I’m often drawn to photographing things from the past. To me, having something in the photography that’s from, say, the 1950s makes the photograph more interesting. Why, because although it may have been incredibly ordinary and common back in those days, it’s not ordinary or common anymore; and it does represent a little slice of history.

Think about the photographs you’re making today. Maybe some of them might seem a little ordinary today. But what will it be like when you look back on that photo in 10 – 20 years. It could give you a much different feeling.

One of my favorite aspects of photography is the long game; looking back on your photos from the past and see how you feel about something that you might not have given that much attention to back in the day. Enjoy.

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I see so much of my own photography. It’s probably the photography I see the most of. Even when I’m searching out other photographers for inspiration, I’m often look for work that might be somewhat similar to my own. But, sometimes I find inspiration when I come across a photographer who’s style might be quite different from mine… but it does inspire me; it shakes things up a bit and gives me something different to think about. Enjoy.

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Stop being a BORING PHOTOGRAPHER. Get INSPIRED by the best PHOTOGRAPHERS in the WORLD today (YouTube Video I referenced in the episode)

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I read a post on Blue Moon Camera and Machine’s website yesterday. It was an article by photographer, Katt Janson Merilo titled, Vivian Maier, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Photography.

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Vivian Maier, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Photography (Written by Katt Janson Merilo)

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VivianMaier.com

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I’ve been talking about Holga toy cameras lately; talking about the work of artists like Igor Posner. A little while ago I had posed the question regarding what would you do if you really had very little money and had to start over again in photography; what would you start with. That topic has been dominating a lot of my thought process lately. Enjoy

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Remember how I talked about how much I was moved by the look of some of the photos that Igor Posner took with a toy camera? Well, I couldn’t resist the urge to try one out. This week I ordered a Holga 120n from Freestyle; it arrived Tuesday and I took it out for a bit on Wednesday. I’ll share my inistial thoughts and a few of the photos. Enjoy.

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Fujifilm ACROS pushed to 400, Holga 120n.

Shots from the Arts District

Shots from Mount Charleston

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In my opinion, Jamel Shabazz is one of the most important photographers in the genre of Street Photography still living today. And when I say “Street Photography” in regards to Jamal Shabazz, I mean it with the utmost respect. Enjoy.

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JamelShabazz.com

@jamelshabazz on insta

Jamel Shabazz | The 80s Street Photographer (YouTube – but seriously, do a search on YT if you’re interested in learning more about Jamal)

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Sorry for such a dramatic title, but I think this is an important issue that keeps a lot of people from moving forward with their photography. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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I’ve been shooting a lot of Rollei Retro 400s over the past few months now, and I just wanted to share my thoughts as I’ve had a chance to get a little bit more experience with . Enjoy.

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All images shot with my M6, most with a Summicron 35, but a couple with a Summicron 50. Rollei Retro 400s, pushed to 1600. Dev Info: HC-100 (b), 68°F/20°C, 16 minutes.

The Negative Positives Film Photography Podcast

iTunes

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I recently watched a video of photographer, Igor Posner giving a presentation at the School of Visual Arts, discussing the process of putting together his latest book, as well as sharing his general approach to photography.

Writer Mary Di Lucia also spoke at this presentation and I was really inspired both by Igor’s approach to photography, his photographs and also by the way these two collaborated to create the book, Past Perfect Continuous.

I wanted to share this with you on today’s episode and give my thoughts about it. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me. Enjoy.

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I’ve mentioned it from time to time that I love seeing people who are passionate about what they do. Jacob Aue Sobol is very passionate about his approach to photography. He takes a very emotional approach, seeing his photography as a way to connect with people. Strong images. Very inspiring photographer.

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JacobAueSobol.com

@jacobauesobolnew on Instagram

LensCulture Interview on YouTube

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