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 contain so much story and interest. I … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
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
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 photographs. His documentary "Shot - The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock" is currenty on … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
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… that inspiration really is priceless. However, that source of inspiration might … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site
In order to experience growth in anything in life you have to branch out; try new things; try changing directions. Maybe even make a complete departure from the old into something completely different. In this episode I share my thoughts on this topic. Also wanted to briefly talk about the Adobe … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site
INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X
Hey, I hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day. I did manage to get out last week and head up to Cold Creek and see if I could find any wild Mustangs to photograph. I did, and I actually posted an article on the website a couple days ago about that. But, I figured I'd go … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X
The Zines are Now Available at Photography Matters Site
When I first started creating zines I hosted them over at minor11.com. That's another blog that I run, but it covers more than just photography. Over there I really talk about anything artistic and inspiring. However, I spend way more time over here on this blog. And this site does solely … [Read more...] about The Zines are Now Available at Photography Matters Site
INSPIRED – Episode 7 – Challenges = Blessings
Ever have those photo shoots where everything goes as planned; everything is perfect and it's a breeze? Pretty awesome, huh? Actually, I have better memories of the shoots in which everything was not so perfect; some kind of problem came up; an issue we had to deal with. … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 7 – Challenges = Blessings
INSPIRED – Episode 6 – Get WIERDER! (the sequel)
Hope you all had a great weekend. I just wanted to follow up on yestday's post, "Get Wierd, and then Just Don't Care." Add a few things that I thought were important but didn't want to make the episode any longer. If you haven't heard yesterday's episode yet, you might want to start there to get a … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 6 – Get WIERDER! (the sequel)
INSPIRED – Episode 4 – Happy Accidents
One of my favorite things that happens from time to time in photography, or any creative field for that matter, is known as the happy accident... Something that might have at first struck you as a mistake or an accident... but later you're very glad it happened. I love happy … [Read more...] about INSPIRED – Episode 4 – Happy Accidents