This is the first of an occasional series of interesting Photography stories from around the web. 

 

My hope is that they will inspire, interest, educate or at the least amuse.

 

Of course, we are all different but I’ve grouped these stories into how they got my attention:

Educate

 

DIY Photography have a great short explanation on the full frame v crop sensor comparison. 

 

They use portrait photography as an example but you could easily apply this to other genres
such as product photography.

 

 

Full Frame Sony a7ii Vs. Crop Sony A6000, Which Is Better for Portraits?

 

Ever looked at your holiday snaps and wondered how you could make them better?
The suggestions in this article this could be your answer.

 

How to make a boring vacation photo something AMAZING!

 

Inspire

This article on Digital Rev caught my eye. It shows what’s possible with some imagination and
I think, lots of time!

 

 

Watch as New York City is Transformed into a Moving Picasso Painting

 

While most of us will never use a photo editor, this article on Peta Pixel explains the value of
using one if you have the money.

 

The Olympics Prove the Value of a Photo Editor

 

Never got into Hip-Hop much but I don’t need to with this inspirational idea of how you can
utilise your images and get an edge.

 

 

Your Favorite Hip Hop Photo Book is Now a Coloring Book

 

If you need any ideas on marketing yourself or your business, then Clint Nolan has an amazing prom mailer

 

Photographer’s Handmade Promo Mailer is Beyond Impressive

 

Interest Frighten

 

These 2 are more than interesting, they are downright scary.

 

The first is one selfies on the go. 

 

I wish I could say that as an Aussie it doesn’t happen in Australia but I have no doubt the numbers
per capita would be the same here.

 

#Driving Danger: Instagram Posts Shed Light on a Distracted Driving Trend 

 

Not quite so scary but quite revealing is the care taken by some of Amazon’s delivery contractors. 

 

Let’s be fair though, this issue is not unique to Amazon.

 

Watch How Amazon Delivered a $500 Camera Lens

 

Humour

 

And now for something cute:

 

 

Ten-Month-Old and Rescued Pup Make for an Adorable Portrait Duo

 

And funny:

 

Doctor Hilariously Recreates Celebrity Photos to Raise Money for Cancer

 

With that I will leave you with Oscar Wilde who is meant to have said life is much too important to be
taken seriously.

 

What he actually said was “Life is much too important a thing ever to talk seriously
about it.”

 

Either way he was right.

 

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