In 1998 at age 90, the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who swore by his Leica, said to Helmut Newton: “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” Bourgeois means wealth without taste.Jim Austen That's one of my favorite photography quotes. “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” I'll share my two cents … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept
Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
I think I remember doing an episode on this topic before, but I was recently asked by another photographer if they should start a podcast or do a YouTube channel. I'll give my 2 cents on the subject. Enjoy. You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding! … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing
I watched a YouTube video this morning from photographer, Thomas Heaton. Great photographer, great youtube channel. He was expressing his concerns about the idea of AI software doing the post processing of your images. I'll give you my 2 cents on that. Enjoy. The Links Thomas Heaton's … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing
INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued
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
Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories
An idea had come to me today, and I think it might be a good one. An exercise that can help strengthen my storytelling muscle. Then I thought, why keep this to myself? Might as well share it with you and see if maybe this would sound interesting to you. It doesn't get any better than this! … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories
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
Photography Matters Ep 94 – Storytelling in Focal Lengths
One of my favorite thing in photography and something I will always work to get better at is storytelling. Focal lengths can be powerful tools that can help you tell your stories better. I'll share my thoughts on what works best for me and why, and on different lengths so you can think about what … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 94 – Storytelling in Focal Lengths
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
Photography Matters Ep 93 – Passion & Obsession
Passion & Obsession - two of the most important tools in an artists bag. I'll get asked, from time to time from other photographers something like, "What should I shoot so that I can stand out, build a following, do better on social media, etc…" Today's conversation revolves around my standard … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 93 – Passion & Obsession
Photography Matters Ep 92 – Mood • Feel • Story
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)