Another impressive showing on the part of your detective skills. Seriously. I thought the darkness and the snow would throw you for a loop, but nothin' doin'. Indeed I was in NYC, staying on floor 24 at Hudson Hotel. I wasn't shooting this trip, just in town for a handful of meetings. Snapshots from behind the scenes on my random travels are below, along with a nice selection of links to those uber-detectives who guessed... read more ›
Feb
17
Feb
12
Ok, you know the routine from previous RWAVs. By all measures of previous correspondence, this series is a readership favorite. As a reminder: 1) I post a snapshot from my hotel room, wherever in the world that might be.2) You guess the location in the comments--the more accurate is better--and include your url in your guess if you want to be entered in the "winners" payoff.3) I call out the most accurate and/or the most... read more ›
Feb
12
Exciting news for photographers. Apple has just minutes ago released the much-anticipated Aperture 2. Looking very powerful, featuring an impressive "more than 100 improvements" over the last edition 1.5. Check it out for yourselves here:Macworld Article Featuring Apple Aperture 2Apple.com site featuring Aperture 2.[I'm on the road, in transit, so didn't have but a minute to get this post up - just thought you'd like to know...]
Feb
07
I'm obviously an advocate for artists' copyright and I believe strongly that it's king in the world of photography. I have for years, however, been cognizant of impending pressures on the perception of copyright and how it affects me and my photographer, artist, musician, designer, writer, and filmmaker friends. Like so many of us interested in the new media, I'm ecstatic about the opportunities abound and interested in sharing the content I create, but simultaneously... read more ›
Feb
03
Kevin Kelly has a remarkable post over at The Technium about the free flow of information online and how certain values must be cultivated in order to succeed in the New Economy. I think it very much applies to all creatives, and most certainly is of particular interest to photographers. Kevin says: 1. The internet is a giant copy machine, spreading your work to every corner of the globe;2. When copies are super abundant, they... read more ›
Jan
31
Well-executed, creative attempts to get hired by a photographer as an assistant, producer, re-toucher, etc, are few and far between. That said, I was inspired by the following letter I recently received (posted with permission):Obviously you folks are stacked with talented, energetic folks over there at CJ inc.But that's not going to stop me from trying to get my foot in the door over there. I recently left my post as studio manager, assistant, photographer,... read more ›
Jan
29
5. The Nikon 50mm 1.8AF Yeah, I know it's plastic, but it has beautiful optics. And at $110 bucks, it's a steal. I own one and love it.4. $75 Portfolio Review with Joerg over at Conscientious. If you're a fine art photographer and want feedback from a wise man with good perspective, connect with Joerg. This price seems incredibly low to me, so move quickly.3. ASMP.org's Strictly Business 2 Conference. This weekend-long conference is tops... read more ›
Jan
24
We all have that 6th sense that tells us when somethin' is up. Well, let me tell you, the aspiring/hobbyist photographer community in Seattle is completely on fire. Given a few more pocket wizards, some strobes and a D40 or two and they might take over the world.THE BACKSTORY: Not long ago my 6th sense started pinging me about the amateur/hobbyist photography scene in Seattle: it was everywhere I turned. These days, camera shops are... read more ›
Jan
21
If you've watched any videos on this blog, you should watch this one. Whether you're observing the holiday from home or the office, I recommend that you turn up your speakers a few clicks, gather some family members, friends or colleagues together and watch this 17 minute video.RSS readers can catch the video here.
Jan
17
Damn. You guys are really good, and I dig your zest for RWAV. I was in fact at in Palm Springs, CA, staying in the villas at the Viceroy Hotel. Snapshots from behind the scenes are below, along with a nice selection of sites at the end of this entry from those who guessed correctly (and even some who didn't). Scott loves the TSA, especially when they search his suitcase for batteries, then can't get... read more ›
