Photography Matters Ep 77 – Street Photography – What Does That Mean To You?
Jul 30, 2019
Show notesFujifilm ACROS, EI 400 • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm
Street Photography – What Does it Mean For You?
Street Photography is a genre; a category of photography that when someone says, “Street Photography” I think we all kind of have an idea in our mind about what that term means.
However, the thing is that street photography has grown into a category that really has no rules, no boundaries, no clear meaning of what it actually is. It can be something completely different for each person who considers themselves a street photographer. Enjoy.
INSPIRED – Episode 40 – Summer Photography – How to Beat the Heat
Jul 18, 2019
Show notesSummer Heat • Fujifilm ACROS, EI 400 • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm
Man, does the summer weather affect your photography? I live in Vegas, where if I go outside during the day I feel like I’m climbing directly into a tanning bed. I’m not complaining, but this really does modify my enthusiasm to get out and shoot, particularly during the day. Enjoy
Photography Matters Ep 76 – A Minimalist Approach
Jul 16, 2019
Show notesLivin’ Off-Grid • Rollei Retro 400s • Leica M6, Summicron 35mm
Minimalism is kind of a hot topic these days. Many people are working to live with a more minimal approach to life. I think this is worth looking at when it comes to photography as well. Enjoy.
Photography Matters Ep 75 – Story
Jul 09, 2019
Show notesYuliya Shumilova • Leica M262, Summicron 50mm
The importance of Story in photography. I know this is not a new concept by any means. But it’s so important that I don’t think it can ever be talked about too much. Enjoy.
Photography Matters Ep 74 – Gear Lust vs Film Lust
Jun 25, 2019
Show notesKodak Tri-X, EI 1600 • Leica M6, Summicron 50mm
I think if you’ve been involved with photography for any amount of time you’ll be familiar with the term G.A.S. – Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It’s an easy path to get on, and I’ve enjoyed the pursuit of gear myself. Luckily less these days, but it IS a real thing.
Lately I’ve found myself more involved in the concept of Film Lust, the pursuit and enjoyment of exploring different kinds of film; seeing the different looks; the different moods and feel you get; shooting with different emulsions. I’ve found that, just as Gear Lust is a thing, so is Film Lust. Enjoy.
The Link
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Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
Jun 18, 2019
Show notesWilliam Eggleston Memphis c. 1969
William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
Every once in a while I’ll revisit a particular documentary on YouTube about photographer, William Eggleston. It’s a good reminder for me, to not miss the photographs in life that, while not epic in nature, still contain so much story and interest. I think that’s important. Enjoy.
Photography Matters Ep 72 – Fujifilm ACROS II – I Didn’t See This Coming
Jun 11, 2019
Show notesNew film from Fujifilm – Neopan ACROS 100 II
Fujifilm ACROS II – Coming fall of 2019
Fujifilm ACROS II… Wow, this was unexpected, at least I for one did not see this coming. I really felt that Fujifilm was really happy to be exiting the analog side of photography to keep its focus on the digital products; their X Series cameras and lenses.
I remember when Fujifilm announced the discontinuation of its large format versions of ACROS. After that, we all knew what was coming next. Yep, within a few months of that announcement, Fujifilm subsequently let us know that ACROS in 135 and 120 formats was being discontinued, fall of 2018.
Embracing the Change
For the past year I’ve been happy to experiment with different film stocks, because I just wanted to move on, not stay too emotionally attached to ACROS’ aesthetic. As a result, I’ve ended up choosing Kodak Tri-X as my go-to film. I know that seems like an odd choice. The look of Tri-X compared to the look of ACROS… well, to many that probably doesn’t make much sense.
But, it looks like I can continue to maintain my obsession for this beautiful film. Because, according to a post from EM on Emuslive.org Fujifilm ACROS II will be coming back sometime in the fall of 2019. How cool is that!?
ACROS vs ACROS II
I’ll keep enough stock of the original ACROS so that I can compare the old to the new. You should do that too. Keep a couple rolls of the original film and we can all compare our findings. That’ll be cool. Man, I am so happy about this!
The Photos – Fujifilm ACROS
Here are a few of the photos from my recent shoot with Jonny, shot with ACROS pushed to 400. Developed in HC-100 (b) for 10 minutes. Scanned with an Epson V600.
INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
Jun 03, 2019
Show notes“Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock” • Mick Rock documentary, currenty on Netflix
Michael David Rock (Mick Rock) is responsible for many of the most famous and iconic shots of Rock and Roll musicians from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Even if don’t know who he is, you’ve seen his photographs. His documentary “Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock” is currenty on Netflix.
I’ll also talk about a couple other interesting things you could watch this week. Enjoy.
The Links
To watch the Mick Rock documentary, just go to Netflix and do a search for “Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock”
INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
May 27, 2019
Show notesInspiration, don’t wait for it.Taken with the original Fujifilm X100 • 2011
For the creative mind, inspiration is pure gold. To have something that inspires you and lights up your creativity is priceless. Whether that something is a muse; a landscape; a street scene; or even just a concept… that inspiration really is priceless.
However, that source of inspiration might not might not always seem to be there. What do you do then? What do you do when you’re just not inspired. You can’t seem to find the motivation to pick up your camera?
You do it anyway. Most people don’t live in a constant flow of inspiration. But that shouldn’t stop us from constantly being creative. Inspiration, don’t wait for it.
A self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood.” – Tchaikovsky
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