Feb 26

Follow Up: Getty Images SOLD. Now I Feel… No Surprise.

If you remember, this is continuation from yesterday's post. Read the comments in that post to get some insight into how some of this readership feels...Here, I answer my own questions I asked of you.1)Please fill in the missing word in the title of this post.My answer to #1) No Surprise.2)Do you believe this will affect you personally, either as a non-contributor or as a contributor?My answer to #2) I don't feel like things will... read more ›
Feb 25

Getty Images SOLD. Now you feel _______.

Getty Images today announced that it has agreed to be acquired by a private equity firm, Hellman & Friedman. From the press release:SEATTLE, Feb 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Getty Images Inc. (NYSE:GYI), the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and other digital media, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by affiliates of the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman LLC in a transaction valued... read more ›
Feb 12

Apple Releases Aperture 2

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

Lawrence Lessig Interview: Photography and Creative Commons

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 ›
Dec 13

WARNING: Time-Devouring Speedlinks

The irony of this post's title is readily apparent. Speedlinks are supposed to be fast, but there's plenty of hot stuff to keep even someone with the attention span of a gnat glued to the screen for an hour, so choose your poison below.[Truth be told, I love piling all these disparate links/items in one post. There's some stuff here to peruse quickly, but there's also plenty on which to procrastinate, or to suck up... read more ›
Nov 04

My New Favorite Blog

I'm sure you're familiar with this phenomena: every once in a while you'll scroll through your iPod with its 10, 20, 80, 160 gigs of music or whatever, and you won't find anything that sparks you at that moment. 10,000 songs and nothing jumps out at you. Certainly there's some great stuff in there, but every so often, we all need a wakeup call - something bold and new. Well, that's me right now, only... read more ›
Oct 07

Summary: $1.32 Million, Used Shoes, Topless Babes, Apple + HP, and Superman

Okay. Let's pretend that each of the following speedlinks corresponds to a day of the work week. Think stereotypical work days here. Hang with me on this... Monday. Mondays can catch you off guard. Sometimes with bad news, but other times with good news. This feels like a Monday link: Did you hear? Seattle-based photographer Lloyd Shugart wins 1.32 million dollars in the first noted victory for photography under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Lesson... read more ›
Aug 21

Ironically, Good Verbal Communication = Success in Photography

I really enjoy connecting with aspiring, or student photographers way more than I do with old school, jaded pros. There's usually a good spirit in there, even if some of the questions or attitudes are naive - they're at least fresh and, well, bouncy. I often rap with students from The Brooks Institute, Art Center, Santa Fe Workshops, Parsons, Seattle Central, RIT, etc. Sometimes I'm mortified with the b/s they have to endure (instructors, keep... read more ›
Jun 26

Jarvis v. K2

My recent, official statement released to no media outlets, but only to the ASMP reads:"I am gratified by last week's ruling from the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. It is a welcome victory for the photographic community and creative artists everywhere. This sends a clear message about the importance of artists' rights and the value of our work. While the proceedings -- begun only as my last resort to gain compliance from K2 after... read more ›
Jun 18

RSS Feeds – What They Are and Why You Like Them

It's been said, “There are two types of Internet users. Those who use RSS feeds, and those who don't.”The topic of RSS feeds came up at the Blogging Panel I participated in last week and the question didn't get enough time on the docket. So, for any new friends tuning in from that venue, or for anyone else who's a little timid and unsure how to approach RSS, check out this fun, and casual three... read more ›