LEARNING TO SEE
I have been a photographer for over 40 years, shooting, printing, and teaching others how to do the same. "Learning to See" is my effort to bring tips, tricks, history, and knowledge to photographers of all experience levels: from iPhone to Master DSLR and film wielders.
Taking minimal to the max: My images are composed in camera, with no post processing involved. Other than initial color correction, compositions are achieved without cropping or most of the techniques normally associated with today’s digital darkroom (such as Photoshop). The results are images that depend on meticulous exposure and framing, choice of subject matter (and unusual layering or juxtaposition), image placement, negative space, colors, patterns, shadows, and the results that come from simple, direct observation.
Using these images, I'm hoping to teach that you can find the perfect shot by staying disciplined, looking up and around, and of course, having fun!
Episode 1 - Patterns
In the first episode, I talk about how to see, and shoot abstract patterns, using composition, color, and patience.
Episode 2 - Dark Tones & More
It's different. It's short. It's easy to master. You can use it immediately.
Episode 3 - Grey & White
Your camera sees white as 18% grey, what can you do with that?
Episode 4 - Trees
Trees are everywhere, let's look at how to capture them in unique ways.
Episode 5 - Black and White
Let's take a second to look at the black and white approach and what you can do with it.
Episode 6 - Juxtaposition
Combining unlikely elements can add unique, even funny touches to your photos!
Episode 7 - Camera Hygiene
This time around we're talking about steps you can take while shooting to improve your final images - good habits, best practices, good camera hygiene.
Episode 8 - Back to Bermuda
Time to do some damage control and go into a little more depth on how to work your shots by revisiting an old friend.
Episode 9 - What to Leave Out
This go around, lets talk about the importance of paying attention to your surroundings and choose what NOT to include in your shots.
Episode 10 - Reflections
Just like looking up, down and all around, pay special attention to what you can see in the reflections of places and objects around you.
Learning to See, Episode 11 - Shadows
Without light there are no shadows, and without shadows, your choice in photos gets severely limited!
Learning to See, Episode 12 - Focusing on Color
After a bit of a break to talk about color and how it can save an image - no good composition elements? Find those iridescent moments!
Learning to See, Episode 13 - Words & Images Part 1
Today, we go to New Orleans and use it's landscape to talk about how words, signs, and other written things can be an essential part of your photographic catalogue. Part one of two, this video focuses on the most well known city in Louisiana as a destination; as well as a character crucial in my photographic journey.
Learning to See, Episode 14 - Words & Images Part 2
In the highly anticipated sequel, we leave New Orleans, and explore how Words in Images can have an impact in other settings. Don't sleep on the diner signs!
Learning to See, Episode 15 - What’s Not There
This time 'round we're taking a look into those things that aren't present in a photo that could be later, or vice versa. Snow, fog, hot sauce?
Learning to See, Episode 16 - Patience
One of the most important part of being a photographer is having the patience necessary to find the perfect conditions for your next masterpiece.
Learning to See, Episode 17 - While Waiting
What happens between legendary shots? Well, you can choose to sit around, or use that off time to practice technique or start a collection of photos that you can show off later!