the upgrades Leica has made since the last camera the M8 ,: 1) full-frame sensor; 2) no UV/IR filter needed; 3) quieter shutter; 4) easier access to ISO adjustments; 5) lower incidence of noise. The main reason Leica made a digital range finder is because they feel it is a more discreate yet high end camera. Read more on this article at PDN.

I Moved !!!

Well today My teach Mr.Jones informed the class that word press is actually a more profesional site, so I have moved my blog to word press http://cooperricketts.wordpress.com/ is the new adress. I will still post stuff on here but most of my posting will be done on word press.

Big production lighting

Video production presents a growing business opportunity for still photographers, as video and still camera technology converges and clients begin to combine the two types of production to create cross-platform campaigns and cut costs. Weather you shoot video or still images you need to know how to light the set properly, fortunately for photographers, lighting techniques for still and video are similar. It really depends on what you want to get across to your viewer and how much you can spend. Read more about this and learn some lighting techniques here at Jeffrey L Brown.

Updating my Flickr.

Today I scanned in some old chrome 4x5 film positives and I put them on my flickr. I really like chrome film and how it is a positive instead of a negative after you develop the film. I hope to use more of this kind of film in the future

Have you seen Red

Cult camcorder manufacturer Red finally took the wraps off a new product it had been teasing on its website and in online forums for weeks a multi-purpose hybrid camcorder/digital SLR that lets the user create their own custom imaging device based around Red's sensors.This might be kinda cool considering what the camera can do, I don't have the money to buy that camera but I still think the company is amazing because it is a fully customizable camera all the way down to your sensor size.read more on this article at Pdn.com.

Nicola Carignani Fashion.

I am not a big fan of fashion shots but this one caught my eye I like how it has differnt fell about it and how he is inside but not in a studio and I like that he does that consitenly in his shots I think it adds a differnt felling to the image. The shot is by Nicola Carignani he is based in Milan.To read more click here.

Philip Toledano

I found this guy awhile back while I was reading a article about photoshop I really liked how complicated yet simple his work seemed. I decided to do some research on him and I found his website that showcase his portfolio and side projects some of his stuff is strange and some of it is really interesting. He is a really remarble photographer who puts a lot of thought in to what he wants to get across to the viewer. Find more about him and his works here and here.

Whats in the bag

Now I am not really all that in to fashion photography but I thought this video was kind of interesting because it shows what this photographer uses on a daily bases and what techniques work for her. If your interested in seeing any of her images look here and to find other videos look here.

Canon Eos 7d camera review

When this camera first came out I was abit skeptical about it, I didnt think it was a whole lot differnt than the 50d and was wondering why canon didnt go with the full frame censor for the 7d. However there are some verynice fetures to this camera such as it shotts 8 frames a second and is a 18 mega pixel camera. It is my personal opion that this camera combied with canon l series lens would be a grate combination for any photographer. find this video and other here

Looking at lenses!

I'm not sure when I will be able to get any new equipment or how much I will be able to get but I do know I would like to get a new lens at least one that goes down to 2.8 or 1.4 F-stop. That way Ill be able to have a grater depth of field and also be able to shoot in low light situations. I shoot Canon and they have a wide variety of lens that open to 2.8 the one I am most considering is the 24-70 2.8 I think it will be a good mid range lens for journalism or portraits. To find this lens and others click here

Who shot rock and roll ?

This is a photography exhibition opening today in Brooklyn New York at the Brooklyn museum. The exabition shocase some of the finest colabration between musicans and photographers. Michael Lavine's , Storm Thorgerson and Ian Dickerson are just a couple of photographers exhibiting there. Opening night there will be a concert with Blondie. Needless to say this would be an awsome event to go and see and it makes me wish I lived in New York. To read more on this article click here.

Happy Halloween!

Since its Halloween I thought scary pictures were appropriate. I just happened to find this photographer Danny Treacy he is a London based photographer he is definitely good at capturing the creepy felling or lonely felling with his photography.

Behind the secane with Silversun Pickups

I have often wonder why certain arts make strange videosbe a fan of music videos. In some case its because they were trying to be differnt . When L.A based band silversun pickups and director Emmet Malloy made this video thats just what they were doing. To see the full video and other videos from sspu click here, you can also click here

Edward Burtynsky: Economies of Scale

Edward Burtynsky is a photojournalist that likes to consider the magnitude of human industry and its impact on the landscape. Often when he photographs something he focus in on the cultcher of the workers like coal miners, China factory works ect. Also he thinks about how the workers are being affected by their work and how the product is affecting the world. He believes once he has done this he can better frame his image. Find more on this article at Pdn the video shows some of his more recent work.

Updating my Flickr.

So I have been adding some more pictures to my flickr account this is one I did awhile ago of my Grandfather in HDR form. Flickr is a online photo stream were you can finds lot of other photographers. Hdr stands for High dynamic range meaning grater tones which gives a picture a surreal feeling.

