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75 Captured Candids [Photography]

theshuttersquad — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:32:44 +0000

For this week’s Shooting Challenge, I asked you to capture moments without all the posing and preplanning. And I will say, every one of the results offers an interesting look into the life of another. More »

(Via Gizmodo.)

Gizmodo Shooting Challenge: Self Portrait

theshuttersquad — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:40:52 +0000

The Challenge

Take a self-portrait—and that’s it—photograph yourself. The camera can be in the shot, or not. You can be in the foreground or background, a subject or a mere reflection. The way you capture the self-portrait is really the entire challenge, so I’m not telling you what to do with any more specificity.

The Method

I think the hardest part of shooting a self-portrait is letting go of self-consciousness…and either embracing or rejecting vanity, depending on your ego. But for some more practical tips, this list from Digital Photography School is handy, as is this brainstorm over at ShutterBug. And may I suggest, emulating another self-portrait isn’t a horrible way to start.

The Rules

1. Submissions need to be your own.

2. Photos need to be taken the week of the contest. (No portfolio linking or it spoils the “challenge” part.)

3. Explain, briefly, the equipment, settings and technique used to snag the shot.

4. Email submissions to contests@gizmodo.com.

5. Include 800px wide image (200KB or less) AND a 2560×1600 sized in email. (The 800px image is the one judged, so feel free to crop/alter the larger image for wallpaper-sized dimensions.)

Gizmodo: Shooting Challenge – Shadows

theshuttersquad — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:36:18 +0000

Shadows can be a boon or a hindrance to a photographer. Too much, and you lose your subject to darkness. But use them right, and you can beautifully play with the light/dark dichotomy.

Read on for the rules…

Gizmodo: Monotone Challenge

theshuttersquad — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:10:47 +0000

I love these little contests!

Gizmodo: Lit by a Candle.

Rob Bejusca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:12:23 +0000

Check out these awesome single candle lit shots from Gizmodo

Enjoy!

Adorama iPhone Photo Contest

theshuttersquad — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:42:24 +0000

Adorama is having an awesome iPhone Photo contest (I will be partisapating, and wining Bit$hes!). There will be a huge panel of judges including Scott Kelby and Joe McNally. Contest ends Feb 16. Enter as many photos as you like. Good Luck!

Gizmodo Shooting Challenge: Run from you Camera!

theshuttersquad — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:28:22 +0000

Sounds like fun! Click on image for details.

Shooting Challenge: Gray Winter / Gizmodo

theshuttersquad — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:13:08 +0000

Another shooting challenge from our friends at Giz. Unfortunately not for us Floridians. Everyone else, Good Luck!

Gizmodo Photo Contest

theshuttersquad — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:23:04 +0000

Click on the image above to read the full details on the Fall Photo Contest from Gizmodo. Hurry, contest ends this Thursday!

Photo contests – October 09

Rob Bejusca — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:44:22 +0000

Once a month, I hope, I will be bringing you 3 contests that I will be participating in and encourage you to join. Click on each banner to be directed to the contest site. Good luck!