The Jamie Oliver Guide to Food Photography (D208)

Did you watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution last night? What did you think? I watched his TED talk a few weeks ago for the first time and was seriously inspired by his courage and energy to take on people and their food. That can get pretty personal. as we saw last night in the first episode of his new show, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Kind of reminds me of Super Nanny… someone else has to come in from another country to help us get... [Read More...]

Carry Your Camera Around — An Obligation or Opportunity

“I’m a photographer, I carry a camera around.” —Jay Maisel So says master photographer Jay Maisel in a candid conversation about photography. His matter-of-fact point about someone who is a photographer always carrying their camera around is refreshing (scroll down to see the interview). When I first started tasra365 and invited other aspiring and professional photographers to join me, one of the most common objections or complaints... [Read More...]

What NOT to Do on a Photo Shoot (D120)

You’re all set up for a photo shoot. Maybe it’s one of your first, you’re doing it for free to get practice or build your portfolio. Or perhaps it’s a client that booked you after seeing your images on Facebook or your blog. You’re excited. You’ve looked at images for inspiration. You connected with your client online or via phone to make sure you understand what they’re looking for. Your gear is packed. You... [Read More...]