In Ludens Veritas
Shapes, Shop TalkI love to play.
If you've heard me talk about my process at all, I've probably said foremost that I play. I believe, assertively and profoundly, in play. When we...
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My New Thing
Shapes, Shop TalkArtistry evolves in waves.
You become interested in new things as you become capable of making them.
For a few years in college, my highest aspiration was to transcribe the structure...
In Pursuit of an Ultra-Portable Studio
Shop TalkHi, Internet.
I've been in hibernation the last six months, shooting a lot of buildings, but not as many portraits. That's a lot to do with the story below.
Last summer,...
A Basic Lens Guide for New Photographers
Shop TalkIf you're starting out, or not sure what to do with the gear you have, I hope this reflection on lenses will help you make sense of where to...
I’m done with your bullshit Instagram advice
Shop TalkI joined Instagram almost a year ago.
In that time I've gained somewhere around 2500 followers, and lost more than three quarters of them. This for a number of reasons. But the...
Seeing Intentionally
Shapes, Shop TalkI'm not exactly sure what seeing intentionally feels like, but I think I'm starting to do it.
The way seasoned photographers talk about dialing in their settings, you'd think the camera is part...
Inspiration is for Amateurs
Shop TalkThis Chuck Close quote, "inspiration is for amateurs," resurfaced recently. The full text isn't long, but since you're busy: Jump in, don't wait for Muse, and trust in your process.
I'm of two minds about this:
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