Introduction to SoFoBoMo
Hey, have you heard this term before? I just read about it this morning and found out that SoFoBoMo might be a challenging activity for photographers. SoFoBoMo stands for Solo Photo Book Month, firstly started by Paul Butzi. Now, there is around 125 books completed and available to download in the
website.
In SoFoBoMo, you have to create a PDF book, created and finished in 31 days. You should layout your photos in a canvas using any layout designer (Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher etc). I prefer to use iPhoto '09 from Apple though because it's always quick, simple, and the result is gorgeous with Mac! The layout doesn't have to be cool, put a lot of detail on the photo captions, etc... It's said that the rule are only: it's done in 31 days, at least 35 photos/book, and layout your photos in PDF format. That's it!
I haven't created any yet, because most of my portfolio was done in random dates. I think SoFoBoMo is essential for photographers because it push us to be consistent on producing photos (don't have to be great ones) and at least continuously learning something new everyday. I'll tell you when I created one...
Hope that I will find someway to put in on the net so you can download it too ^^
Well, read the detail on the web of www.sofobomo.org for more details...
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Blogged at 10:01 AM
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Introduction to SoFoBoMo
Hey, have you heard this term before? I just read about it this morning and found out that SoFoBoMo might be a challenging activity for photographers. SoFoBoMo stands for Solo Photo Book Month, firstly started by Paul Butzi. Now, there is around 125 books completed and available to download in the
website.
In SoFoBoMo, you have to create a PDF book, created and finished in 31 days. You should layout your photos in a canvas using any layout designer (Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher etc). I prefer to use iPhoto '09 from Apple though because it's always quick, simple, and the result is gorgeous with Mac! The layout doesn't have to be cool, put a lot of detail on the photo captions, etc... It's said that the rule are only: it's done in 31 days, at least 35 photos/book, and layout your photos in PDF format. That's it!
I haven't created any yet, because most of my portfolio was done in random dates. I think SoFoBoMo is essential for photographers because it push us to be consistent on producing photos (don't have to be great ones) and at least continuously learning something new everyday. I'll tell you when I created one...
Hope that I will find someway to put in on the net so you can download it too ^^
Well, read the detail on the web of www.sofobomo.org for more details...
Labels: Tutorials
0 Comments
Blogged at 10:01 AM
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Photographer
Name:
Radityo Pradipto
Occupation:
Full Time Student
Favorite Camera:
Nikon D90
Favorite Subjects:
portrait, cityscape, landscape, wildlife
FAVORITE BOOKS:
The Digital Photographer Book
- Scott Kelby -
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Phillip Island (so far)
New Zealand (want to ^^)
Personal Motto:
"Don't Miss The Moment"
I just started learning photography on 2007 with my prosumer Panasonic FZ-8
And after 1.5 years using that camera, I moved to Nikon D90 which I am using it until today... For me, Nikon is the best because it handled very comfortable in my hand, and promising a huge range of outstanding lenses. Photography for me is a freedom to see the world with different angles. The limitation of photography is only in your imagination. My dream is not to become a professional photographer, but an amateur with professionals' skills.
What's on my bag?
Nikon D90
Nikkor AF-S 18-200 F/3.5-5.6 IF ED VR
Nikkor MF 50 F/1.4
Tokina ATX 11-16 F/2.8
Vivitar Series 1 70-210 F/3.5 MF Macro
Nikon Speedlight SB-900
Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 with 486RC2 Ballhead
Cokin Landscape Kit Gradient ND Filters
My wish list?
Nikon D700
Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 IF ED VR
