Photographers Becoming Publishers
PDN comes up with some inspiration for photographers hoping to become truly independent. I would add this works best as an idea for amateurs with blogs: > “For some photographers, the only way to execute an idea without compromise is to publish it on their own. Whether creating print or
Mathematician Solves the Hipster Equation
As a photographic minimalist, you may share some equipment choices with the hipster crowd. This is an uneasy alliance. Artists thrive on nonconformity, but there’s a great amount of conformity among the hipster nonconformists. This article explains some of the reasons. > By seeking to avoid labels and forgo
"Less Works"
From Nate Otto of Basecamp [https://signalvnoise.com/posts/3797-less-works]: I wonder which one needs a tutorial.
Put That Camera Down
I’m a big believer in leaving the camera behind from time to time to get better at experiencing life. I believe it leads to better photos and better stories in the long run. If you’re not quite ready to commit that completely, fear not. Some photographers are taking
Heres A Little Secret Nobody Wants You To Know
> “Here’s a little secret nobody wants you to know – it’ll be fine.” — Richard Stevens [https://twitter.com/rstevens/status/532390175310356480]
The Best 120 Photographers Under 120
Pandering to an ad demo while creating click-generating gallery is nothing new. 20 under 20 or 30 under 30 makes total sense when you consider the real goal. The problem is, when it comes to creative problem solving, experience tends to yield the best results. So, let me know when
Anything Looks Like Art On A Spotless White Wall
> “Anything looks like art on a spotless white wall with a 14 ft. ceiling and a beautiful young person ignoring you.” — Wayne White [https://twitter.com/seewaynewhite/status/519918743023935488]
A Man Is Born An Artist As A Hippopotamus Is Born
> “A man is born an artist as a hippopotamus is born a hippopotamus; and you can no more make yourself one than you can make yourself a giraffe.” — John Ruskin
John Gruber's Talk at XOXO
This is a must watch for anyone with a blog. John is a champion of a style of independent blogging foreign to most photo bloggers. It’s the only way forward in my opinion. Respect for the viewer is the primary motivation, and in John’s case, the foundation of
How Storytelling Changes the Brain
“We already knew that good stories can put you in someone else’s shoes in a figurative sense. Now we’re seeing that something may also be happening biologically.” - Gregory Berns, Director of Emory’s Center for Neuropolicy