Does competition have a place in the way you create your art? Show Links Olga Karlovac instagram.com/olga.karlovac/ olga-karlovac-photography.com Valerie Jardin's podcast - interview with Olga valeriejardinphotography.com … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 40 – Competition
Photography Matters Ep 39 – Does Easier = Better?
Technology is this fast track now, getting faster everyday; mostly with the purpose of making our lives easier; making the things we love to do... easier. But when it comes to things you really care about, like photography, or just being creative... is "easy" really the way you want to go with … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 39 – Does Easier = Better?
Photography Matters Ep 38 – Photography and Social Media – Shooting for Likes?
Photography and Social media is a match made in... well, I won't say heaven, but it is definitely a strong combination that can, like anything, be both good or bad, depending on how it's used. But should it shape the way we shoot? Should we shoot for "Likes?" … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 38 – Photography and Social Media – Shooting for Likes?
Photography Matters Ep 37 – Using Cinema as Inspiration, Day Trips & Is ACROS Staying?
I just want to chat with you in this episode about some of the things I've been doing lately; how I use cinema/movies for inspiration; some day road trips I've been taking and... is ACROS NOT going away? The Shots Headed North These first few are from my trip, heading up US95, … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 37 – Using Cinema as Inspiration, Day Trips & Is ACROS Staying?
Photography Matters Ep 36 – Working with Models, Part II: Where Are They?, Model Releases, MUAs and Keep Your Hands to Yourself
This is the second part of a two part series on working with models. In this episode I kind of fill in the blanks of what I didn't cover in the first episode. This two part series obviously doesn't cover the whole spectrum of what's involved (that really would require it's own dedicated podcast!) … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 36 – Working with Models, Part II: Where Are They?, Model Releases, MUAs and Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Photography Matters Ep 35 – Working with Models, Part I: Human 1st, Photographer 2nd
Working with models is one of my favorite parts of photography; working with another creative person, creating beautiful photos together. In this episode I'll share some tips and ideas; things that have helped me to create strong photos when working with a model. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 35 – Working with Models, Part I: Human 1st, Photographer 2nd
Photography Matters Ep 34 – Shoot with Feel, Shoot with Passion
I think (hope) one thing we are all trying to do with our photography is create photographs that cause the viewer to feel a certain way; to create images that convey a feeling, hopefully in a style and manner that consistently flows through all of our work. In a time in which gear and technique are … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 34 – Shoot with Feel, Shoot with Passion
Photography Matters Ep 33 – Photo Shoot with Yuli Shumilova, Tri-X and Cheap Lighting
This photo shoot gave me so much to look forward to - shooting with Yuli, shooting with Tri-X and using some unusual lighting. The results... I couldn't be happier with what we got that night. Enjoy the episode The Shots For this shoot I used my M6 with Tri-X pushed to 1600, … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 33 – Photo Shoot with Yuli Shumilova, Tri-X and Cheap Lighting
Photography Matters Ep 32 – Books, Pushing Film and Stuff
Two photo books from two different photographers arrived this week. (always a good thing!) I want to talk a little about these photographers and also answer some questions I've received about pushing film and using ND filters. Episode Links Saul Leiter (My Saul Leiter board on … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 32 – Books, Pushing Film and Stuff
Photography Matters Ep 31 – Road Trip and My New Love Affair with Kodak Tri-X
Wednesday morning I woke up way too early and couldn’t go back to sleep. This happens every now and then with me, but on this day I decided to take advantage of actually being up before the day became unbearably hot here in Southern Nevada. I grabbed my M6, loaded with Tri-X, jumped in the car and … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 31 – Road Trip and My New Love Affair with Kodak Tri-X
Photography Matters Ep 30 – Photographer, Matt Day
Matt Day has been a staple of the YouTube film photography world for a few years now. He's put out so many videos and provided good, solid, helpful advice to so many of us over the years. Recently Matt has been in poor health and he and his family could really use your support right now. The … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 30 – Photographer, Matt Day
Photography Matters Ep 29 – Studying the Work of Others
You know those moments when you're scrolling down through your Instagram or Facebook feed and you come across a photo that really grabs your attention? Take the time to study that image. What is it about the photo that really moves you. By figuring that out, this could be one of the most important … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 29 – Studying the Work of Others