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The article discusses the changes and disruptions to photography came over the past decade. It presents the views of James Estrin, New York Times senior photographer and co-editor, on the work in photography. It states about Agnieszka Korbica, a New Jersey-based photographer who does both studio portraiture and wedding photography. It informs that the business of photography has always demanded hustle.

The article features photographer Jeffrey Milstein and his fascination in taking pictures in midair. Topics mentioned include his works which are called architectural with precise subjects that occupy the frame, the second career as photographic notecard publisher brought him to fine art world, and the admiration to German photographers Hilla and Bernd Becher.

The article profiles photographer John Isaac. When he moved from South India to New York City in 1968, his intention was to become a folk singer. It says that it was his music career that led him to a global journey in photography. In 1978, he won a gold medal in the Photokina International Photo Contest for his photograph of an Indian milkman washing water buffalo along the Bay of Bengal. He became interested in wildlife photography when he saw a butterfly on a sunflower.

The article features trees and certain photographers representation of them. The American Photo and The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) collaborated to produce a traveling exposition presenting trees for the purpose of people awareness and request of protection. The Foundation selected 12 tree images from over 100 photo contenders that were requested from landscape architects, horticulturists, and readers of Bonnier's Garden Design journal as part of its yearly "Landslide" program. The exhibit is entitled "Every Tree Tells a Story."

The article talks about Robert Glenn Ketchum whose conservation photography and environmental activism have led him to become one of the most influential photographers as of 2010. It notes that his photographs of the threatened Tongass rainforest of Alaska in the 1980s have served as a way in leading the U.S. Congress to reserve a million of its old-growth acres as the largest national forest of the country. It adds that the photographer has been concentrating on photographing and lobbying to protect unsullied Southwest Alaska.

The article offers information on the works and techniques of photographer Andreas Gefeller in the U.S. It states that the methodical process of Gefeller in shooting his subject is by taking photos of each square, using his Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. It emphasizes that Gefeller sometimes creates of leaves intact or leaves unaltered a more abrupt transition so that viewers can try to understand what they are looking at.

The article features photographer Michael Muller. According to the author, a self-assigned, movie-themed art project brought Muller to the world of movie posters. The project, called Superfamous, was a series of portraits involving superhero-costumed people who paraded around the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. An overview of his works, as well as his advice to photographers, is presented.

The article focuses on the Ursine series of photographer Jill Greenberg. Her now-famous photographs of crying toddlers created a moral uproar unexpectedly. As a direct response to the crying-child controversy, Greenberg created a series of bear pictures. She wants to confront the scariness not with images of angry humans but with slick, scintillating portraits of bears. She was interested in the dichotomy between vicious and cuddly.

The article features photographer Howard Schatz. According to the author, Schatz submerges himself into the water using a weighted waistbelt and holds his breath to shoot his underwater photographs. The subjects of Schatz have to undergo a casting process to determine if they have the skills needed to perform and pose underwater. The book "WaterDance" was comprised of pictures of waterborne dancers.

Features photographer Joel Meyerowitz. Reason for using the HP Designjet 130, an affordable dye-based model printer, in his printing projects; Thoughts about contemporary digital printing; Digital techniques in reproducing photographic dye-transfer prints.

Focuses on the rediscovery of the vintage photographs of photographer Mike Disfarmer by photograph collector Michael Mattis. Discovery of the glass-plate negatives owned by Disfarmer; Exhibition of Disfarmer's photography.

Profiles the late photographer Sal Terracina and his works. Other artistic talents of Terracina; Family background of Terracina; Career background.

Focuses on "Wings of Change," an article by Joe McNally that appeared in the December 2003 issue "National Georaphic" magazine, which featured digital pictures of military airplanes. Events that led to McNally's article; Factors that convinced "National Geographic" editor Bill Allen to use a digital camera for the article; Advantages of digital technique. INSETS: McNally on digital capture;Douthitt on digital workflow.

Presents four photographs drawn from the book "Through the Lens: National Geographic Greatest Photographs." Photograph of snow monkeys by Tim Laman; Picture of the touristy section of the Great Wall of China by Michael S. Yamashita; Photographs of underwater creatures by David Doubilet.

Profiles photographer Sam Abell. Information on his photographs for the periodical 'National Geographic'; Views of Abell on photography; Discussion of his book 'Sam Abell: The Photographic Life.'

Features different photographers and their photographs of the different places in the United States. Ken Duncan; David Plowden; William Albert Allard; Richard Olsenius; David Graham.

