Hi!  This month's Friedman Archives Blog Post is a few weeks early.  In this issue I talk about shooting the Northern Lights, my upcoming personal appearances, answer viewer mail, and of course the usual announcements.  (Like my Kansas City, KS seminar happening in just three weeks!  Here's the link: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/08/photographing-northern-lights.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Hi.  I know you're' probably busy watching the Olympics right now, but I wanted to let you know about this month's blog.  There's a LOT of stuff in there, starting with why I don't recommend Leica's Monochrom(e) line of B&W cameras.  (It also includes an important warning if you're a user of Google Photos.)  Read all about it here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/08/photography-isnt-art.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Hi there!You haven't heard from me in quite awhile.  That's because I came out with a book, gave a seminar, spent a month on the road, and a few other things.  (Oh, and our cat died. )  So much has happened, in fact, that I have not one but TWO photography blog posts for you!The first one talks about the basic 2-flash setup I use for all of my studio portraits, and how I was able to rescue one of the images that wasn't sharp: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/06/basic-2-light-portrait-setup. ...Continue Reading

Hi!  There's a lot in this month's blog.  But I'll just tease you and say this image was taken outdoors on a really bright day. :-)  Read all about it (plus a brief comparison of noise reduction tools from last month) here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/03/overpowering-sun-with-global-shutter.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Greetings from Norway! This month's blog deals with three amazing things I discovered while traveling through Norway (two of which are Adobe-related).  Read all about it (and see some pictures) at: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/02/three-amazing-surprises.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary Friedman ...Continue Reading

Happy New Year! New Year's in Boston - before and after. My wife and I got Covid just before Thanksgiving (then I got it again), so we were down for a month and that's why you haven't heard much from me lately.  In the meantime there's so much to share that I'm just going to do a huge data dump this month.  I'll keep it all short.  Here we go: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/01/ten-quick-things.html  Until next time, Yours Truly, Gary Friedman ...Continue Reading

Once upon a time I was a photographer for a cutting-edge children's performing ensemble which combined singing, dancing, and precision sign language. Hi there!  I have another potential photo expedition for you (besides the one in Kenya I mentioned recently).  And I talk about what it takes to photograph kids who don't sit still using old manual focus film cameras.  (For several years!!)   Read all about it and more here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2023/11/ ...Continue Reading

Hi there!  Gary Friedman here, with a personal invitation for all of you who love your camera and would love to give it something to do.  I’ll be hosting a photo safari in three Kenya game reserves in November, 2024, and I’d like you to join me!  Complete details are in the website below, but here are some highlights: The trip is designed for the unique needs of photographers, where the sun will always be behind you and we’ll always be close to the action.  The guides are all photographers a ...Continue Reading

These inkjet prints have lasted 26 years!! Hi, all! So we're still unpacking (!) and we found a handful of inkjet prints I made way back in 1997, which have been framed and hung on a wall almost continuously since then.  And while inkjet prints are famous for fading quickly (whether under glass or not), these seem to be the exception to the rule. What magical printer did this? In this blog post I also introduce you to the amazingly talented Mark Stewart, a musician who has played with Paul Simon, Steve Rei ...Continue Reading

Hi there! There's been a lot going on here, which is why you haven't heard much from me.  I have a few announcments to make, then a story about my worst trip ever. The announcements: [*]The A6700 ebook is almost finished!  (You can pre-order a copy at a discount here). [*]Version 2.0 of the Friedman Archives Seminars will be hitting the road soon.  (More details next month.  Let me know if your local photo club would like to bring me over at no cost!) [*]Wanna use your camera on an African Sa ...Continue Reading