http://odeo.com/channels/6467-LensWork-Photography-and-the-Creative-Process no Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. These short 2-4 minute talks focus on the creative process in fine art photography. LensWork editor Brooks Jensen side-steps techno-talk and artspeak to offer a stimulating mix of ideas, experience, and observations from his 35 years as a fine art photographer, writer, and publisher. Topics include a wide range of subjects from finding subject matter to presenting your work and building an audience. Brooks Jensen is the publisher of LensWork, one of the world's most respected and award-winning photography publications, known for its museum-book quality printing and luxurious design. LensWork is sold in over 1500 stores in the USA and has subscribers in 62 countries. His latest books are "Letting Go of the Camera" (2004) and "Single Exposures" (2005). Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. These short 2-4 minute talks focus on the creative process in fine art photography. LensWork editor Brooks Jensen side-steps techno-talk and artspeak to offer a stimulating mix of ideas, experience, and observations from his 35 years as a fine art photographer, writer, and publisher. Topics include a wide range of subjects from finding subject matter to presenting your work and building an audience. Brooks Jensen is the publisher of LensWork, one of the world's most respected and award-winning photography publications, known for its museum-book quality printing and luxurious design. LensWork is sold in over 1500 stores in the USA and has subscribers in 62 countries. His latest books are "Letting Go of the Camera" (2004) and "Single Exposures" (2005). Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:48:22 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:48:22 -0800 Visual Arts http://odeo.com/episodes/25441965-LW0569-The-Enormity-of-a-Project When the project is so large as to be overwhelming, the obvious strategy to overcome hesitancy is to divide it into doable bits. When the project is so large as to be overwhelming, the obvious strategy to overcome hesitancy is to divide it into doable bits. When the project is so large as to be overwhelming, the obvious strategy to overcome hesitancy is to divide it into doable bits. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441965 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:48:22 -0800 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25438434-LW0568-Destination-Unknown It is a natural human reaction to freeze when you can't see the destination. Think about entering a totally black and unfamiliar room. When we can't see the end of our art project, the same kind of hesitancy can take control of our actions. It is a natural human reaction to freeze when you can't see the destination. Think about entering a totally black and unfamiliar room. When we can't see the end of our art project, the same kind of hesitancy can take control of our actions. It is a natural human reaction to freeze when you can't see the destination. Think about entering a totally black and unfamiliar room. When we can't see the end of our art project, the same kind of hesitancy can take control of our actions. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438434 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:40 -0800 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25431550-LW0567-Fear-and-the-Source-of-Inspiration It is very common at the beginning of an art project to experience a fear based in self-doubt. Such fears dissolve, however, when the inspiration comes from the right source. It is very common at the beginning of an art project to experience a fear based in self-doubt. Such fears dissolve, however, when the inspiration comes from the right source. It is very common at the beginning of an art project to experience a fear based in self-doubt. Such fears dissolve, however, when the inspiration comes from the right source. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431550 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:03:15 -0800 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25427626-LW0566-A-False-Sense-of-Accomplishment We can be so self-deceptive when it comes to getting in our own way and preventing ourselves from accomplishing what we say we want to accomplish. We can be so self-deceptive when it comes to getting in our own way and preventing ourselves from accomplishing what we say we want to accomplish. We can be so self-deceptive when it comes to getting in our own way and preventing ourselves from accomplishing what we say we want to accomplish. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427626 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:59:27 -0800 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25318741-LW0565-The-Artmakers-of-the-Future We are all born with the drive of the artist within us. What can we do to nuture that drive in the artmakers of the future? We are all born with the drive of the artist within us. What can we do to nuture that drive in the artmakers of the future? We are all born with the drive of the artist within us. What can we do to nuture that drive in the artmakers of the future? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318741 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:46:16 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25313179-LW0564-Lost-Family-Photos We all have photo albums that help us remember the times of our lives. But perhaps there is more we should do to make these artifacts meaningful to our progeny so the content of these photographs are not lost to future generations. We all have photo albums that help us remember the times of our lives. But perhaps there is more we should do to make these artifacts meaningful to our progeny so the content of these photographs are not lost to future generations. We all have photo albums that help us remember the times of our lives. But perhaps there is more we should do to make these artifacts meaningful to our progeny so the content of these photographs are not lost to future generations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25313179 