Cross-posted from Fast Company [by Anisa Purbasari Horton] You’ve underpromised, overdelivered, and volunteered to help your boss with every single project that’s come your way. You speak up in meetings, make an effort to know your colleagues, and you’ve never missed a single deadline. So why does it feel like you’re not making that much progress in your career? There are a number of possible reasons for this (some of which you might not have…
Cross-posted from fastcompany.com [by Judith Humphrey] There’s been a lot of talk these days about the importance of emotional intelligence and the need to be sensitive to others. But few people take this concept and apply it to body language. Yet the physical cues we provide to those around us tell whether we will engage them or turn them off. If you’re not careful, your body language may well result in unintentionally offending a friend,…
This week’s Questions with an Educator features Elena Volkova. Elena is a photographer and educator at Stevenson University in Maryland, where she is Assistant Professor of Photography. She is originally from the Ukraine, but received her photography education from the Maryland Institute College of Art after relocating to the United States. She keeps herself very busy with a diverse set of photography related practices consisting of video interviews, podcasts, and of course, teaching. Through her own photography,…
Our friends at Think Tank just released a new concept in weather protection, the Emergency Rain Cover. It can be quickly and easily deployed when outdoor conditions change. They will be a welcome small and lightweight addition to the kits of any photographer shooting out of doors. In addition, we’ve also released the Lens Case Duos, six quick-access, dual-opening padded lens cases. A zippered lid and side opening are unique features compared to other lens…
Some of the most interesting/useful/fun stories from around the web to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated this week by ASMP National Board Director Frank Rocco. Photographer Luc Kordas Captures The Iconic Coney Island During The Most Vibrant Time Julia Gunther on the Proud Women of Africa Mobile Marketing Strategy – Where To Start 6 Simple CSS tricks for Images These UX Designers are Rethinking the Voter Ballot The passion…
Cross-posted from Fstoppers [by Eli Dreyfuss] We all have our favorite songs that we sing when are going through bad times or want to pump ourselves up. In this hilarious photo series, a photographer captures his friends singing their favorite songs and imagining that the camera is not there. See which song each person was singing! There is no better feeling then creating art with your best friends. Turn up the radio and blast your…
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