Expert tips for taking pictures at Burning Man

The panel: Curious Josh, Ryan, Liana, Kevissimo and Paynie

A group of super-talented LA photographers got together in a downtown loft the other night to talk about taking pictures at Burning Man, and there was a ton of helpful information you want to know about, whether you're planning to bring a high-end DSLR, a disposable camera from the supermarket, or anything in between.

Here's who was there and where to see their work. Take a look. These folks are seriously good:
* Ryan Jesena - http://tinyurl.com/6k8epez
* Curious Josh - http://tinyurl.com/66mdqt3
* Steve Payne - http://www.paynie.net/
* Liana Bandžiulytė - http://tinyurl.com/5s8ucmx
* Kevin Rolly - http://www.kevissimo.com

So what they have to say about photographing on the playa is going to be worth your while. And we'll get to some of their tips in a minute, but there's some fine print that should come first. Lots has been written already about the rights and responsibilities of photographers on the playa, and we don't have to go over it all again. But what a lot of it boils down to is:

pink tongue, pink flowers

The ice plant along the coast have really gone wild in the past week or so.

up close and personal with an sf giants world championship ring. I held it in my hands, too. It's a heavy sucker.

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hard times in Tonopah, Nevada

hard times in Tonopah, Nevada
Originally uploaded by john curley

a road trip to Death Valley, with stops in hardscrabble towns along Route 95 in Nevada.

This is a layered exposure, and all shooting and editing was done in an iPhone.

Some of the most beautiful time-lapse photography you'll ever see, from an upcoming feature film

These pieces by photographer Tom Lowe are truly gorgeous, and the Timescapes site includes a blog with information about the locations and methods that are being used in making the film. Awesome and inspiring.