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Promos I Kept: Alison Unterreiner of Esquire Magazine

Esquire’s Alison Unterreiner, who was recently promoted to the position of Photo Editor, reveals her biggest pet peeve that makes her reject self-promotions. Read More

Portraiture Through Still Life

Henry Leutwyler creates revealing portraits of famous people by photographing their iconic possessions. Read More

Still/Video Convergence: Landing a Video Game Assignment

After wowing a client with test shots of splashing paint, photographer Monte Isom pulled off a big, messy still and video production for a soccer video game ad campaign. Read More

Anatomy of a Successful Fellowship Application: Karl Raschke's McKnight Fellowship

A juror for the $25,000 fellowship explains why Raschke's proposal to combine family history and biography was "refreshing" and "a good use for the grant." Read More

How Photography Transformed Sculpture

A new MoMA show considers the rich relationship between photography and sculpture. Read More

How to Record Quality Sound for Multimedia

With help and advice from a sound designer, Simon Biswas has learned to produce video with polished audio. Read More

Can These Web Sites be Saved?

Three photographers get candid criticism and advice from three experts on how to improve their web sites. Read More

Lisa Wiltse's Web Site Reviewed

Three critics review Lisa Wiltse's Web site, and at times offer different advice. Read More

Armando Solares's Web Site Reviewed

 Our three reviewers evaluate the design and feel of Armando Solares's site. Read More

Jan McGready's Web Site Reviewed

Our three experts review Jan McGready's Web site, and find that the outstanding problem was the time it takes to load. Read More

Promos I Kept: Anthony LaSala of Food & Wine Magazine

The Deputy Photo Editor of Food & Wine magazine says he appreciates the value in follow-up and loves getting self-promotions from photographers he’s already hired. Even better is if the piece is actual mail, complete with stamps and a handwritten note, that he can hold in his hands. Read More

The Signature Image: A Wedding and Portrait Team Seeking High-End Clients

Industry experts weigh in on which image a husband and wife photo team should use in promoting themselves to an upscale clientele. Read More

The Signature Image: A Photojournalist After Commercial Clients

Industry experts weigh in on which image a photographer with news roots should use in promoting his work to advertising and magazine clients. Read More

Still/Video Convergence: Stephanie Rausser Shoots and Directs a Pharma Campaign

If you think video-capable DSLR's make video production easy, think again, says Rausser, who describes the challenges of shooting video successfully. Read More

Want Your Web Site Reviewed in PDN?

Does your Web site present your work well? PDN subscribers: Get a free review by Web designers and a client and get your site published on PDNOnline. Read More

Have Your Web Site Reviewed on PDNOnline

How to submit your Web site for a free critique by three experts, and be published on PDNOnline Read More

Power Move: Darris Lee Harris Turns His Study of a Chicago Landmark Into a Book

Architectural photographer Darris Lee Harris turned a chance to photograph a Chicago landmark into a book project and a great promotional opportunity. Read More

Karl Raschke's McKnight Fellowship Plan

The essay Karl Raschke submitted to the McKnight Fellowship jurors. Read More

How to Land Assignments From Lórel

The art buyer for the catalogue and advertising agency says she is always looking for new photographers with great lighting, a fresh style, and video skills. Read More

New Techniques for Mounting Fine-Art Prints: The Pros and Cons

Many photographers selling large-format ink jet prints are abandoning glass and frames for new mounting techniques. The question is: Will collectors consider them good long-term investments? Read More