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 ›
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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 ›
Jan
13
If it seems like I just posted a Chase Jarvis: ROOM WITH(OUT) A VIEW, you're right - but that was a whole week ago. New hotel room for me the last few days... And recall, that's the gist of this series: to share with you my life spent largely on the road. New city, new hotel, new comrades, new adventures, new pictures to take. But there's fun built in here too for those looking for... read more ›
Jan
10
I'm huge in China because the average height of a Chinese male is 5 foot 5 inches tall, and I'm 6 foot tall, right on the dot.Trivia aside, the Chinese periodical PhotoWorld China just rolled out a 5,000 word story featuring yours truly. I normally don't put these things in the regular blog, and instead put this stuff in the press page at chasejarvis.com This is a little different, however, so let me explain: I... read more ›
Jan
08
Okay, THAT was fun. I really enjoyed the hell out of that for a number of reasons: your humor, your cleverness, your brilliance, my teasing the wrong answer out of you, my planted clues your detective-ness, the educational value, and the general gamesmanship. Plus, underneath it all, you guys and gals are really freaking sharp.ANSWER: Paris, France. 12, rue Birague, Hotel Place des Vosges, Room 42. A couple "winners" links at the bottom of the... read more ›
Jan
06
Waaaaay back in 2007, you’ll recall we launched multiple video series aimed at presenting the unseen side of professional photography: Chase Jarvis: RAW (behind the scenes b-roll), Chase Jarvis: FRAMES (every image from a shoot sewn together into a video), Chase Jarvis: TECH (tips born from the road and solutions to real life photo challenges), and Chase Jarvis: CURRENT (video recordings of my occasional keynotes and random creative talks from around the world). These are... read more ›
