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Profile: Lifestyle, Sports…And Social Media: An Interview With Chase Jarvis
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Jan 31, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 01, 2011

Chase Jarvis is one of a new breed of successful young photographers who’s at the top of his game. His use of social networking has brought him an enormous following while his exploration of radical business models is opening new markets. Best known for his lifestyle and sports images, the creative and financial success of his personal projects has earned him top corporate clients like Nikon, Reebok, and Microsoft.

 

Shutterbug: You have no formal training as a photographer, yet arguably you’re one of the top photographers working today. How’d you get there?

Chase Jarvis: I wish I could answer that in a sentence. I think maybe the shortest description is by being incredibly curious and very hardworking. And throw a whole bunch of luck in there, too. There’s a lot of timing and luck involved in anything I do.

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Profile; Interview With David Hume Kennerly; A Life In Photojournalism
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Feb 01, 2010

David Hume Kennerly has led an amazing career as a photojournalist. In 1968 he photographed Robert Kennedy at the California presidential primary moments before he was gunned down at the Ambassador Hotel.

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Interview With Joe McNally; The Life And Times Of A Master Craftsman
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Aug 01, 2009

Joe McNally is an expert at lighting big jobs with small flashes. Besides being a successful commercial photographer, he also spends a great deal of time teaching. His new book, The Hot Shoe Diaries, is a virtual how-to for setting up complex lighting using Nikon SB flashes.

Normally, when we do interviews like this, we also discuss in detail how some of the photographer’s...

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Images And The Web; Security, Size And Image Quality
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Jul 01, 2008

In the early days of the web, small images were the only practical way to keep pages loading fast on slow dial-up connections.

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The Passing of Master Photographer Jerry Uelsmann: 2007 Interview
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Apr 06, 2022  |  First Published: Sep 01, 2007

An educator since the early 1960s, Jerry Uelsmann began assembling his photographs from multiple negatives decades before digital tools like Photoshop were available. Using as many as seven enlargers to expose a single print, his darkroom skills allowed him to create evocative images that combined the realism of photography and the fluidity of our dreams.

 

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Color Calibration; Using Black And White To Correct Color; A Simple But Effective Tool
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Jun 01, 2007

Consistently achieving accurate color may be digital photography's most difficult skill to master. Shooting the same subject under different lighting conditions can cause unacceptable color variations which can be difficult and time consuming to correct later. Digital cameras have many more color balance options than film ever did, but when the ambient lighting changes from...

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Printing & Presentation; Mounting, Matting, And Framing Inkjet Prints; Tips & Techniques For Digital Print Presentation
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  May 01, 2007

Both fiber-based and RC photographic prints have been around for many years, and the materials and processes to mount and frame them are well understood.

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Photographing Artwork Digitally; Setting, Shooting, And Post-Processing
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Apr 01, 2007

Capturing the beauty of artwork with a camera has always been a challenge. Sure, it's easy to take a picture of a picture, but to reproduce the full range of colors, textures, and tones that will carry the power of the original, that is a challenge. There is a growing demand for high-quality digital files for juried shows, portfolios, and even for limited edition inkjet...

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An Interview With Eric Meola; Passion, Belief, & Risk
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Sep 01, 2006

As a young photographer, Eric Meola's first job after college was assisting Pete Turner. He got the job through the same passionate perseverance that has driven him in countless successful assignments. It helped him create a unique visual style that has carried throughout his entire career.

Shutterbug: After about 18 months of assisting Pete...

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Pocket Cameras, Pocket Portfolios; Shoot & Show On The Go
Chris Maher and Larry Berman  |  Sep 01, 2005

If you are serious about photography, there are two things that you will always want to do. One is to be able to shoot whenever a picture opportunity presents itself, and the second is to show your best images to others. Surprisingly, the best way to accomplish both of those goals may be one of the tiny pocket cameras like the Casio EXILIM EX-Z55 or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5. If you...

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