OCC Photography

09/27/2024

https://medium.com/cameralux/the-allure-of-analogue-photography-0cbdd1c1d2da

Film-based photography is not just alive, it’s thriving. So what’s the attraction?

08/18/2023

We have B&W Darkroom Courses (PHO 1220) available at the Orchard Ridge Campus. Winter 2024 classes start the week of January 8th. If you or someone you know is interested in learning to expose and print B&W photographs please forward this info.

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Oakland Community College

11/22/2020

10/25/2018

What does it take to become a photographer? A new book by Henry Carroll looks for lessons in the work of Ansel Adams, Daidō Moriyama, and other talents.

06/20/2018

A short article on how to write a better Artist Statement without the misery and procrastination.

How to tame the misery of writing artist statements with a change of perspective, and a straightforward approach to the task.

05/20/2018

Some winning images from the Flash Forward competition featuring young photographers.

Winners of the Flash Forward competition focus on a beauty pageant for black Brazilians, Somalians coping with drought and transgender fashionistas living under a bridge.

05/12/2018

Some ways to improve your dog or cat photos and make them stand out from the rest!

In order to make your snapshots stand out above the rest by making them look professional, incorporating several creative elements can do just that. I am often asked by pet owners how to get the best shots of their furry companions with a basic camera. If you are a doting pet owner, more than likely...

01/20/2018

A nice 8 minute video that explains Blending Modes in Photoshop.

Confused about what all those layer blending modes do in Photoshop? Well, you don’t need to be any more. Jesus Ramirez has made an excellent short video tutorial that explains each mode in simple and easily-understood terms.

01/17/2018

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-stephen-shore-young-photographers-start-film

The pioneering photographer has given up film in favor of digital cameras, his iPhone, and Instagram. But he still thinks an old-school education is essential.

01/01/2018

Beautiful & dignified images of endangered animals from around the world. In this New Year, we should give thought of what kind of world we would like to live in and pass on to our children.

For most of us, endangered animals are a far-away mystery. British photographer Tim Flach, however, has spent the last 2 years braving their habitats and documenting their fragile existences. The resulting body of work, Endangered, provides us with an intimate and rare view into the beautiful lives�...

11/18/2017

On this day in 1787, Louis-Jacques Daguerre is born. His invention of the Daguerreotype, in 1839, would forever change the nature of visual representation: Photography.

“From the moment of its birth, photography had a dual character—as a medium of artistic expression and as a powerful scientific tool—and Daguerre promoted his invention on both fronts.”

08/16/2017

About two years ago, I used to go about my usual everyday life like most people do, not noticing all of the beauty around me. After I picked up a camera an