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! … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued
INSPIRED – Episode 43 – Don’t Shoot for Other Photographers; Shoot for Your Art
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! … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 43 – Don’t Shoot for Other Photographers; Shoot for Your Art
INSPIRED – Episode 42 – Ideas
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! … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 42 – Ideas
INSPIRED – Episode 41 – Stop Searching
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. … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 41 – Stop Searching
INSPIRED – Episode 40 – Summer Photography – How to Beat the Heat
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 40 – Summer Photography – How to Beat the Heat
INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People
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. … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People
INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change
INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X
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 that. But, I figured I'd go … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X
INSPIRED – Episode 34 – Photo Stories and Basketball Jones
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 34 – Photo Stories and Basketball Jones
INSPIRED – Episode 33 – Spontaneity, Share Prints and Have a Great Weekend
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 … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 33 – Spontaneity, Share Prints and Have a Great Weekend