OK, I grew up in California, so I totally don’t get the whole "snow day" thing, but it always sounded so cool when I was a kid. But that’s not the snow day I’m talking about. Actually, it is, but in a different context.
I recently attended the PhotoVision Awards and Gala Dinner that serves […]
I’ve finally completed work on a new book, which I’m co-authoring with Deke McClelland. It was an intense project, in part because it covers an intense subject. And also because Deke is so “particular” (which in this case is a euphemism for “demanding”) when it comes to how the images are prepared. The result […]
I was checking out the latest news from Photokina (which I opted not to go to in order to finish up the latest book — you’re welcome, Deke), and ran across an item that gave me some hope.
You see, not too long ago I was testing some things out in Adobe Bridge and Adobe […]
It’s no surprise to photographers that our images are under increasing scrutiny since Photoshop became a household word. But it doesn’t even require the mention of Photoshop to contribute to the mistrust of photographic images.
I was checking for updates on the Summer Olympics in Beijing (go, Phelps!), and ran across an article telling the […]
Sometimes I even scare myself.
In April I went to Japan for a week, and as usual I captured a lot of photos. As you might have guessed I love photography. I love taking pictures. And as I’ve said before, I would probably even take pictures if I didn’t have a CompactFlash card in my camera. […]
Well, OK, I wasn’t really on TV. But it sounds cool, and my mom was impressed. I mean, it’s not every day she gets to hear me say, “Hey, mom, I’m on Channel 10!”. It may not be “real” TV, but it was still fun, and I think you’ll enjoy the result.
What I’m talking […]
Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re taking pictures, and you find yourself surprised at what a remarkably fast shutter speed you’re getting for the current lighting conditions, and you feel absolute joy about it? Something like, “Wow! It doesn’t really seem all that bright yet I’m still achieving 1/500th of a […]
I shouldn’t even be writing this blog post, but here I am. Blame it on the relief of finally getting the Winter 2008 issue of Digital Darkroom Quarterly out the door, a bit late because of various “challenges”.
One of those challenges ended up being my fault. I went to the printer to review the proof, […]
As the cold and rain continue here in the Pacific Northwest (with me thankful that at least it isn’t snowing right now), my thoughts have wandered back to Hawaii, where I spent some time just a couple months ago surfing and snorkeling as winter got started. I spent several evenings watching the sunset as I […]
OK, actually the title of this blog entry should have been “Mixed Feelings”. But I decided to be more provocative than that…
I ran across a video on YouTube of Annie Leibovitz photographing Queen Elizabeth in the UK. It was interesting for a variety of reasons, with the biggest reason to me being that it was […]