More than a decade ago I was in a PhD program studying the philosophy of art, with special focus (pun intended) in the philosophy of photography. Aside from tired undercurrent of learning a lot about dead white men, and despite my quitting after just two years, it was an amazing and engaging endeavor that I wouldn't have traded for the world.It's that background that makes documentary filmmaker Errol Morris' recent piece in the New York... read more ›
Aug
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Aug
13
So in case you've been sleeping under a rock, just a quick reminder that Seattle's underground photography scene is going berserk. I'd venture to say that there are more aspiring camera shutters cracka-lackin' here than anywhere on the planet. If you missed our first such photo evening, highlighted in last January's vid - Chase Jarvis RAW: Seattle Flickr Roundup - this time we took it to the next level. Thanks to the hard work... read more ›
Aug
07
So many of the photography videos out there show great behind-the-scenes footage and tons of gear-related details. This video is more than that. In this Chase Jarvis TECH, I'm responding to the dozens--seemingly hundreds--of emails I've received recently asking me to highlight the various steps that comprise a professional commercial photo shoot. Therefore, follow along in this 3 minute video as I walk you through a recent commercial assignment where I was hired... read more ›
Aug
04
...is finally in the game. Pay Vincent Laforet a visit today, and put him on your regular hit list. His Pulitzer Prize winning eye and his New York Times journalism brain should combine to give you plenty of good stuff to devour (especially about the Beijing Olympics in the very near term).[Oh, and in case you think the cloud is falling, join me in focusing on the end of his article. Think big. With great... read more ›
Jul
30
Quick favor to ask of those in or around Sydney, Australia. I've got this Emirates Airlines campaign running right now...it's print magazine and OOH (out of home - slang for billboards, busboards, etc). I've got the digital art file (pictured), but I'd love a photo of the billboards for my records. Rumor has it they're around the city and on road approaching the international terminal at the Sydney airport. I'll send off one of my... read more ›
Jul
28
An advertising agency client recently got themselves into a little pickle. They had hired me for a gig, we spent tons of time on pre-production, and before you know it, we were whisked off to location. It soon became clear to everyone on set that the scope of work outlined in our signed contract was a little different from what was really required. The budget had been fixed and there were the same number of... read more ›
Jul
23
Last week I was reminded no less that 5 times why it's important to carry a camera with you everywhere you go. I'd never have been able to grab a snap of any of these things had I not been packin' heat (G9, iPhone, D3, whatever)...1. The Google Earth 3D, street level, photo recorder thingie was mapping the area and I caught it. Very cool, despite the fact that fellow drivers were freaking out, as... read more ›
Jul
10
What's bigger and better than a fad? How bout a Superfad.Superfad is a brand-driven design and live action production company based in Seattle, LA, NYC, and London. I recently had the opportunity to work with these guys, and it was dreamy. [Disclosure: we've become friends!] Unlike so many motion houses with a design bent, they are totally committed to creativity. Anyway, on the heels of my post from a while ago, Photographer As Director, I've... read more ›
Jul
08
Hasselblad today announced a whopping new camera, the H3D11-50. That's right, they've done it again. 50 megapixels of goodness this time around, creating a 300MB file with each click of the shutter. Whoa! Further details after the jump, including a generous trade in option on your H3DII-39. Click the 'continue reading' link below ...--They're again boasting the world's largest sensor, a Kodak product that comes in at a doozie of a 36x48mm hunk of love.... read more ›
Jul
08
I've made so many mistakes in my career. Lacking backup gear, forcing pictures, forgetting to reformat the card, crushing hard drives, etc etc. This list is long.But in the past several years I made one mistake far too many times, and it was this: not leaving enough time, reminding the client to leave enough budget, or directing the proper energy toward the post production of my pictures. I learned my lesson finally in the last... read more ›
