The idea is to reduce the number of physical possessions. Less is more. But there are things essential to our existence, essential to what we do, and essential to our mode of operation. These essential items can be with us …
Create: AG23 Contributor Series, Charlene Winfred
I don’t have the time to do justice with these films. That is the simple fact of the matter, but I also feel that something is better than nothing. There is a reason behind each and every one of the …
Create: Books I Love, American Backyard
I’ve waited a long time to bring you this film, story, and book(s). I met Elliot Ross several years ago while attending an industry event and I knew immediately that he, and his creative collaborators, would make great things. One …
Create: Learning a New Lens
Great photography is NOT about great photography equipment. Sure, equipment can assist and it does make a difference what platform you choose. Think about 35mm, 120mm, 4×5, 8×10, or any flavor of digital and you have a virtual buffet of …
Create: Notes on Layouts, Episode 001
Welcome to another new series. Based on the success of my “Notes on Photography” films I thought I would add a new serious about layouts using a similar technique. I have ZERO training when it comes to page design, graphic …
Create: Learn by Seeing, Book Samples
I’ve given two talks over the past week and after completing the second I thought it might be worthwhile to share this presentation with a larger audience. I’ve made my share of books and magazines over the years, some say …
Create: Thank You, Totally Unnecessary
My job encompasses many tasks, and these tasks seem to change on a regular basis. I was just asked to form a content creation and process schedule that details my week by week production from now until the end of …
Create: For What It’s Worth Episode 041
Loaded for bear. What do you want to know? How about how fragile the American political left seems when you make any criticism? How about an AG23 mailing update and the status of the USPS? Maybe you want to know …
Create: Five Months In (Seven if we were paying attention.)
Five months into the pandemic of 2020. Not much has changed. Few concrete plans, many doses of misinformation, racism, lunacy and corruption all on display for the world to see. But we knew this would be the case, so now …
Create: Interview, Photo Biz Xposed
All me all the time. Need to thank Andrew Hellmich for the interview. I enjoyed this experience immensely and I also appreciate the time allowed. In a world obsessed with the short we were able to add a little to …
Create: Print Q&A Episode 001
My life was ruined in the late 1980s when I watched my first silver print come alive in the Dektol. “Oh no,” I remember thinking. “Time for a right turn.” And turn I did, toward photography as my career, much …
Create: For What It’s Worth Episode 040
Yep, already at forty episodes and just warming up. Back for more? Good, good. All is well. This week we hit our usual hero and question of the week followed by a speed-dating style attack on points covering book condensing …