The state of mind of a photographer while creating is a blank. For those who would equate “blank” with a kind of static emptiness, I must explain that this is a special kind of blank. It is a very active state of mind really, a very receptive state of mind, ready at an instant to [...]
Polaroid Classic Instant Cameras, and Demolition Man Style
January 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At the CES Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Polaroid announced several new products and an interesting hybrid to meet the demand of Polaroid fans, classic and modern. So, there’s been lots of talk about the Impossible Project, a semi-independent venture that has been gearing up a factory and distribution plans to bring back the classic Polaroid [...]
Eva Mendes, Jamie Dornan, Kind of Wearing Calvin Klein
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Upcoming billboards and advertising outlets will feature a rather steamy set of images with Calvin Klein model and actress, Eva Mendes. It would appear that Mendes and Jamie Dornan are getting their sand on, under the boardwalk. Calvin Klein has always known how to sell the sizzle, so you’ll buy the steak later. These are [...]
V Magazine’s “Size Issue”
January 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve had clients commission me to do glamour/boudoir with the understanding that they are plus-size women who are comfortable and accepting of that part of themselves. When that statement is true, it’s a great thing. Sure, the standard glamourizing still applies. It’s a type a photography that is about fantasy and an idealized look, after [...]
On Snapshots
January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Rare Magazine: Bright Light Social Hour
January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
From my photo shoot with Bright Light Social Hour for this month’s Rare Magazine:
Nude, Figure Study
January 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I realized after taking this photo that Paul Outerbridge was probably a factor. It reminded me of this photo I’d seen in an old photography book when I was a kid. I’m beginning to think it’s impossible to avoid one’s influences, even part of the time, especially when the impressions are made at a young [...]
Rare Magazine: Jonathan Gill
January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
From my photo shoot with Jonathan Gill for this month’s Rare Magazine:
Good Links
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Afraid of Purging Your RAW Files?
January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This time of year is not about resolutions for me. It’s more about reflection. I’m a big believer in learning from past experiences. So, I generally look back, before I move forward. This is something I remember Sister Phyllis suggesting back at Our Lady of Sorrows (a parochial school I attended) when I was in [...]
