April 2011 Digital Dogbowl

Inferno News: Live Feed Announced!

We are a mere days away from the beginning of the 2011 Inferno in Toronto, and we are pleased to announce the following news from the trenches. There will be a live feed from the Inferno which will be accessible to NoBS members who could not make the trek this year. There is still more info to come, but Bruce Nicol has been handed the reins to make this daunting task happen. Stay tuned in to the forum for updates as they arrive. To read more on this exciting development, click here.

Hot Topics On The Forum

• Toronto Inferno - April 4 - 6
- This is the hot corner of the forum these days and it's no wonder as the Inferno is just upon us. Link
• Sometimes I Should Keep My Mouth Shut
- Ahh, another awkward family moment occurs when a member is guilted into purchasing unsolicited photography equipment. Link
• I Am Trying Not To Panic
- "Well I have gone from wishing the phone would ring to the brink of insanity." A NoBS member's story about starting anew in another city - Link
• Groomals?
- Is this a new Dr. Seuss story or the latest trend in weddings? Read on to find out. Link

Latest Honors For NoBS Co-Founder, James Hodgins



Well my prints finally arrived back from the WPPI (Wedding Portrait Photographers International) where I scored an Accolade Of Excellence on one of my wedding images and another image took 3rd place for Photojournalism category. This is the 3rd time that I have placed 3rd place with WPPI. Why the heck can’t I at least get second? Oh well, maybe next year. I also received Best In Category for my Dog Portrait and a “Judges Choice” award (for the same image) at the recent Professional Photographers Of Saskatchewan Convention (no, not Ontario, don’t ask). Next up is Nationals at the PPOC Convention in Banff this month. I will keep you posted on the results.

March Photo of the Month



Last month's theme for Photo of the Month was Weddings and the winner was Jah from Norway! Here is Jah's story behind the image and his story as well:

My interest for photgraphing started at the time when my first daughter was born, in 2005.

I bought my first DLSR, and started taking pictures of her. I spent alot of time outdoor taking strolls with the baby sleeping in her stroller. I always brought my camera along, and got a lot of practice in taking photos of nature as well.

The interest in taking pictures increased, and as time went by I bought myself the equipment to take "studio-pictures". I got alot of positive feedback on my pictures, and more and more people have contacted me for different shoots. Mainly I do portraits, pregnancy, newborns and children. From time to time I also take wedding pictures.

Phographing is still just a hobby. My daily job is beeing an IT-consultant. Maybe some day I can make a living of doing what I love - taking Pictures.

The picture was taken when I was the photographer at a friend's wedding. It was taken at a subwaystation in Oslo. I had planned for a shoot in the subway-area, and when checking the timetables for the trains, I found out that there was one coming in just two minutes. So I had to think fast and come up with a good pose "together" with the incoming train. I think I managed to capture the moment in a good way. The movement of the train, the wail "blowing in the wind", and the passion between the bride and the groom.

The image was shot at ISO-1000 F3.2 1/60sec fill flash with Lightsphere, Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 24-70mm L @ 24mm.



Want a piece of the Photo of the Month Action? Look for announcements in the Digital Shop Talk forum. The next theme is Seniors and the deadline to enter is April 10, 2011. The winner gets to pick from prizes donated by sponsors such as Shamrock Albums, Andy Armstrong, Mama Shan, Silverlake Backgrounds, Craig's Actions, Animoto, We Shoot Ya ( Boudoir Guide ), and Profitable Studio, just to name a few.