Offers a look at the works of landscape photographer Neil Folberg. Computer software he uses to combine landscape and starscape; Locations of his shots; Information on his published works.

Features the digitally enhanced photograph taken by Domingo Batista, a fine-art photographer in the Dominican Republic. How the photograph was taken; Equipment he used; Batista's inspiration; Factors that influenced his style; Digital photographs taken by different photographers.

Focuses on photographer Jim Fite and on his Kodak FunSaver Panoramic, also called Max Panoramic. Its features and capabilities; Information on its pinhole's aperture, f/74; Other features of the camera; Films he used for the camera.

Focuses on the photography of photographer Sante D'Orazio. Concept of his photographs; Information on some of his supermodel pictures; Views on his models.

Features boudoir photographers in the United States. Robert Wortham and Roxanne Becker-Wortham; Robert and Sheila Hurth; Steve Palen; John and Trish Perrin; Gage White; Doug Boylan; Jim Schmidt; Duane Sauro.

Discusses the reasons behind `American Photo' magazine's decision to feature the photographic talents of people who are famous for doing other things. Photograph of Sir John Herschel by Julia Margaret Cameron; Photograph of a bullfight by Ernest Hemingway; The appeal of photography to the rich and famous.

The article offers information on Neal Slavin's experience of using the Triade films from Agfa Corp. in the U.S. It states that by using the films, subject details were much brighter. It adds that the more important scale of the trade films is their sensational color. Slavin says that the Triade emulsions are an exception, and the differences are dramatic, which make color negative film a much more versatile medium.

The article features the photographer Joel Meyerowitz and his being on the road as part of his photographic life in America. He states that photographers do not need a big event to make a photograph, they just need to be in a place with unfamiliar boundaries. He cites one of his experiences which influence him to take a lot of pictures of trees.

The article focuses on how the Minolta Maxxum 8000i camera helps John Isaac as photographer for the United Nations' Department of Public Information. Sensors integrated in the camera expand the sensing area, thus, the subject does not have to be dead center to be correctly focused. Isaac depends on its built-in autofocus (AF)-assist beam when the light is too low for AF operation. With its program autoexposure mode, the shutter speed can be adjusted to suit the focal length one has set.

The article profiles photographer Hiro. A picture of fighting cocks that he has made with Polaroid instant-film camera has marked the start of a study of fighting birds and fish. This work depicts Hiro's fascination with the combination of beauty and ferocity these animals represent, as well as his rejection of the static nature of most still-life. His entire body of work, personal and commercial shows a still-life aesthetic.

This article offers information on the portfolio of photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum. Through the use of his images, several conservation laws were pushed through the U.S. Congress. His book "The Tongass: Alaska's Vanishing Rain Forest" was distributed by lobbyists to Senate and House members to convince the U.S. Congress to protect old-growth trees from logging. Other books by Ketchum include "Rivers of Life: Southwest Alaska, the Last Great Salmon Fishery" and "Wood-Tikchik: Alaska's Largest State Park."

Features the career of air-to-air photographer Paul Bowen. Interest in photography; Information on his job as an assistant to a local commercial photographer in Wichita, Kansas; Models of digital camera used by Bowen.

Features photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Camera used in shooting celebrity subjects at Olympus Fashion Week in New York City in February 2005; Benefits of using his Olympus E-1 digital single-lens reflex camera for his work at fashion shows; Advantages of using such camera in his photo shoots. INSET: GREENFIELD-SANDERS TALKS ABOUT DIGITAL.

Examines the children's portraits by photographer Loretta Lux. Reactions of critics to her portraits; Art direction and digital manipulations used; Techniques applied in lighting.

Presents information on the book "Bound for Glory: America in Color 1939-43," by photographers of the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Description of the photographs taken by several photographers using the Kodachrome camera; Information on Pie Town pictures shot by photographer Russell Lee.

Features photographer Chris Rainier and his interest in photographing tattoo. Written works on photography; Approach in photography; Different cameras for a single shoot; Description of several of his tattoo photographs.

Presents information on documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark. Details Mark's photographic style; Comments from Mark; Description of Mark's work as legendary. INSET: Untitled (Mary Ellen Mark).

The article discusses the significance of the 645 Pro camera from Mamiya Corp. to the photographs of Fred Hirschmann, a landscape photographer from Alaska. Hirschmann states that the electronic capability of the 645 Pro camera has given him a new experience in taking images and has given him the opportunity to figure out exposure that he wanted. Hirschmann also considers the power drive of the camera as an asset to his aerial photography. INSET: AT A GLANCE: THE MAMIYA 645 PRO.

