Thursday, October 29, 2009

Today I wanted to mention another good resource for photographers LensWork. I first found the magazine on a newsstand and was drawn to it because my mentor Bill Jay authored the End Notes for it. Over the years I used the magazine to connect with my past studying under Bill at ASU.

I would encourage you to visit LensWork and take a look at all they offer. I currently subscribe to the Extended version which I get the magazine and a DVD with extra material 6 times a year. It is a fantastic publication and another tool to help "Sharpen the Saw".

http://www.lenswork.com/

Also for anyone who knew Bill Jay, he passed this year, or who wants to learn more about one of the best Historians of Photography I suggest buying the back issue of LensWork 83 or the Extended DVD version which I was able to contribute to.

http://shop.lenswork.com/lenswork83julyaug2009.aspx

http://shop.lenswork.com/lensworkextended83computerdvd-2.aspx

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

A quick reference today for one of A.D. Coleman's sites: Photocritic International is ideal for anyone who wants to keep up with current issues related to Photography. I had the honor to meet A.D. while I was studying at ASU over 20 years ago and have always found him to be intriguing and entertaining. In my mind he also was the author of the most clear and concise definition of the difference between Documentary Photography, Photojournalism, and Press Photography I have ever read. It was all of two pages long and if I can find a link to that exact document I will share it with you as soon as I get it. In the mean time hopefully you'll have a chance to explore his sites some.

http://nearbycafe.com/artandphoto/photocritic/

Friday, October 23, 2009

Nikon D3S

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3s/index.htm
I had an opportunity to see some images from the new Nikon D3S photographed at some of the higher ISO's like 10,000 and 12,800 and they are amazing. I have been impressed by what my D3 does up to 5,000 ISO but the new D3S seems to have raised the bar again. The low light capabilites today are unbelievable.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Fine Art Photo - Updates

It has been some time between posts but here finally is an update.

Within the last week I signed on with the newly established Jennifer Katz Gallery here in Newport Beach. Jennifer has a solid background in Fine Art Photography having worked for Peter Fetterman and several East Coast galleries. When her web site is launched I will post the link.

I also entered into an agreement with Calumet Photographic yesterday for a Solo Exhibition at the Santa Ana store this coming January. The two month long exhibition will feature approximately 20 prints and I will also make a formal announcement for that opening when we establish the date.

This past Spring the Photo World lost one of its greatest historians and story tellers with the passing of Bill Jay. I studied under Bill at Arizona State and he was kind enough to write the afterword for my Santa Anita book. I definately lost a mentor with his passing but luckily he was a proflific writer, as well as a good photographer, and left behind enough material that I can still tap in to his spirit when I need some extra motivation. I trust he is sitting around with Ansel, Stieglitz, and the rest of the greats debating images as I type this. He was the best.