February 2012
25 posts
Sometimes its the little things that inspire me and renew my faith in the human race. Today as I reached exited the highway near the studio, I was stopped at the light by a passing funeral procession… and as the hearse began to pass, I notice movement to my left - the homeless guy looking for handouts on the corner has stopped, faced the procession, and removed his hat. He stood there like...
http://bradbarton.us/senior-photography-rock-goddes... →
Kristin came back in for some senior pictures and this time brought along her guitars.. Of course, we had to go to one of my favorite locations….
from Solstice Retouch: Is My Work Good Enough? →
solsticeretouch:
This is the one question I get asked a lot.
It’s one I believe that needs to be addressed. Have you found yourself asking this question? It reflects uncertainty in your own work - a lack of confidence in your product. If you have to ask, it illustrates that you may feel like you may even…
You can’t free a fish from water. — 117th Rule of Acquisition
Solstice Retouch: Workaholics Are Healthy →
solsticeretouch:
Are you a workaholic? Chances are if you are in this industry you are. You love your job but people think you’re a workaholic. Well we have good news! It’s totally cool.
Engaged workaholics, these experts say, are distinct from the classic, compulsively driven worker who can’t unplug…
Pay attention to the world around you.. See the beauty in the simplicity.
Early each day to the steps of Saint Paul’s
The little old bird woman comes.
In her own special way to the people she calls,
“Come, buy my bags full of crumbs.
Come feed the little birds, show them you care
And you’ll be glad if you do.
Their young ones are hungry,
Their nests are so bare;
All...
WatchJoel Grimes is amazing .. I so hope I get a chance to visit with him at Texas School in May…
I was going to share a DIY Photography video today, but after looking at the list of possibilities, I decided to share one of my own DIY projects today instead… I built this box a couple years ago, but I still use it today.
My DIY Strip Light: http://bradbarton.us/diy-strip-light/
These images of dogs underwater have been making the rounds.. but I wanted to share it as well, just in case you hadn’t seen it.
I especially wanted to share this one because I just can’t help but smile when I see it….
Rosh Sillars: 17 Things Photographers Should Not Do - http://www.roshsillars.com/2012/02/17-things-photographers-should-not-do/
(Photography) is more about capturing an idea than about capturing a moment. - Erik Johansson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc0vhSseGk4
Anyone considering Groupon or like deals to find photographers (or maybe really any business) should beware:
Groupon Figures Its Not Important to Use a Photographer’s Own Pictures to Advertise Photo Deal
Its important to note: Groupon (and from my experience others like it) have policies in place to use stock photos when advertising their “deals” - sometimes even if the...
From Blackstar Rising: How Long Does It Take To Be...
http://rising.blackstar.com/ask-the-photo-business-coach-how-long-does-it-take-to-be-successful.html
From I Heart Faces:
The site is mostly aimed at female photographers.. but there is some good advice here for any photographer considering the leap to the professional world.
http://www.iheartfaces.com/2012/02/advice-for-aspiring-photographers/
Quote: “Honesty doesn’t need to be brutal to be effective. Wise love usually leaves stretch marks on us, not bruises.” ~Bob Goff
Good to remember when offering critiques of your fellow photographers’ works. (Thanks, Holly!)
New Mona Lisa Found →
This is amazing…
solsticeretouch:
So it turns out that one of da Vinci’s students painted Mona Lisa alongside him as he did his work. Notice the similarities, yet subtle differences, such as the incorporation of red. It’s also interesting to note the arched eyebrows. They both have a subtly different feel to it.
It’s as though…
Alastair Magnaldo
Oh, I love the way this guy’s brain works… http://pphotographyb.blogspot.com/2011/09/surreal-photo-illustrations-by-alastair.html
January 2012
31 posts
I love this kind of art photography.. outside the box.. Chema Madoz
I’ve been photographing Allegra for about 4 1/2 years now… and I must say, she is growing into quite a lovely young lady. Several years of dance have given her poise… and she’s always had a presence on camera… at 14, I think she’s going places. And, as a frame of reference… from my first session with her at 10…
Now this is some cool, creative, macro photography… and really fun to look at.
http://pphotographyb.blogspot.com/2011/05/plastic-life-by-vincent-bousserez.html
Never Let Them Define Who You Are
I saved this post from Chase Jarvis a while back because I liked what it said… and I realized recently that one of the traps I’d found myself in was allowing other people to define how my photography business should be run and what I should be doing. It wasn’t me.
2012 is the year of getting back to what made me, me. My style. My business. No...
One of my mentors, Martin Grahame-Dunn, once told me about a mental exercise where you study the people around you and how the light is falling on them. You analyze the light pattern, decide “Shot or No Shot,” and for the ones that you have the shot - figure out where the light is coming from and how. Its a great little exercise and I have gone out in the world to do it a few times.
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Today I was talking business with my wife. You would think her business wouldn’t have a lot to do with photography, but you’d be surprised… and not just product photography, either… You see, that business is owning a Knit Shop.
So we’re talking today about the Hobby Lobby knitter. This person finds the bargain yarn at Hobby Lobby, usually a brand called Red Heart,...
Perseverance
“Great works are performed not by strength, but by Perseverance.”
— Samuel Johnson
Dave Hill Photography
I love this guy’s work…
Dave Hill Photography
“I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can...”
– Stephen Hawking
