Here’s the lead. Classic photo essays are enough. Not for everyone, and not all the time, but I still believe that classic-style photo essays, with solid photographs and copy, are easier to produce and quicker to market than motion pieces, …
Adventure: Fujinon Binoculars
The Fuji TECHNO-STABI TS-L1640 Stabilized Binoculars with Electronic Stabilization are incredible. I could end this post right here and now. That’s all you need to know. They are also $1199.95. Until last year, I wondered why anyone would pay such …
Creative: The Damp
This is a Mystery Ranch Ruck 15. I have carried this bag every day for the past several years. I’ve taken it to Europe, Asia, South America, and am about to take it to Africa. Design-wise, this is one of …
Creative: Another Squib
Ya, another squib. A ten-minute mess. A creative weakling. But that’s what I’ve got in me at the moment. I’m drinking my fourth bottle of water for the day. I lifted, cranked up the cardio on a spin bike, then …
Creative: Stop Talking, Redux
I’m guilty. I do it all the time. I need to stop, and I would appreciate it if you did so as well. We need to stop talking and start doing. Now, I’m going to limit this to photography, but …
Creative: Something Serious
I was going to say “I did it again,” but it’s actually that “I’m doing it again.” As I sit here writing this, I’m setting myself up for failure once again. I know I’m doing it, and I’m forging ahead …
Creative: Making Moments Count
Do you know how happy I am when I get a chance to photograph? On the happiness scale, I’m near the top. The camera comes out and I begin to vibrate. Subject matter be damned, but throw in something I …
Creative: Scene of the Crime
This is me flipping off my sixteen-year-old niece with my second finger instead of my middle finger. Gotta keep it nice. The wedding went well, and I’m stoked for my nephew and his wife, and everyone else involved in the …
Adventure: Where Have I Been?
The shirt read, “Don’t worry, I’m on 500mg of fukitol.” I knew it was going to be a long week. The gym was packed with meatheads, yelling out their rep count while trying to forcibly teach innocent bystanders to powerlift. …
Creative: Update from HQ
This post is about a few random things that came across my bow over recent days.