What kind of mischievious situations could a paper butterfly find himself in? Ideas requested for a photo shoot. [more inside]
posted by malocchio on Dec 11, 2009 - 35 answers

My friends and I are starting an artist collective in Phoenix, Arizona and we desperately need help thinking of a name. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Dec 7, 2009 - 21 answers

Where can I find a print of this photo (nsfw), taken by Art Shay and featuring Simone de Beauvoir?
posted by whimsicalnymph on Nov 2, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a proper term for this type of mixed media art project? [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Oct 15, 2009 - 6 answers

My signifigant other is on permanent disability. I just started college as a full-time student myself. I am going to jr college. Paid for tuition and books via Pell Grant, and using the remainder of loans plus s.o.'s disability payments to cover living expenses-- as you can imagine it's tight but we're making do so far. Significant other wants to get a BS in photography. Is Art institute of Pittsburgh right place? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Do you recognize the photographer/artist whose work is hanging in this dining room?
posted by B-squared on Aug 9, 2009 - 6 answers

naked old muppet gets drunk and nasty. where did i see that? [more inside]
posted by compound eye on Jul 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Need creative name ideas for photography awards. [more inside]
posted by mtphoto on May 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Can anyone find the original image that was used for this mocked-up Mirror's Edge game cover? And more like it? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Apr 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Where is a good place online to buy (reasonably) inexpensive (but good) modern photography or other art?
posted by bucksox on Apr 14, 2009 - 8 answers

A local gallery has expressed an interest in displaying some of my photographs, but there's one problem: I don't have any prints! Need some advice on DIY fine art photography printing. [more inside]
posted by mcsweetie on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

For some reason I am just incredibly drawn to celtic crosses. There's just something about them that captivates me. What are some good resources for finding good images, paintings, etc. of celtic crosses? [more inside]
posted by jluce50 on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I just got a diana f+ camera. I have shoten? shot, 3 rolls of film and none of them have turned out well. All of the images are extremely blurry. We have tried out the fish eye, the telephoto and the wide angle lenses as well as the color gels and the long exposures. So far only the long exposures seem to be turning out at all. None of the other pics display the attributes of the accessories used. There are no color changes or changes in the clarity. SO my question is...what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 10, 2009 - 16 answers

PrintFilter: If I get this printed in a large format (32" x 21"), will the slight blur show dramatically or ruin the piece? (Also, what matting should I use?) [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Mar 9, 2009 - 11 answers

I am trying to identify an artist from a photo of a photo. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by abeMETAFILTER on Dec 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I am writing a paper on photographic representations of the city or urban spaces, in particular photography that attempts to 'capture' the ubiquitous "non-places" as described by Marc Augé. But I am having trouble finding photographers that seem to fit! Can you help? [more inside]
posted by valmonster on Dec 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone tell me if Erwin Olafs photography site (arty nsfw) uses commercially available Flash gallery products, or if it most likely a one off? [more inside]
posted by zingzangzung on Aug 21, 2008 - 4 answers

What are the best exercises to improve photographic skills? I am planning a series of workshops with both young and mature students who want to engage with photography. The workshops can be a preparation for studying photography at university or form a basis of a portfolio. Ultimately I am trying to encourage creative development and critical thinking about photography. [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 24, 2008 - 16 answers

What are my options for gallery-quality prints from slide film? [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on Jul 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I purchase a print of this photograph by Imogen Cunningham? . . . Note: if you're searching at work, some of Cunningham's works depict nudity.
posted by the littlest brussels sprout on Jun 24, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for websites that analyse the work of successful or well known photographers in the art genre (as opposed to documentary or portraiture styles). [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Could someone name the artist who created http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4508/strangeza8.jpg, and the other images in the series? I know it was part of an art photography piece, but I can't recall the artist's name, or the link.
posted by Zampa on Apr 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Creative Ideas Filter: I need ideas of Famous and Memorable Photographs or Paintingsor famous and memorable scenes from History, Movies, or Television that can be Reenacted on the spot without planning by 3-6 people for me to photograph for a final project for school. [more inside]
posted by Del Far on Apr 14, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I put together an amazing portfolio for potential employers, as an advertising student? (I have the content, but need to decide what to put in the portfolio...and more importantly decide what to house my portfolio in!) [more inside]
posted by whiskey point on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Where does one find images for graphic design? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Feb 25, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me find some art classes for a rank beginner in New York City. [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Feb 24, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I keep abreast of photo gallery openings, new photo exhibits, photo-related events in NYC? Any favorite online resources that do the work for you? [more inside]
posted by unmodern on Feb 12, 2008 - 7 answers

