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. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 92 – Mood • Feel • Story
Photography Matters Ep 91 – The Blessing of Change
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 91 – The Blessing of Change
Photography Matters Ep 90 – What I Did Over My COVID-19 Vacation (quarantine)
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 ChannelAdventure & Art YouTube ChannelDaido Moriyama - Godfather of Japanese Street Photography - 森山 大道 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 90 – What I Did Over My COVID-19 Vacation (quarantine)
Photography Matters Ep 89 – Just Catching Up
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 89 – Just Catching Up
Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly
Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects
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. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects
Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs
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 interesting … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs
Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About?
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 aren't printing books … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About?
Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff
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 have any … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff
Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)
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 love the shots I … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)
Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different