Leica M6 • Summicron 50mm • Kodak Tri-X EI 1600 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 … [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
Latest book - Portland inside the cover A couple shots of the Steel Bridge back cover 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. … [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
Never Lose the Groove in Order to Find the Note
Yuliya "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 … [Read more...] about Never Lose the Groove in Order to Find the Note
The Vibe of a Photograph
Jonny 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 … [Read more...] about The Vibe of a Photograph
Revisiting Unremembered Gear
Tele-Elmarit 90mm, my ignored lens. 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 … [Read more...] about Revisiting Unremembered Gear
Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff
I hope everyone has been doing good and enjoying the holiday season. In this episode I want to catch you up on how things are going with using MagCloud for publishing my book. Also, I've had some lens issues I've been dealing with lately. I'll share my story on that and see if you guys have any … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff
Photography Road Trip – Something Different for Thanksgiving
Leica M typ 262 • Summicron 35mm Photography Road Trip - I've mentioned before that over the past few weeks I've been able to get out and do some day road trips with my friend, photographer, Garrett Winslow. It's been really good for my photography (and me) to get out and shoot something … [Read more...] about Photography Road Trip – Something Different for Thanksgiving
Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
Well, good news - Fujifilm ACROS II has an official shipping date! This has been announced for a while now, but that's okay. Anytime is a good time to talk about ACROS. What do you guys and gals think about Instagram's plan to remove the "Likes"? I'll share my 2 cents. Shooting something … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
Finding New Inspiration In Photography – Take a Drive
Fujifilm ACROS pushed to 400 • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm Finding New Inspiration in Photography - Take a Drive. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's really kind of a different place. It can be incredibly interesting, photographically. But to be honest, I'm currently a little burnt out on the place, … [Read more...] about Finding New Inspiration In Photography – Take a Drive
Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)
I recently was involved in a project for a client that ended up being one of the most meaning peaces of work I've done in a long time. I'll talk about that. Also, took another day trip out with my friend, Garrett last week. More cool stuff. I'll share my thoughts on why I really love the shots I … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)