A studio a day…
Today was studio day in my photography class. Being that it is supposedly “advanced” photography, I turn the students loose in an “advanced” studio environment. Umbrellas, softboxes, parabolic reflectors, and…
Photos above the rest…
I enjoy films by Alfred Hitchcock. One little clever trick that he employed regularly was camera angles that had, up until that point, rarely (if ever) been used. And he…
Late sleeping slats…
I really love to sleep late. Probably because it is almost impossible for me to do so anymore. It only happens every once in a while, but whenever I get…
The dark above an umbrella…
Suddenly this defeat. This rain. The blues gone gray And the browns gone gray And yellow A terrible amber. In the cold streets Your warm body. In whatever room Your…
A solid portrait and a fragment…
Yesterday, I talked about portraits with un-boring backgrounds. Today, it’s a boring background. However… The portrait up top is an example of what I call a “solid” portrait. While the…
Continuation of travel…
My first experience with “unsupported” travel – that is, without anyone making my reservations or travel bookings – was back in February of 2008 while I was studying abroad. I…
Weak light…
One of the downsides to this photo-a-day thing is the fact that some days images come out a little forced. On those days, the desire to be consistent overrides the…
Follow the leader…
‘Tis the wink of an eye — ’tis the draught of a breath– From the blossom of health to the paleness of death, From the gilded saloon to the bier…
Range of tones…
Lovely cold morning in Arkansas. Stay tuned… -Noah D.
Teaching models…
In a few years past, we have relied on the generosity of a couple of students to sit while other students photographed. Then swapping around. This year, we decided to…
Oaths and wind…
I do a few weddings a year. Weddings, engagements, bridal things… …but as posed as weddings tend to be, my favorites are the moments of silence between the poses. Between…
Come back to me…
So, here’s something different! Photographing up-and-coming artists is really enjoyable. Photographing an artist a second time after she’s made it big? Quothe ye olde Mastercard: Priceless. Sara Bareilles returned to…