Should we die†?
Time runs its course. Everything has its temporal limits. Well perhaps not Doctor Who‡, but most things.
@WeRPhotography has been running for over a year now. We have had some wonderful guest tweeters; some professional and famous, some not so, but wonderful nevertheless.
We have also enjoyed the support of the lovely Haje Jan Kamps; inventor, founder and boss of @TriggerTrap who has been graciously gifting each of the first 52 guest tweeters with a Mobile Dongle.
All this has come to an end.
The flow of volunteers, never swift, had slowed to a trickle before the end of the year and has now stopped completely.
So what do we do?
Should we die†?
It has always been an aim of this account to get Mr Leonard Nimoy, an exceptional photographer apart from his other achievements. It looks like this will not come to pass.*
Mr Nimoy, I have been… and always shall be… your fan.†
Perhaps we should just hold our hand up to the glass barrier, sink to our knees, and softly and suddenly vanish away†.
Or perhaps not. Perhaps you don't want that to happen. Perhaps you, an ex-guest, a keen follower, a hobby photographer with an exciting project, a pro with a new portfolio; perhaps you can save this account.
It's up to you now.
It's up to you to pass the word, tell the Twitterverse how important it is that we have a photography rotation curation account.
Tell your followers that we need to have photographers showing their work, detailing their thoughts, showing us how they work, how they light, how they talk to their models.
How they make their art.
We want to see this. We want to be an avenue for you to show this.
Should we die†?
I don't think so.
Drop me an email. Er, not sure that's working. It's twitterphotography@gmail.com
Good light.
Jim
†Ok, it's all a combination of "The Wrath of Khan" and "The Hunting of the Snark". Possibly a little "Blade Runner" too. That's not a problem, is it?
‡Except for the Doctor Who reference.
*Sadly, Mr Nimoy did not much outlive the first incarnation of WeArePhotography, sucumbing to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on February 27, 2015. Don't smoke, boys and girls, don't smoke.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Week 51 - Els
What is your name?
Els Sipkes.
What sort of photography do you do?
I mostly do pet photography, but also love shooting sports, wildlife, landscapes, as well as abstracts.
How long have you been shooting?
Professionally for about 4 years. I've been an enthusiastic amateur since I was 10, and continue to be on any photo adventure for which I am not getting paid :)
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
I'm not really a person of "favorites" but I do know I've been really pleased with the last two ThinkTank bags I've bought.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Blog = nuancepetphotos.com/blog,
twitter = @nuancepetphotos,
Instagram = elssipkes
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth"
I currently live just outside of Charleston SC.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Els Sipkes.
What sort of photography do you do?
I mostly do pet photography, but also love shooting sports, wildlife, landscapes, as well as abstracts.
How long have you been shooting?
Professionally for about 4 years. I've been an enthusiastic amateur since I was 10, and continue to be on any photo adventure for which I am not getting paid :)
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
I'm not really a person of "favorites" but I do know I've been really pleased with the last two ThinkTank bags I've bought.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Blog = nuancepetphotos.com/blog,
twitter = @nuancepetphotos,
Instagram = elssipkes
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth"
I currently live just outside of Charleston SC.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Sunday, 5 January 2014
Week 50 - Russell
What is your name?
Russell Hay.
What sort of photography do you do?
Portraits and Boudoir mostly.
How long have you been shooting?
I've been shooting on and off for about 10 years.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
My 50mm f1.4 is pretty much my favorite piece of gear ever.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Twitter: @russellhay
Portfolio: http://russellhay.com/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/RussellHayPhotography
Blog: http://russellhay.tumblr.com/
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Live and Work in Seattle (ed Washington State, USA).
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
@kellenfu.
Russell Hay.
What sort of photography do you do?
Portraits and Boudoir mostly.
How long have you been shooting?
I've been shooting on and off for about 10 years.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
My 50mm f1.4 is pretty much my favorite piece of gear ever.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Twitter: @russellhay
Portfolio: http://russellhay.com/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/RussellHayPhotography
Blog: http://russellhay.tumblr.com/
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Live and Work in Seattle (ed Washington State, USA).
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
@kellenfu.
Sunday, 15 December 2013
Week 49 - Emma
What is your name?
Emma White.
What sort of photography do you do?
Landscapes, Seascapes, nature and travel mostly, although I like shooting sports and have started to do more ‘people’ shots of recent times.
