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YuliyaWhat are the most important things about your photography. What are the elements that you really want to focus on. Have you ever thought about that. I’m sure most of you probably have. But if you haven’t, give it some real thought. I’ll explain why during the show.
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The Perfect Gift for the Holidays! Perfect, man! Painted Faces By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects
48 pages, published 5/11/2022
Painted FACES is a collection of photographs of characters I’ve met over the past few weeks in the alleys and streets ofLas Vegas.This book is a tribute, a way to show my appreciation to the talented people who share their art with our community. Thank you. The post Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography appeared first on Photography Matters.
Are the “Masters of Photography,” refering to the photographers of the 20th Century that are still celebrated today…. with all the changes in photography, is their work still relevant. Is it still important to “Study the Masters”? I think you probably already know how I feel about it. Food for thought. Enjoy.
Stop the presses! You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding! Ghosts and the Aesthetic of the Past By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects
74 pages, published 2/3/2020
There are many times when I will think to myself, “I believe I was born about 50 years too late.” Don’t get me wrong; it’s not that I don’t appreciate the times that I do live in and the things that exist today that weren’t even thought of back in the mid-twentieth century.But when it comes to music, photography, style, aesthetics and craftsmanship… man, there is something to be said for the way we used to do things. When I refer to… The post Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Story telling. It’s one of my favorite aspects of the humans. People love to hear stories. Some people are great at telling stories. In this episode I share my thoughts on how story telling integrates with photography. Enjoy. A Book That Will Literally Change Your Life!
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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is having a fantastic time, hopefully with people you love. Today’s episode will be a short one, but I hope motivational. Enjoy. The Links James Maher Website MagCloud.com – Black Friday sale code: BFGIFT25 Something For The Whole Family!
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For any of you who have known me for any amount of time, you’re very likely familiar with my obsession with black and white photography. If you ever wondered why it’s so one sided for me, I’ll let you know why 99 times out of 100, I’ll choose black and white over color. Enjoy. A […]
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We’ve all seen work from photographers who can shoot the seemingly ordinary scenes or subjects. But while it is something so ordinary, there is something there; something that does make the photo work. There is something about the shot that gives the photo an extraordinary feel. How does that happen. I’ll talk about this today. […]
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Do you know, or are you, yourself, a photographer who doesn’t really want to study other photographer’s work? Some feel it could influence them too much? I’ve heard that kind of thing from time to time. Also, since we’ve been talking about selling your prints or books lately, I’ve got a little bit more to […]
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I know we all have our favorite cameras. I’ll talk about mine and reasons why they are my favorites. Also want to let you know about a reasonably new podcast out there. It’s called Create.Photography and its host is photographer, Daniel Sigg. I was recently on an episode with Daniel. Great guy. (good photographer, too!) […]
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I’ve been getting out with my camera a bit more these days. Just wanted to share a recent experience that inspired a new project. Also have a couple items about Leica gear. Helpful stuff if it applies to you. Enjoy. The Photos All photos shot with my Leica M262 and Summicron 50mm. All of them […]
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Are you one of those photographers who always carry a camera with you? I mean a proper camera, not your phone. (although the cameras on our phones are becoming freakishly good) I’ll share my 2 cents on the topic. Enjoy A Real Page Turner, Great for Halloween!
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In recent video I uploaded to YouTube I talk about the concept of selling prints from your website. I thought I’d talk a little be more on that subject. Enjoy The Links Sell Prints From Your Website (last week’s youtube video TAVPhotography.com (if you want to see how I’ve set my site up to sell) […]
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In 1998 at age 90, the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who swore by his Leica, said to Helmut Newton: “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” Bourgeois means wealth without taste. Jim Austen That’s one of my favorite photography quotes. “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” I’ll share my two cents on the subject. Enjoy. Dark Vegasy Stuff For […]
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I think I remember doing an episode on this topic before, but I was recently asked by another photographer if they should start a podcast or do a YouTube channel. I’ll give my 2 cents on the subject. Enjoy. You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding!
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I watched a YouTube video this morning from photographer, Thomas Heaton. Great photographer, great youtube channel. He was expressing his concerns about the idea of AI software doing the post processing of your images. I’ll give you my 2 cents on that. Enjoy. The Links Thomas Heaton’s Video AI Software Video Do You Own This […]
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Today I posted an episode of Photography Matters, talking about a variety of writing exercises to help build your storytelling chops. Just wanted to followup with a couple things I left out. This will be a short one. Crazy Awesome Book of the Week!
