Author Archives: DPC

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Some thoughts on small cameras #5

When I started this blog it wasn’t my intention to write so much about using small cameras. People who visit photographer’s websites to see images usually want only to do that, quickly and without being distracted by blogposts, Twitter feeds, playlists… I just wanted to … Read More

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Some thoughts on small cameras #4

As mentioned in a previous post, I gave a short class on using the Canon G11 in a corporate environment. I’m posting a few of the things we covered here, in case they are of  use to others. If you are an experienced photographer you … Read More

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Some thoughts on small cameras #3

I’ve been asked by a corporate client to do a little workshop on small cameras.  A number of employees have been given Canon G11s to produce  photos and videos of events for their intranet and I’m supposed to give some rudimentary instruction and pointers as … Read More

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Shooting Photos & Video Together

I was recently commissioned to shoot both photos and video on a job. The photos were for a double-page magazine spread. The video was for a three minute clip for the company’s website. (No, I won’t be showing you either here because I don’t have … Read More

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Some thoughts on small cameras # 2

This picture was made for a commissioned story about a militant group of electrical technicians who reconnect people they consider to be suffering unreasonable hardship after having had their power supply unfairly cut off. All the elements are here: the lady, her baby, the empty … Read More

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Some thoughts on small cameras # 1

There’s not much point repeating what’s been said better, earlier, and in more detail elsewhere. If you are one of the few people left on earth interested in the use of compact cameras for professional use who hasn’t read this about Magnum’s Alex Majoli I’m … Read More