It’s now week five of the first module of the MA in Photography course I’m taking. We were asked to “Write a brief statement, or ‘manifesto’ that defines your purpose as a photographer.” in a maximum of 150 words. This is how I responded: My Photographic Manifesto: As a collector of light, I understand there is no bad light, only bad moments to take photos. I will not subject any person, place or thing to being photographed in anything less than the best possible light. At times when the natural light does not… Read more My Photographic Manifesto →
A lot has changed since the last time I wrote a post here. We are now living in the UK, and I have started my Master of Art in Photography. The move was an adventure that anyone who has ever moved more than a few hours drive away much less overseas, can understand. We have settled in nicely so I won’t go into too much about that. The new adventure I have started is what I want to talk about, the MA in Photography. Getting a Master’s Degree has been… Read more Changes →
Rock The River FXBG 2017 will be the biggest and best RTRFXBG yet! On Saturday, June 3rd I’ll be there at the Create Photographics booth giving lighting demonstrations throughout the… Read more Rock The River FXBG! →
I have decided to change some of what I post about here on this blog. There is a good reason why and it has to do with one of my biggest… Read more A Change of Plan →
You have probably heard the old saying, “Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” While I truly believe that, I like to keep the… Read more Doing What You Love →
As children we learned by playing and as photographers we still learn by playing. My youngest son’s favorite question for many years was “What if…” Every time he would ask… Read more Just Go Out and Play →
Inspiration comes in many different ways and in many different forms. The real trick to getting inspired is being open to the possibilities. Yesterday I had the good fortune to be part of a group that was discussing blogging. It’s obvious that I have not been active on this blog for some time. It’s not that I haven’t had anything to write about, it’s just that I have not been inspired to write it. In many ways, I have missed writing. I can’t say that writing has always been something… Read more Be Inspired →
A year or two ago I found two bird nests after they had fallen out of the trees after a storm. I thought they would make nice props so I… Read more Nest Egg →
