My Philosophy on Sharing Information (D144)
Everyone has a different view on what, when, and how much knowledge and information to share. It’s a topic that can create quite a bit of hostility and heated discussion as well, at least in my experience. As I was looking for a shot today, I stumbled upon this rope I have on my dresser from an event I attended in 2008. Deciding to shoot it in various forms reminded me of the different philosophies each person takes when it comes to sharing... [Read More...]
Want to Grow as a Photographer? Get Serious with a Photo Series. (D143)
Earlier this week I announced that I was embarking on a photo series of smoke trails. I wasn’t sure where it would take me, but I knew that I had just barely tapped the surface of my potential in exploring this type of photography. I also knew that if I just continued to try it haphazardly, when I felt like it, or was inspired, that I would never really master it. With that, I announced that I’d do a series, without knowing how long it... [Read More...]
Beyond the Smoke & Haze—Do You See What I See? (D142)
I promise I haven’t been smoking or sipping anything. The only thing I may be under the influence of is too much incense, which can be pretty heady stuff. Seriously though, when I started processing the new smoke trails images, I began to see something else…movement, shape, water, fire, dolphins, lions, even eyes, faces…aliens? All have an ethereal quality to them, not unlike cloud gazing when you see ducks and horses flying through... [Read More...]
D104: Death of the Marshmallow—A Series
I’ve been talking about creating photo series and tonight I started a new one, capturing the life and death of… a single marshmallow…by roasting. Roasting marshmallows brings back such warm childhood memories. I seriously have refined the art of browning the perfect marshmallow. Golden brown on all sides, melted all the way through to the center. (Okay, I admit it. I went off my mostly raw, vegan eating style for this event. Can... [Read More...]
D103: Starting a New Photo Series
For the past year, I’ve had ideas for different photo series I’d like to create. One of the recurring ideas is a series of battered barns. I’m not sure what draws me to them, but they always seem to capture my attention. Today, while driving in the Tennessee mountains, I grabbed some images to start collecting and creating a new series. I’m determined to complete the series in 2010 and compile it in a book. #gallery-4... [Read More...]
