La Défense
On the outskirts of Paris, at the last stop in the #1 Metro line, lies La Défense, the largest special-purpose business district in Europe. Fifteen of the world's fifty largest…
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October 13, 2013
Photographing a model in Paris
Yesterday I photographed a model in Paris. Kira is an American professional model, but she could pass for Parisian (and indeed has some French ancestry). We met in the morning,…
October 12, 2013
Paris View in Autumn
Wild weather adds to the fun in this autumnal view of Paris from the rooftop deck of Galeries Lafayette. The observation deck is several floors above the dome, and it…
October 11, 2013
Dome of the Shop
Visiting Galeries Lafayette is a crowded experience because there are always many shoppers, with the dome (shown here shot straight up with my Zeiss 15mm lens) perhaps the most elegant…
October 10, 2013
Cathedral like trees
Slipping into Notre Dame shortly after my arrival in Paris, I decided to try a new photographic approach. Rather than shooting on a tripod for sharpness, I would intentionally move…
October 9, 2013
Coming into Paris
What is it I like so much about photographing Paris? I've been trying to pinpoint this. Of course, everyone here seems to be having a good time and it is…
October 8, 2013
I spent the night in Edward Weston’s house
I spent a night last week in Edward Weston's house in Wildcat Canyon at the southern end of Carmel Highlands in Big Sur. To be a bit more precise, I…
October 7, 2013
Paris Postcard
Since I am leaving for Paris today, it seems really appropriate to show you the PDF version of the postcard I am using to announce my 2014 Photograph Paris workshop!…
October 6, 2013
About the Monochromatic Visions Portfolio
About the Monochromatic Visions Portfolio I like to mix things up. In the case of the prints in the Monochromatic Visions portfolio, this means combining new technologies with a visual…
October 5, 2013
Star light, star bright, stacking star trails tonight!
Star trails are magical. It's amazing to see the stars circling in the sky, reminding us that our planet is rotating in space. For many folks who want to get…
October 4, 2013
Signing the Monochromatic Visions portfolios
I spent some time this week signing and titling the prints in the Monochromatic Visions portfolios. It's a great feeling when a project like this comes together. A special thanks to my…
October 3, 2013
Bixby Bridge by Starlight
I've enjoyed photographing the dramatic Bixby Bridge on the Big Sur coast at night over the years, and it is always fun to take a workshop group to the location.…
October 2, 2013
Digital is Different
Vive la différence! In my recent post featured on the Amazon Digital Design blog, I explain how digital photography differs from analog photography, and how you can take advantage of…
October 1, 2013
Achieving Your Potential As A Digital Photographer
Achieving Your Potential as a Digital Photographer A Multi-Modal Ongoing Six-Month Workshop with Harold Davis Overview: A unique, structured and ongoing workshop opportunity to overcome resistance and become the best…
September 28, 2013
Mastering Creative Photoshop Workshop
Mastering Creative Photoshop: The Way of the Digital Photographer A Two-Day Weekend Workshop with Harold Davis Overview: Frustrated by Photoshop, and mystified by how to integrate Photoshop into your workflow? This…
September 27, 2013
Photographing Flowers for Transparency: February 2014 Workshop
Due to many requests I have added a new session of the Photographing Flowers for Transparency workshop, Saturday, February 22---Sunday, February 23, 2014. Click here for information and online registration for…
September 26, 2013
Fly Day
What day is it today? For many of us it is "Fly Day"---no matter what the calendar says. And while flying, what better way to while away the time than…
September 25, 2013
Monochromatic HDR Photography publication announced
Focal Press, a leading publisher of media technology books, announced today the availability of Monochromatic HDR Photography by Harold Davis, an award-winning photographer and best-selling author of more than 30…
September 23, 2013