Photography Matters

These days I know it’s so easy to share our photographs on Instagram; even when we get together with other photographers, we’re often sharing our work with each other via our screens; our phones; our tablets. I think this is another great reason to embrace printing your work and actually giving someone something tangible, that … The post Photography Matters Ep 42 – Sharing...

One of the most important things in life is to have fun! Photography, art, creativity… these things are very fun. Are you having fun?       The post Photography Matters Ep 41 – Fun, Creativity, Passion appeared first on Photography Matters .

Does competition have a place in the way you create your art?   Show Links Olga Karlovac instagram.com/olga.karlovac/ olga-karlovac-photography.com Valerie Jardin’s podcast – interview with Olga valeriejardinphotography.com   The post Photography Matters Ep 40 – Competition appeared first on Photography Matters .

Technology is this fast track now, getting faster everyday; mostly with the purpose of making our lives easier; making the things we love to do… easier. But when it comes to things you really care about, like photography, or just being creative… is “easy” really the way you want to go with things?     … The post Photography Matters Ep 39 – Does Easier...

Photography and Social media is a match made in… well, I won’t say heaven, but it is definitely a strong combination that can, like anything, be both good or bad, depending on how it’s used. But should it shape the way we shoot? Should we shoot for “Likes?”     The post Photography Matters Ep 38 – Photography and Social Media – Shooting for Likes...

I just want to chat with you in this episode about some of the things I’ve been doing lately; how I use cinema/movies for inspiration; some day road trips I’ve been taking and… is ACROS NOT going away?   The Shots Headed North These first few are from my trip, heading up US95, northbound, chasing … The post Photography Matters Ep 37 – Using Cinema as Inspiration,...

This is the second part of a two part series on working with models. In this episode I kind of fill in the blanks of what I didn’t cover in the first episode. This two part series obviously doesn’t cover the whole spectrum of what’s involved (that really would require it’s own dedicated podcast!) but … The post Photography Matters Ep 36 – Working with Models, Pa...

Working with models is one of my favorite parts of photography; working with another creative person, creating beautiful photos together. In this episode I’ll share some tips and ideas; things that have helped me to create strong photos when working with a model.     The post Photography Matters Ep 35 – Working with Models, Part I: Human 1st, Photographer 2nd appeared first o...

I think (hope) one thing we are all trying to do with our photography is create photographs that cause the viewer to feel a certain way; to create images that convey a feeling, hopefully in a style and manner that consistently flows through all of our work. In a time in which gear and technique … The post Photography Matters Ep 34 – Shoot with Feel, Shoot with Passion appeared first on...

This photo shoot gave me so much to look forward to – shooting with Yuli, shooting with Tri-X and using some unusual lighting. The results… I couldn’t be happier with what we got that night. Enjoy the episode     The Shots For this shoot I used my M6 with Tri-X pushed to 1600, going … The post Photography Matters Ep 33 – Photo Shoot with Yuli Shumilova, Tri-...

Two photo books from two different photographers arrived this week. (always a good thing!) I want to talk a little about these photographers and also answer some questions I’ve received about pushing film and using ND filters.   Episode Links  Saul Leiter (My Saul Leiter board on Pinterest. Depending on where you work, image may be … The post Photography Matters Ep 32 – Book...

Wednesday morning I woke up way too early and couldn’t go back to sleep. This happens every now and then with me, but on this day I decided to take advantage of actually being up before the day became unbearably hot here in Southern Nevada. I grabbed my M6, loaded with Tri-X, jumped in the … The post Photography Matters Ep 31 – Road Trip and My New Love Affair with Kodak Tri-X appeared...

Matt Day has been a staple of the YouTube film photography world for a few years now. He’s put out so many videos and provided good, solid, helpful advice to so many of us over the years. Recently Matt has been in poor health and he and his family could really use your support right … The post Photography Matters Ep 30 – Photographer, Matt Day appeared first on Photography Matter...

You know those moments when you’re scrolling down through your Instagram or Facebook feed and you come across a photo that really grabs your attention? Take the time to study that image. What is it about the photo that really moves you. By figuring that out, this could be one of the most important forms … The post Photography Matters Ep 29 – Studying the Work of Others appeared f...

Personal projects are one of the most important cornerstones in being a photographer today. They can give you the structure, the guidence, the deadlines and the results that can continue to stimulate you as a photographer and perhaps put the meaning into your work that you’ve been looking for.   W. Eugene Smith Links W. … The post Photography Matters Ep 28 – Personal Project...

I’ve been thinking about this topic for a while now, and recently started noticing other photographers talk about this topic on their podcasts and videos, so I thought I would throw my thoughts into the mix. I’m also interested in hearing your thoughts and stories. Saul Leiter If you’re not familiar with the work of … The post Photography Matters Ep 27 – Why Do We Sho...

Everyone, no matter what level you are at, can have something they can help others with. The nice surprise is, being a resource to others is actually one of the best gifts you can give to yourself.   The post Photography Matters Ep 26 – Be a Resource to Others appeared first on Photography Matters .

I don’t generally talk that much about manufacturers and companies on the podcast, but in this episode I want to share information about a company that manufactures products I really love. Artisan Obscura   Visit ArtisanObscura.com The post Photography Matters Ep 25 – Artisan Obscura appeared first on Photography Matters .

Simplicity can be applied to so many areas of photography, and in most cases I feel that if you apply simplicity with intention, you can actually improve your overall approach to photography. Again… in most cases.     The post Photography Matters Ep 24 – Strength in Simplicity appeared first on Photography Matters .

Although the content of this episode is rather subjective and directly applies to me and how I approach creativity, I’m hoping you’ll be able to see how it can apply to help you with your approach to your photography. This is just part of my ongoing path in finding ways to stay inspired and motivated; … The post Photography Matters Ep 23 – My Parallels Between Jazz and Phot...

In this episode of Photography Matters I want to share with you a unique film that I had a chance to shoot with this week. Of the four film stocks I’ve shot in the past weeks, this one easily comes closest to the look of our beloved Acros. Does this mean the search is over? … The post Photography Matters Ep 22 – The Search to Replace ACROS – Part III – Search Over? ap...

Kodak Tri-X, wow, probably the most classic popular black and white film around. I’ve found this is really a love/hate film. Either people are passionate about, and love this film, or others just really can’t stand it and can’t bring themselves to shoot a roll. This week I took a break from my journy to … The post Photography Matters Ep 21 – This Was a Nice Surprise &...

Still looking for a film that I would be happy to shoot with once my stock of ACROS runs out, I shot a couple rolls of Ilford FP4 Plus. It’s rated at 125 but I had been hearing from many who liked it when pushed to 200, so I shot both rolls at 200. Anyway, … The post Photography Matters Ep 20 – The Search to Replace ACROS – Part II – Ilford FP4 Plus appeared first on...

I’m always looking for ways to stay motivated with my photography. Burn out seems pretty common these days among photographers, including myself. I really have to mix things up now and then to keep from ending up in a creative rut. Maybe I might try shooting with a different camera; shooting different film; looking through … The post Photography Matters Ep 19 – Road Trips, Ghost...

Portland, Oregon… probably my favorite city I’ve ever lived in… in spite of the rain. I got a chance to fly up to Portland for a few days last week. Before the trip I kind of went back and forth, trying to decide on if I should take a film camera or just make things … The post Photography Matters Ep 18 – Portland, Oregon and Traveling with Film appeared first on Photo...