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, … [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
Photography Matters Ep 64 – More Rollei Talk
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 with a Summicron 50. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 64 – More Rollei Talk
Photography Matters Ep 63 – Memories Matter
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 of the … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 63 – Memories Matter
Photography Matters Ep 62 – Minamata – The Movie
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 62 – Minamata – The Movie
Photography Matters Ep 61 – Tonya and Rollei Retro 400s
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 61 – Tonya and Rollei Retro 400s
Photography Matters Ep 60 – CREATIVITY
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. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 60 – CREATIVITY
Photography Matters Ep 59 – Your Website – A Digital Memory Lane (and yes, they’re still important)
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 59 – Your Website – A Digital Memory Lane (and yes, they’re still important)
Photography Matters Ep 58 – Mary Ellen Mark, Joel Meyerowitz, Jay Maisel – Photographers I could listen to all day.
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 58 – Mary Ellen Mark, Joel Meyerowitz, Jay Maisel – Photographers I could listen to all day.
Photography Matters Ep 57 – Happy New Year and Setting Goals
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 57 – Happy New Year and Setting Goals
Photography Matters Ep 56 – AI Photography
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 … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 56 – AI Photography