Ideas, Photographs and Field Notes

Writing about the practice of photography and the unpredictable pleasure of being out in the world with a camera.

The Art of Critique

The Art of Critique

I've teamed up with my friend and amazing photographer/Lightroom expert Clifford Pickett and B&H Photo for a live critique session and you can participate. Just submit no more...

HOWARD CHAPNICK ON THE PHOTO ESSAY

HOWARD CHAPNICK ON THE PHOTO ESSAY

In perhaps the best description I’ve seen of what the photo essay should be, the late Howard Chapnick, founder of Black Star Agency and a legendary figure in...

The Sum

The Sum

The challenge of creating a set of pictures is to make each piece strong on its own, yet when put together in a very deliberate way, the message...

9 Questions To Ask Before Booking That Photography Workshop

9 Questions To Ask Before Booking That Photography Workshop

Herb Brail recognized early on the benefits of a mentoring relationship with a professional photographer, especially when combined with a critical evaluation of his images. Herb has taken...

The Thing About Photo Workshops - by David Hobby

The Thing About Photo Workshops - by David Hobby

Having learned (and taught) using all of those methods, I know that they are each valid in different ways. But diving into a good workshop will easily trump...