Since I did the Don Blair post yesterday, it’s only appropriate that one of the all time great stories be told today. There must be hundreds of them out there – so feel free to send me a few and you might just become a Guest Post on the blog.
I was involved for many years with PPA Charities [...]
He was one of my very best friends, but even five years or so after passing away, he’s still a huge part of our industry. That’s the wonderful thing about people in our lives with huge personalities – they achieve immortality by their presence, their passion and what they taught us. Don Blair’s (”Big Daddy”) lessons were [...]
I’m literally on a Speaker’s conference call with the Pictage crew as I write this. I mentioned Pictage Partner Conference in an earlier post. What blew me away just now is they’re coming up on 300 photographers already registered. Here’s what you need to know – Pictage caps it off at 500. So, if you’re considering going, then [...]
Trends in style, culture, new products change all the time. Hem lines go up and down, this year’s fall colors from the fashion world are different than last year and the list goes on and on. Well, photography is no different, especially in the wedding arena. Brides are influenced by the media. They’re influenced by [...]
The greatest thing about living in California was being able to grill every day – because it’s nice every day! Well, here I am in Ohio and my neighbors are all focused on the summer being over. They’re talking about putting their grill away, tuning up the snow blower, putting the porch furniture in storage, getting [...]
It’s Sunday morning and a great time to think about the quality of your life. Sorry gang, I’m feeling reflective today, but the good news about reading a blog is that you always have the option to walk away and do something else. But, before you do…give me three more paragraphs.
I’ve spent the last two months [...]
Sure is fun getting away from the serious side of photography once in awhile and perfect for a Saturday morning. Two more contributions from Chris Fawkes and Dennis Pike and a bonus from my college days – not really in the photo industry, but a great stunt just the same…
Chris Fawkes: ” I was in Sydney [...]
After seven years as President of Rangefinder Publishing, which included Rangefinder, AfterCapture and WPPI, it was simply time to move on. The issues that made the timing what it was are unimportant. What is important is why I felt the timing was so good. Yeah, I said that – in the worst economy in all [...]
I’m constantly criticized by family and friends for the relationship I have with Molly the Wonder Dog. With the exception of when I’m travelling, she’s been with me every day since she was a puppy. She’s gone to work with me every day for almost four years, but this morning she’s going to help me [...]
Challenges in technology and the economy are touching everybody. Just when we thought “Uncle Harry”, who’s at every wedding with his high-end digital SLR, was under control, the economy threw us a curve ball, and now 20-year old scotch and 91 octane are the same price. So what’s the key to surviving as a professional [...]
