Archives for June 2011

Getting a lot of “So-and-so photographer just offered me X. Can you match that?” Nip it in the bud. Nip any potential issue in the bud, because once the question is out there, you’re on the defensive. Life is worse. You’re playing on someone else’s turf. If you have a great answer on tap, then maybe you can go with it, but 9 times out of 10, you’re better off preventing people from asking the questions. Engage their concerns before they have to ask it of you, because if you’re being compared, you’re being commodified.

The trick? Establish your position from the very start. Let’s go back to the package comparison. Make it clear that what you do is unique. … Read more...

Photo by Becky Holladay
www.beckyholladay.com

It’s getting to the point where I’m going to have to name this “Periodic Inspiration” instead. But that would sound lame. Fortunately, I still have a nice archive of images I’m working my way through, so with some luck, I can kick things in gear and put these up a little more regularly. I wonder to myself so often “How can I be so busy that I can’t get around to posting one picture each day?” Is it just me?

At bat today is Becky’s wonderfully moody getting-ready image. Beautifully exposed and nicely metered, going with the silhouette was a smart move. The stark black outline brings attention to the form of the body. You … Read more...

Coach Taylor called it right on Friday Night Lights. Winning is a byproduct, not a goal.

The same goes for style. True style is something that emanates from who we are. It’s an outward reflection of an inner state. That’s true in the way we walk, talk, live, and breathe. Shooting is no exception. When you shoot for yourself – not the “I always wanted to take a shot like that” shot, but for yourself in the way that only you can see – the style comes out. You grow, evolve, get stronger and better. You shoot for style, and you don’t find yourself. You find what others tell you to see. That’s the treadmill. It’s infinity. Style is always … Read more...

Celebrating our new Brooklyn digs. If you’re interested in meeting the crazy man (me) who runs this site, send me a note, and I’ll give you an invite. Come on out, people!… Read more...