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An idea had come to me today, and I think it might be a good one. An exercise that can help strengthen my storytelling muscle. Then I thought, why keep this to myself? Might as well share it with you and see if maybe this would sound interesting to you. It doesn’t get any better […]
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You know how sometimes people produce work that’s actually designed more to impress their peers rather than accomplish the primary goal. I think this happens in photography sometimes. A Must Have!
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One of my favorite thing in photography and something I will always work to get better at is storytelling. Focal lengths can be powerful tools that can help you tell your stories better. I’ll share my thoughts on what works best for me and why, and on different lengths so you can think about what […]
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Ideas – precious gifts for creatives. They are too valuable to ignore, thinking that you’ll get to it later. Best to write it down while it’s still fresh on your mind. This Book is Perfect for You!
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Passion & Obsession – two of the most important tools in an artists bag. I’ll get asked, from time to time from other photographers something like, “What should I shoot so that I can stand out, build a following, do better on social media, etc…” Today’s conversation revolves around my standard answer to those questions. […]
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Mood, Feel and Story. These are three words you’ll read on the homepage of my photography website. For me, these are the three most important elements of a photograph. I’ll talk about why and I’d be curious to hear from you, what are the most important elements that you look for in your photographs. Enjoy. […]
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Change is inevitable. It’s one thing that we can count on. The good thing is that while sometimes change is uncomfortable, change is often the thing that keeps life (and our photography) interesting. Enjoy The Photos Roll From the Nikkormat The roll that came out of the camera was Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400, 24 exp. […]
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Hope you’re all doing well. Just thought I’d say hi and kind of catch up a bit. Enjoy. The Links T. Hopper’s YouTube Channel Adventure & Art YouTube Channel Daido Moriyama – Godfather of Japanese Street Photography – 森山 大道
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Haven’t checked in with you guys and gals for a while, so just wanted to say hi, see how everyone is doing, talk about film a bit; projects and just stuff in general. Stay safe. The Links Analog Insights video on Ferrania P-30 Film Ferrania Website Blue Moon Camera & Machine My MagCloud Stuff
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I hope this episode finds everyone healthy and safe. Such a different time right now. I want to talk about that a little bit. Also, that old conversation regarding 50mm vs 35mm primes, and for the shots I love the most, it usually comes from 50mm. It’s a different look. Then a couple words about […]
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Projects – it’s my favorite form of photography these days. I haven’t been doing much random photography these days. I shoot with the project in mind. But… sometimes that means I’m not shooting as much. I’ll share my thoughts on this stuff, and would look forward to hearing your thoughts as well. Enjoy. The Book
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This week’s episode is kind of mixed bag. Have you shot any ACROS II yet? I ordered a couple rolls from Freestyle. Haven’t shot it yet, but have some thoughts on this i’ll share with you. Also the topic of how using gear that maybe you’ve kind of forgotten about can kind of make things […]
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If you were to make a photo book (and I really hope you do), what would it be about? In this episode I’ll talk more about things I’ve been doing with MagCloud and the books I’m working on. I’ll let you know some things I’ve learned along the way. My hope is that if you […]
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I hope everyone has been doing good and enjoying the holiday season. In this episode I want to catch you up on how things are going with using MagCloud for publishing my book. Also, I’ve had some lens issues I’ve been dealing with lately. I’ll share my story on that and see if you guys […]
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Well, good news – Fujifilm ACROS II has an official shipping date! This has been announced for a while now, but that’s okay. Anytime is a good time to talk about ACROS. What do you guys and gals think about Instagram’s plan to remove the “Likes”? I’ll share my 2 cents. Shooting something different. Last […]
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I recently was involved in a project for a client that ended up being one of the most meaning peaces of work I’ve done in a long time. I’ll talk about that. Also, took another day trip out with my friend, Garrett last week. More cool stuff. I’ll share my thoughts on why I really […]
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Many of us as photographers have certain genres where we tend to spend a lot of our time; certain subjects that we’re more passionate about shooting. That’s a good thing because the more we shoot those subjects we’re most passionate about, the more we refine our process and develop are skill set in that arena. […]
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It’s been a while since I’ve recorded an episode of INSPIRED, but I was reading through Jay Maisel’s book, “It’s Not About the F-Stop” this morning and found a lesson that I thought would make a good topic for one of the shorter broadcasts. Enjoy.
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On September 9, we lost photographer, Fred Herzog. I’ve admired Fred’s work for sometime, but as I’m generally more obsessed with black and white photography I wasn’t necessarily looking at Mr. Herzog’s work as much as I should’ve been. With his recent passing, I started seeing more of his work displayed in posts as a […]
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Unless you’re a professional photographer with clients and paid assignments, it can be easy to leave the camera alone for long periods of time. You’re not pushed to keep shooting consistently and so maybe you don’t. If this is you, don’t feel bad, you’ve got lots of good company. But, one thing I feel is […]
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I’ve loved beeing a creative person ever since I can remember. I think all kids start out that way. Some of us strive to continue to maintain that level of creativity in our lives. I was thinking about it today and decided to put the question out there…. does being active in other creative fields […]
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Street Photography – What Does it Mean For You? Street Photography is a genre; a category of photography that when someone says, “Street Photography” I think we all kind of have an idea in our mind about what that term means. However, the thing is that street photography has grown into a category that really […]
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Man, does the summer weather affect your photography? I live in Vegas, where if I go outside during the day I feel like I’m climbing directly into a tanning bed. I’m not complaining, but this really does modify my enthusiasm to get out and shoot, particularly during the day. Enjoy
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Minimalism is kind of a hot topic these days. Many people are working to live with a more minimal approach to life. I think this is worth looking at when it comes to photography as well. Enjoy. The Links Matt D’Avella’s channel on YouTube The Minimalism Documentary official site
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The importance of Story in photography. I know this is not a new concept by any means. But it’s so important that I don’t think it can ever be talked about too much. Enjoy.
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I think if you’ve been involved with photography for any amount of time you’ll be familiar with the term G.A.S. – Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It’s an easy path to get on, and I’ve enjoyed the pursuit of gear myself. Luckily less these days, but it IS a real thing. Lately I’ve found myself more involved […]
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William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor Every once in a while I’ll revisit a particular documentary on YouTube about photographer, William Eggleston. It’s a good reminder for me, to not miss the photographs in life that, while not epic in nature, still contain so much story and interest. I think that’s important. Enjoy. […]
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Fujifilm ACROS II – Coming fall of 2019 Fujifilm ACROS II… Wow, this was unexpected, at least I for one did not see this coming. I really felt that Fujifilm was really happy to be exiting the analog side of photography to keep its focus on the digital products; their X Series cameras and lenses. […]
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I had three people ask me questions about this topic this week, so I thought this would be a good topic for a podcast episode. Hope you enjoy.
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Michael David Rock (Mick Rock) is responsible for many of the most famous and iconic shots of Rock and Roll musicians from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Even if don’t know who he is, you’ve seen his photographs. His documentary “Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock” is currenty on Netflix. I’ll also talk […]
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For the creative mind, inspiration is pure gold. To have something that inspires you and lights up your creativity is priceless. Whether that something is a muse; a landscape; a street scene; or even just a concept… that inspiration really is priceless. However, that source of inspiration might not might not always seem to be […]
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I was just listening to an interview with Miles Davis, an artist who continued to reinvent himself and his music, constantly, and it got me thinking about the importance of how change is crucial for growth, in any artistic field. I used this photo of Jonny for this episode’s featured image because on this shoot […]
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In order to experience growth in anything in life you have to branch out; try new things; try changing directions. Maybe even make a complete departure from the old into something completely different. In this episode I share my thoughts on this topic. Also wanted to briefly talk about the Adobe Photography Package pricing. Have […]
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Hey, I hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day. I did manage to get out last week and head up to Cold Creek and see if I could find any wild Mustangs to photograph. I did, and I actually posted an article on the website a couple days ago about […]
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Remember that old bit, Basketball Jones, from Cheech and Chong… from back in the ’70s. Noah and I talk about that a lot, because yes, Noah has a Basketball Jones. Who are the people in your life that have a passion, maybe even an obsession that could make for a great photo story? Enjoy. The […]
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Hey, this episode is kind of followup to an article I posted on the site recently. In the article I talk about how, IMHO every photographer should getting into medium format film photography. I figured it was worth talking about here on the podcast. Enjoy. The Link The article with the photos from the RB67Why […]
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Hey, I hope you had a great week this past week. Pretty slammed on this end, just between work, shoots, product photography and the best part of it all…. Noah was back for spring break so we were able to spend some time on the court playing some ball and generally having a great time… […]
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Ever have one of those days in which, you really do have things you should probably tend to, but the weather is just that certain kind of beautiful; there’s a certain energy about the day, and yiou know it’s going to be impossible to keep yourself contained inside doing work. I think it’s important to […]
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Dennis Stock was a photographer who took some of the most famous photographs that most of us have seen. I bet a lot of you already know about Dennis Stock and his work. But surprisingly, I’ve talked to many people, and some of them being photographers, who had no idea who he was. So that’s […]
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Happily, I seem to be (a little) better at sleeping through the night these days, so I’ve decided to wrap up my 3A.M. project. I had a lot of fun on those outings, but I admit it is nice getting a little more sleep these days. But I do kind of miss that time out […]
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In the last episode I talked about and posted photos from my photo shoot with Jonny; the shots that we got with ACROS…. then I porceeded to gush on about ACROS for most of that episode. (very warrented gushing, I might add) I did mention that the other film I used on that shoot was […]
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I haven’t shot any ACROS in quite a while. That seems a little weird since for a couple years it was the only film that existed to me. I did a photo shoot with Jonny this week. I shot most of it on Tri-X, but just for old time sake I through in a roll […]
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As I keep accepting the challenge of putting my insomnia to good use, this morning was no exception. Up at 3AM, I decided to thumb through some photo books. This morning’s selection was Saul Leiter’s, In My Room. Enjoy.
