February 2012
46 posts
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“Phil Davis used to say that photographers with new work were just like...”
– Mike Johnston, “Mugshots and Other Poop”
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If Common Sense Was Used in Government and the...
Citizen: I don't believe in abortion.
Government: Then don't get one.
Citizen: I don't believe in birth control.
Government: You don't have to use it.
Citizen: I think gay marriage is a sin.
Government: Don't marry the same sex then.
Citizen: I want my kids to learn about creationism.
Government: Take them to church.
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“We all experience it. Those moments when we gasp and say, “Oh, look at that.”...”
– (via streetzen)
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Why I Enjoy Street Photography
takeshigarcia:
Its been 2 months a half since I attended Eric Kim’s Street Photography Workshop here in Tokyo. I must say, it changed how I take photos now. I’m not saying that I am better, but the workshop made me thrive to do better. Meeting enthusiastic photographers from different countries who are sharing their knowledge or stories is a rare opportunity that should be grabbed....
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clientsfromhell:
Client: Our page isn’t updated.
Me: We haven’t been given any content to update it with.
Client: We thought we’d save time and space by not sending the attachments.
Me: You’re saving time and space by not sending the content we need to update with?
Client: The emails sent faster, didn’t they!?
Trial by F-Stop: Photos Don't Tell Stories (or My... →
trialbyfstop:
Ever since picking up photography, I’ve been trying to understand what the medium is to me, and how I am supposed to approach it. Through studying the philosophies of various photographers, and having conversations with others, I’m starting to come to a conclusion that suits me best. This is…
“A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.”
– Ansel Adams (via timelightbox)
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“Unemployment is down, confidence is up, DOW 5,000 above Bush - or as Republicans...”
– Bill Maher (via drinkthe-koolaid)
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“The worst thing is to feel that as a photographer I am benefiting from someone...”
– James Nachtwey | War Photographer (via timelightbox)
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clientsfromhell:
Me: Can you send me that on DVD?
Client: Well, it is 4.15 GB file so I’ll have to use two of them.
Me: DVD should hold 4.7 GB - I think one’ll be enough.
Client: Are you listening to me? It is 4.15 GB. 15 is more than 7. Idiot…
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“Gay people don’t actually try to convert people; that’s Jehovah’s Witnesses...”
– Tina Fey (via avantgoddess)
Happy Valentine's Day. Go photograph someone... →
Another fantastic article from Kirk Tuck, a friendly reminder and kick up the butt — “In its purest form our photography is a celebration of love. And everyone’s love is different.”
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Current Film Selection
streetportrait:
Oh well, hopefully weather improves soon and I can actually get around to using it :D
Need large format colour film though :( only have 4 Portra 160 sheets left..
bottom shelf all medium format film
middle shelf is large format with some loose medium format and 35mm film
top shelf is all medium format with some large format loaded in holders
clientsfromhell:
Hi,
I’ve just printed out the website and it didn’t work too well. The graphics are all over the place and the links don’t work.
Can you look into it, please?
Thanks, A Client From Hell
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I Still Shoot Film: Help Highlights →
istillshootfilm:
For any of you who might have missed some of these, here are highlights from the How-To and guide posts to help you shoot more film:
Help & How-Tos
Ansel Adams Series: The Camera
Ansel Adams Series: The Negative
E-6 (slide) vs C-41 (print) film
How film works (for beginners)
Sunny 16 Rule
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Busted: the politics of cleavage and a glance →
Sometimes, it is hard not to look. Both men and women should read this.
clientsfromhell:
I was cutting out some foamboard for a client.
Client: No no no! We need three right arrows and two left arrows! Not the other way around!
I turned one of the extra left arrows 180 degrees.
Client: How’d you do that?