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DagNAMMit

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

This is an article about photographing the culture, chaos and cacophony that surrounds the NAMM music products show in Anaheim California. It includes several photos from the show, plus a link to a multimedia presentation about NAMM. The article also discusses the current state of photojournalism, and the difficulties facing those of us in this ever-challenging profession. | Read the article

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What Color is Happy?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

“We humans are quick to embrace new technologies, aesthetics, techniques and trends. We are equally adept at discarding the old ones. And, while few of us would choose to live in the past, its wanton abandonment comes with a heavy price — ignorance.” [...]

This article discusses why Black & White photography is still relevant. | Read the article

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Communicating Discourse

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

What would you do if an event coordinator asked for “action” shots at an event, and that event is about “people sitting around exchanging ideas?” It’s just another “Day in the Life” story for the fearless ULTRAsomething photographer. | Read the article

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Of Glass Cacophonies

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Every now and then, we all need a little extra inspiration. Many photographers fall into the habit of looking for photos in all the usual places. But by actively looking for photographs in non-standard places, photographers can find photo opportunities that might otherwise bypass them. This article discusses that “art” of looking for interesting reflections in glass surfaces. | Read the article

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The Positive of Being Negative

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Lately, I’ve been thinking about negatives. This might seem curious since I rarely shoot film anymore. So why am I thinking about negatives? Because I’m thinking of them in the stylistic sense, rather than the traditional. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about creating the opposite of an image — inverting every decision I made in the original capture, and replacing it with its conceptual opposite. Confused? This article explains all. | Read the article

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Tempted by Texture

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

To many photographers, photographic artifacts such as grain, grit, softness, and noise are about as welcome as a rabid Rottweiler. To me, they add texture and intrigue to an image. This article discusses how, after spending several years seeking images of the highest fidelity, I’ve come full circle and, again, embrace the “texture.” | Read the article

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