Music | Lontano by Jose Padilla
Transparent Truth is launching tomorrow. In the works since mid October, Randy Kepple, Rod Jewell & I make up this new project where we'll try to capture a freedom that has eluded us for decades. In a concerted effort, we will be looking to push our envelopes beyond our norm. 1 image per week that allows us to shoot what we feel like without constraint or reason.
This has been a long time coming for all of us, but still not an easy venture to jump into. We've had our battles where this almost didn't happen. We also have had great philosophical ideas pass on between us that have inspired. It is the power of 3 that is making this work. It seems like at least one of us has the strength to push thru where the other 2 have not. And there lies the strength for this to work. I think this unit of 3 will be a positive experience for all of us.
So... I invite you to check out
Transparent Truth starting tomorrow. We're still working out a few kinks, probably up to the last minute. I think you will enjoy the varying perspectives of 3 photographers looking to find our freedom...
December 31, 2007
December 24, 2007
more Sunday Morning...
Music | Flashback by Fred Anderson
I'm back in my early days of college, my early days of assisting when everything about photography was new. This series brought back fond memories when I would go out and shoot for the sake of shooting. No agendas, no priorities, other than take photos that interested me.
I stopped the car on several occasions in the street to hop out and take a few exposures. I stopped the car and shot thru the windshield. When walking, it didn't matter if there was subject matter or not, I had an inkling to shoot something and I did.
The simplest of actions took to me to a place where I got immense enjoyment.
I'm back in my early days of college, my early days of assisting when everything about photography was new. This series brought back fond memories when I would go out and shoot for the sake of shooting. No agendas, no priorities, other than take photos that interested me.
I stopped the car on several occasions in the street to hop out and take a few exposures. I stopped the car and shot thru the windshield. When walking, it didn't matter if there was subject matter or not, I had an inkling to shoot something and I did.
The simplest of actions took to me to a place where I got immense enjoyment.
December 23, 2007
Night to Light...
Music | Berimbau For Mr. Low by The Supplicants
Sunday morning, early, very early. The the light outside is like midnight. The rain is at a steady drizzle and the sun won't compete with the darkness for another 3 hours. I get out of bed knowing I won't fall back to sleep. I've had some work to do, which I try and start, but I've 4 or 5 other things I need to do before I get to work. I don't want to work. I've got another hour before the sunrise and I decide to get my camera and get out. The rain still drizzles, the darkness still covers. I've got an idea where I want to shoot, but on the way, I start to see again. With the lack of light, the dearth of life outside, I've many stops, here and there to grab a shot, almost steal them because I expect on rushing cars to honk and warn me of idiocy. I eventually get to my destination, but now think I'd rather be where I was. As the light of day pushes forth, so do people, cars, noise... I grab a few more photos, no longer stealing them, but taking them, but without interest I had before the streets are taken away from me. I've been creative in the last hour and a half then I have for most of December. It's a good morning...
Sunday morning, early, very early. The the light outside is like midnight. The rain is at a steady drizzle and the sun won't compete with the darkness for another 3 hours. I get out of bed knowing I won't fall back to sleep. I've had some work to do, which I try and start, but I've 4 or 5 other things I need to do before I get to work. I don't want to work. I've got another hour before the sunrise and I decide to get my camera and get out. The rain still drizzles, the darkness still covers. I've got an idea where I want to shoot, but on the way, I start to see again. With the lack of light, the dearth of life outside, I've many stops, here and there to grab a shot, almost steal them because I expect on rushing cars to honk and warn me of idiocy. I eventually get to my destination, but now think I'd rather be where I was. As the light of day pushes forth, so do people, cars, noise... I grab a few more photos, no longer stealing them, but taking them, but without interest I had before the streets are taken away from me. I've been creative in the last hour and a half then I have for most of December. It's a good morning...
December 22, 2007
Count Down...
Music | 5 55 by Charlotte Gainsbourg
Not much posting going on because I'm prepping for Transparent Truth. I'm collecting ideas and saving them because I am gravely concerned about keeping up with the photo a week schedule. As the time nears for the launch, I'm noticing my stress level rising. Besides a lot of difficult transitions I've been having to deal with the last 1/4 of this year, for me to get to anything has been of trial and tribulations. The idea of Transparent Truth was a nice side track that was positive. But again, the time to launch nears and now I'm stressing...
Photos will be forthcoming, I promiss!
