Tag: art/creativity

03 Nov

I love it when a shot comes together…

I love it when a shot comes together…

Last week Shari DeAngelo and I got together with model extraordinaire Maureen Haley for a faux “bridal shoot” for some portfolio building. The …

 
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22 Aug

The black-and-white project…

The black-and-white project…

I have to admit, I love black and white photography.   Either film or digital coversions, there is just something about the rich tonality and simplicity …

 
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14 May

Photography and Encaustic painting

Photography and Encaustic painting

Recently I’ve been playing with a new way of combining my mediums of photography and painting. Basically I am taking photos, printing them on …

 
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09 Apr

On Photography and The Phantom Tollbooth

On Photography and The Phantom Tollbooth

This is a story about why I take pictures. (one of the many reasons!) At some point in our evolutions as photographers, I’m sure we …

 
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08 Apr

Incredibly Creative

Incredibly Creative

This is such a whimsical idea – it appeals to me on so many levels! http://theplug.net/28/strangerphotos.htm Tweet This Post Stumble This Post

 
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15 Jan

I take better pictures with primes.

I take better pictures with primes.

As I mentioned in my previous article I am a devotee of the humble fixed focal length lens, AKA “prime” As a predominantly fine art/street photographer, …

 
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08 Jan

2007 in recap…

2007 in recap…

with the new year upon us, a new folder begins in lightroom.  (I arrange my images primarily by date, hierarchically – exceptions are for images …

 
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29 Nov

99 sources of inspiration

99 sources of inspiration

I always find the work of great photographers very inspiring, both creatively and technically.  I think studying the work of masters of the craft helps …

 
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19 Nov

Are you a saver or a culler?

Are you a saver or a culler?

I am always refining my Photographic workflow. I tend to be a compulsive “organizer” and keep tweaking/changing/updating how I organize/store/process my photos I’ve found it …

 
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02 Nov

The art of the critique?

The art of the critique?

Paul Indigo’s over at Beyond The Obvious this morning got me thinking about photo sharing (seem my earlier article on the subject!), and yet another …

 
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