My Rules for Publishing (2017 Edition)
Back in 2015, I wrote a post called My Rules for Publishing [https://www.cjchilvers.com/my-rules-of-publishing-for-2015/], which was got pretty popular (in the circles I hang out in at least). I figured it was time for an update. My updates are in red. 1. The blog is the most
Finding Deeper Meaning in Photography
Another question I’m frequently asked is about how to find deeper meaning in photography, specifically in a hobbyist’s body of work, which usually consist mostly of snapshots and a few attempts at "big projects." First, I think it’s great we’re even asking that question.
The Biggest Regret of My Career
Last week, I attempted to explain why it’s not always a great idea to put your work out there in any old form towards the goal of “being noticed.” Of course, this was written from my usual pro-hobbyist bias, as the great majority of my readers are hobbyist photographers
Dave & Dave Unchained: Episode 9
I appeared on the latest episode of the Van Halen podcast Dave & Dave Unchained to discuss my 1999 book, The Van Halen Encyclopedia [https://www.cjchilvers.com/books]. Listen here [http://www.spreaker.com/show/dave-dave-unchained-van-halen-podcast] .
Are You a Good Photographer?
The second most frequently asked question I get is something along the lines of “can you give me your honest opinion of my work?” followed by a link to a portfolio. I usually tell the person that my opinion doesn’t mean anything. I know the majority of my readers
Get Excited About Photography Again
This is the first in a series of articles where I respond to the most frequently asked questions or comments I received when I asked “How can I help you?” a few weeks ago in the newsletter [https://www.cjchilvers.com/subscribe]. Feel free to respond right now with your
Book Review: The Revenge of Analog
Analog gear has always been a guilty pleasure for me (and I'm sure for my readers as well). So, whenever a book comes along with excuses to embrace analog technology, I devour it. While Nicholas Carr focused on science to back his pro-analog arguments in the books The
What Can I Do For You?
This is the question I posed to my newsletter [https://www.cjchilvers.com/subscribe] readers this week. I wasn't trying to be clever or pulling some marketing trick. I really wanted to know how I can improve things for my readers. The response was a flood of email,
Weekly Newsletter: Everything is OK
In this week's newsletter [http://eepurl.com/comKxD]: 3 books you should be reading, how to come up with great ideas and a new podcast interview on the way.
When Quantity Produces Quality
From Further [http://further.net/great-idea/], the wonderful personal newsletter of Brian Clark: > "Psychologist Dean Simonton’s work focuses on creative productivity. His studies reveal that highly creative individuals don’t necessarily produce better ideas over all. They do, however, come up with more ideas." > "