Mar 16

Creativity Alone is Not Enough

There was a time when good advertising photos and commercials stood out because they were creative. When just having a picture in your ad could set you a part. But those times are long gone. In today's crowded, noisy world good advertising photography and video must transcend just 'creative'. Arguably, everything that is made is creative. But if you flip through any magazine or browse any interesting site, there are images that engage you and... read more ›
Feb 23

Creative Advice from Carl Jung

"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." -Carl JungI read this quote right about the same time I stumbled on Aaron Gustafson's work. Aaron, a recent MFA graduate from Parson's, it seems has a love for skydiving. Aaron is creatively compelled to shoot with a 4x5. Aaron is letting his mind play with... read more ›
Feb 19

Who Says You’re A Great Lover?

In any business, some people are better at getting their name out there than others. Artists are no exception. Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or Branding? Don't know the difference? These cartoons should help.Are you strong where you want to be? Are people talking about your work, your creativity, your vision? This is laced with some humor, but we artists have a good bit to be learned from this, actually. The rest of the options after... read more ›
Feb 11

Let Fear Become Your Friend

"I'm sitting here a week before my first big gig, a magazine shoot. I've only been shooting 2 years, about 6 months at the sort of level I'd class as "semi pro". And I've been given a chance that not many others would, yet im sitting here doubting my ability! Thinking what am I doing im out of my own depths? Maybe I should quit! How did you take it before your first major shoot?... read more ›
Feb 01

Mike Relm Slays It

Not sure what "it" refers to in the title of this post, but whatever "it" is, Mike Relm's blowing "it" up. I had the good fortune of getting to know Mike last week at Sundance. His live DJ performance mixing both audio and video, was one of my highlights from the festival. Turns out Mike is also a solid director too--one you should know about--as evinced by the video above. I'd had a similar... read more ›
Jan 21

When You Least Expect It, Expect it.

Creative ideas don't gently glide across the artist's desk, darkroom tray, or easel comfortably between the hours of 9 and 5. Occasionally they do, but by and large they usually smash us in the side of the head at 10:56pm when the movie is over, at 12:10am after the argument with your brother or, in my case this morning at 3:56am after awaking from a startling, but amazing, dream. To be clear, I'm not advocating... read more ›
Jan 18

Respect.

Whether you're in the USA observing the holiday from home or the office, or you're abroad and perhaps not, I recommend that you take 17 minutes and watch this video. Pausing to refresh and reflect on this history plays an important role in our present and our future approach to civil rights worldwide.Much respect. Have a great day.RSS readers can catch the video here.--Get my every move: Follow Chase Jarvis on TwitterGet exclusive content:... read more ›
Jan 10

There Are No Excuses

I've heard you say that there's nothing to take a picture of. I've heard you say you don't know what to make, when to make it, how to make it, what to do. I've heard you say that you don't know how to get your work "out there". I've heard you say that you don't know what to put on your blog. I've heard. I've heard. I've heard. And I promise you, I too... read more ›
Jan 08

You Decide Who Wins $25,000

I dunno what you've got planned for today and over the weekend, but if you've got a spare 140 seconds, head over to www.NikonFestival.com and watch the 50 best 140-second video submissions that we've whittled down from more than 1,000 entries. There are some stunning shorts in there.I'll be gathering virtually with fellow judges Rainn Wilson (The Office) and Jusine Ezarik (iJustine) to try to nail down who we're giving the grand prize of $100,000... read more ›
Jan 04

Hamburger Eyes

First real day back in the saddle after the holidays? Steal a few minutes and watch this vid. It's not a requirement to love photography as much as the next person, but I love seeing people who love it as much me, my friends, and these guys do. It'll probably remind you why you love photography too. Viva Hamburger Eyes.(via lensculture)