Photography Matters

I just want to chat with you in this episode about some of the things I’ve been doing lately; how I use cinema/movies for inspiration; some day road trips I’ve been taking and… is ACROS NOT going away?

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These first few are from my trip, heading up US95, northbound, chasing the clouds, ending up in the ghost town, Rhyolite, NV. All photos shot on Kodak Tri-X, pushed to 1600, but using a 3-stop ND filter.

These next shots were taken during my trip, heading south on 93. Hoover Dam and Willow Creek. Same camera, film and settings.

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This is the second part of a two part series on working with models. In this episode I kind of fill in the blanks of what I didn’t cover in the first episode. This two part series obviously doesn’t cover the whole spectrum of what’s involved (that really would require it’s own dedicated podcast!) but hopefully this will give you enough information to go out on your own and get started working with models.

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Easy Release model release app (iOS)

Easy Release model release app (Android)

The Model Release Form on my Website

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Working with models is one of my favorite parts of photography; working with another creative person, creating beautiful photos together. In this episode I’ll share some tips and ideas; things that have helped me to create strong photos when working with a model.

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I think (hope) one thing we are all trying to do with our photography is create photographs that cause the viewer to feel a certain way; to create images that convey a feeling, hopefully in a style and manner that consistently flows through all of our work. In a time in which gear and technique are the more popular topics, I think conversations like the one in this episode are more important now than ever.

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This photo shoot gave me so much to look forward to – shooting with Yuli, shooting with Tri-X and using some unusual lighting. The results… I couldn’t be happier with what we got that night.

Enjoy the episode

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For this shoot I used my M6 with Tri-X pushed to 1600, going back and forth between Summicron 35mm and 50mm, depending on the shot. I also took a few digital images with my Leica M (typ262). I’ve posted a couple of those shots on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter today, but the main point of the shoot was to check out Tri-X pushed to 1600 for this kind of intimate shoot, so the shots on this post are all shot on film. Enjoy.

Still plenty of window light to shoot with.

Light starting to go down, getting a little darker, moodier.

Now we’re using the 15 watt bulb reading lamp.

Now going for more of a low(er) key look. Still using the reading lamp with the 15 watt bulb.

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Two photo books from two different photographers arrived this week. (always a good thing!) I want to talk a little about these photographers and also answer some questions I’ve received about pushing film and using ND filters.

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Saul Leiter (My Saul Leiter board on Pinterest. Depending on where you work, image may be NSFW)

Edwin Smith (RIBA’s website)

Saul Leiter

Edwin Smith

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Wednesday morning I woke up way too early and couldn’t go back to sleep. This happens every now and then with me, but on this day I decided to take advantage of actually being up before the day became unbearably hot here in Southern Nevada. I grabbed my M6, loaded with Tri-X, jumped in the car and headed out for a short road trip.

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All shots taken with Tri-X, pushed to 1600, Leica M6, Summicron 35mm, B+W 3-stop ND filter.

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Matt Day has been a staple of the YouTube film photography world for a few years now. He’s put out so many videos and provided good, solid, helpful advice to so many of us over the years.

Recently Matt has been in poor health and he and his family could really use your support right now.

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The GoFundMe page for more details and where you can contribute.

Matt’s Video on Developing Black and White Film

Matt’s YouTube Channel

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You know those moments when you’re scrolling down through your Instagram or Facebook feed and you come across a photo that really grabs your attention? Take the time to study that image. What is it about the photo that really moves you. By figuring that out, this could be one of the most important forms of your education in developing and moving forward as a photographer.

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note: depending on where you work, some of the images may be NSFW

Saul Leiter

Peter Lindbergh

W. Eugene Smith

Robert Doisneau

Ted Forbes’ Photographers Playlist

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Personal projects are one of the most important cornerstones in being a photographer today. They can give you the structure, the guidence, the deadlines and the results that can continue to stimulate you as a photographer and perhaps put the meaning into your work that you’ve been looking for.

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W. Eugene Smith’s Pittsburg Project

W. Eugene Smith’s Jazz Loft Project

Trailer to the movie about Smith’s Jazz Loft Project

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