Newnan, GA

Here are a few inspiration links for a Sunday afternoon…

• Nick Brandt – http://www.nickbrandt.com
• Andrew Hefter – http://www.andrewhefter.com
• MIV – http://www.mivphotography.com/
• Randal Ford – http://www.randalford.com/
• Matthew Mahon – http://www.matthewmahon.com/ (The commentary on the photos is brilliant)

This is not solely a post regarding photography, but since there are a considerable amount of Photographers who use Photoshop, I thought I could get a way with a rant.

Adobe support is some of the worst I have had to deal with.

I don’t just use Photoshop at work, I rely on it. So when the simple tools do not function and I am unable to continue easily with a normal workflow, I get frustrated. Imagine working on an ad for an hour. You start to use the magic wand and for no reason, Photoshop crashes and your work is lost. That happened to me. Read more »

A goal of mine for 2008 is to enter a festival/show/exhibit and have a booth all to my own. I have been involved in festivals over the past year or so where I have shared space with other artists. This is primarily due to cost, but also, that odd feeling that my work could not stand on its own. I am going to put myself out there and try my hand at this, so the plans are in the works. I have been studying booth layouts and working on a new name for my photography.

Dubtastic is a name that I do not personally believe I can market locally. It is tough to explain the meaning very quickly and has also been branded toward a different audience. So I will be working on a new name, site, and marketing package, while still maintaining and pushing this blog.

Has anyone had their work in a solo show/festival type setup that can offer some helpful tips?

Pigeon Forge, TN

Well as October comes to an end the dreaded holiday season starts. The amazing amounts of food, like grandma’s apple pie and getting together with family and friends. It’s a great time and you want to capture every minute of it. While Uncle Bob is showing off his fancy new Nikon Digital SLR you just have your Canon Powershot. But never fear great pictures of this holiday are actually in your hands.

Here are some tips to get some great pictures even with a simple camera.
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I got word today that one of my favorite photographers has another book in the works.  Every time I visit this photographers site I get excited, hungry, for new content.  I always want more.  The realism in the captures astonishes me and I find myself staring at the photos, wondering what it would have felt like to have been behind the lens as the picture was taken.

Some of his work shocks, but that is surely not why he takes it.  His work opens a door to another world that most people are afraid to visit.  Due to the book cover conent, I have placed it behind the fold, and opted to show another sample here.

More behind the cut… Read more »

Atlanta, GA

For those interested, here is an article from a local paper regarding the photography show.  Read the full article after the cut. Read more »