As photographers or educators, or both, we all work hard. The business of photography is not an easy one, especially these days, when the value of photography seems to be going down instead of up. So, what does this photograph have to do with all that? Read on … Fortunately for many of us, our […]
It Looks Just Like a Painting
As a photographer, you have undoubtedly heard some well-meaning soul tell you your photograph “looks just like a painting.” It is meant as a compliment, of course, but Arnie and I take a different view. There are many art forms. Sculpture, etching, pen and ink, painting, pottery, among many others, and yes, for sure, photography. […]
Adapt and Improvise in Photography
Yesterday, we talked about adapting and improvising in life, in that case, our rained-out, Fourth-of-July picnic. In photography, too, there are always challenges. The light isn’t right. The tripod has failed, or you can’t bring it with you. Any myriad of other problems. OK, there isn’t enough light. Hmmm, what to do? Tripod? Not always […]