Why #4

What photographer inspires you?

I cant think of a single photographer that has inspired me because of the fact theres so many very good photographers out there dead or alive. There are photographer I like and look to for ideas thats why, I have a photo book collection that is growing. I like to look and study other photographers and learn what they did and get ideas from that. but I could not say "this photographer is my inspiration". 

What is the difference between taking a photo and taking a photograph?

To me a photo or picture and a snap shot can be put into 1 meaning which is that everyone takes a photo or picture or a snapchat but a person who understands how to use a camera and uses composition and artistic words like it, can make a photograph. On my Facebook and Instagram feed I have seen some great photos taken by friends. 

Have you had that photo or moment where you were like, "this is why I love photography"?

The simple answer is yes. I have had moments and photos where I am like wow look at that shot, on the back of the screen and when in post production. Like an example would be the lighting and firework shot. I was watching the lighting and photographing it and then out of the corner of my eye "look there fireworks" and then the shot came. So there are moments like that.

First Senior

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This was my first senior session in a long time. We talked back and forth for a while about a good time and place to do the session and how everything is done. We planed to go to Art OMI around 6, where the sun was not yet setting. This time of day gives the photos more drama and mood to the photo and I can use my flash to isolate the model. It was a little chilly but well worth it because it was hot the previous day when we first planed. They found me from going on Instagram and looking around. ( first session off Instagram) This senior was also from another school that I have not photographed before.   Hike Blog Post

Famous Photographer #1

Ansel Adams

I recently studied Ansel Adams, one of the most famous photographers that comes to mind when thinking of photography. Ansel grew up mostly playing piano till his parents gave him a camera on a trip they took where he found his calling for photography. The piano was still a part of his life. 

Ansel had mentors in his life that helped him grow to who we know him as. That helped him get shows. An interesting fact is he shot for over 5 years (about how long I have been doing photography now) before he ever even had a show and he did not make money from it. ( I have had a few shows and been paid to take photos for people).

I can relate to him because of the fact that we were not good at school and how we learn. Adams was taken out of school, while I got extra help when in school. He liked to try thing new things with photography and I do as well but with the more technology side of things. He liked finding and going to cool places and getting shots that the every day person would not see or go. 

Ansel Adams used a camera called a medium and large format which at that time was a very big and heavy camera because he had his tripod the plates and filters and also other things he had to cary up to all his locations. 

He was a big into the dark room as well. ( I have not done film but at some point i would like to and develop it as well.) One of the funny dark room things he did was after he made a print and wanted to make sure it looked right he put it in the microwave to make it dry faster.

As the years went on and he could no longer go to crazy places, he did workshops and taught photography. He taught sometimes without a camera just a paper with a frame cut out. 

If your interested in learning more about him heres his book and a documentary

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Yonkers to Home

Yesterday my dad's friend and I went to Yonkers NY to drop something off at a warehouse. I went along to give me something new to do and places I have not been too. We made a few stops  along the Hudson River at parks and small towns on our way back home. I went off a few times as he sat in the car. Also when your looking through the photos you will notice some photos shot from the car. I have not made any panos in a while so it was fun to make some new ones. 

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The same day at night my dad was watering the plants and told me to grab my camera and come out and made another pano. On the big pine tree you can see the moon is also in the shot.

Chatham Farms 9th

Yesterday was Chatham Area Farm Tour day put on by Chatham Agricultural partnership and Farmers of chatham. Its where local farms give tours of the there farm for free and a photo and video contest. There was 14 farms on the list you could go to. 

To learn more about the farms click here and check the farms we went to below.

We went to- Maple Leaf Sugaring . Dog Wood Farm & Rock City Mushrooms . Spruce Ridge Farm . Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary . Ooms Dairy Farm . The Berry Farm . Kinderhook Farm . Little Ghent Farm . Love Apple Farm

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UPDATE- I won the photo contest with the BW horse equipment

I know it says 2017 but they announced the winners in 2018 and will be shown during the farm film fest.