How long have you been shooting?
I think that I have always had a camera but it got my first dslr in about 2005 – an Olympus – for our backpacking trip. Then in about 2007 I picked up a Nikon D40x and I did a few classes at the local photography school and have been getting more serious ever since.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
mmmm gear #dreamyeyes .. my camera of course a recently acquired Nikon D7100 (are you seeing a pattern). I also love my BlackRapid strap and my 9 stop variable filter. I seem to have a thing about bags – bags that don’t do what I want or need them to do. Which reminds me I need to sell some – anyone want a bag ???
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Twitter - @EmmaWhiteSP
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteviewphotography
Google plus - +EmmaWhite
Website - http://thewhiteview.fotomerchant.com/home
Have I covered them all?? If not please don’t tell me its killing me already let alone anymore !!!!
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Paradise! Otherwise known as Newcastle, NSW Australia, a beachside coastal regional metropolis about 1.5hr to the north of Sydney (we are the 1st or 2nd largest non-metro city in the state), surrounded by beaches, vineyards, mountains and farms. We are truly blessed to live where we do.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
hmmm that’s a hard one because I’m guessing guys like @colbybrownphoto; @Lekrom; @gdanmitchell all barely have time to scratch themselves let alone curate another handle :-) !!! um so whoooo else would I like to see … actually in all seriousness I’m keen for anyone because I love the variety of styles and info that we get every week.
Emma White.
What sort of photography do you do?
Landscapes, Seascapes, nature and travel mostly, although I like shooting sports and have started to do more ‘people’ shots of recent times.
How long have you been shooting?
I think that I have always had a camera but it got my first dslr in about 2005 – an Olympus – for our backpacking trip. Then in about 2007 I picked up a Nikon D40x and I did a few classes at the local photography school and have been getting more serious ever since.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
mmmm gear #dreamyeyes .. my camera of course a recently acquired Nikon D7100 (are you seeing a pattern). I also love my BlackRapid strap and my 9 stop variable filter. I seem to have a thing about bags – bags that don’t do what I want or need them to do. Which reminds me I need to sell some – anyone want a bag ???
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Twitter - @EmmaWhiteSP
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteviewphotography
Google plus - +EmmaWhite
Website - http://thewhiteview.fotomerchant.com/home
Have I covered them all?? If not please don’t tell me its killing me already let alone anymore !!!!
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Paradise! Otherwise known as Newcastle, NSW Australia, a beachside coastal regional metropolis about 1.5hr to the north of Sydney (we are the 1st or 2nd largest non-metro city in the state), surrounded by beaches, vineyards, mountains and farms. We are truly blessed to live where we do.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
hmmm that’s a hard one because I’m guessing guys like @colbybrownphoto; @Lekrom; @gdanmitchell all barely have time to scratch themselves let alone curate another handle :-) !!! um so whoooo else would I like to see … actually in all seriousness I’m keen for anyone because I love the variety of styles and info that we get every week.
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Week 48 - Sophia
What is your name?
Sophia Banks.
What sort of photography do you do?
These days I do wedding photography. I would like to be doing more fine art photography but my ideas and projects are ambitious these days and would be expensive to create. I really love being able to paint a scene with strobes.
How long have you been shooting?
I took up photography about 8 years ago and worked as photo assistant for a few years. I have been a wedding photographer for about 4 years now.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
I am partial to the Canon 24-70 2.8 for the most part. My dream camera is the Leica M9 with a 35mm lens. I got to use one a few times when I was assisting.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
My current photography portfolio is http://www.sophiabanksphoto.com/
I have an art series represented by Galeri Sakura
I am on twitter with the handle @SophiaPhotos but I mostly talk about trans liberation there.
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Toronto, Canada.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Seems most of the photographers who have work I really admire are not on twitter.
Sophia Banks.
What sort of photography do you do?
These days I do wedding photography. I would like to be doing more fine art photography but my ideas and projects are ambitious these days and would be expensive to create. I really love being able to paint a scene with strobes.
How long have you been shooting?
I took up photography about 8 years ago and worked as photo assistant for a few years. I have been a wedding photographer for about 4 years now.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
I am partial to the Canon 24-70 2.8 for the most part. My dream camera is the Leica M9 with a 35mm lens. I got to use one a few times when I was assisting.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
My current photography portfolio is http://www.sophiabanksphoto.com/
I have an art series represented by Galeri Sakura
I am on twitter with the handle @SophiaPhotos but I mostly talk about trans liberation there.