The Red Canon!!!

Vincent Laforet teamed up with Jamie  O'Brien and Andy Lesniak Red cameras are customizable video & still cameras The Red EOS Mount by Wicked Circuits was created by Andy Lesniak and Richard Wardlow. All of this was created for Vincents filming project. 

Canon G 10 Point and shoot

Canon G10 is a stellar camera when it comes to its size and what it can do. The camera shoots 14 mega pixels, has live view and low noise capabilities. In addition to that the camera also can do video and there are some lens accessories to increase the focal length not bad for a point and shoot.

Shane Hurlburt Contest ( were is the 5D)

Shane Hurlburt has a contest link on his website, all you need to do is watch the video and see if you can tell what part of the video was filmed with the Canon 5 D Mark II and which parts were filmed with film rail cameras. read more about this here Canon Rumors

WOW Canon is not playing around

I found a picture of this lens which is specifically made for DSLRs that do video,this lens made by Panavision is a fixed prime and as it is seen here it is attached to the 5 D Mark II Vincent Laforet is becoming recognized as a photographer that is pushing the video capabilities of his camera. Another photographer using this technology is Shane Hurlburt.

Liquid Images HD350 Camera/Video Mask

I am a huge fan of gadgets, that being said I found this interesting scuba mask that allows you to do HD video and take pictures while your under water. The video camera can film at 30 frames per second in (1280-720) and the still camera shoots 5 mega pixel images. If you would like to read more about this you can find more info at PDN or if you want to own this gadget look here at B&H or at Liquid Images.

Canon Tilt-Shift Lens and tilt shift photography

Tilt shift lens are a style of lens that mimic the large format bellows capabilities. Mainly used for architecture these lens can tilt and sway, by doing this you can control what is in focus more.if you would like to see other videos like this go to youtube or digital camera reviews ,also if you want to find were to buy a lens like this, you can find them at B&H photo. Here is another link just for tilt shift photography.

Canon has another new camera

Before you get to excited this is an article I read on canon rumors. That being said, canon is coming out with yet another camera but not in time for Christmas the release of the EOS 1DS Mark 4 will more than likely be in the spring. So what's the difference between the 1D and the 1DS well a lot the 1DS will have 32 mega pixel be video cable and have a high iso range, full frame and shoot 5 frames per second where as the 1d is 16 mp shoots an amazing 10 fps and is not full frame. Either way both camera are amazing and I look forward to seeing pictures of the actual camera.

Skating filmed with the 5D Mark II

Some of you know that I am really in to skating and that's why I though this was cool. Photography and skating go hand in hand because this sport doesn't get a lot of media coverage.If you want to see other videos or articles like this go to Roller News.

Holiday Portraits

Monday we began construction of our set for the holiday portraits. I think it will be a fun arrangement and I am looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. Here are the dates and times for the event Thurs, Nov. 12: 4-8pmSat, Nov. 14: 10am-2pm
(SANTA SATURDAY)Mon - Thurs, Nov. 16- 19: 4-8pmSat, Nov. 21: 10am-2pmMon & Tues, Nov. 23-24: 4-8pmNo Appointment Necessary or you can check out the blog for further info at GTC Holiday Portraits.

National Geographic Pictures of the day

U.S.S. Atka making its way through the frozen sea. You can find this picture along with others at National Geographic pic of the day I recommend checking it out there is a lot of interesting photography there.

A short film by Vincent Laforet

This short film was filmed with Canons new camera the Eos 1D mark IV. the camera can film at 24, 30 frames per second. In 2010 there will be an update alowing the 5D users to be able to film in the same way. Here is a link to Vincent Laforet's blog also if you want to read more about this you can find it at Canon Rumors

Canon L series lens production

I thought that this was interesting. I have always wonder exactly how they made lens, it is a long and tedious process. here are links to part 2 and part 3

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV image quality

This video is about the remarkable image quality of this camera and the direction canon is taking their next generation of cameras.

Canon 5D Mark II Firmware update 2010

Canon has announced an update for the firmware, meaning when you do video now you can film at 24-25 frames per second and still be at 1080 video. This is important because it will allow better quality if you do chose to do video. However if you don't the 5D Mark II can still shoot 21 mega pixel images. You can read more about this at Canon Rumors

I framed one of my pictures

The other day I got to frame this picture and hang it on the wall in the printing room. We had a contest over one of the brakes between quarters. We where suppose to shoot over the brake and bring it in to show to Ms.Finch. She just happened to like this picture.

Atlanta Photojournalism seminar.

