Well, it's June and here in Vegas things are already starting to hear up. Seems a bit early, but that kind of heat is what you can expect living in the desert. I went downtown yesterday around 4:30pm … [Read more...] about Street Photography @ 106°F – A Common Sense Guideline to Shooting in the Summer Heat
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A View From Above
During my walk Tuesday night I noticed the stairway to a parking garage across the street from where I was shooting. I had been working that street corner (hmmm, that didn't come out right!) trying to … [Read more...] about A View From Above
Shot for One Reason, Loved for Another
Originally I was drawn into this shot by the waitress and the conversation she was having with the customer. But the more I look at the photo I'm drawn more to the guy sitting in the back off to the … [Read more...] about Shot for One Reason, Loved for Another
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept – Henri Cartier-Bresson
Henri Cartier-Bresson is one photographer who has inspired me the most, especially in my street and cultural photography. I was down on the strip last night and got this shot. If you can't tell, I was … [Read more...] about Sharpness is a bourgeois concept – Henri Cartier-Bresson
Mood
To me, in the photography I'm really drawn to, mood, emotional impact, connection and story trumps all technical elements of an image. I was downtown tonight for a short time. Had my camera with me … [Read more...] about Mood
Right Place at the Right Time
Timing is a photographer's best friend. (well, one of them) Being at the right place at the right time is what allowed me to get this shot. I had noticed that the moon was peeking out from behind some … [Read more...] about Right Place at the Right Time
Thinking About Doing A Book
This particular image that I shot last week just really has an affect on me. I really like the feel that I get from the woman in the hat. To me, a shot like this is what I really love about … [Read more...] about Thinking About Doing A Book
If you want to be a better photographer…
"If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff." - Jim Richardson, Photographer I've always liked that quote and to me it just makes sense. Las Vegas … [Read more...] about If you want to be a better photographer…