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Toronto, Canada.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Seems most of the photographers who have work I really admire are not on twitter.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Week 47 - Stewart
What is your name?
Stewart Baird.
What sort of photography do you do?
Landscape, nature and people (some weddings).
How long have you been shooting?
Hard question to answer… my first camera was a Polaroid in 1980, first SLR was an Olympus OM-30 back in ’84. I really got back into photography about 5 years ago with my first DSLR - I love digital!
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
My Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-105mm attached is probably it! But I now have an Olympus OM-D EM-5 + 14mm on my person basically all the time and I love how that allows me to shoot, edit and upload on the go (using Eye-FI card and an iPhone).
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Web Site - www.stewartbaird.com
Twitter - @sxbaird
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sxbaird/ (Daily Photo on here)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stewartbairdphoto
500px - http://500px.com/sxbaird
Instagram - http://instagram.com/sxbaird
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Wellington, New Zealand.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
@NZicescapes (Petr Hlavacek)
Stewart Baird.
What sort of photography do you do?
Landscape, nature and people (some weddings).
How long have you been shooting?
Hard question to answer… my first camera was a Polaroid in 1980, first SLR was an Olympus OM-30 back in ’84. I really got back into photography about 5 years ago with my first DSLR - I love digital!
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
My Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-105mm attached is probably it! But I now have an Olympus OM-D EM-5 + 14mm on my person basically all the time and I love how that allows me to shoot, edit and upload on the go (using Eye-FI card and an iPhone).
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
Web Site - www.stewartbaird.com
Twitter - @sxbaird
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sxbaird/ (Daily Photo on here)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stewartbairdphoto
500px - http://500px.com/sxbaird
Instagram - http://instagram.com/sxbaird
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Wellington, New Zealand.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
@NZicescapes (Petr Hlavacek)
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Week 46 - Trevor
What is your name?
Trevor Coultart.
What sort of photography do you do?
Bit of a mixture. Mostly observational stuff. My personal work has tended to focus on textures and details, but I've noticed I'm increasingly photographing people, which is changing the way I see things.
How long have you been shooting?
On and off, about 35 years, but for most of that times it's been nothing more than a hobby. After 25 years in office work, however, I'm now on my second year of a photography degree as part of the search for a more fulfilling way of earning a living. Wish me luck.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
Having shot most of my life on basic compact cameras, the whole "gear" thing is a bit of a novelty so my favourite tends to be the most recent addition to my kit at any time. Which right now means my newest lens: a Tamron 10-24mm that's been on my Canon 40D pretty much ever since I got it.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
I'm in lots of places, and you can find links to all if them at www.coultart.com/trevor
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Live in Hertfordshire, England, and am studying at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Not really, so I'll use this space to recommend everyone follow @petapixel which is constantly a great source of photography news and inspiration.
Trevor Coultart.
What sort of photography do you do?
Bit of a mixture. Mostly observational stuff. My personal work has tended to focus on textures and details, but I've noticed I'm increasingly photographing people, which is changing the way I see things.
How long have you been shooting?
On and off, about 35 years, but for most of that times it's been nothing more than a hobby. After 25 years in office work, however, I'm now on my second year of a photography degree as part of the search for a more fulfilling way of earning a living. Wish me luck.
What's your favorite piece of gear? (for example, Lens, Bag, Camera, Tripod, anything you really love to work with)
Having shot most of my life on basic compact cameras, the whole "gear" thing is a bit of a novelty so my favourite tends to be the most recent addition to my kit at any time. Which right now means my newest lens: a Tamron 10-24mm that's been on my Canon 40D pretty much ever since I got it.
Where can we find you? Twitter account/s, blogs, galleries, any and all web presence that you feel comfortable sharing.
I'm in lots of places, and you can find links to all if them at www.coultart.com/trevor
Where do you live and work? You can be as specific as providing your lat-long coordinates, or as vague as "planet earth".
Live in Hertfordshire, England, and am studying at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield.
Is there a Twitter account you would really like to see take over @WeRPhotography for a week?
Not really, so I'll use this space to recommend everyone follow @petapixel which is constantly a great source of photography news and inspiration.
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