Finding Deeper Meaning in Photography
Another question I’m frequently asked is about how to find deeper meaning in photography, specifically in a hobbyist’s body of work, which usually consist mostly of snapshots and a few attempts at "big projects." First, I think it’s great we’re even asking that question.
The Biggest Regret of My Career
Last week, I attempted to explain why it’s not always a great idea to put your work out there in any old form towards the goal of “being noticed.” Of course, this was written from my usual pro-hobbyist bias, as the great majority of my readers are hobbyist photographers
Dave & Dave Unchained: Episode 9
I appeared on the latest episode of the Van Halen podcast Dave & Dave Unchained to discuss my 1999 book, The Van Halen Encyclopedia [https://www.cjchilvers.com/books]. Listen here [http://www.spreaker.com/show/dave-dave-unchained-van-halen-podcast] .
Are You a Good Photographer?
The second most frequently asked question I get is something along the lines of “can you give me your honest opinion of my work?” followed by a link to a portfolio. I usually tell the person that my opinion doesn’t mean anything. I know the majority of my readers
Get Excited About Photography Again
This is the first in a series of articles where I respond to the most frequently asked questions or comments I received when I asked “How can I help you?” a few weeks ago in the newsletter [https://www.cjchilvers.com/subscribe]. Feel free to respond right now with your
Book Review: The Revenge of Analog
Analog gear has always been a guilty pleasure for me (and I'm sure for my readers as well). So, whenever a book comes along with excuses to embrace analog technology, I devour it. While Nicholas Carr focused on science to back his pro-analog arguments in the books The
What Can I Do For You?
This is the question I posed to my newsletter [https://www.cjchilvers.com/subscribe] readers this week. I wasn't trying to be clever or pulling some marketing trick. I really wanted to know how I can improve things for my readers. The response was a flood of email,
Weekly Newsletter: Everything is OK
In this week's newsletter [http://eepurl.com/comKxD]: 3 books you should be reading, how to come up with great ideas and a new podcast interview on the way.
When Quantity Produces Quality
From Further [http://further.net/great-idea/], the wonderful personal newsletter of Brian Clark: > "Psychologist Dean Simonton’s work focuses on creative productivity. His studies reveal that highly creative individuals don’t necessarily produce better ideas over all. They do, however, come up with more ideas." > "
Everything is OK
"Everything is OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end." - Anonymous