New Time Slice 1.0 Desktop App Makes Creating Time Slices Quick and Easy

Example images used with permission by Hafiz Ismail

You may have seen these awesome time slice images created from a batch of day-to-night time-lapse photos. Dan Marker-Moore is a master of this technique.

I was frustrated by how difficult and time-consuming it was to create one of these images… So I’ve created a brand new desktop program for OSX, Win, and Linux that makes the process easy and fast!

Go check out Time Slice 1.0 today!

Here are a few more examples used with permission by Hafiz Ismail

Asia Photo Essay – 4 Countries in 10 Days

I just returned home to Idaho from a 10 day tour through Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Although I was there on assignment shooting some interviews with company business leaders, I tried to take time to experience each location and make some photographs.

Tokyo

My first stop was in Tokyo. I learned the hard way that American debit or credit cards will not work at most places in Japan. They use their own chip system and even American cards with chips don’t tend to work. Be sure to bring adequate cash and exchange it at the airport upon arrival. Public transport is incredibly convenient in Japan. I took a train to Tokyo station from the airport and then found a transfer line to the station nearest my hotel. This may not be the easiest thing to figure out how to do if it’s your first time in the area. I was grateful to have a local office staff member pick me up and guide me through the mass transit system.

That evening we explored some of the various districts near Tokyo station including the Honda headquarters and a few other famous streets.

What Your Business Cards Say about You as a Photographer

I turn 32 this year. For the first time in my life I actually feel my age. My metabolism is slowing, aches and pains are more common, and I make a visit to the chiropractor on a semi-regular basis.

I was in denial for a while. One day I looked around and realized I just wasn’t a youthful 20 something anymore. With this sad realization, I’ve had to start dressing my age. Shorts and t-shirts have become a weekend luxury. I’ve upgraded my wardrobe and have tried to add a touch of class with grown-up professionalism.

At first I didn’t like it. But the more I learn about how to look good in various social settings, the more I see how your self presentation can put you ahead of the game.

It’s the little things that make a difference. Polished shoes, pressed shirt, tailored pants are small details that can leave a great impression when dealing with potential clients. A well-dressed photographer leaves the impression that your work will be well-dressed as well. As competitive a field as photography is, anything you can do to stand out from the crowd is worth doing.

One more small thing you can do to make a great impression is to have a great business card. In this post I’m going to give you my opinion on what the various styles of business cards say about you as a photographer and then I’ll show you which card I chose to represent myself.