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Fine Art Prints for Sale:

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Blair's New E-Book:

Ron Leach, Publisher of Shutterbug, says: "It is a real pleasure to write the forward for this book by our friend Blair Howard, who has helped a whole generation of photographers become more successful at selling their work. In fact, one of the many lessons that I’ve learned during my 25-year involvement with the photo industry is that great photographers aren’t necessarily good business people. And in today’s extremely competitive environment, your marketing skills are just as important as your artistic capabilities if you want to be successful..." Amazing Photos>>>

Fine Art Images of Great Golf Courses: Valhalla, TPC Sawgrass, Augusta National, and the Great Southwest.

Fine Art Images of Great Golf Courses in the Southeast

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Can You Really Turn Pro?

Can you really turn pro and make money from your photography?

Yes, you can. And more easily than you might think. Not only can you make good money from your photography, you can travel the world for free and get paid for doing it. 2008 was a great year for me. I made 19 trips to some of the most exotic locations in the world: the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Mayaguana in the Bahamas, California, Florida and many more. I stayed at some of the world's finest hotels, for free: the Ritz-Carltons hotels in Naples and Georgia, the Sanctuary Cap Cana, Princeville Kawai, and more. All of this was made made possible by a technique I developed more than 25 years ago - the Photo Essay.

The Photo Essay is the one quick and easy way to become established in the publishing industry and to become a professional photographer. A couple of years ago I published a photo essay: Seven Tips For Photographing Paris. That essay ran as the cover story of the final issue of PHOTOgraphic magazine - the photograph on the cover is also mine. Read the article. It illustrates exactly how the technique works. Today I make a good living as a full-time photojournalist. I travel the world for free, and I get paid for doing so. You can too. Here's how.

How to Take Amazing Photographs

My e-book has been a long time in the making. It offers an extensive set of instructions on how to shoot great photographs, not just now and again, but consistently and to order. All of the pro techniques are included in simple, easy-to-follow steps. These are the techniques that have provided me with a great living for more than 30 years, taken me to all corners of the world - for free. They have opened doors for me and introduced me to famous people (I have a one-on-one meeting with Greg Norman the 2nd week in December). The techniques are easy to learn, though they took me more than 10 years to identify. You can find them all in my e-book, How to Take Amazing Photographs. Do they work? You don't have to take my word for it. Ron Leach, publisher of Shutterbug Magazine, was kind enough to write the introduction - read Ron's Intro here. Order it now and you'll qualify for a $10 discount, which means you'll pay just $19.95 plus shipping. Order Now>>>

Set It And Forget It

No, this is not Ron Popeel, but his idea is great one; here's why. Why do you never see press photographers adjusting their f-stops or changing lenses in the middle of a shoot? They use a simple technique that takes most of the guesswork out of what they do. You can use it too. Read the article>>>

RAW Files V JPGs

Another advantage of using the RAW file is that, other than deleting it, you can’t corrupt it. You must save the altered image as either a JPG file or in some other format. Be warned though: always copy your RAW files to CDs or DVDs for archiving. Then, as new and more improved processing software becomes available, you will always have them on hand and ready to work with whenever you feel the need. Read the article>>>

You Can't Rely on Discount Travel Providers

On Monday this week - May 26 - I was supposed to leave for four days at the Coeur d'Alene Resort and Hotel on the Northern Idaho Golf Trail. The idea was to play that course and Circling Raven and, of course, photograph both courses. It didn't happen. Read more>>>

New images from South Carolina

including this one: Dawn at the 13th on Melrose.

Next week: the Northern Idaho Golf Trail, including Coeur d'Alene and Circling Raven, two of the most beautiful courses in the Northwest

The 13th at Augusta National Golf Course is on sale.

Well, the fine art print of the famed monster of Amen Corner is. The 13th at Augusta is my most popular image. If you'd like to own a copy, now's your chance to grab one while they are on sale >>>

Comments?

Strange-looking image, yes?

Well, I think it's one of the best images I've made over the last 10 or 15 years. In fact, I like it so much I've a framed copy of it hanging in my office. What to you think? Comments>

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Working With Hyperfocal Focusing

I’m sure the term, hyperfocal focusing, is a familiar one to many photographers, but I also know that it’s a bit of mystery to a great many more. Anyway, I’ve had several requests for an explanation, so here it is..

What exactly does hyperfocal focusing mean and why is it important in certain types of photography, especially those images shot for publication purposes?

Hyperfocal focusing is a technique for utilizing the maximum depth-of-field capabilities of any given lens. It’s a method by which you can, given the right choice of lens, achieve acceptable focus in your images from just a few feet in front of the camera all the way to infinity. This entire area would be your “zone of acceptable focus.” The image right shows what I mean.

Read the complete article>>>

City in View: Paris

By day or by night, from the Bastille to the Marais, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, the Eternal City, its riverbanks, cathedrals, boulevards, monuments, architecture, cafés, and neighborhoods all offer endless opportunities for sightseeing, fun and romance.

Photo Gallery:

Images of Sawgrass TPC Stadium Golf Course :

I've just returned from an assignment in Florida photograph and write about some of the famous golf courses. So, I thought you might like to see some of the images I made at Sawgrass. I stayed at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa at Ponte Vedra Beach right next to the TPC (Tournament Player's Club) course. The day was somewhat overcast, but there were patches of blue from time to time and it was cold, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy the images.

Photography News:

Microstock for All: Can you shoot images like this one? If so, you can make real money in Microstock photography. This one, believe it or not, has already earned its owner more than $12,000. You can learn how to turn those everyday images into cash... the easy way. For more information, check out Blair's article. .

Better yet, take a look at our Online Stock Photography Course. Just visit our sister website. This link will take you directly to the correct page: Stock Photography