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Remember the couple episodes I did a while back, talking about what I referred to as the “Anti-Pose?” Today I want to go a bit further and talk about even less posing… the shot between the shots. Also, Inspiration; where do you find it? What inspires you? And Happy Birthday to the show. Wow, it’s […]
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Man, one of the most iconic, well known photos in history is the shot taken back in September, 1932 of 11 Iron Workers sitting on an iron beam, 800ft over New York City. In this episode I want to share my thoughts about that image; share a documentary that was made about that photograph and […]
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Kind of a quick episode. Just wanted to catch up with you guys; let you know a couple things I got in the mail this week that I’m pretty happy about; and wish everyone a great weekend. Enjoy. The Links Artisan Obscura Film Photography Project Store INSPIRED – Episode 66 – Eastman Double-X and […]
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Eastman Double-X 35mm black and white film. Man, this is a very cool film with a very cool look. It’s one of Kodak’s motion picture film stocks but is also available from places like Film Photography Projects online store, as well as Cinistill to shoot in 35mm cameras. I gotta say, even just after shooting […]
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I’ve been talking a lot about fashion photographer, David Bailey these days. Well, here’s one more episode in which I’ll do more of just that. Enjoy. The Link THE REAL BLOW UP SIXTIES FILM DOCUMENTARY PART1
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We talk a lot these days about meaningful photography, work that matters; and yeah, while that is important to stay focused on (pun intended), there’s another aspect to photography that I find equally important. That’s the therapeutic affect photography can have for most of us. Enjoy.
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As a creative, especially when new to working as a professional photographer, many find it a little uncomfortable when it comes to the point of asking for the money or knowing what to charge. I want to talk a little bit about that in this episode. Enjoy.
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I’m a big fan of documentaries; the behind the scenes stuff. Some of my favorite photos to see are those of people who have been photographed, or documented in someway while they were creating. Sometimes I’m actually more excited by seeing those photos than I am of the actual finished work. We all know people […]
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I’ve got an excersise that I do from time to time in order to hopefully keep improving my photographic eye; to continue to help strengthen my photographic vision. I’ll share that with you in this episode along with another page from Jay Maisel’s book, It’s Not About The F Stop that kind of chimes in […]
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Recently, in a coupe different episodes I kind of went on and on and on about the joy of using a Holga camera. Man, they are a lot of fun to use, and can give you pretty beautiful results. Last week a saw a video from Landscape Photographer, Steve O’nion. In this video Steve showed […]
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I’m often drawn to photographing things from the past. To me, having something in the photography that’s from, say, the 1950s makes the photograph more interesting. Why, because although it may have been incredibly ordinary and common back in those days, it’s not ordinary or common anymore; and it does represent a little slice of […]
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I see so much of my own photography. It’s probably the photography I see the most of. Even when I’m searching out other photographers for inspiration, I’m often look for work that might be somewhat similar to my own. But, sometimes I find inspiration when I come across a photographer who’s style might be quite […]
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I read a post on Blue Moon Camera and Machine’s website yesterday. It was an article by photographer, Katt Janson Merilo titled, Vivian Maier, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Photography. The Links Vivian Maier, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Photography (Written by Katt Janson Merilo) FindingVivianMaier.com […]
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I’ve been talking about Holga toy cameras lately; talking about the work of artists like Igor Posner. A little while ago I had posed the question regarding what would you do if you really had very little money and had to start over again in photography; what would you start with. That topic has been […]
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Remember how I talked about how much I was moved by the look of some of the photos that Igor Posner took with a toy camera? Well, I couldn’t resist the urge to try one out. This week I ordered a Holga 120n from Freestyle; it arrived Tuesday and I took it out for a […]
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In my opinion, Jamel Shabazz is one of the most important photographers in the genre of Street Photography still living today. And when I say “Street Photography” in regards to Jamal Shabazz, I mean it with the utmost respect. Enjoy. The Links JamelShabazz.com @jamelshabazz on insta Jamel Shabazz | The 80s Street Photographer (YouTube […]
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Sorry for such a dramatic title, but I think this is an important issue that keeps a lot of people from moving forward with their photography. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
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I’ve been shooting a lot of Rollei Retro 400s over the past few months now, and I just wanted to share my thoughts as I’ve had a chance to get a little bit more experience with . Enjoy. The Photos All images shot with my M6, most with a Summicron 35, but a couple […]