Not much posting going on because I'm prepping for Transparent Truth. I'm collecting ideas and saving them because I am gravely concerned about keeping up with the photo a week schedule. As the time nears for the launch, I'm noticing my stress level rising. Besides a lot of difficult transitions I've been having to deal with the last 1/4 of this year, for me to get to anything has been of trial and tribulations. The idea of Transparent Truth was a nice side track that was positive. But again, the time to launch nears and now I'm stressing...
Photos will be forthcoming, I promiss!
December 11, 2007
Transparent Truth
Music | Call me When You Get This by Corinne Bailey Rae
2008 brings on a project that began in early October. Randy Kepple from Vancouver, a bloke from Australia named Rod Jewell and myself are photographers with unusually similar backgrounds. We also have similar feelings that there has been a part of photography that has been missing for many years, although we do this for a living. This project launches in January and will require each of us to strive and push each other to find that missing element of what brought us to photography in the first place.
Since the launch time is near, we're starting to scramble to get the loose ends tied up. One of the big projects within The Project is to come up with some sort of identity, logo, something that defines what the site will be about. I had this vision in my head, which I can't execute in Photoshop, or thru drawings... This is the closest thing I came up with...
Things will start to make sense when the site launches. I'm just working ideas...
2008 brings on a project that began in early October. Randy Kepple from Vancouver, a bloke from Australia named Rod Jewell and myself are photographers with unusually similar backgrounds. We also have similar feelings that there has been a part of photography that has been missing for many years, although we do this for a living. This project launches in January and will require each of us to strive and push each other to find that missing element of what brought us to photography in the first place.
Since the launch time is near, we're starting to scramble to get the loose ends tied up. One of the big projects within The Project is to come up with some sort of identity, logo, something that defines what the site will be about. I had this vision in my head, which I can't execute in Photoshop, or thru drawings... This is the closest thing I came up with...
Things will start to make sense when the site launches. I'm just working ideas...
December 04, 2007
My Latest Lust...
Music | All Love Can Be by Chrlotte Church
Just found this on the internet...
Aluminum, carbon fibre composites and maple wood.
oooooooooow!!!
Just found this on the internet...
Aluminum, carbon fibre composites and maple wood.
oooooooooow!!!
November 29, 2007
Silver
Music | The Heart of the Matter by India Arie
So lately, the subject of silver based photographs have been crossing my path in conversation, emails and content of some forums I frequent.
M Tucker wrote... "A few days ago, when I was moving the box, I opened it, just to peek at the prints. Here we are, almost 26 years later, and the fiber prints still glowed with as much luminance as they did the day I made them."
And today I was writing to some friends about my recent experience with fiber silver prints...
"...On another note, I picked up some framed photos from my ex, that were displayed in her shop - must be a total of 6 to 8 pieces. Anyway, the 2 that I picked up the other day was from a shoot of my father's hands I did around 20 years ago. He worked in the factories, repairing these huge machines that made springs and such. Every time a machine broke down, he would be on it. Every time a machine needed to be changed out to make a different spec of spring, he changed out the pieces. Over the many years he worked on the machines, his hands hold in it, the history of the grudgingly difficult work. After cleaning off the glass and frame, I finally stopped and really looked into the photo. The history, the sweat and toil, it is all there captured (and I hate to use that term) on silver. There is yet still an elegance and brilliance, almost gem like quality to the photo itself.
I won't be going back to the darkroom anytime in the near future. But right in front of me, all these years the quality and artistry that my inner artist has been looking for and to achieve has been inside me. I'll be working on bringing it out for 2008.
So lately, the subject of silver based photographs have been crossing my path in conversation, emails and content of some forums I frequent.
M Tucker wrote... "A few days ago, when I was moving the box, I opened it, just to peek at the prints. Here we are, almost 26 years later, and the fiber prints still glowed with as much luminance as they did the day I made them."
And today I was writing to some friends about my recent experience with fiber silver prints...
"...On another note, I picked up some framed photos from my ex, that were displayed in her shop - must be a total of 6 to 8 pieces. Anyway, the 2 that I picked up the other day was from a shoot of my father's hands I did around 20 years ago. He worked in the factories, repairing these huge machines that made springs and such. Every time a machine broke down, he would be on it. Every time a machine needed to be changed out to make a different spec of spring, he changed out the pieces. Over the many years he worked on the machines, his hands hold in it, the history of the grudgingly difficult work. After cleaning off the glass and frame, I finally stopped and really looked into the photo. The history, the sweat and toil, it is all there captured (and I hate to use that term) on silver. There is yet still an elegance and brilliance, almost gem like quality to the photo itself.
