PixelatedImage Blog

I’ve got lots of links for you today, so let’s get at it.

Layers TV has a new episode up, and if you’ve ever wanted a primer on getting a website up - from the very, very beginning - RC Concepcion has a series about just that, starting with this episode. It’s not sexy tips and tricks, it’s just good solid, education and it’ll get you going. Tune in to the whole series. Layers TV - go HERE. If the link gets old, just look for Episode #43.

Speaking of sexy tips and tricks, be sure to read Stephen Johnson’s guest post on Scott Kelby’s blog this week. He’s tapping in to the whole “addicted to HOW” stream of consciousness. The dude just gets it, and is really articulate about it.

Back to Layers - the blog has a solid article by Rick Sammon about shooting people on location - The Art of the On-Location Portrait.

Remember a while back how I raved and raved about Up Straps? Well, after a year of using it I stand by how good they are. The thing is, they just don’t match my shooting style - in fact I now just use their bandolier, which is great but kind of defeats the purpose of the Up Strap sticky rubber pads, because, well, the bandolier doesn’t have one. I’ve recently stumbled onto the BlackRapid R-Strap and I’m stoked to get a couple - I won’t go into it now because I’d rather do a review when I’ve tried them, but check out the website, particularily the video. This is how I shoot already, I just don’t have the strap that does it as well as this. When I get them I will do a complete review, and I’ve arranged with Black Rapid to do a give-away as well. So stay tuned.

Moleskine user? Here’s a cool site for a service that’ll laser engrave/customize your Moleskine notebooks. I’m still trying to get pricing on this service, but in principle I’m stoked about this. While we’re on it, here’s a page of Moleskine Mod resources on the Freelance Switch blog. (oops - the link for the engraving service is: www.engraveyourbook.com but they suddenly closed, something about concerns over the chemical make-up of the book. Sorry if I got your hopes up!)

Have a great weekend. I’m shooting the Vancouver Yogathon and Blissfest on Saturday and flying to Kona, Hawaii on Sunday. I’ll be there all next week and will try to publish while I am there, but teaching generally consumes me, so posts might be a little thin.