The article focuses on the photographic technique of photographer Bob McNeely with the use of Canon EOS A2E camera. According to McNeely, the great advantage of Canon EOS A2E camera is that it makes it much easier to be instinctive, and it has an Eye Controlled Focus which he used almost all the time. McNeely reveals that when he photographed U.S. President Bill Clinton during the campaign, he constantly veer off into crowds to talk and shake hands, and used the 20-35 millimeter wide-angle zoom. INSET: AT A GLANCE: THE CANON EOS A2E.

The article discusses the issues to consider in photography. To get excellent closeups at reproduction ratios greater than the life size, it is helpful to determine the magnification factor of one's camera by dividing the focal length of the reversed lens into that of the main lens. Slower lenses are ideal for large-format photography in bright outdoors. In closeup photography, photographers can shoot at wider apertures by keeping their subject as parallel as possible to the focal plane.

The article offers information on the use of the Wisner Technical Field Camera by Pat O'Hara. It explores the contribution of the camera in bringing innovation to the design. It cites the process of using the camera and problems encountered in its application. Information on the functions of the equipment is also presented.

The article focuses on classical landscape photography that sometimes is perceived by other people as a dying art. It mentions that the three new talents, Katarina Stefanovic, Joel Tjintjellar, and Jim Patterson, prove that the landscape photography is alive and well and is present on the web such as in Flicker. Further, several landscape photographs of these new talents are presented.

Relates the project undertaken by photographer Jeffrey Aaronson that focused on New York City window displays and their myriad reflections. Mission of Aaronson with his project; Key elements underlying his images; Type of camera equipment used; Technique adopted by Aaronson to avoid getting his reflection or shadow in the picture.

Discusses the techniques used by photographer Art Streiber for a photograph of the cast of the "CSI," television series. Equipment used for the photograph; Positioning of the subjects; Views of Streiber on group photographs.

Deals with the works of CBS television guide photographer Art Streiber.

Describes how photographer Mark Seliger photographed singer and actress Jennifer Lopez for 'GQ' magazine. His concept for the photography; Setting of the studio; His views on working with Lopez.

Features the photographs of Grant Peterson, an advertising photographer, of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City. Description of the photographs; Approach of Peterson in producing the photographs.

Looks at photographer Poul Beckmann's macrophotography of beetles. Camera used by Beckmann in shooting beetles; Lighting used by Beckmann.

Provides information on how photographer Joe McNally shot his life-size polaroid photographs of the survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Information on the camera he used; Reputation of McNally.

Relates the experiences of photographer Bruce Weber in using the Littman 45 Single hand-built camera. Features of the camera; Approach in using the camera; Subject of the photographs he took using the camera.

The article features photographer Annie Leibovitz, number two of the 100 most important movers and shakers. Leibovitz is famous for her controlling eye, virtuoso lighting, and skill at coaxing unexpected behavior among her subjects. Her portraits of the people of Sarajevo in Bosnia & Hercegovina was an essential turning point for her. Leibovitz stated that the most significant thing that she rediscovered is that photography is greater that magazines.

The article reports on the utilization of Cactus System 6 by photographer Jody Dole to produce digital prints. To share the system's potential, Dole formed Mesa Digital Communications. He states that it was developed for signage and architectural applications. He adds that one of its great advantage is its speed which makes prints much cheaper to produce. He cites that a 30x40-inch Iris print can take over an hour to make, but the system print the same size takes about 11 minutes.

The article provides information on the batter's glove worn by photographer Chris Callis. He has known for his brilliant use of flash ambient effects in studio work, he brought that similar style to his street and snapshot photography through a Vivitar 285 strobe attached to he back of the batter's glove and held-off camera. He also used the Mamiya 6 rollfilm for his close-to-the-glove work mounting the Vivitar's sensor on the camera's hotshoe.

The article focuses on the challenges experienced by adventure photographer Ned Gillette as he took his long weekend journey. It mentions that weather and geography played a big part in Gillete's planning for a 6,000-mile retracing of the ancient overland Silk Road, from central China to the Mediterranean. However, his important photographs gear fit into three waterproof Pelican cases such as the five Nikon N90s, and Nikon SB-25 Speedlight protects him against the dust and sand of Asian deserts.