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Tony Donaldson
Tony Donaldson is a freelance commercial and editorial photographer based in the Los Angeles area who specializes in personalities and sports images. People are his passion, whether they are top athletes or celebrities or timid executives. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including ESPN the Magazine, Time, Millimeter, and Hot Rod, as well as several books and calendars. Tony’s photography has appeared in ad campaigns for Panasonic, Zero Motorcycles, K2, Maxxis Tires, Redline Bicycles, Eastwood Ranch clothing and more. He has written two books on BMX, was a regular contributor to Xtreme Video magazine and speaks around the country on shooting action sports. 
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Happy Anniversary, PhotoshopIf you think hiring a professional photographer is expensive, wait until you hire an amateurNew Podcast interview upWhat the…Podcast interview on ESPN Action SportsHeroesWant to be able to read websites without all the clutter?Product Review: Think Tank Urban Disguise 70Working on the set of a television showRetro Behind-the-Scenes VideoNudity, ESPN and prudesBehind The Scenes: Courtenay Semel ShootContourHD Helmet CamHow To: DIY Sound Blimp For Under $150The Importance of Attending Trade ShowsMy X Games Podcast InterviewCovering the X Games: The good, the bad and the uglyNew Nikon Rumor Causes a StirBehind the Scenes: Clementine Ford ShootPhoto Editors, Art Directors, and balls.Wiebetech RTX 400-QRI almost lost my head. Literally!Wedging my head between a rock and a hard placePodcastsA Bunch of Fun Stuff I Found At PMA |
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Friday, February 19, 2010Happy Anniversary, PhotoshopTHE image editing program of everyone’s choice turns 20
When you think of retouching, image editing, just about anything to do with processing photography these days, what do you think of? Thomas Knoll’s famous software, Photoshop. It’s so ubiquitous, it’s become a verb (much to Adobe’s chagrin). The original version showed up for sale 20 years ago today, running on Mac’s OS 6. more »Monday, February 08, 2010If you think hiring a professional photographer is expensive, wait until you hire an amateurThere’s a wonderful discussion on LinkedIn’s “Photography Industry Professionals” group about the future of professional photography. The quote “If you think hiring a professional photographer is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur” speaks volumes. Experienced Photo Editors, Art Buyers and Creative Directors all know this. I don’t think the less experienced ones, under the crushing pressure of shrinking budgets, get the true value of hiring an experienced professional. more »Thursday, January 07, 2010New Podcast interview upThe latest “Tips From The Top Floor”.
Chris Marquardt started his podcast “Digital Photography Tips From The Top Floor” a few years back. He was somewhat new to digital photography, which helped him offer fantastic tips and lessons on things to do to improve your photography. It’s probably one of the best and most successful educational podcasts out there, and the longest-running. Chris has put out over FOUR HUNDRED episodes, all full of great photography information. This is in addition to promoting other podcasts, running workshops around the world, and running his own media business largely centered on photography. more »Thursday, January 07, 2010What the…Fantastic photography comic strip
In case you’ve been living in a cave or don’t have geeky enough friends, there’s a syndicated comic strip called “What The Duck”. Penned oddly enough by musician Aaron Johnson, it’s amazingly insightful into the world of professional photography. Nothing is off-topic, from assistants to technology to all the things clients do to drive us nuts. You can check it out in many newspapers that now carry it, or online at WhatTheDuck.net. There’s even a Dashboard widget for easy daily use, though I highly recommend you check out the archive of past strips on the site first. Wednesday, December 09, 2009Podcast interview on ESPN Action SportsI recently photographed Rick Thorne for a new portfolio I’m working on. While we were there, he interviewed me for his podcast, ESPN Action Sports. Rick and friends cover the scene with interviews of athletes, bands, and others as well as introducing new music and new bands. more »Wednesday, December 09, 2009HeroesOne of my photography heroes has a website
Before I ever became interested in photography, I was into BMX. I mean, INTO BMX. It was everything. And that started when I picked up my first issue of BMX Action magazine in 1982, collecting articles on anything to do with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. The magazine tested the Kuwahara E.T., the same bike Elliott rode in the movie. I fell in love with the sport through Bob Osborn’s lens. From there I was HOOKED. I got my first BMX bike that year and from then on, that sport is what I ate, drank and slept. What does that have to do with photography? more »Thursday, December 03, 2009Want to be able to read websites without all the clutter?This “bookmarklet” allows you to remove all the ads and cluttered design on web pages so you can actually read the content. A company called Arc90 has come up with something interesting and very useful. A bookmarklet that allows readers to view web pages without all the ads and clutter. more »Sunday, November 22, 2009Product Review: Think Tank Urban Disguise 70
I’ve had the chance to use one of Think Tank’s newest bags, the Urban Disguise 70. It’s an impressive bag, both in capacity and build quality. more » |
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Nikon Announces Four New Nikkor LensesNew NIKKOR Glass Yields an Unprecedented Seven Lenses Released to Date in 2010 MELVILLE, NY (August 19, 2010) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced four new lenses… Nikon Announces D3100 DSLREnhanced Guide Mode and the Ability to Shoot 1080p High Definition (HD) Video with Full Time Auto Focus Allow Users to Capture with Confidence MELVILLE, NY… Canon Issues Statement About 5D MKII UpdateThat little update that messed things up! |
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