by Jeff Greene / Microsoft Icon of Imaging Reed Hoffmann has spent the last 20 years of his award-winning career honing his photojournalism skills and perfecting his digital imaging workflow. He has worked closely with Microsoft's Ultimate PC team formulating a comprehensive end-to end solution to help photographers make the most efficient use of their time when travelling and capturing images on the road. Visit the Microsoft Ultimate Photography PC website and learn from a seasoned world traveller

by Jeff Greene / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Engine 480 chugs back to Durango. Another great Mentor Series Trek, this time led by noted adventure photographers Tom Bol and Beth Wald . Both reside in Colorado and have an intimate knowledge of the state and it's unique photographic offerings. From the very start, the schedule was jam-packed with a variety of different photo opportunities. This, coupled with the absolutely PERFECT weather, resulted in everybody successfully capturing

by Jeff Greene / Ever wonder what it would be like to shoot an assignment for Sports Illustrated magazine? Ever imagine the opportunity to photograph a future NBA Hall of Famer superstar? Follow the link to read my article in this months' Rangefinder magazine about a typical day in the life of SI staff photographer and Microsoft Icon of Imaging Peter Read Miller as he conquers several hurdles and unexpected problems while preparing for a photo session with Cleveland Cavalier star forward LeBron James

by Jeff Greene / Popular Photography Mentor Series Workshops In two weeks I will be joining Mentor Photographers Tom Bol and Beth Wald in Durango, CO for three days of shooting Mesa Verde National Park, historic Silverton, kayakers, mountain bikers, and even some good 'ol fashioned western rodeo... The Mentor Series Worldwide Photo Treks provides some unique opportunities to visit fantastic travel destinations and learn the tips, tricks, and techniques for capturing stunning travel photography from

by Jeff Greene / One Week until the May 31st Deadline... Professional Photographer Magazine Announces Cover Photo Contest Last Chance! Most photographers dream of getting their work on the cover of a magazine. Here’s your chance. Microsoft is proud to sponsor the Professional Photographer Cover Contest . Visit http://www.ppmag.com/ and upload your photographs for a chance to win. One talented person will see their image published on the front cover of Professional Photographer magazine, which is

ShutterSpeed Episode 01

ShutterSpeed is a brand new photography show for photo enthusiasts.  In this first episode, Nic Fillingham (host) teams up with a panel of company photography experts: Tim Grey , Bill Crow , and myself .  We got together in Channel 10's studio to discuss online video storage and photo editing tools. We also get back to basics and talk about the principles of photography and what to look for in a digital camera.  The final segment of the premiere show Nic visits the Seattle studio of

by Jeff Greene / ShutterSpeed Episode 01 "Shutterspeed" is a new podcast produced by Microsoft Channel 10 that focuses on ( pun intended ) issues related to photography, cameras, and digital imaging. In the premier episode, host Nic Fillingham moderates a panel of Microsoft imaging experts consisting of Tim Grey of the Rich Media Group, Michael Palermiti from the the Windows Live team, and Bill Crow who now works with the Microsoft Live Labs team. This distinguished panel starts the series off by

by Jeff Greene / The Microsoft® WorldWide Telescope is an amazing and innovative web-based application that enables your computer to serve as a virtual desktop telescope. By accessing stunning imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes around the world, viewers can choose nearly any section of the cosmos visible from Earth for a seamless exploration of the universe. There are numerous galaxies, planets, and star clusters to explore, as well as pre-recorded Tours by world renowned astronomers

by Jeff Greene / "Photography is an adventure in discovery." In that spirit, Outdoor Photography and PC Photo magazines are publishing a three month feature sponsored by Microsoft and Canon USA that seeks to identify and recognize the Top 100 Iconic Photo Locations of the World . The interactive website enables viewers to use Microsoft Virtual Earth to explore the top photo locations selected by the editors along with their own favorite sites. There is also a photo contest with a Grand Prize worth