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:37:53 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25248588-LW0563-The-Opposite-of-Discouragement There are so many ways we artists are discouraged in our creative pursuits, it is such a joy when encouragement arrives unexpectedly. Perhaps we can help one another by simply taking the time to say, "Atta boy!" There are so many ways we artists are discouraged in our creative pursuits, it is such a joy when encouragement arrives unexpectedly. Perhaps we can help one another by simply taking the time to say, "Atta boy!" There are so many ways we artists are discouraged in our creative pursuits, it is such a joy when encouragement arrives unexpectedly. Perhaps we can help one another by simply taking the time to say, "Atta boy!" tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25248588 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:55:12 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25242512-LW0562-The-Seduction-of-Potential I find I must guard against the accumulation of "potential" as opposed to the act of actually accomplishing something. A book owned but not read, a photography tool purchased but not used, a technique mastered but never employed in creation of artwork - these are all seductive in their potential, but useless if not used. I find I must guard against the accumulation of "potential" as opposed to the act of actually accomplishing something. A book owned but not read, a photography tool purchased but not used, a technique mastered but never employed in creation of artwork - these are all seductive in their potential, but useless if not used. I find I must guard against the accumulation of "potential" as opposed to the act of actually accomplishing something. A book owned but not read, a photography tool purchased but not used, a technique mastered but never employed in creation of artwork - these are all seductive in their potential, but useless if not used. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242512 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:20:33 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25236458-LW0561-Five-Bucks-for-a-Signature I recently saw an advertisement for a new photography monograph for which the photographer charged an extra $5 for signing - a practice that I find odd, to say the least. I recently saw an advertisement for a new photography monograph for which the photographer charged an extra $5 for signing - a practice that I find odd, to say the least. I recently saw an advertisement for a new photography monograph for which the photographer charged an extra $5 for signing - a practice that I find odd, to say the least. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236458 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:41:46 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25136408-LW0560-A-Disconnect-in-the-Rate-of-Change Cameras are changing with mind-bending speed. But, images - that is, "image aesthetics" are not. What are the implications of this disconnect? Cameras are changing with mind-bending speed. But, images - that is, "image aesthetics" are not. What are the implications of this disconnect? Cameras are changing with mind-bending speed. But, images - that is, "image aesthetics" are not. What are the implications of this disconnect? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25136408 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:10:03 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25123958-LW0559-Yearning-for-an-Audience We are not supposed to anthropomorphize inanimate objects, but I do wonder if work without an audience feels sad that it is unloved. We are not supposed to anthropomorphize inanimate objects, but I do wonder if work without an audience feels sad that it is unloved. We are not supposed to anthropomorphize inanimate objects, but I do wonder if work without an audience feels sad that it is unloved. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25123958 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:52:49 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25102842-LW0558-The-Pause-Button When reading a novel, do you feel like you've stopped time for the characters when you set it down in mid-story? Do you feel that way with a photography book? When reading a novel, do you feel like you've stopped time for the characters when you set it down in mid-story? Do you feel that way with a photography book? When reading a novel, do you feel like you've stopped time for the characters when you set it down in mid-story? Do you feel that way with a photography book? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25102842 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:00:43 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25097645-LW0557-Engaging-the-World The change in workflow relative to "previsualization" seems to offer us an opportunity to engage the world more deeply, rather than spending our precious field-time working through technical issues. What I tend to do now in the field is, therefore, considerably different than my old habits. The change in workflow relative to "previsualization" seems to offer us an opportunity to engage the world more deeply, rather than spending our precious field-time working through technical issues. What I tend to do now in the field is, therefore, considerably different than my old habits. The change in workflow relative to "previsualization" seems to offer us an opportunity to engage the world more deeply, rather than spending our precious field-time working through technical issues. What I tend to do now in the field is, therefore, considerably different than my old habits. