• The Reaper — The Artist vs. The Craftsman

    The Reaper — The Artist vs. The Craftsman

    I’m either late for Halloween 2013 or early for Halloween 2014. Actually, I did finish this some time ago, but a reoccurring question kept coming up that prompted me to change the subject of this blog post. Just to review, a previous blog post gave a glimpse behind the scenes of the photo shoot. It…

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  • Friends Don’t Let Friends Take Your Picture

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Take Your Picture

    Friends, don’t let friends take your picture unless they are a photographer. And if they are a photographer,  challenge that person to create a thoughtful portrait of you. In my opinion, snapping a picture is like attacking somebody with your camera. It’s like saying “Stop! Smile! Bang! Gotcha!” Creating a portrait, however, is like capturing the essence…

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