Photography
Lasik For The Photographer With Glasses
Switching From Glasses To... No Glasses
For most of my life, I've been wearing glasses of various levels of prescription, ranging from around 2.5 through 4.0, with varying levels of astigmatism. While I had grown used to the wearing, cleaning, replacing, and finding my glasses for some two decades, I had, since around 2000, wanted to get lasik done, but I just didn't trust the technology, given what I had heard about PRK eye surgery.
Recently, I had gotten lasik, which probably explains the lack of postings... but in truth, not really. What this post is, a short recounting of what it feels like to wear glasses, as a photographer, and to switch from glasses to post-surgery. Please, take a read, if you have been wondering about lasik, perhaps this will add to your desire or detract from it.
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Wing Tang Wong, The Photographer
Wing Tang Wong, The Photographer
It seems necessary to qualify this bio/about page, with the phrase, "The Photographer", because most people know me by my other activities. As this site's primary focus is the subject of photography, I feel that whatever I post here, should be related to photography.
So, this bio page is likewise photography-centric.
Photography Pedigree
While I greatly respect those who learned the craft and trade through creative and highly respected institutions, my own education was mostly self taught. To date, I have only attended one photography class, and it was an online one, which consisted of weekly assignments, critiques, and suggestions for improvement.
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35Mm Photography: The Complete Guide
 | author: Steve Bavister asin: 0715316311 binding: Paperback list price: $19.99 USD amazon price: $14.79 USD |
A complete guide to the 35mm camera and its uses, from choosing the right equipment through to developing, printing, storing and even selling your photographs, by established author and expert, Steve Bavister. The 35mm camera revolutionised the photographic world when it was first introduced in the 1930s. Since then nothing has superceded it as the most convenient and versatile choice for the vast majority of photographers, from amateur snappers to serious professionals. Steve Bavister's comprehensive new guide explains everything you will need to know about the 35mm camera, from the basics of how it works and its operation, to practical advice on how to achieve the best results in any given situation. There is even information on how to present and sell your photographs when you have taken them.
Basic 35Mm Photo Guide for Beginning Photographers
 | author: Craig Alesse asin: 1584280301 binding: Paperback list price: $12.95 USD amazon price: $11.01 USD |
Perfect for novices, photography students, and amateurs looking to brush up on the fundamentals, this is the most accessible 35mm photography guide available. Starting with the very basics of holding and loading a camera, Basic 35mm Photography moves on to more complicated subjects of shutter speeds, film types, lenses, light meters, exposure, automatic settings, and special effects. Explanations of key topics are given, photography jargon is defined, and photos are used to illustrate how to get the best results. Working step-by-step through the book, photographers learn how to take a great picture using a 35mm camera of any type-semiautomatic or automatic. Various brands of lenses, filters, flashes, and cameras are evaluated, and photographers find out how to choose, use, and care for each piece of equipment.
Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator
 | author: Glenn Rand Richard D. Zakia asin: 0240807677 binding: Paperback list price: $46.95 USD amazon price: $41.40 USD |
Finally, a book for you teachers! Because making great photographs does not always translate into an ability to teach effectively. Teaching Photography will show you how to help your students expand their knowledge and abilities in the techniques, the aesthetics, and the way photography fits into a greater world of knowledge, by providing ideas for inspiring conversations and critiques, as well as insightful pointers regarding the learner's perspective in this new world. Teaching Photography approaches photographic education from a point of view that stresses the how and why of the education and not the technique to be taught.* New ideas on critiques, evaluations, and planning *Incorporates student artwork demonstrating direct results from critiquing sessions -- the good and the bad! * Explores how photography fits into a greater world of knowledge and the importance of inspiring classroom discussions* Learn from the interviews with professors who have seen it all
Professional Children's Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Photo Pro Workshop series)
 | author: Lou Jacobs asin: 1584282053 binding: Paperback list price: $34.95 USD amazon price: $23.07 USD |
Blending advice with example images, this guidebook marshals the wisdom and experience of 15 seasoned professionals to present a comprehensive resource on one of the most challenging subfields in the portrait-photography genre. Chapters feature the varied approaches and practices of each photographer while covering topics such as helping children warm up to the camera, choosing clothes for subjects to wear, and how to deal with kids who simply will not cooperate. Each professional also discusses the business techniques that have helped make his or her studio successful—including tips for pricing, hiring assistants, and effective marketing strategies to reach a target audience.
Shooting At The Speed of Slow : Waterfalls
Photographing Scenes At Small Apertures
When I first started shooting, and quite often at the mall, I will encounter one of those large backlit displays with the flowing waterfalls. You know the ones, the waterfall is all feathery and the light behind it makes it look like the water is flowing. I really don't like those displays... :)
But what I DO like, is the photography. Those beautiful and ethereal photographs of moving water, turned mist or made dreamy, through the use of long exposures.
This is something that anyone can do, provided they have a tripod, a camera that can be set for slightly longer exposures, and a lens or lens and filter, that can be stepped down, to reduce the light coming in through the lens to the camera. Did I mention a tripod would be helpful? ;)
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A Couple of Black and White Studies
Simple Conversations Lead To Experimentation: Black and White Studies
A little while ago, I had started to bring some matte prints of my photographs to post, where I work. Got some good comments and some of the other photographers seemed stoked about their own photography. In talking about photography... mine, theirs, and just in general, I got two key things:
- The Concept of Black and White Studies
- There are some extremely good photographers at work. :)
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 | Black & White Photography (Black and White Photography) author: Glenn M. Rand,David R. Litschel asin: 0766818179 |
 | Professional Techniques for Black & White Digital Photography author: Patrick Rice asin: 1584281499 |
 | Black & White Photography Techniques with Adobe Photoshop author: Maurice Hamilton asin: 1584281731 |
Photography From Florida
OMG! It's a Photography Posting!
Yes, it would seem that I've been posting about many photography goods, but little about my own photography. One little known tidbit is that I do publish my images online, I just happen to publish them on other sites, forums, etc. Usually specific to the kind of photography that I do. Hey, when it comes to my own site, I lean more towards text than images. Weird, I know. :)
This particular photograph on the right is a Monarch Butterfly, which I photographed in Florida at one of the zoos with my 70-200mm lens.
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 | The Art and Science of Butterfly Photography author: William Folsom asin: 1584280190 |
 | Practical Manual of Captive Animal Photography: The Step-By-Step Guide to Photographing Wildlife in Zoos, Aquaria, and Other Controlled Habitats author: Michael Havelin asin: 1584280239 |
 | Dynamic Wildlife Photography: Techniques for Creating Captivating Images author: Cathy Illg,Gordon Illg asin: 1584281308 |