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097645 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:15:47 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25090900-LW0556-Data-Gathering-in-the-Field Hand-in-hand with the new way of previsualizing in the field is a new mindset that helps this process: data gathering. Rather than capturing the final image in the field and merely processing it in the lab, we now gather data in the field and make the final artistic decisions back home. Hand-in-hand with the new way of previsualizing in the field is a new mindset that helps this process: data gathering. Rather than capturing the final image in the field and merely processing it in the lab, we now gather data in the field and make the final artistic decisions back home. Hand-in-hand with the new way of previsualizing in the field is a new mindset that helps this process: data gathering. Rather than capturing the final image in the field and merely processing it in the lab, we now gather data in the field and make the final artistic decisions back home. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25090900 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:11:31 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25072569-LW0555-Previsualization-But-Not-in-the-Field Working with film and a larger format camera, I previsualized in the field. Now, working digitally, I still previsualize, but not the same way. Working with film and a larger format camera, I previsualized in the field. Now, working digitally, I still previsualize, but not the same way. Working with film and a larger format camera, I previsualized in the field. Now, working digitally, I still previsualize, but not the same way. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25072569 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:37:44 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25072570-LW0554-Three-Points-of-View The most successful photographs are ones that are interesting from all three points of view - that is, the photographer's, the subjects', and the viewers'. The most successful photographs are ones that are interesting from all three points of view - that is, the photographer's, the subjects', and the viewers'. The most successful photographs are ones that are interesting from all three points of view - that is, the photographer's, the subjects', and the viewers'. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25072570 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:27:59 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24956327-LW0553-Old-Aesthetic-New-Tools I haven't retired my tripod just yet, but that old friend is giving way to some new tools. I haven't retired my tripod just yet, but that old friend is giving way to some new tools. I haven't retired my tripod just yet, but that old friend is giving way to some new tools. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24956327 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:54:32 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24950225-LW0552-Idiocy-in-the-Marketplace Warning: This podcast contains a tirade and strong opinions (but no bad language). If you have high blood pressure, please don't listen. Warning: This podcast contains a tirade and strong opinions (but no bad language). If you have high blood pressure, please don't listen. Warning: This podcast contains a tirade and strong opinions (but no bad language). If you have high blood pressure, please don't listen. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24950225 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:14:50 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24944804-LW0551-The-Really-Instant-Critique Skype, Lightroom, and instant feedback. I still remember the days when it would take me months to develop the film. Skype, Lightroom, and instant feedback. I still remember the days when it would take me months to develop the film. Skype, Lightroom, and instant feedback. I still remember the days when it would take me months to develop the film. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944804 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:43:08 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24938628-LW0550-Editorial-Workshops In the 1970s and 80s, when everyone needed printing skills, Zone System workshops sprung up like mushrooms. Here in the digital age when we are making images by the gigabyte, where are all the workshops that teach editing and sequencing? In the 1970s and 80s, when everyone needed printing skills, Zone System workshops sprung up like mushrooms. Here in the digital age when we are making images by the gigabyte, where are all the workshops that teach editing and sequencing? In the 1970s and 80s, when everyone needed printing skills, Zone System workshops sprung up like mushrooms. Here in the digital age when we are making images by the gigabyte, where are all the workshops that teach editing and sequencing? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24938628 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:53:35 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24852447-LW0549-Knowing-The-Thing Knowing the classification of the thing is not the same as knowing the thing. Knowing what box it goes into does not tell you much about it. Knowing the classification of the thing is not the same as knowing the thing. Knowing what box it goes into does not tell you much about it. Knowing the classification of the thing is not the same as knowing the thing. Knowing what box it goes into does not tell you much about it. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24852447 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:16:50 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24847317-LW0548-The-Five-Faces-of-Genius A book recommendation - The Five Faces of Genius by Annette Moser-Wellman A book recommendation - The Five Faces of Genius by Annette Moser-Wellman A book recommendation - The Five Faces of Genius by Annette Moser-Wellman tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24847317 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:53:12 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24841059-LW0547-This-Ain-t-Your-Parents-Photo-Album Here is an example of the digital distribution of photographs that I discussed in the last podcast that is the type of change that truly revolutionizes photography. Here is an example of the digital distribution of photographs that I discussed in the last podcast that is the type of change that truly revolutionizes photography. Here is an example of the digital distribution of photographs that I discussed in the last podcast that is the type of change that truly revolutionizes photography. