I’ve noticed recently that the internet sometimes seems so big to me that it becomes almost self-defeating. When seeking pro-photo communities, for example, the number of options are overwhelming and strangely deceptive. To start with, there are so many communities where people share images and … Read More →
Category Archives: Photographic Philosophy
DragonCon Seminars
New times for the events that I’ll be running or involved in during Dragon Con (when not running my art booth): Photographic Truth, Myth Of – Not “How To Photoshop,” but Why to do so. This workshop begins with a method to critique images, then … Read More →
Thoughts on “Photographic Truth, Myth of”
Spent a little time today working on the workshop I’ll be giving at DragonCon, entitled “Photographic Truth, Myth of.” There are many thoughts that I’m trying to see if I can work into the conversation. While I was talking to Liz Galindorf about this, we … Read More →
One Thousand True Fans
A blog article by Kevin Kelly discusses an alternative model to the naive “Rock Star or Bust” business model which most professional artists work towards. Kelly’s model is referred to as “1000 True Fans” or the micro-patronage system. The basic argument goes like this: if … Read More →
Dragon Con Programming
In addition to having a booth in the art show at Dragon Con this year, I will also be teaching two classes: Saturday, 7:00pm “Photographic Truth, Myth of” Not “How To Photoshop,” but Why to do so. This workshop begins with a method to critique … Read More →
Exhibition: DragonCon
I’ll be exhibiting my photography at DragonCon this year, in the Art Gallery and with unlimited 8x10s for sale in the print shop. I’m still on the waiting list for a table in the bazaar. Additionally, I’m talking to their Art Track Programming Directors about … Read More →
Pro Imaging – Keeping Competitions Fair
If you are thinking of entering a Competition but concerned that your rights might be infringed by doing so, these peole will take a look for you FREE if you use the form that you’ll find at Pro Imaging – International support for professional image … Read More →
Frieke Janssens
Frieke Janssens is another photographer who produces amazing, slightly surreal, work that is well worth looking at. Add this to the list of my inspirations. Check out her personal work, as well as the pre-production materials she shows. She has managed to create a career, … Read More →
Another podcast
PhotoWalkthrough.com – Free video tutorial podcast covering digital photography post processing using adobe photoshop cs2. John Arnold shares a fascinating perspective on digital imaging, and has a lovely British accent to boot. Sadly, I don’t have a video-enabled iPod, so I can’t watch these unless … Read More →
Notes from Strictly Business 2
Leslie Burns Dell’Acqua, of Burns Auto Parts, is an internationally known creative marketing consultant who specializes in working with commercial photographers. During the ASMP‘s Strictly Business 2 tour, she gave a presentation on Seven Steps to an Effective (and doable) Marketing Plan. Step One is … Read More →
Wear a (trendy) low-cut blouse
I’ve become a podcast fanatic. In Episode 12 of Focus Ring, there is a really interesting conversation about the McNugget-style layout of image sharing sites like Flickr and Deviant Art: namely, every image is presented to you as a thumbnail before you can find the … Read More →
The Eternal Search
I’m currently working on a piece that will be called Diogenes 2: The Search for Love. I photographed the male model today, and am now reviewing the photos from the shoot. As a result, I spent my afternoon saying things like, “Look over there! Is … Read More →