There is going to be a seminar for photojournalism at the begging of December. The seminar will concisest of work shops, speakers and a contest of the different elements of photojournalism. My self Brett May, Damain Aching, Amanda Gardener, and Lisa Cave will all be volunteering at the seminar I cant tell you how excited I am for this opportunity to work with and talk to some of the photographers there one that I am really looking forward to seeing is Mark Adams he is an Atlanta based wedding photographer and a photojournalist. the pictures above are from he online portfolio and the link will take you there if you want to view more.

Canons New Camera.

I had talked about Canon celebrating their birthday by unveiling a new camera and they did. Canons new camera is called the 1D Mark 4. It is a 16 mega pixel camera and can do 10 frames per second which is really fast considering most camera do 3 fps. In addition to that the 1D mark 4 bosts a incredible iso form 50- 105,400 which is insane. This camera also does video, its a pritty amazing camera. Here is a link to the whole story and specs on the camera PDN

Apples new mouse

Apples magic mouse is kinda cool its wireless and has a seamless touch surface like on the iphone. Also it has a laser tracking engine, sounds complicated, it just means its more sensitive on more surfaces. I haven't used this mouse but I'm kinda interested to see if it makes photoshop easier or harder. Read more here at Apple

New Header in the works.

I am also working on making the header at the top of my blog a lot smaller. I think it is really to big and on some browsers its the only thing you see when you bring the site up so I need to fix this.

I might have a feature.

I went to the fair this past weekend it was the last day of the fair I was shooting for a feature for photojournalism. I got to talk to a lot of interesting people and got some good pictures.

Low Key.

Yesterday I had to photograph a low key assignment in the studio. I had a lot of fun shooting this and I think my teacher is happy with the results. The above pictures is of my fellow classmate William Twitty and a contact sheet I made for Mrs. Harkins

Possible Internship.

Its a ways off but not to soon to start thinking about who would I want to intern with. I have always liked concerts and musicians, I stubbed upon Danny Clinch about a year ago and i really like his work he is based out of New York so if he will let me intern with him then I would be going to New York. the above pictures are of Tom Waits and Bruce Springfiled. http://www.dannyclinch.com

Portraiture Shoot tomarow morning.

portraiture low key shoot tomorrow, low key photography is when most of your subject or set is black. It gives your subject mater a mysterious feel. I am really siked about this shoot I think it should go well.

Jerry Uelsmann.

Uelsmann was a huge inspiration to me when I first got in to photography I really like the dream like feel he evokes. The interesting thing about him is he was doing modern day compositing in the darkroom! He is pritty remarkable. Here is a link to his website http://www.uelsmann.com/

Happy Early Birthday Canon.

Canon is throwing a big celebration to celebrate 50 years of camera making. This info comes from Canon Australia The event on the 20th of October in Australia is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Canon SLR’s. I can’t think of a better way to start of 51 than with a new camera. I think that this is interesting because on http://www.canonrumors.com/ they have rumors speculating the release of two new cameras but the one everyone is talking about is 1d mark 4, this next week might be pretty exciting for canon users !

Another Flickr picture

Here is another picture that's on my Flikar account. This picture was taken for a photoshop assignment the person in the picture is a fellow classmate Jeremy Figluizzi be sure to look at his page too. http://www.jeremyfig.blogspot.com/

I have a Flickr acount

Here is a old final four picture from second quarter

It Rained!!!

The other day it rained and the property backing up to my neighborhood was flood by the rain. So much so that channel 2 came out to document the flooding.

Editing!!!!

Today I have been doing alot of photoshop editing one of the thing I'm am working on right now is the portrait for the child assignment. I do not know if this is the one she will choose or not.

Today I am at school editing and printing my sports pictures. Here are a couple of my pictures from the events.

Shot for portraiture.

Today was a very rainy day I was glad to be in the studio shooting my portraiture assignment. I think it went really well cant wait to print them !!!

Portraiture Class Tomorrow !

Tomorrow sassignment is to take pictures of little kids, Mrs.Hartkins is having us do this because it is difficult to take studio pictures of kids. I think it will be a fun and challenging assignment.

Last sport shoot of the weekend.

Charged my camera battery and cleaned my lens and now its off to the lacrosse game it should be fun it is a real nice day for photography.

Just got home from shooting a football game, the weather held out, and I think I got a couple of good shots. Im excited to see them on the computer at school ! Now I just have to recharge my battries for lacrosse on sunday.

Sports assingment!

I went and shot a little league and a vollyball game last night some of the pictures are good, but I want to keep shooting and I am planning on going to a football game tonight, hope the weather is good.

First Photojournalism assignment!

The other day we were given our first photojournalism assignment, it was to go out and take pictures of people in the rain. I had a good time shooting for this assignment.

After I showed my contact sheet to Mrs.Harkins I think this is the one I will be going with.

Cats & Dogs

This past week we had a photo shoot of animals. We got to take photos of them in the studio. Here is a contact sheet of some of the shots I took

First post ever!!!!