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24841059 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:21:51 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24835054-LW0546-Turning-Points-in-History-of-Photography There is so much talk these days about the so-called "digital revolution" in photography. But, by that term, most photographers refer to the means of capture and printing photographs. As I look at it, it's not the means of production, but rather the means of digital distribution that is the revolution to pay attention to. There is so much talk these days about the so-called "digital revolution" in photography. But, by that term, most photographers refer to the means of capture and printing photographs. As I look at it, it's not the means of production, but rather the means of digital distribution that is the revolution to pay attention to. There is so much talk these days about the so-called "digital revolution" in photography. But, by that term, most photographers refer to the means of capture and printing photographs. As I look at it, it's not the means of production, but rather the means of digital distribution that is the revolution to pay attention to. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24835054 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:25:50 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24816233-LW0545-If-Only Deciding what equipment to take with me overseas implies that some things will be left behind. I know that the implication is that I will set myself up for the "if only" game -- "If only I had that piece of equipment I could . . ." But, this is a trap of procrastination that is counterproductive for our creative process. Deciding what equipment to take with me overseas implies that some things will be left behind. I know that the implication is that I will set myself up for the "if only" game -- "If only I had that piece of equipment I could . . ." But, this is a trap of procrastination that is counterproductive for our creative process. Deciding what equipment to take with me overseas implies that some things will be left behind. I know that the implication is that I will set myself up for the "if only" game -- "If only I had that piece of equipment I could . . ." But, this is a trap of procrastination that is counterproductive for our creative process. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24816233 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:37 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24810095-LW0544-When-There-is-Nothing-Left-to-Prove Some comments from a podcast listener about excellence in the performances of Bonnie Raitt. Some comments from a podcast listener about excellence in the performances of Bonnie Raitt. Some comments from a podcast listener about excellence in the performances of Bonnie Raitt. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24810095 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:58:29 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24801440-LW0543-The-10-Essentials-in-My-Photo-Vest With each new trip, I find I need to review what I carry in my photo vest so those things that I need with immediacy are handy. Over the years, I find there are some things that rise to the level of essentials. Here are the 10 essential items for my photo vest. With each new trip, I find I need to review what I carry in my photo vest so those things that I need with immediacy are handy. Over the years, I find there are some things that rise to the level of essentials. Here are the 10 essential items for my photo vest. With each new trip, I find I need to review what I carry in my photo vest so those things that I need with immediacy are handy. Over the years, I find there are some things that rise to the level of essentials. Here are the 10 essential items for my photo vest. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24801440 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:44:42 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24797855-LW0542-Preparing-for-an-Overseas-Trip I'm off to China later this year and starting now to develop my equipment list. But, in addition to equipment, there are a few other things that can help us prepare for a successful photography adventure. I'm off to China later this year and starting now to develop my equipment list. But, in addition to equipment, there are a few other things that can help us prepare for a successful photography adventure. I'm off to China later this year and starting now to develop my equipment list. But, in addition to equipment, there are a few other things that can help us prepare for a successful photography adventure. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24797855 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:53 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24749333-LW0541-When-Frames-Cost-More-than-the-Print Another elephant in the living room is the cost of framing our photographs. We all know the buyer of our prints will likely spend more to frame them than they spent on the print itself. We need to address this. Another elephant in the living room is the cost of framing our photographs. We all know the buyer of our prints will likely spend more to frame them than they spent on the print itself. We need to address this. Another elephant in the living room is the cost of framing our photographs. We all know the buyer of our prints will likely spend more to frame them than they spent on the print itself. We need to address this. