Photographing with intention
March 29, 2024
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I was recently at a photography group meetup, which are often good opportunities to meet new friends and old, network and learn from each other, and grab some fun portfolio images. I also use them for experimental tests, like I did with the Phoenix Harman 200 recently. This particular shoot was a really fun mix of photographers, shooting 35mm, medi...
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Why I use model releases, even for TFP
March 23, 2024
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Something I try to do every time I do a photoshoot, especially for model collaborations (but also for some paid shoots), is to have both of us sign a formal release document. Technically what I use is a combined model/photography release, where the model agrees to me using their likeness and I agree to share the images with them for their own portf...
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Thoughts on Harman Phoenix 200
March 21, 2024
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I was recently gifted a roll of Harmon Phoenix 200 (thanks Reformed Film Lab! Click here for a $10 coupon for their online store) and I figured I should write up my experiences with it.
First impressions are immediate that this is a different type of film - the emulsion is a garish bright yellow, and Harmon is clear in describing it as an "exper...
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The professional pitfalls of editing
March 17, 2024
The recent backlash against Princess Catherine and her digitally altered photographs was a media frenzy that I think, for many, ignored a crucial component of the furor.
Image from ABC news
At least five major news/photography sources (Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images, Agence France-Presse and the UK Press Association) retracted and/...
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Adequate Photography Isn't Enough
March 11, 2024
A photographer friend of mine recently posted an opinion-piece, and used a word that perfectly encapsulated the problem with much of the commercial photography of today - Adequate.
The skillset required to create a photograph is extremely small these days - beyond the ease of autofocus and autoexposure, there are filters, editors, and now even A...
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Nick Bennett