Photography

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Reflections and Food

Photographing objects on plexiglas and other reflective surfaces is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination. Most photography schools teach it for product photography. But, it’s not something that’s really used for food. I was looking for a way to step outside of the plate of food paradigm and create something that looked like art. One of [...]
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New York Part 1: Portfolio Review

The last couple of weeks leading up to the NYCfotoworks portfolio review were exciting and brutal at the same time. There’s something to be said [...]
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Portfolio Review Update

It is now two weeks before I leave for New York for the portfolio review. As you can see by the lack of blog posts [...]
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Posting Food Photos

I’ve heard it whispered in dark alleys and loud parties. Hell, people even say it to my face. You’re one of “those” people. Yup, I [...]
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Portfolio Review: 65 Days

So. I made a goal for myself. It wasn’t a secret goal but I haven’t written about it, yet. It’s a pretty important one so [...]
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A Case for Think Tank Photo

How many camera bags does one person need? The answer for me has always been one per camera kit. I bought a camera bag when [...]
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Finding My Focus

So you want to be a photographer. Great. What do you want to photograph? Most photographers whom I’ve talked to that have gone to portfolio [...]
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Does Your Gear Dictate Your Style?

Everyone needs a look and style to their photography. Hopefully one that helps express their vision. The thing we need to ask ourselves is how [...]
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Digital Tech Training

My move to LA has certainly come with some unexpected twists and turns. That’s ok; I’m a huge fan of serendipity. I alluded to one [...]
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Photographer Assistant for Fun and Profit

A little over 10 years ago I sold my house in Phoenix and moved to (almost) LA to learn about the business and craft of [...]
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