Mikes on Mics (Part 1)
I was on a recent episode of Mikes on Mics (download it here [http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/4/9/episode-10-how-packed-is-cj-chilvers-mac.html] ) getting acquainted and talking about Mac-related issues. Consider it prep for an episode that debuts a few weeks, in
Everyone with a camera thinks they're a photographer
Right?! Well, what if they are? What if how you measure skill and success in photography is of no importance to the majority of photographers, or viewers for that matter? What if it has nothing to do with money earned, equipment used or the set of rules we’ve all
The Pros Vs The Storytellers 2012 Edition
The 2012 National Magazine Award Finalists have been announced [http://magazine.org/asme/about_asme/asme_press_releases/2012-nma-finalists.aspx] . I see the usual suspects for photography honors: National Geographic, New York Times Magazine, Harpers and TIME. What I don’t see on the list: Popular Photography, Outdoor
This Week in Photo
Big thanks to Frederick Van Johnson for going against the grain, embracing lesser photography and having me on the latest episode of This Week in Photo. Download the episode here [http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/2012/twip-249-how-the-sausage-is-made/]. For listeners of TWIP, you can download the
"Video Pokes Fun at the Growing Nikon vs. Canon Rivalry"
Doesn’t poke hard enough for my liking, but it’s funny nonetheless. (via Joseph Cristina [https://twitter.com/josephcristina/status/188108830192840704])
“Creativity is a Verb”
cameronmoll [http://cameronmoll.tumblr.com/post/20481241055/creativity-is-a-verb]: > Milton Glaser, as quoted in Jonah Lehrer’s Imagine: > There’s no such thing as a creative type. As if creative people can just show up and make stuff up. As if it were that easy. >
Instagram's Days May Already Be Numbered
I’m not a fan of Instagram. I don’t believe it allows you to tell a story with your photos in the best possible way. However, I realize many of you adore the app, which is why the above link may be troubling. Update: Instagram was just sold to
10 Photographers You Should Ignore
I don’t agree with all of it, but the point of blazing your own trail is spot on. (via Marco Dughera)
From Allthingsd The Four Most Popular Camera
From AllThingsD [http://allthingsd.com/20120329/flickrs-digital-camera-of-choice-iphone/]: > The four most popular camera phones on Flickr currently? The iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS — in that order.
From Seth Godin Via Enough If Your Happiness
From Seth Godin [http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/04/if-your-happiness-is-based-on-always-getting-a-little-more-than-youve-got.html] (via Enough [http://www.enoughbook.com/seths-blog-if-your-happiness-is-based-on-always-getting-a-little-more-than-youve-got/] ): > If