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I recently watched a video of photographer, Igor Posner giving a presentation at the School of Visual Arts, discussing the process of putting together his latest book, as well as sharing his general approach to photography. Writer Mary Di Lucia also spoke at this presentation and I was really inspired both by Igor’s approach to […]
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I’ve mentioned it from time to time that I love seeing people who are passionate about what they do. Jacob Aue Sobol is very passionate about his approach to photography. He takes a very emotional approach, seeing his photography as a way to connect with people. Strong images. Very inspiring photographer. The Links JacobAueSobol.com […]
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Everybody always talks about the importance of the personal project. And I agree, I think they are important for several different reasons. But how do you come up with your subject? Seriously. I’m curious. I’ll share a few things that inspire me to do personal projects and how I come up with them. The […]
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I wanted to follow up on the last episode of INSPIRED. There’s more to the Anti-Pose approach than simply not traditionally posing someone. Hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy. In Case You Missed It INSPIRED – Episode 10 – The Anti-Pose, Part I
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My Mom was my favorite person I’ve ever known. One of many things that I admire about her is that she knew how important it was to always take photos of the family. My dad was actually a professional photographer for a short time, but it was really my Mom who was the documentary photographer […]
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I love photographing people. I love working with people to create strong photos that really evoke a feel from the viewer. In this episode I talk about how I get stronger photos from not posing the models. Stay tuned for Part II on Wednesday.
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One of the coolest things in photography is the self assignent. It gives the photography as well as the photographer a purpose. That in itself is an inspiring and motivating force. Have a great weekend!
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I think we’ve all been there… spending money on gear we just don’t need. This episode is kind of a followup conversation about an article I recently posted on PhotographyMattersPodcast.com. It got some interesting responses and the conversations were a lot of fun. Enjoy. The Link What if You Lost Everything… Had Very Little […]
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Ever have those photo shoots where everything goes as planned; everything is perfect and it’s a breeze? Pretty awesome, huh? Actually, I have better memories of the shoots in which everything was not so perfect; some kind of problem came up; an issue we had to deal with.
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Have you seen the news that a new movie is coming out later called Minimata? It stars Johnny Depp as legendary photographer, W. Eugene Smith. I want to talk about this and Kodachrome and other movies about photographers and other artists as well. Cool stuff. The Links First Look at Johnny Depp as War […]
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Hope you all had a great weekend. I just wanted to follow up on yestday’s post, “Get Wierd, and then Just Don’t Care.” Add a few things that I thought were important but didn’t want to make the episode any longer. If you haven’t heard yesterday’s episode yet, you might want to start there to […]
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You know what I love about art, particularly photography? It’s finding people who put out work that is so unique, there’s something different about it. That art clearly shows that they are following their unique and individual passion in the photography that they’re producing. I love that.
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One of my favorite things that happens from time to time in photography, or any creative field for that matter, is known as the happy accident… Something that might have at first struck you as a mistake or an accident… but later you’re very glad it happened. I love happy accidents.
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Happy Friday, hope everyone had a great week. Hey, I went over to Tivoli Village last night. They were hosting a car show. I got a few shots and just wanted to tell you about it, maybe have some suggestions that can help you figure out what you want to photograph this week. Have a […]
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I am not interested in rules or conventions. Photography is not a sport. — Bill Brandt, 1904 – 1983 Bill Brandt is easily in the list of Who’s Who of photographers of the twentieth century. I’ve heard his name a lot, but it wasn’t until recently that I took a more serious look at his […]
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It’s no secret that I’ve really been enjoying shooting Rollei Retro 400s, a very beautiful black and white film. I’ve mostly shot it at box speed, 400, but have also played around with it at EI 1600 as well. Both speeds offer great results. I’ve been a little anxious to do an intimate portraiture photo […]
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This is the first episode of a new series I’ve been thinking about starting for a while now. It will be in addition to Photography Matters, but follow a less structured format. The episodes will be shorter and may come out several times a week, or maybe not. The topic for the show…. Inspiration; topics […]
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Creativity; it’s one of the most important building blocks of life. Okay, that’s a little heavy, I’ll try and keep this focused (see what I did there) on Photography.
