…in this whole wide world when you’re in love with a “Jersey Girl”.
It’s not often that one hears Tom Waits music being played at weddings however, ever since I heard it as a couple took to the floor for their first dance many years ago, it’s had a special place in my heart, even more [...]
As we approach the Group of 10’s second anniversary I feel that it’s worth mentioning, briefly – promise , just how far we have come as a group. It really goes without saying that each of us has progressed along our own individual paths; some of us have contributed to or published books, more [...]
If you’ve heard me speak at a seminar or meeting you may have heard me use the expression “own the image”. I use it when I stress to photographers that in order to excell at their craft they must learn and practice until they truly do “own the image”.
I first heard it used in the [...]
One of my small pleasures in life is my, all too often brief, perusal of the New York Times with my morning coffee. Despite the daily gloom and doom, there are usually some outstanding examples of great photography from all over the world to be found within its pages. I especially enjoy many of the [...]
So who is Uncle Bob and why is he cursed?
For the uninitiated “Uncle Bob” is the name given by wedding photographers to any wedding guest, male or female, who appears at a wedding with either with a bigger, fancier or even Lord forbid, a newer camera than the actual hired photographer or someone who appears [...]
Just as on a wrestling mat, there’s no place to hide on a beach wedding!
So why would one want to hide on a wedding day?
Well, unlike in a church or other wedding location everything takes place in direct sunlight and given that Murphy’s Law will be in effect the sun is usually out in [...]
There are still a few places available for the next PJ Assembly workshop/seminar, in Bayonne, NJ (15 minutes from the Holland Tunnel and 5 minutes from Staten Island!).
What is included?
A “No-holds barred” illustrated discussion of how George Weir finds, sees and captures his images.
His influences
Lessons learned
Developing a style
Discipline
Becoming a Real Professional
People Skills
Mastering the Medium
Equipment
Attitude
Working [...]
The Joy of “Bandwich”
While there may be some truth in the old adage “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” there is also almost universal agreement amongst photographers that better photography is seldom gained through use of “bandwiches”.
What’s a “bandwich” ?
A bandwich is the universal term applied to MWS (Meals Without Sustenance) [...]
