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When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.
— Ansel Adams-
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Fine Art and Music Photography: The Morrison Hotel
The Morrison Hotel® gallery is about people. Founded in 2001 by former record company executive and producer Peter Blachley, former independent record store owner Richard Horowitz and music photographer Henry Diltz, The Morrison Hotel® Gallery, which represents world renowned photographers, has grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography.
Check out the Morrison Hotel Gallery web site.
Posted in Photography
Networking is …
Anyone that has heard me talk about the business of photography has heard me say it is 80% marketing and 20% photography. Networking is an important element in reaching out to potential clients and making them aware of your work. The majority of photographers I talk with do not particularly like this part of the business but attending networking events is indeed necessary.
Maybe What the Duck is on to something. 
Posted in Photography
A Life Documented in Polariods
What started as a personal project, quickly became an obsession for New York photographer Jamie Livingston (above), who managed to take a Polaroid picture every day for 18 years.
His last, 6,000 shots later, on October 25, 1997 – his birthday was of Livingston on his deathbed, dying from cancer.
Blog with details on John Livingston’s life and photography.
Posted in People
Tagged John Livingston, People, Photography, Polaroid, Portfolio
Today the greatest question was decided …
Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, ”that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”
John Adams (1735-1826) Second President of the USA.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Posted in Photo of the Day
Tagged John Adams, July 4th, Photography, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC
On Location from Another Photographers Perspective
Currie FitzHugh is a Wedding and Portrait photographer and friend who joined me a while back when I did an editorial shoot. I am always open to have another photographer join me on a shoot as long as the client doesn’t mind so it was great to have her join me. I was also thrilled that she was willing to shoot some behind the scenes photos because most of the time I never get images of myself at work.
We are shooting in the median of a busy highway to show that Nathan’s office was any where around town.
It was also interesting to get Currie’s perspective on the work I do compared to her work. Obvious we have very different styles and clients which means we can always learn something new from each other.
Check out her blog post for the complete story and more images behind the scenes on this assignment. Of course also check out Curries work and if you know of a couple looking for a wedding photographer please send them her way.
Posted in Behind the Scenes
Tagged Behind the Scenes, Editorial, Magazine, Photography, Photography Industry, Professional, Virginia
On Campus: Behind the Scenes of Editorial Photo Shoot
A couple of weeks ago I had a magazine assignment for a story about dating on campus. As usual you are never quite sure what you will be faced with as far as subjects and location. But for this story the focus was a guy and a girl so I knew a head of time who I would be working with. When contacting them to setup times for session I had the presence of mind to ask them to each bring along a couple of friends who would not mind be in the photos. My thinking was if they had some they knew that they could be interacting with this would allow them to be more relaxed and I would have a better chance of capturing images that were less posed.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Photography
Tagged Editorial, Magazine, Virginia, Washington DC
CAPTCHA: What the &*%$# is Wrong with the Computer Industry ?
What kind of industry would create and use a technology that drives its customers away ? Is anyone else getting increasingly more annoyed at the use of web sites that insist on using these insane awful CAPTCHA forms ? And is it just me are these getting harder and harder to read ?
Posted in Off Topic Rant
Tagged Apple, Bots, CAPTCHA, Lousy Technology, Photography, Rant
Interviewed by Photographer and Author Michael E. Stern
I recently had the pleasure to be interviewed by photographer and author Michael E. Stern. He is the host of a weekly live internet show called Building A Better Photograph. Michael is not only an award winning photographer but he is also an author and a teacher at Brooks Institute.
Click on the image to learn more about Michael’s new book.
Posted in Behind the Scenes
Tagged Business, Interview, Radio
Skateboarding on the Shadows: Glimpse into a Long Term Photography Project
For the past year I have been working on a project to document local skateboarders. I was introduced to the sport while working on another project and found their passion and dedication inspiring.
In order to do the topic justice I try to visit the park once a week and get to know some of the skateboarders and ask questions about the moves and names of the tricks they perform. As with most of my projects it is about the people so the more I can connect with them the better my ability to capture something real.
Posted in Photography
Tagged Action, Culture, Etnies, Herndon, Park, Shadows, Shoes, Skateboard, Skateboarding, Skating, Sports, Vans, Virginia, Washington DC
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