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With so much of our online time spent on social media these days, does anyone ever pay attention to their own websites? Or do the even have a website? Are website’s still important? All that and much, much more in this episode. The Links My photography website TAVPhotography.com Film Photography Project (FPP) Their […]
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You know those certain photographer who, when they speak about photography, it really resonates with you; inspires you and you could listen to them all day. I’ll talk about a couple of photographers that fit that bill for me, and also talk about a daily source of ideas and inspiration… all in one book. […]
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Happy New Year!!! 2018 was an interesting year. What are you planning to do with your photography in 2019? Listen The Links Check out Frys if you need printer ink delivered that day. Frys.com Your Top Nine Photos on Instagram 2018 website iTunes Google Play For the apps, it’s probably easiest to just search […]
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I just read an article on PetaPixel’s site that talks about photographs created completely using aritificial intelligence. I’m talking about portraits of people that don’t exist, completely made up by AI. Hmmmmm… Listen The Links PetaPixel article: These Portraits Were Made by AI: None of These People Exist
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In a couple recent photo shoots I’ve found myself using a reading lamp as my key light source. It’s funny how, after spending thousands of dollars on “professional” lighting, I find myself preferring to use just common household lamps, reading lamps, that kind of thing. Also, I want to revisit the importance of studying the […]
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In this episode I talk about previsualization and how important it is to photography. Then I go a step further and get into what I call Intuitive Visualization. I’ll also share a few things and photos from my road trip through Arizona last weekend. Fun stuff. Photos from the Road All shots taken with […]
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I love how often, the things you’re really passionate about in life can keep you engaged by bringing you through different phases, different stages. Photography is very much that way for me, and I’m just at the beginning of the next phase. Also have a short road trip coming up this weekend. I’m really looking […]
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One thing I really love about going out and shooting at night is the contrast. I love the dark shadows that take away so much of the distractions, letting the light more strongly feature the main elements of the scene. I talk about this on today’s episode and also wanted to talk about a recent […]
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I love Sundays; such a peaceful vibe. It always seems like things kind of slow down a bit on Sundays. I know that’s not the case for everyone, but that particular day has always had that kind of vibe to me. On this Sunday, in this episode, I wanted to just sit down and talk; […]
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I’ve been talking about my new found love for Rollei Retro 400s, and mentioned that I would test this film out, pushing it to EI 1600. Had some fun with that and I wanted to share the results and also talk about the development information, times, etc… Hope you enjoy! The Development Details […]
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After my initial experience with Rollei Retro 400s, I was cautiously already in love with this film. Is it as versatile as the film I’ve been shooting lately, Kodak Tri-X? No, but like Acros, there’s a very unique beauty and mood to the look of this film. I decided to shoot a few more rolls […]
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Remember last year when we found out Fujifilm was going to discontinue ACROS in the 35mm and 120 format this year, and I started testing different types of film to replace ACROS, the film that I had shot pretty much exlusively for the past couple of years? During that time I had purchased a couple […]
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Have you ever taken a shot (or shots) that you just love; this photograph just really resonates with you; you feel so much from this image, but you’re worried about sharing it because you noticed a technical issue? I have. Or I should say, I used to. Show Links Photographer, Tim Johnston Host of […]
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Some interesting things happening in photography last week: A Leica store in Scottland is robbed of over $200K worth of Leica cameras and lenses; Kodak starts shipping EKTACHROME out to retailers; Emulsive.org featured an interview of me and my thoughts on why I shoot film and I saved the best for last; I watched an […]
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Photography can mean many different things to a photographer. One of the most important rolls photography plays in my life is Therapy. Listen The Photos Digital Digital shots taken with my Leica M (typ 262) and a Summicron 35mm. Film Film shots taken with my Leica M6, Summicron 50mm on Kodak Tri-X […]
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Man, so many new cameras have been announced recently; and these are some pretty interesting bodies. Quite the buzz online these days about all this new gear… it can make one’s head spin. For me though, having all these new cameras announced so closely together; and with all the social media conversations, praising this or […]
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This episode is kind of mixed bag of topics. I did a lot of printing this week so I want to talk a little bit (more) about that. Also, if you’ve been shooting for a long time you’ve probably got a significant catalog of work. It might be interesting to go back through your earlier […]
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These days I know it’s so easy to share our photographs on Instagram; even when we get together with other photographers, we’re often sharing our work with each other via our screens; our phones; our tablets. I think this is another great reason to embrace printing your work and actually giving someone something tangible, that […]
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One of the most important things in life is to have fun! Photography, art, creativity… these things are very fun. Are you having fun?