I need ideas for a visual representation of a human rights issue. [more inside]
posted by Etta Hollis on Jan 24, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the best way to photograph big mostly all white drawings with tiny black details? [more inside]
posted by beckish on Dec 22, 2007 - 11 answers

I’ve been commissioned to take a photograph. Their subject, my “vision”. I’m a student/aspiring pro photographer. [more inside]
posted by fnord on Dec 7, 2007 - 5 answers

A new artist and the Bay Area gallery/cafe scene: how do I get my foot in the door? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Nov 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Any advice for using Drupal with Blogger? Advice for Drupal in general? I know about the APIs, but I'm not sure if this is right for what I'm doing. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Nov 10, 2007 - 13 answers

A number of years ago I had an MRI of my head to help explain sudden onset headaches I was experiencing. Thankfully, the problem went away, never to return, but I find myself in possession of a number of very nifty looking MRI negatives. So my question is, how to use them in an artistic manner? [more inside]
posted by mjbraun on Nov 8, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to make a simple contract in which I photograph something and the resulting images end up in the public domain. [more inside]
posted by fake on Nov 7, 2007 - 9 answers

How much should I pay an amateur photographer per photo for use on a website? The website is for a small nonprofit if that makes a difference.
posted by Packy_1962 on Nov 6, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I get art back into my life? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Nov 1, 2007 - 10 answers

I would like to find a screensaver an artist friend can load his artwork into and sell, for PC's and Macs. [more inside]
posted by diode on Oct 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me find this artist! Electronic parts arranged like botanical prints. [more inside]
posted by firefleet on Sep 7, 2007 - 6 answers

I am looking for hyper-realistic photographs, paintings or prints of fruits and vegetables. I'm looking for vibrant colors; even high gloss would be great. Can you point me toward the Chuck Close of produce?
posted by B-squared on Jul 10, 2007 - 9 answers

At some point in my life I would like to graduate from displaying posters on my wall to having fine art prints from the photographers themselves. I am thinking I would like a candid photograph of Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer (not in the same picture!). I assume there is a gallery to represent these photographers, but how do I start the process of finding them?
posted by nonstopflights on May 23, 2007 - 8 answers

Where can I buy 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film in Rome? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on May 13, 2007 - 1 answer

Looking for a series of photographs that look like paintings of (IIRC) American suburbia taken at night time. [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Apr 13, 2007 - 3 answers

To keep my skills sharp I draw from models I find online. I do 3 or 4 pencil drawings daily, usually head shots or 3/4 length portraits, quickly, in front of my laptop. I'm looking for more of this type of photograph, in bulk. [more inside]
posted by oxala on Feb 12, 2007 - 16 answers

Help us spend $7k on art for our office. The catch: we're supposed to finalize our choice by Thursday, 12/7. [more inside]
posted by cior on Dec 5, 2006 - 20 answers

PhotoFilter: How do I light and photograph furniture for retail use? [more inside]
posted by idledebonair on Nov 22, 2006 - 11 answers

I need help learning the rules of composition for photography or fine art. What makes a good photograph? What makes a bad photograph? [more inside]
posted by Pastabagel on Nov 7, 2006 - 26 answers

I think I am ready to begin the transition into trying to put my photography in galleries. My main question is what are the steps that artists go through to gain exposure for their work? I understand that in the case of great artists the work usually stands on its own but I also believe that it got there not on the material items merits but due the efforts of the artist to gain exposure for their work. [more inside]
posted by occidental on Oct 24, 2006 - 2 answers

Seeking the website of a Japanese photographer. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Oct 5, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me to be a better photo editor. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Sep 6, 2006 - 17 answers

William Eggleston, man I love this guy. I've been to a couple of exhibitions of his work in London and thought they were great. His use of colour in documenting the South is astonishing. Where can I buy posters of his work? [more inside]
posted by tonylord on Aug 17, 2006 - 8 answers