The Portland Metro Photographic News

• Photolucida www.photolucida.org/what_is.php The Home of the Pacific Northwest's Premier Photo Event - Photolucida. Posted at 4:48pm on Thu, Apr 09 2009

Photographers and photographers' sites we admire.

• Ansel Adams Gallery www.anseladams.com The legend. Posted at 10:29pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Charles Cramer www.charlescramer.com/bio.html Charley may well become recognized as the photographer and photographic technician who drove the lessons and sensitivities of Ansel Adams into the digital age. Posted at 10:36pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Susan Frost Photography www.bluemooncamera.com/ A Portland star. Fine art, travel and commercial photographer. Posted at 9:54pm on Sat, Nov 07 2009

• Stephen Johnson www.sjphoto.com/ Stephen Johnson is a photographer, designer and teacher. His photographic work has concentrated on landscape projects - exploring wild, endangered spaces and human altered lands, while focusing on soft color and abstract design. He has also worked on refining the new tools of digital photography with the hope of empowering individual artists to use these tools to express their ideas. Posted at 5:18pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Scott Jones Photography www.scottjonesphoto.com An inspiring Portland photographer whose commitment to his craft and the Portland community has made him a respected authority and valued voice in the Portland photographic scene. Posted at 4:57pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• David Kachel Fine Art Photographer www.davidkachel.com/ David is a fine art photographer and writer. His website is always entertaining and thoughtful. Makes for great reading and discussion. Posted at 9:44pm on Sat, Nov 07 2009

• Stu Levy Photography www.webs.com Stu is an institution in the Pacific Northwest and an exceptional fine art, black & white photographer. Visit Stu's site for some stunning imagery. Posted at 9:46pm on Sat, Nov 07 2009

• David Saffir Photography www.davidsaffir.com/davidsaffir.com/home.html Professional Photographer, Author, Printmaker, and Digital Imaging and Color Management Consultant David Saffir is an internationally recognized, award winning portrait, commercial and fine art photographer and printmaker. He lives near Los Angeles, in Santa Clarita, California. He is past President of the Santa Clarita Valley Professional Photographers Association. Posted at 10:25pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Bill Schwab Photographs www.billschwab.com/ The thoughts, musings and brilliant photography of a master of the black and white image, Bill Schwab. Posted at 6:56pm on Mon, Nov 23 2009

• John Wimberley Photography www.johnwimberleyphotography.com Without a doubt John Wimberley is a gift to Oregon and photography. Be inspired and feel his passion with each visit to John's online gallery. Posted at 4:06pm on Fri, May 22 2009

Sites that will help you sell your photography from stock photography to works of fine art.

• Ph.Art Gallery www.photoartgallery.com/Default.aspx We are really excited about the opportunity to give flight to your creative dreams. There Posted at 1:46pm on Thu, Jul 23 2009

Stores we have found that put their customers first!

• Advance Camera www.advancecamera.com Camera Repair and Sales, 503-292-6996, 8124 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225. Extraordinary organization with exceptional technical staff. Posted at 6:49pm on Wed, Apr 15 2009

• Blue Moon Camera & Machine www.bluemooncamera.com/ For processing and all things photographic, visit the Blue Moon website. A Portland institution. Posted at 9:49pm on Sat, Nov 07 2009

• Pro Photo Supply www.prophotosupply.com A PMPN valued local camera resource for equipment and technical expertise. Posted at 4:43pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

Sites offering classes, seminars or workshops of exceptional value.

• Learning Digital Photography From the Ground Up www.digitalphotoclasses101.com/ Tom Hubbard and Mark Fitzgerald's popular Portland area classes for beginning DSLR and Digital Darkroom students. Posted at 9:57pm on Sat, Nov 07 2009

• Hub's Camera www.hubbardcamera.com The popular, free internet primer for beginning DSLR users. A complete on-line Primer written in plain English and fully illustrated provides a solid photo foundation for the new photographer. Posted at 5:17pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• Digital Printing & Imaging Resource www.dpandi.com/index.html Harald Johnson's site provides valuable digital printing news and education. It also contains resources, links and how-tos that enhance photographers' digital printing understanding and productivity. Posted at 3:16am on Fri, Jun 12 2009

