Free eBook on Street Photography

Ibarionex Perello February 20, 2015

As part of our growth for 2015, we are planning to release TCF-branded ebooks. The first of these focuses on a genre of photography I have a strong affinity for, street photography. In The Candid Frame: On Street Photography, I share with you some of the things that make a difference in my own photographic work and I want to offer it to you for free.

Photographing thru Windows: Images from the Flickr Pool

Ibarionex Perello February 19, 2015

In this week's TCF video, we discuss the common street photography motif of photographing strangers through windows. We focus not only on the choice of subject, but also the importance of reflection, lighting, color and the telling gesture.

The Candid Frame #266 - Natalia Martinez & Bill Parsons

Ibarionex Perello February 16, 2015

Bill Parsons and Natalia Martinez are the team behind Northern California-based Photo Lab Pet Photography and Design Lab Creative Studio (soon to be merged into The Labs & Co.). With a shared passion for animals, their work centers around photographing them in a natural environment and letting their individuality shine. They work with commercial and private clients and volunteer services to shelters and rescue organizations as proud members of HeARTs Speak.

The Whole Composition: Images from the Flickr Pool

Ibarionex Perello February 14, 2015

In this week's video, we talk about the importance of slowing down and paying careful attention to every element in the composition.

Seeing Beyond Cliche: Images from the Flickr Pool

Ibarionex Perello February 6, 2015

In this video, we take inspiration from a message posted on the TCF Flickr blog. We examine several images that move beyond the long-standing cliches of street photography and create photographs that are dynamic, interesting and beautiful.

The Candid Frame #265 - Kale Friesen

Ibarionex Perello February 2, 2015

Kale Friesen was born into the expansive vistas of Saskatchewan in 1981. At a very young age Kale became immersed in art and knew that he was destined to work in the arts. Kale spent his entire youth painting, drawing and playing music, and it wasn’t until he discovered photography that Kale understood how best he could realize his aesthetic vision.

Street Photography: Building the Shot

Ibarionex Perello January 28, 2015

In this video, I discuss my approach for making a recent photograph on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. Using a Samsung NX1 and a 30mm lens, I describe how I used my awareness of light, shadow and setting to help build the potential for a satisfying street photograph.

The Candid Frame #264 - Ugo Cei

Ibarionex Perello January 20, 2015

Ugo Cei is an IT professional that caught the bug of photography and now spends every free minute he has taking photos and uses every business trip or vacation as an opportunity to create new images of foreign cities and natural landscapes.

The Candid Frame #263 - Christopher Cushman

Ibarionex Perello January 11, 2015

Christopher Cushman was born and raised in Detroit Michigan. Growing up in Detroit in the 60's and 70's gave him a unique perspective on people, which is central to and has informed his work to this day. He received his degree in Design and Illustration from Ferris State University. He began his career in photography during the 80's attracted to portraiture as a means to understand the human condition.

Seeing the Lights First: Images from the Flickr Pool

Ibarionex Perello January 10, 2015

In this video, we talk about seeing the light first in a scene to improve the quality of composition and take advantage of contrast. Using images submitted to The Candid Frame podcast Flickr pool, Ibarionex, demonstrates how seeing light and shadow can make a huge difference in a photograph..

New Year Non-Resolutions

Ibarionex Perello January 6, 2015

I have never been much for making resolutions. Such self-promises have lapsed into failure no sooner than I’ve put pen to paper.

Instead, I try to evaluate the past year. I look at where I’ve succeeded and where I’ve fallen short and I try to learn from both. Rather than seeing it as an opportunity to set myself up for a failure that I will berate myself for later, I instead try to reinforce those actions that helped me to succeed. Focusing too much on the things I don’t like has never led to a successful transformation. It’s only when I focus on the actions that get me closer to what I want that have resulted in change.

The Candid Frame #262 - Nancy Lehrer

Ibarionex Perello January 4, 2015

Nancy Lehrer sets out to capture daily life and interactions. These life events are sometimes celebratory but more often commonplace. They are made up of simple conversations and actions – calling out from a balcony, telling a secret, praying, or just engaging with the neighbors on a warm afternoon. She is an observer, seeking to find and record a bit of culture and community.

The Candid Frame #261 - Karen Hutton

Ibarionex Perello December 15, 2014

Karen Hutton has worked as an actress, a horse trainer, a voice over artist as well as a photographer. Her versatility revolves around her passion for telling stories.

Her life-long love for photography has always been part of her life, but in recent years she has created her own personal space in the photographic community, helping to inspire others with her work and generosity.

Creating Depth: Images from the Flickr Pool

Ibarionex Perello December 13, 2014

In this video, we talk about creating depth through camera position and element placement within the composition. Using images submitted to The Candid Frame podcast Flickr pool, Ibarionex, demonstrates how graphic lines can lead to more dynamic and successful images.

The Candid Frame #260 - David duChemin

Ibarionex Perello December 8, 2014

David duChemin is an assignment photographer based in Vancouver. He has extensive international assignment experience on six continents.

David duChemin’s idealism doesn’t seem to be fading any. In fact it looks like it’s settling in for the long haul. He still wants to use his powers for good (and not for evil); he still wants to save the world and be a resource to others who would do the same. As such, his main client work is serving the international NGO community.

The Candid Frame #259 - Frederick Van Johnson

Ibarionex Perello November 24, 2014

Frederick Van Johnson is the host of the very popular podcast, This Week in Photo, also known as TWiP. It is a show where he and a few other photographers, or other industry professionals get together to discuss what has been happening over the past week in the world of technology, politics, art and science as they apply to photography.