My general ramblings on photography and my elusive journey to a world where I'm happy with the photos I take... which does not nor ever will exist but it's a dream right?
On my way home one day I ran into a very pretty girl reading a newspaper. I approached her for a portrait. I don't recall my exact words but it went something like this, "Please don't think I'm a psycho but..." As I approach people on the street some of them look at me with this frightened look so I begin with that line. I'm building an arsenal of lines and reading people very quickly. I won't pretend I get them all right and some will always say no despite anything I say. ...
I've had some progress recently so I thought I'd post an update on this project. Original post here. Current kitty at $100. I've stopped shooting until I receive my business cards which will help with the subjects visiting the site after their photo is taken. I have two businesses on board. One is providing a discount for film dev and the other is printing 1,000 business cards for free. I have received an email from a girl in the Philippines who wants ...
An action shot with a 4×5. You have to pay respect. Bill Crouch - Near Collision at Air Show Camera 4 x 5 Speed Graphic Film Kodak In front of 60,000 air show fans Chet Derby was performing stunts in a biplane. For the final stunt Derby was carrying out an upside down loop-the-loop, leaving a smoke trail which 3 B-29 Superfortresses were supposed ...
It has been two weeks since my last installment, longer since last I posted any work. I'm on a bit of a holiday, a break, taking a rest you see. I'm not sure how long it'll be but I planned a month off. Could be more but I'll do my best to continue with these installments consistently. Nat Fein - The Babe Bows Out Camera 4 x 5 Speed Graphic Film Kodak ...
I must apologise for missing a week. I was too busy to even post a draft last week. I've actually been very busy this week as well but I've made the effort even though it is a rushed one. I hope you enjoy it despite my whinging. Frank Cushing - A Boy, a Pistol, and Trouble Camera 4 x 5 Speed Graphic Film Kodak Lens 127mm Desperation. ...