My wife and I went for a walk this morning, which gave me the opportunity to test out my Nikkor 300mm 4.5 AIS prime lens on my “new-to-me” Nikon D7000. I LOVE the separation, the sharpness, and the AWESOME bokeh…
Category: General Photography
Making some GSD-10 film developer
Today I’ll be testing some Kentmere 100asa 35mm film, developed with a GSD-10 recipe. I’m looking for a low-grain stand developer, and GSD-10 is definitely an option. I give the recipe, and step-by-step video instruction on how to make your…
The power of the 24mm-28mm wide angle lens
Garry Winogrand was a master of the 28mm wide angle lens. His up-close work is legendary among street and documentary photographers worldwide. While there is a place for the 50mm and the 35mm in street photography, there is something special…
Back to shooting film for street photography
I’ve gone through phases over the years, from shooting film, to shooting only digital, then back to shooting both film and digital, and now it seems as if I’m back to shooting only film in my street photography work. While…
The Steve McCurry Scandal Continues…
Wow… It is so sad having to read things such as this. As a street and documentary photographer, I’m always pained to discover when journalistic images have been heavily manipulated, or staged. Your thoughts welcome: I will begin by saying…
If camera gear does not matter…
If camera gear does not matter, throw away your digital camera and shoot with an old manual film camera. See how much of an unbelievably talented artist you are then. Did I just hear a pin drop?
My Cell Phone Camera Is Making Me A Lazy Photographer!
Ever feel like your digital and cell phone cameras are making you a lazy photographer?
Asheville, North Carolina Traditional Street and Documentary Photography Workshops
Asheville, North Carolina Traditional Street and Documentary Photography Workshops – Candid, Unscripted, and Spontaneous! The Asheville downtown Art District is filled with life just waiting to be photographed! NO SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS