READING: Current Research in Digital Photography

Here's a brief NY Times article about some of the leading research in digital photography. Since the megapixel race for large sensors appears to be over, most of the effort is on the processing side, which is called computational photography.

For example, there are efforts at MIT using laser pulses to calculate, model and record the 3d geometry of subjects like a room. Stanford is working on processing multiple images and "re-focusing" the still image after it has been recorded.

Another direction for researchers is the open source software model so that any software developer can use and contribute applications which control the camera's functions. Using open source software, a student programmer at Stanford has developed an application which can direct you to the exact location, position, and angle that was used for a given photo.

Large Format

For This rotation I was given the task of handling a large format camera. I was surprised at how you could take such cool pictures with a camera that consisted of a box, and a piece of glass. These are two of the pictures that I liked with water drops.

Wonderful street Photography

Smash Magazine

I was looking into different photographers to compare and contrast when I stumbled upon a very interesting website. It included many photographers work and many were very impressive however these following photos were my favorites. The website also goes further to discuss what aspects are needed in great street photography which really caught my attention.

Winter Photo Exhibit, Sale and Reception

Winter Photo Exhibit, Sale and Reception

Friday, December 3rd, 6-9 pm 
Menlo School Student Center

More than 200 hand made, black and white photo prints will be on display and for sale. All sales proceeds support Menlo School's Photography Program. Art work from 50 beginning and advanced photo students will be on display until December 10th.

The show includes mostly portraits and landscapes. Here are a two examples by Craig Robbins and Madeline Berry.