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Does competition have a place in the way you create your art? Show Links Olga Karlovac instagram.com/olga.karlovac/ olga-karlovac-photography.com Valerie Jardin’s podcast – interview with Olga valeriejardinphotography.com
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Technology is this fast track now, getting faster everyday; mostly with the purpose of making our lives easier; making the things we love to do… easier. But when it comes to things you really care about, like photography, or just being creative… is “easy” really the way you want to go with things? […]
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Photography and Social media is a match made in… well, I won’t say heaven, but it is definitely a strong combination that can, like anything, be both good or bad, depending on how it’s used. But should it shape the way we shoot? Should we shoot for “Likes?”
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I just want to chat with you in this episode about some of the things I’ve been doing lately; how I use cinema/movies for inspiration; some day road trips I’ve been taking and… is ACROS NOT going away? The Shots Headed North These first few are from my trip, heading up US95, northbound, chasing […]
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This is the second part of a two part series on working with models. In this episode I kind of fill in the blanks of what I didn’t cover in the first episode. This two part series obviously doesn’t cover the whole spectrum of what’s involved (that really would require it’s own dedicated podcast!) but […]
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Working with models is one of my favorite parts of photography; working with another creative person, creating beautiful photos together. In this episode I’ll share some tips and ideas; things that have helped me to create strong photos when working with a model.
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I think (hope) one thing we are all trying to do with our photography is create photographs that cause the viewer to feel a certain way; to create images that convey a feeling, hopefully in a style and manner that consistently flows through all of our work. In a time in which gear and technique […]
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This photo shoot gave me so much to look forward to – shooting with Yuli, shooting with Tri-X and using some unusual lighting. The results… I couldn’t be happier with what we got that night. Enjoy the episode The Shots For this shoot I used my M6 with Tri-X pushed to 1600, going […]
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Two photo books from two different photographers arrived this week. (always a good thing!) I want to talk a little about these photographers and also answer some questions I’ve received about pushing film and using ND filters. Episode Links Saul Leiter (My Saul Leiter board on Pinterest. Depending on where you work, image may be […]
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Wednesday morning I woke up way too early and couldn’t go back to sleep. This happens every now and then with me, but on this day I decided to take advantage of actually being up before the day became unbearably hot here in Southern Nevada. I grabbed my M6, loaded with Tri-X, jumped in the […]
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Matt Day has been a staple of the YouTube film photography world for a few years now. He’s put out so many videos and provided good, solid, helpful advice to so many of us over the years. Recently Matt has been in poor health and he and his family could really use your support right […]
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You know those moments when you’re scrolling down through your Instagram or Facebook feed and you come across a photo that really grabs your attention? Take the time to study that image. What is it about the photo that really moves you. By figuring that out, this could be one of the most important forms […]
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Personal projects are one of the most important cornerstones in being a photographer today. They can give you the structure, the guidence, the deadlines and the results that can continue to stimulate you as a photographer and perhaps put the meaning into your work that you’ve been looking for. W. Eugene Smith Links W. […]
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I’ve been thinking about this topic for a while now, and recently started noticing other photographers talk about this topic on their podcasts and videos, so I thought I would throw my thoughts into the mix. I’m also interested in hearing your thoughts and stories. Saul Leiter If you’re not familiar with the work of […]
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Everyone, no matter what level you are at, can have something they can help others with. The nice surprise is, being a resource to others is actually one of the best gifts you can give to yourself.
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I don’t generally talk that much about manufacturers and companies on the podcast, but in this episode I want to share information about a company that manufactures products I really love. Artisan Obscura Visit ArtisanObscura.com
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Simplicity can be applied to so many areas of photography, and in most cases I feel that if you apply simplicity with intention, you can actually improve your overall approach to photography. Again… in most cases.
