Livin' Off-Grid • Rollei Retro 400s • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 76 – A Minimalist Approach
Photography Matters Ep 75 – Story
Yuliya Shumilova • Leica M262, Summicron 50mm 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. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 75 – Story
Photography Matters Ep 74 – Gear Lust vs Film Lust
Kodak Tri-X, EI 1600 • Leica M6, Summicron 50mm 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 74 – Gear Lust vs Film Lust
Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
William Eggleston Memphis c. 1969 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
Photography Matters Ep 72 – Fujifilm ACROS II – I Didn’t See This Coming
New film from Fujifilm - Neopan ACROS 100 II 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 72 – Fujifilm ACROS II – I Didn’t See This Coming
Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site
Changing Directions • Fujifilm ACROS EI 400 • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site
Photography Matters Ep 70 – Medium Format (film) Photography? Why Not?
Mamiya RB67 medium format camera • 127mm Sekor lens 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 70 – Medium Format (film) Photography? Why Not?
Photography Matters Ep 69 – Opportunities and Basketball
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… Okay, that … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 69 – Opportunities and Basketball
Photography Matters Ep 68 – Personal Projects… 3A.M.
Conversation • 3A.M. 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 on the … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 68 – Personal Projects… 3A.M.
Photography Matters Ep 67 – The Shots Between the Shots, Inspiration, and Happy Birthday
Yuliya Shumilova 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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 67 – The Shots Between the Shots, Inspiration, and Happy Birthday
Photography Matters Ep 66 – Eastman Double-X and Black and White Movies
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 66 – Eastman Double-X and Black and White Movies
Photography Matters Ep 65 – Believe In Your Photography
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. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 65 – Believe In Your Photography