Tabby Cat

Our new 10 week old kitten…he’s ferocious…I am only partly kidding.

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Butterfly on Black & White

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Before Photoshop…

Long before Photoshop or the personal computer came on the scene, photographs have been edited or “improved” upon before being shown to the public. Take a look at this interesting study on Dartmouth’s website that shows photo touch up back to 1860.

(I learned about this here.)

“Dare to Be Disliked”

Whenever I share an image that I have created I feel a bit vulnerable. Each image I create is a part of me…a part that want people to look at, to like and to enjoy. Do you relate to that?

I read a great article today at “The Creative Instinct” titled “Dare to be Disliked“. Andrew Leigh, the author, discusses the following idea: “When it comes to your creative output, if you want to be loved, learn to be loathed.”

I found his writing to be liberating.

Thank you, Andrew.

Wedding Photography Resource

If you are interested in wedding photography here are a couple of good resources – these photographer know what they are talking about:

• Wedding Photography – Lessons Learned: written by Roman Zolin
  • Roman has many great photography tutorials on his site – not just about shooting weddings but in several areas of photography
• R.D. Decker Photography: “Wedding Photography: An Inside Look” ( 3 part series)
  • Part One
  • Part Two
  • Part Three

  Thank you, Roman & Bob for sharing your knowledge and experience in these great articles!

California Fires

The fires burning in Southern California have been so devastating. My heart goes out to all the residents there. Here a few links for more info:

• San Diego Area America Red Cross
  
• San Diego Fire Updates on the Epic Edits Weblog
• Google Fire Map