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Although the content of this episode is rather subjective and directly applies to me and how I approach creativity, I’m hoping you’ll be able to see how it can apply to help you with your approach to your photography. This is just part of my ongoing path in finding ways to stay inspired and motivated; […]
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In this episode of Photography Matters I want to share with you a unique film that I had a chance to shoot with this week. Of the four film stocks I’ve shot in the past weeks, this one easily comes closest to the look of our beloved Acros. Does this mean the search is over? […]
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Kodak Tri-X, wow, probably the most classic popular black and white film around. I’ve found this is really a love/hate film. Either people are passionate about, and love this film, or others just really can’t stand it and can’t bring themselves to shoot a roll. This week I took a break from my journy to […]
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Still looking for a film that I would be happy to shoot with once my stock of ACROS runs out, I shot a couple rolls of Ilford FP4 Plus. It’s rated at 125 but I had been hearing from many who liked it when pushed to 200, so I shot both rolls at 200. Anyway, […]
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I’m always looking for ways to stay motivated with my photography. Burn out seems pretty common these days among photographers, including myself. I really have to mix things up now and then to keep from ending up in a creative rut. Maybe I might try shooting with a different camera; shooting different film; looking through […]
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Portland, Oregon… probably my favorite city I’ve ever lived in… in spite of the rain. I got a chance to fly up to Portland for a few days last week. Before the trip I kind of went back and forth, trying to decide on if I should take a film camera or just make things […]
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With Fujifilm adding Neopan ACROS 100 in both 35mm and 120 formats to their list of film to discontinue this year, I’m starting a search to find a film I will love as much as I do, ACROS. Maybe I won’t find it, but I will try, and I’ll share my results with you as […]
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In this episode I share a personal story about my recent data storage adventures hoping you can learn from my mistakes; updates on the Olympus OM-1 and talk briefly about the medium format camera, the Mamiya RB67. Call Lem! Supertech Computers ph. 702-382-1119 2927 W. Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89102 Link to the latest […]
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There are so many good podcasts available these days. I subscribe to a pretty fair amount. I do love hearing other photographers talking about their craft, their creative process; and I do enjoy podcasts about film, gear and all that. But the shows that I’m inspired by the most are the ones that really don’t […]
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Photographers look at photos differently than how normal people (people less obsessed with photography) look at photos. We see the content, the subject, but we’re also very conscious of the elements of the photograph; the exposure, lighting, contrast, etc… All that is great, but I think it often can take our attention away from seeing […]
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I pretty much eat, sleep and breath photography. I love anything photography related. I especially love movies in which photography plays an important part of the story. Not just documentary films, but Hollywood movies, actors, directors, stories, that kind of thing. In case you’re like me and also would enjoy these kinds of films, I […]
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As photographers, it’s easy to get in a rut, get into a comfort zone and stay there for long periods of time. This can cause you to stop growing as a photographer, then you become less stimulated, excited about what you’re doing. Then you’re not inspired, not motivated and you get bored with your photography. […]
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A lot of people are enjoying shooting film again, some for the first time. Film is becoming more and more popular with each year that passes. Film sales keep going up. But one thing that does seem to hinder people from wanting to get into that medium is the cost of having your film developed. […]
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Remember back in the day… when Kodak made commercials to sell their film they would refer to the “Kodak Moments” of your like; those moments you would definitely want photographs of to remember these occassions. They usually weren’t referring to that fine art shot you got, or that amazing photo shoot. They were generally referring […]
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Often I’ll just grab my camera, head downtown, or down the Strip, maybe the Art District and hope to see something amazing happen in front of my lens. Capture that decisive moment. Sometimes that happens, sometimes it doesn’t and I come back not quite so satisfied with my photography that day. One way to get […]
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One of my favorite quotes, Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself.” – Miles Davis Although Miles was obviously speaking about development as a musician, this is just one of the many parallels I see between musicians and photographers. As a photographer you go through a lot before you finally […]
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For anyone who has known me for the past couple of years you’re probably pretty aware of how obsessed I’ve become shooting with Fujifilm Neopan 100 ACROS film. It’s gorgeous stuff. I’ve never loved the look of my photography more than I have since I started shooting with ACROS a couple years ago. This morning […]
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Man, this is a fun camera. I just happened to be watching YouTube one day recently and saw a video on the Olympus OM-1. It caught my attention and long story short, I own one now. I don’t prescribe always buying new gear to get you out of a slump, but this camera and lens […]
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If you are at all serious about your photography, you need a website. In this episode I go over the reasons why it’s crucial to have your own site; different platforms you can use to build and run your site; things you need to think about when putting your site together, your content; and most […]
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As with any kind of creative artform that you involve yourself in, the last thing you want to do is start thinking during your creative process. By shooting everyday, you’ll be exercising your eye, your vision, your compositional skills to the point where when you do shoot, you act and perform more instintively. That’s the […]
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Gear. Does it really matter? In one sense, no. But in another sense, yes.
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Having trouble staying inspired and motivated with your photography? Scouring YouTube and Instagram looking for inspiration, new concepts but just not finding anything that really inspires you? Be the inspiration you’re looking for.
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This is the first episode of a new podcast, Photography Matters. This will be an ongoing series of thoughts about photography, inspiration, art and yes, even gear from time to time. In this episode I just want to say hi, let you know there’s a podcast here and give you a general idea of what […]
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