• Newspace Center for Photography www.newspacephoto.org Portland's ground breaking hands-on educational resource for all things photographic. Year-round classes and an extensive gallery make Newspace a unique experience for the photo student. Posted at 5:06pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• Santa Fe Photographic Workshops www.santafeworkshops.com/ Probably the most celebrated and respected private workshop in the U.S. Santa Fe's programs feature instructors who are among today's most elite photographers and photographic experts. Posted at 5:08pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• The Digital Darkroom www.ddroom.com Whether you're a professional photographer who's looking to improve your skills in order to compete in today's market, or a serious photo enthusiast who needs someone to show them a clear path through the maze of digital options, Mark Fitzgerald can help. He does that by providing clear explanations of digital tools and processes so that technology no longer gets in the way of doing business or creating art. Posted at 4:52pm on Thu, Apr 09 2009

Internet sites that feature alternate avenues in photography as well as novel aspects and approaches to photography.

• Light Leaks Magazine www.toycamera.com/lightleaks/ The online magazine for Toy Camera aficionados. Posted at 3:12pm on Sat, Nov 14 2009

• ToyCamera.com www.toycamera.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 Are you intrequied by the photographic possibilities of the "Toy Camera"? Then this is the site for you. From Diana to Holga, the potential artistic application of these light-leaking cameras is explored. Posted at 3:07pm on Sat, Nov 14 2009

Our favorite forums for photographic conversation and technical expertise.

• Digital Photography Review www.dpreview.com The leading internet site for comprehensive reviews of digital cameras and digital imaging products. Posted at 5:12pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• The Luminous Landscape Forum luminous-landscape.com/forum/ Highly professional forum for technical and photography art discussion. Posted at 10:40pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Photoforum.com www.photoforum.com A friendly and non-intimidating community of photographers of all skill levels. Freely share images and receive comments from photographers who are seeking to improve their craft and help others. Posted at 4:51pm on Sat, Mar 28 2009

• Aardenburg Imaging & Archives www.aardenburg-imaging.com/ Organization dedicated to testing, measuring and sharing image permanence information for inkjet printers, papers and inks. Posted at 11:34am on Fri, Jul 31 2009

• The Imaging Buffet imagingbuffet.com/about/ Are you hungry for imaging tips, techniques and reviews? Founded by photographer and digital consultant Andrew Darlow, The Imaging Buffet is an online magazine and podcast with tips, news, reviews, and interviews about digital photography, inkjet printing, Photoshop, other imaging topics and new media. From Apple computers to Zeiss lenses, we touch on many topics that are important to working photographers, avid amateurs and novices. Posted at 7:15pm on Wed, Apr 15 2009

• Photo District News (PDN) www.pdnonline.com/pdn/index.jsp Photo District News (PDN), the award-winning monthly magazine for the professional photographer, has been covering the professional photographic industry for over two decades. Every month, PDN delivers unbiased news and analyses, interviews and portfolios of the latest photographic work. PDN delivers the information photographers need to survive in a competitive business - from marketing and business advice to legal issues, photographic techniques, new technologies and more. Posted at 5:21pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

• Wilhelm Imaging Research www.wilhelm-research.com The authority on inkjet and inkjet paper permanence. See test results for all popular photographic printers and papers. Posted at 10:32pm on Sun, Apr 19 2009

Websites that provide jobs for photographers.

• Get Photography Jobs www.getphotographyjobs.com A friendly job finding site for photographers. Posted at 1:57pm on Mon, Sep 28 2009

• Lensbaby www.lensbaby.com/ Looking for a new perspective on photography? Check out the Lensbaby family of optical accessories for your camera. It's like opening a brand new window on photography. Posted at 6:59pm on Mon, Nov 23 2009

• MagCloud www.magcloud.com/ Where you can publish your own printed magzaine. Posted at 7:08pm on Mon, Nov 23 2009

• ThinkTank Photo www.webs.com Makers of professional-worthy camera bags and camera backpacks. Posted at 7:07pm on Mon, Nov 23 2009

• THK Photo Products www.thkphoto.com/ Tokina, Hoya, Kenko and SLIK distributor. Posted at 7:05pm on Mon, Nov 23 2009