I won't be going back to the darkroom anytime in the near future. But right in front of me, all these years the quality and artistry that my inner artist has been looking for and to achieve has been inside me. I'll be working on bringing it out for 2008.
November 25, 2007
The Climbing Queen...
Music | Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae
D has been climbing since March of this year. She has managed to reach the top of each and every climb, which numbers somewhere in the 40's. She decided to climb a wall that is meant for advanced climbers only. As you can see, there are only depressions on that wall and no protrusions, like the ones to the right in the photo. To my amazement, to the top, again she went...
D has been climbing since March of this year. She has managed to reach the top of each and every climb, which numbers somewhere in the 40's. She decided to climb a wall that is meant for advanced climbers only. As you can see, there are only depressions on that wall and no protrusions, like the ones to the right in the photo. To my amazement, to the top, again she went...
November 17, 2007
November 13, 2007
On writing...
Music | Senimientos by Andres Linetzky and Ernesto Romero
I've got so much to say, but my mind is pre-occupied... I've been this way for the past few days. I've been doing more writing than ususual... It's nice to have something to say and feel that it could last for a very long time. Pen on paper... I've written some great things (if I do say so myself) and a lot of crap, mostly on the internet. And with the exception of what I've written on this blog, most of it is gone... Maybe someday someone will retrieve some of the things I've written and be affected by it, good or bad. It is funny how that seems to satisfy me. I do regret not writing more via pen and paper.
I've written to my daughter, cause the things I have to say are important. I've written for the hell of it, cause it makes me feel better. I even wrote to a stranger, hoping that we'll have a drink.
I've got so much to say, but my mind is pre-occupied... I've been this way for the past few days. I've been doing more writing than ususual... It's nice to have something to say and feel that it could last for a very long time. Pen on paper... I've written some great things (if I do say so myself) and a lot of crap, mostly on the internet. And with the exception of what I've written on this blog, most of it is gone... Maybe someday someone will retrieve some of the things I've written and be affected by it, good or bad. It is funny how that seems to satisfy me. I do regret not writing more via pen and paper.
I've written to my daughter, cause the things I have to say are important. I've written for the hell of it, cause it makes me feel better. I even wrote to a stranger, hoping that we'll have a drink.
November 09, 2007
More Gifts...
Music | Fall into You by Soulstice
Flowers...
I'm working on an edit and just processed this image. Right out of the camera and run thru acr only...
I'm getting better at this!
Flowers...
I'm working on an edit and just processed this image. Right out of the camera and run thru acr only...
I'm getting better at this!
Pandora
Music | Trigger Hippie by Morcheeba
I'm sure you've noted the music above... it is what I am listening to whenever I start to write in my blog...
Pandora Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music
I love this site. It's one of my most favorite of all time because it always keeps giving. I have found more new artists and amazing music since I've been listening to Pandora than anywhere else and in any time of my life.
Recent new artists include, Imogen Heap, Tina Dico, Natalie Walker (specifically, Circles). Kate Havnevik, Joss Stone and music from familiar names but songs I've never heard.
Set up is really easy and you'll thank me for it if you've not done so all ready. Send me some of your favorite stations you've created!
I'm sure you've noted the music above... it is what I am listening to whenever I start to write in my blog...
Pandora Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music
I love this site. It's one of my most favorite of all time because it always keeps giving. I have found more new artists and amazing music since I've been listening to Pandora than anywhere else and in any time of my life.
Recent new artists include, Imogen Heap, Tina Dico, Natalie Walker (specifically, Circles). Kate Havnevik, Joss Stone and music from familiar names but songs I've never heard.
Set up is really easy and you'll thank me for it if you've not done so all ready. Send me some of your favorite stations you've created!
November 05, 2007
The Safety Matrix
Music | Teardrop by Massive Attack, featuring Liz Fraser
The Safety Matrix
This concept also works as for artist as well. I've written about this before, about being comfortable and not putting myself in position of risk. We all need to kick back and relax, enjoy life as it is, but I also think we need to step out of our comfort zones and push ourselves outside of our own heads. Feelings of uncertainty opens doors to new solutions to the creative process.
