Photographers

This month, we feature a number of inspiring photographs from members of our Flickr Pool that dramatically features the sky…in Black & White.

In an effort to curbing gear lust, we look back at what Ansel Adams was able to accomplish with his “archaic” equipment that is rivaled by even the cheapest gear today.

The self portraiture of see . jane . snap is a window into her soul and into our own minds. We explore her work in this Photographer Spotlight

Passion is absolutely necessary for any photographer to excel at his craft. We explore the passions of famous photographers and discuss why you should shoot your passions as well.

The Get Pushed Group on Flickr has earned a special place in our pages in the form of a monthly round-up. This first installment serves to introduce our readers to the group, and to the new column. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired.

I highlight six photographers – some famous, some unkown – that truly inspire me and my own photography. Read on to see my list, and then chime in at the end to share your inspirations.

Photographer Kevin Thornhill – a long time contributor of the Shutter Photo & Flickr Group – has really evolved a great deal over the years. With his roots in street photography, he seems to have made a successful transition into the world of Fashion Photography. This is something we cannot overlook, and so we are featuring him in this Photographer Spotlight to share some of his current great works.

First published on August 31, 2010, we took a exploration of Photographer Ray Rhodes’s portfolio, focusing specifically on his love of the open road. Ray’s work continues to inspire us, but it’s great to look back at this feature article and see how far he’s come, and appreciate how much he’s built on this foundation.

Light can be used to tell a story, but understanding how best to capture it in a photograph requires us to understand exactly how light behaves. Hint: It’s not always obvious. To help us illustrate a great way to use light in a photograph, we are featuring a photo, “RM 2-091″ by Gary Heller, who’s work inspires us.

It’s easy to fall into a monotonous routine. To stay inspired, many photographers have side projects featuring similar subjects or a common theme. This week, we feature photographer Dennis Maitland who has an ongoing project, “Life On The Edge”, which features the photographer sitting on the edge of tall buildings. Acrophobes may not wish to read on, but if you want to be inspired by Dennis’s project, you should read on.