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
Video: Film Photography Photo Shoot – Kodak Tri-X with Jonny
A little while ago I did share some photos from a recent shoot with Jonny where I broke out some Fujifilm ACROS (pushed to 400). Wow, beautiful gal and such a beautiful look to the film. I've always thought that Jonny and ACROS, man, what a perfect combination; such a perfect fit. Now, all that … [Read more...] about Video: Film Photography Photo Shoot – Kodak Tri-X with Jonny
Cheap Lighting for Your Next Photoshoot
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 we were going to have to start … [Read more...] about Cheap Lighting for Your Next Photoshoot
INSPIRED – Episode 31 – Jonny’s Shoot, Part II: Kodak Tri-X
In the last episode I talked about and posted photos from my photo shoot with Jonny; the shots that we got with ACROS…. then I porceeded to gush on about ACROS for most of that episode. (very warrented gushing, I might add) I did mention that the other film I used on that shoot was Tri-X, kind of … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 31 – Jonny’s Shoot, Part II: Kodak Tri-X
Photography Matters Ep 54 – PreVisualization vs Intuitive Visualization
In this episode I talk about previsualization and how important it is to photography. Then I go a step further and get into what I call Intuitive Visualization. I'll also share a few things and photos from my road trip through Arizona last weekend. Fun stuff. Photos from the Road All … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 54 – PreVisualization vs Intuitive Visualization
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 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 28 – Personal Projects, W. Eugene Smith and Event Photography
Personal projects are one of the most important cornerstones in being a photographer today. They can give you the structure, the guidence, the deadlines and the results that can continue to stimulate you as a photographer and perhaps put the meaning into your work that you've been looking … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 28 – Personal Projects, W. Eugene Smith and Event Photography