The Safety Matrix
This concept also works as for artist as well. I've written about this before, about being comfortable and not putting myself in position of risk. We all need to kick back and relax, enjoy life as it is, but I also think we need to step out of our comfort zones and push ourselves outside of our own heads. Feelings of uncertainty opens doors to new solutions to the creative process.
October 31, 2007
Arri
Music | Life on Mars? by Seu Jorge
I met Arri 2 nights before I asked her to sit for me. She has a face that can change from pose to pose. I saw Claudia Schiffer, Drew Barrymore and Blondie all in the same evening. The great thing about her was that she was so willing to let go and lose herself during the session. I also try and do the same. My goal is to get lost and find my way back. Similar to my last shoot, I had trouble how I was going to light Arri. Though methodical, I ended up positioning my main source that logically looked haphazard. I really love the run off of light from light to dark. How sensual can blackness be?
I met Arri 2 nights before I asked her to sit for me. She has a face that can change from pose to pose. I saw Claudia Schiffer, Drew Barrymore and Blondie all in the same evening. The great thing about her was that she was so willing to let go and lose herself during the session. I also try and do the same. My goal is to get lost and find my way back. Similar to my last shoot, I had trouble how I was going to light Arri. Though methodical, I ended up positioning my main source that logically looked haphazard. I really love the run off of light from light to dark. How sensual can blackness be?
October 30, 2007
Anna...
Music | Spring Vibes by Echophlekz
What influences you? If you were a movie, a director, a writer, a country, who or where would they be? I've noticed I have a lot a lot of loves, but they don't always affect my actions as an artist. If I were to create a piece using John Coltrane's, A Love Supreme, what would it look like? I'm starting to ask myself these questions, but formeost, I've been wondering what has been influencing me, lately...
I've been looking at a lot of photography coming out of Eastern Europe, mostly from Poland. The theme coming from there wreaks of imperfection, decadence, raw, but very sensual.
I did a shoot a few weeks ago. I brought my studio lights, and used them for 3/4 of the time I was there. I knew I wasn't getting the light I wanted. I turned them off and just went with the floor lamp bouncing off the ceiling. A little reflector here and there and I got the essence of what I was after...
What influences you? If you were a movie, a director, a writer, a country, who or where would they be? I've noticed I have a lot a lot of loves, but they don't always affect my actions as an artist. If I were to create a piece using John Coltrane's, A Love Supreme, what would it look like? I'm starting to ask myself these questions, but formeost, I've been wondering what has been influencing me, lately...
I've been looking at a lot of photography coming out of Eastern Europe, mostly from Poland. The theme coming from there wreaks of imperfection, decadence, raw, but very sensual.
I did a shoot a few weeks ago. I brought my studio lights, and used them for 3/4 of the time I was there. I knew I wasn't getting the light I wanted. I turned them off and just went with the floor lamp bouncing off the ceiling. A little reflector here and there and I got the essence of what I was after...
Evolution...
Music | Build a Fire by Lida Husik
evolution – 1. any process of formation or growth; development
In preparing for a future ongoing project, which I'll divulge as the time to launch nears, I thought it would behoove me to get my personal work going again. In the midst of my commissions from over the summer and into the fall, I hadn't been producing anything for myself. Photography to fill the soul is important to me and I've been thru periods before where years would go by and I had done nothing for myself. I've been in the fortunate position of having quite a few profound discussions regarding art, life and the process of synthesizing the 2.
It hasn't been until relative recent times that I was comfortable enough to entitle myself an artist. Well now I have made some commitments to produce work that is me. From my heart and soul, my desires, dreams and yearning...
As I said, I've got a future ongoing project coming up and I have big shoes to fill. I've started shooting a series, of which I'll be posting soon. I'm excited about the new direction of commitment.
evolution – 1. any process of formation or growth; development
In preparing for a future ongoing project, which I'll divulge as the time to launch nears, I thought it would behoove me to get my personal work going again. In the midst of my commissions from over the summer and into the fall, I hadn't been producing anything for myself. Photography to fill the soul is important to me and I've been thru periods before where years would go by and I had done nothing for myself. I've been in the fortunate position of having quite a few profound discussions regarding art, life and the process of synthesizing the 2.
It hasn't been until relative recent times that I was comfortable enough to entitle myself an artist. Well now I have made some commitments to produce work that is me. From my heart and soul, my desires, dreams and yearning...
As I said, I've got a future ongoing project coming up and I have big shoes to fill. I've started shooting a series, of which I'll be posting soon. I'm excited about the new direction of commitment.
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