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 = Meditation = Connection
Photography = Meditation = Connection. Photography gives us a way to get away from any other elements or stress in our lives and focus purely on the moment; to be in the moment, completely aware of what's happening right now. Be here now.Ram Dass Photography = Meditation When I'm out with … [Read more...] about Photography = Meditation = Connection
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
Video: Vegas Noir – More Book Stuff
I want to talk more about publishing your own photography books. It's become one of my favorite things about photography and I just want to share this with you. I'll talk about the process of putting together my second book, Vegas Noir. I'll share some of the things I've learned and hopefully this … [Read more...] about Video: Vegas Noir – More Book Stuff
Never Lose the Groove in Order to Find the Note
"Never Lose the Groove in Order to Find the Note"Victor Wooten That's a quote from a book I'm currently reading, The Music Lesson - A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music, by bassist Victor Wooten. Great bass player and great book, I can't recommend it enough. Victor did write that in his … [Read more...] about Never Lose the Groove in Order to Find the Note
The Vibe of a Photograph
The Vibe of a Photo - Okay, I know what a lot of you are probably thinking; "Oh boy, Ted's gettin' a little too deep now." But, I'll politely ask you to indulge me for the rest of this post. I think by the end of the post, you'll be glad you did. Maybe not. Vibes - We all got 'em Vibrations. … [Read more...] about The Vibe of a Photograph
Revisiting Unremembered Gear
It's more common these days to be excited and gush over all the new gear that comes along. Fujifilm has come out recently with two new versions of their cameras; the X-Pro3 and the newest, the X100V. Fujifilm took two cameras of which I thought were pretty great as the were, and they made them even … [Read more...] about Revisiting Unremembered Gear
Video: Make Your Photo Book – MagCloud Part II
This is a followup to the last video, talking more about publishing your own books using services like MagCloud and Blurb. I've done a bit of a screencast to show you how easy it is to get started. Enjoy. The Links Ghosts and the Aesthetic of the Past is available on my MagCloud page. … [Read more...] about Video: Make Your Photo Book – MagCloud Part II
Ghosts – And the Aesthetics of the Past
I've been wanting to put together a book for a long, long time. Usually at the beginning of each year I would think something to the effect of, "Hmmm, maybe I'll do a book this year." Well, each year would come and go, sans-book. This year is different. I'm proud to say that I finally have … [Read more...] about Ghosts – And the Aesthetics of the Past
Video: Make Your Photo Book – MagCloud Part I
There's no excuse not to print your own photo books anymore. I'll share my experiences of what I've been doing the past couple of months, making books using MagClound (part of Blurb) Links My MagCloud page - my book Ghosts is available there. https://tedvieira.magcloud.com/ MagCloud - … [Read more...] about Video: Make Your Photo Book – MagCloud Part I