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 89 – Just Catching Up
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
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
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