Monthly Archives: May 2011

You Had Me At Woof

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Picked up this amazing book, You Had Me At Woof, by Julie Klam. The cover alone is a heart-winner, a bug-eyed and adorable little Boston terrier, one ear flopped down, one pricked up, staring right at you, the reader, the … Continue reading →

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The Craft of Photography, Number 4 – Working with Available Light

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Advantages of working with available light: You work with what you’ve got for a greater sense of realism. You don’t have to carry heavy lighting equipment and stands, only a monopod or tripod. You can shoot quickly. You can move freely. … Continue reading →

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Suzy Lamont – photographer

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Watch for my story about photographer Suzy Lamont in EMC News next week. Probably the first story I’ve ever done on a photographer.

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The Craft of Photography, Number 3

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

I’m not facetious: buy a film camera (lots of used ones around for cheap). If you must, get a super cheap disposable. Use it for a full week without ever touching digital. You’ll force yourself to consider composition in much more … Continue reading →

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Photography and gadgets – The Craft of Photography, Number 2

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

A good photograph tells a story. A great photograph captures a universal feeling/theme. Photography is a craft and a science. All the gadgets in the world won’t make you a good photographer. If you use digital, turn off your screen. … Continue reading →

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The Craft of Photography, Number 1

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

May 15, 2011 Photography means a lot to me. I love expressing art through images. Art reflects the soul of life. Photography is my art. A friend once said to me—in frustration at the abundance of so-called photographers out there—that … Continue reading →

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