Two New Limited Photo Contests!

Email settings | Unsubscribe 4475 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109

Learn Why a Photographer Spends His Eye Surgery Money on a Camera!

photos and tips by Victor Hamke Hi everybody, my name is Victor Hamke and I'm a 27 year old guy from the middle part of Germany. I finished my studies in Literary, Cultural and Media Studies – but I think that any degree is more or less meaningless for artists; dedication will always show itself through your images and that is all that counts. My photography style is composing-heavy, dark, sometimes melancholic, sometimes tender and romantic shots. I like to show opposites such as black/white, darkness/light, good/evil, satisfaction/misery and so on. I also do portraits, which can be extremely powerful despite their simple nature. I just don't showcase them that much, because I want to offer a different viewing experience – at least that's what I try to do. When did you start taking photos and what inspired you to get started? I started with photography in 2012. It was more or less a coincidence, because I had saved money for an eye surgery. I decided to not do it and spend my money on something else – namely a Canon 600D. At first – like most other people – I just photographed any subject in front of my camera. I quickly discovered my strong interest in people as my subjects. And that's where it all started… What do you carry in your camera bag? When it comes to gear I'm a crazy person. I change gear all the time. At the moment I use the Fuji X system (X-T1 with different lenses). I have to admit that I love the mirror-less systems. My favorite camera is the Sony A7. I like its very simple layout, the unmatched image quality and the possibility to experiment with pretty much all vintage glasses. Also I like to do the Fine-Art-shoots with manual lenses. It brings a whole new world of joy to the shooting experience and is dead easy with mirrorless cameras. Additionally it makes you think more and shoot slower, also I carry a reflector/diffusor and a Velbon Tripod.     Email settings | Unsubscribe 4475 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109

January Deals on Home Window Replacements

Does your home need new windows?

Connect with experienced Window Installers in your area >>>

Find Affordable Windows for your Home When contractors compete for your business - YOU SAVE! Select from top brands including:

To pass on future Window-Price announcements, unsub here.
9O2O N. Capital of Texas Hwy || B2, Suite 1OO || Austin, TX 78759.

Did You Miss It?

Finalists of the Portraits in B&W Photo Contest! photo by tabathalewis     Show off your photos with chances to win in the process!       4 Photos by photographer carasdesign Connect, get inspired and give your feedback             Q&A with awarded photographer albertoghizzipanizza Alberto began to take a keen interest in photography in 1997 during a visit to the ruins of ancient Egypt. He has grown fond of technology, computers and he is a forerunner of digital photography. Since he firmly believed in the huge potential of this technology, he started using it constantly in 1998 with a 0.06MP camera. What seemed to be a simple hobby grew steadily in the following years and now has become a focal point for his life. Alberto has carried out many different jobs in this field: personal services, weddings, advertisements, photographic pictures. He constantly stages exhibitions of his works and has been holding workshops and meetings on his photographic journeys in many Italian cities for some years. He is deeply fond of nature and animals in their several, different forms. He specializes in naturalistic and landscape photography, always looking for the beauty of the world around us and finding his main source of inspiration in it.   photo by albertoghizzipanizza             Email settings | Unsubscribe 4475 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109