Which Photo Best Represents You?
My college photography professor, Monte Gerlach [https://www.facebook.com/monte.gerlach.7], emailed me last month to say he was retiring and wanted to put together a gallery showing of his favorite students’ work. He asked if I would contribute a print. I was honored by request but it
Stare at Your Phone More
A few weeks ago I was at a family party. I’d been wrangling a 3-year old all day and I was exhausted. As he went into a room full of other kids, I took a seat for the first time in hours. Knowing I had about 5 minutes left
Beware of Formulas
Everyone wants simple, useful steps for becoming a better photographer. We go to the same books and blogs trying to learn techniques to enhance our photos. We want a formula. Publishers are happy to provide the formula. And it seems like a great exchange. We give them time, attention and
In This Week's A Lesser Photographer Newsletter
I go on a wedding photography podcast, three ways to avoid clichés, the science of aesthetics and what it’s like being an introvert in the art world.
The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast: 119: CJ Chilvers
I appeared on a pretty unlikely podcast. I'm either becoming too comfortable on podcasts or becoming tired of them. I can't decide yet.
"Make Me Nervous"
This week’s newsletter explores why this may not be the time to make a commercial photo book, why it’s always a good time to make a personal photo book, the importance of inefficiency and why John Waters wants you to make him “nervous.”
Don't be an award winning photographer
The latest issue of the A Lesser Photographer newsletter is out with stories on Google Photos, why you shouldn’t care about photo contests, why you should care about your bad photos and the continued rise of the self-published photo book.