Create: Notes on Photography 7

Excited about this one but mainly due to the triggering of memories of the day. One of the most successful days in the field I ever had. Working with two systems, good light, good weather, and luck. This image was … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography 6

The only thing that matters is the end result. The negatives. The take. As they say, you can’t hide from your contact sheets. Unless you bury them, maybe. The “Good Old Days,” weren’t nearly as good as we want them … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography Episode 5

There is soft and then there is out-of-focus unusable. Back in the day, we spoke of soft images as “not tack sharp.” There are certain styles of images that work slightly soft and others that certainly do not. Knowing when … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography Episode 004

This started out as a basic “Notes on Photography” episode but quickly devolved into a storytelling session. However, the story of the how, the why, and the where is more important than the image itself. A little walk back into … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography, Episode 003

Shooting square format is a wonderful thing. I was fortunate enough to be exposed to several talented square format photographers early on in my career. The likes of Claudio Edinger, Paolo Pellegrin, and Giorgia Fiorio. I chose to use the … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography Episode 002

Welcome to the second motion episode of Notes on Photography. The workshop series I mention in the intro is PhotoExperience with Adam Weintraub. I’ve taught with Adam several times and would do so again if the opportunity arose. Lima, Peru. … Read More

Create: Notes on Photography Episode 001

I know what you are thinking. “Milnor, I’ve seen this before.” Well, yes and no. Yes, I’ve featured this image on “Notes on Photography,” before but in still image fashion, not motion, and I do think the motion style is … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography 7

Ahhhh, Paris. The City of Light. And rightly so. I love, love, love this place. I could live in Paris. I would have to change my life a bit, but man would it be worth it. But I’m spoiled. Were … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography with Wim Jansen

Wim Jansen is German which means he’s got his s%$# together. He’s stylish, always working and even has a website that is yellow/orange. Something I would never be able to pull off. He’s better than me. So, I’m jealous. Damn … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography

What could be better than dissecting one of my images? Dissecting one of YOURS. In this case, Flemming Bo Jensen is on the chopping block. But not really as there isn’t much about this image I don’t like. Flemming is … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography Test

In the middle of a wide range of tests. Looking at the future of Shifter. No idea where I’m going. Hands are NOT at ten and two. Radio is on. At least thirty miles an hour over the speed limit. … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography, Episode 5

Seeing as I just ran this image as part of another post I thought, “Why not use that for Notes on Photography.” So here it is. Frankly, I love this picture. Not much I would change, but let’s break it … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography, Episode 3

Back by popular demand, Notes on Photography. A blog post about an actual image. I’m not entirely sure but I think this means I’m trending. We are looking at the Grand Canyon, a really, really, really big hole in Arizona. … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography, Episode 2

Dear loyal “Followers.” Actually, I don’t like that title, “followers.” I prefer “readers.” More participatory, and you all have an equal voice in this little blog.(In theory) I had a sinking suspicion this series would be a hit. Why? It’s … Read More

Creative: Notes on Photography Episode 1

Okay, look alive people. Uncle Danno has a whole new bag of tricks. A new series titled “Notes on Photography.” What is it you ask? Well, it’s just that, notes on photography. Literally. For some unknown and troubling reason I’m … Read More