https://youtu.be/ApTAgasmpbY This is the second video I'm doing in a series of three videos on Rollei Retro 400s. I the first video I introduced this film and talked about it's characteristics, shooting it at box speed, ISO 400. In this video I talk about shooting Rollei Retro 400s pushed to … [Read more...] about Video: Rollei Retro 400s Pushed to 1600
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
Film Photography – Rollei Retro 400s – Video
https://youtu.be/W9j5anZQra0 In my search for a film that I would (hopefully) love as much as Fujifilm ACROS, through some recommendations from other photographers, I found Rollei Retro 400s. Rollei Retro 400s This film is a 400 speed black and white film. When I started receiving … [Read more...] about Film Photography – Rollei Retro 400s – Video
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
Cheap Lighting for Your Next Photoshoot
https://youtu.be/Exu4LYSwYOM I did a photo shoot with Yuli a little while ago. We had planned to make it a natural window light shoot. Well, we got started a little late. We were able to get one roll worth of shots using just natural window light, but as the sun started to go down it was clear … [Read more...] about Cheap Lighting for Your Next Photoshoot
Fujifilm ACROS & Announcement of ACROS II and My Photo Shoot with Jonny
https://youtu.be/NW65efXN7KQ I recently did a photo shoot with Jonny and finished the shoot with a roll of Fujifilm ACROS. Beautiful stuff, so I wanted to share some of the photos from that roll as well as talk about some of the thing I've been doing over the past year, just catching up. Also … [Read more...] about Fujifilm ACROS & Announcement of ACROS II and My Photo Shoot with Jonny
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
Professional Photographer in 2019?
Professional Photographer in 2019? Being a Professional Photographer in 2019... is that even a thing? Of course it is. That being said, the climate is very different than it was, even just 5 - 10 years ago. In other words... It's more challenging. Man, the new cameras are so amazing these … [Read more...] about Professional Photographer in 2019?
INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People
I had three people ask me questions about this topic this week, so I thought this would be a good topic for a podcast episode. Hope you enjoy. … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People
INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
"Shot - The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock" • Mick Rock documentary, currenty on Netflix Michael David Rock (Mick Rock) is responsible for many of the most famous and iconic shots of Rock and Roll musicians from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s. Even if don't know who he is, you've seen his … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
Inspiration, don't wait for it. Taken with the original Fujifilm X100 • 2011 For the creative mind, inspiration is pure gold. To have something that inspires you and lights up your creativity is priceless. Whether that something is a muse; a landscape; a street scene; or even just a concept… … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change
I was just listening to an interview with Miles Davis, an artist who continued to reinvent himself and his music, constantly, and it got me thinking about the importance of how change is crucial for growth, in any artistic field. I used this photo of Jonny for this episode's featured image … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change