A potential Danger in Props...

Just saw a picture of a baby on his dads fire fighting out fit.  I did not post the picture because I do not have the rights.  There is a problem with this.  Fire fighter outfits once used have been proven to be one of the factors in increased cancer's in fire fighters.  I suspect exposing a baby to the outfit would pose a safety problem.  I would say if  you want to use such a prop. Be sure it has never been used.  OR has been expertly professionally cleared of the carcinogens.  I personally would opt for the never been used.

More on props to come.  

A Photo Dream....

I have been reviewing pictures in Detroit of the wonderful buildings in decay from abandonment.  With each picture I can easily see the loss of jobs, livelihood and it is just depressing. AND at the same time I see WOW what a great place to shoot.   What would happen if we could put together a group of photographers, models and videographers and do art shoots, documentary and much much more.

This link is a just some of the photo's I have been viewing.  

https://www.google.com/search?q=decay+in+Detroit&espv=210&es_sm=119&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rP-gUrTACKO92wWFroCQAQ&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=734

Hmmmm


Jack

A motle crue

I had a quick evening to spend at the local  Austin Comicon.  Since I had not been to one I did not really know what to expect.  Pleasantly, I  found it to be a  fun evening of shooting.  No real photography edginess here just fun with some fun folks.  Sure William Shatner was there.  These guys were a lot more fun,  sorry Captain Kirk.    So here are some of the pict of some really fun folks.  I will be back at comicon soon.

Jack

Wow  time for some  Photography Christmas Gift Ideas for 2013.  Or how to have a great camera for under $450  There I saved you money....or Decorate your home/office with original Art....

First of all there are some great art photography prints you can order from www.jackartphotography.com all are signed and numbered and limited editions.   These original prints framed or un framed make great gifts and help this photographer keep on shooting.   Order by the 18th for Christmas Delivery in the US.  

You know my long held love affair with the Sony digital point and shoot.  This year is no different but the camera is.  IF you are considering a digital DSLR STOP.  Of course if you are a professional photographer you already know what you want.  But if you want to shoot your family, you kids and even video them in high definition and a 50x zoom with image stabilization and you don't shoot professionally i like the Sony DSC HX300 it is under $450 so it is a great buy.   I have recommended this camera to several friends and all are still my friends.  It is simply a great camera very versatile for most family and personal photography.

It fits

in your hand very comfortably.   So what does it have?  A choice of settings from fully automatic to 

manual.  It does not shoot bulb.  If  you don't know what Bulb is or don't need to use it, this is the camera for you.  The zoom is from 24mm to over 1200 millimeter (50 time zoom)  it also will do panorama pictures shooting several pictures at once and then stitching them together in the camera.  The built in flash will not shoot a wedding but it will perform most family shooting well.  The 20 mp camera delivers a sharp picture you can easily enlarge to 11x14 or bigger.    

Last year I recommended the Sony DSC HX 200 to a friend for his girl friend.  She loved the camera,  but did break up with him.  So if you get it to give to your significant other as a present do not think it will save your relationship.   

More to come

Jack