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24749333 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:32:45 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24749334-LW0540-The-Obvious-Isn-t-Always I was discussing an obvious principle of the creative process the other day, and was surprised to learn that a good portion of the audience had never heard of this fundamental idea. So much for "the obvious." I was discussing an obvious principle of the creative process the other day, and was surprised to learn that a good portion of the audience had never heard of this fundamental idea. So much for "the obvious." I was discussing an obvious principle of the creative process the other day, and was surprised to learn that a good portion of the audience had never heard of this fundamental idea. So much for "the obvious." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24749334 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:37:45 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24749336-LW0539-The-Gift-of-Our-Time Shortcuts have a cost. If we want artwork to enrich our lives, we need to allow ourselves the time to appreciate a photograph with the attention it (and the photographer) deserves. Shortcuts have a cost. If we want artwork to enrich our lives, we need to allow ourselves the time to appreciate a photograph with the attention it (and the photographer) deserves. Shortcuts have a cost. If we want artwork to enrich our lives, we need to allow ourselves the time to appreciate a photograph with the attention it (and the photographer) deserves. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24749336 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:17:07 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24726851-LW0538-So-Long-to-a-Few-Old-Inanimate-Friends I am intrigued by my resistance to letting go of equipment, or techniques. Once acquired, letting go can be a touch traumatic as we plunge into the unknown future. I am intrigued by my resistance to letting go of equipment, or techniques. Once acquired, letting go can be a touch traumatic as we plunge into the unknown future. I am intrigued by my resistance to letting go of equipment, or techniques. Once acquired, letting go can be a touch traumatic as we plunge into the unknown future. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24726851 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:05:12 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24723158-LW0537-Searching-for-God-in-the-Miniscule It is said that the Devil is in the details -- but so is the excellence we artists search for with every piece we produce. It is said that the Devil is in the details -- but so is the excellence we artists search for with every piece we produce. It is said that the Devil is in the details -- but so is the excellence we artists search for with every piece we produce. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24723158 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:08:26 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24717863-LW0536-Repeat-After-Me-Spotting-is-Fun It's all in our minds -- fun versus tedium, that is. And here is an opportunity to prove this to ourselves. Yup, spotting is fun, spotting is fun -- repeat after me -- spotting is fun. You are getting sleepier -- spotting is fun. It's all in our minds -- fun versus tedium, that is. And here is an opportunity to prove this to ourselves. Yup, spotting is fun, spotting is fun -- repeat after me -- spotting is fun. You are getting sleepier -- spotting is fun. It's all in our minds -- fun versus tedium, that is. And here is an opportunity to prove this to ourselves. Yup, spotting is fun, spotting is fun -- repeat after me -- spotting is fun. You are getting sleepier -- spotting is fun. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24717863 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:42:25 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24708670-LW0535-Examining-Our-Habits From time to time, it's a good idea to examine our habits­ - just to see if there is something we continue to do, reflexively, that is no longer relevant to our creative process. From time to time, it's a good idea to examine our habits­ - just to see if there is something we continue to do, reflexively, that is no longer relevant to our creative process. From time to time, it's a good idea to examine our habits­ - just to see if there is something we continue to do, reflexively, that is no longer relevant to our creative process. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24708670 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:22:34 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24652857-LW0534-PDF-Workshop-Excerpt-1 We are currently in production on the LensWork Visual Workshops on Disc, the first of which will be available soon. In the meantime, enjoy this audio excerpt from our live PDF Workshop last summer. We are currently in production on the LensWork Visual Workshops on Disc, the first of which will be available soon. In the meantime, enjoy this audio excerpt from our live PDF Workshop last summer. We are currently in production on the LensWork Visual Workshops on Disc, the first of which will be available soon. In the meantime, enjoy this audio excerpt from our live PDF Workshop last summer. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24652857 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:54:00 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24616858-LW0533-From-Tin-to-Paper-to-Pixel With every major technological change in cameras  has come an attendant technological change in output substrate -- from metal plate to paper, for example. Are we now witnessing the shift from paper to pixel? With every major technological change in cameras  has come an attendant technological change in output substrate -- from metal plate to paper, for example. Are we now witnessing the shift from paper to pixel? With every major technological change in cameras  has come an attendant technological change in output substrate -- from metal plate to paper, for example. Are we now witnessing the shift from paper to pixel? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24616858 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:05:06 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24609624-LW0532-Time-For-Learning With the rapid rate of change these days, we'd better plan time in our creative life for learning new tools, new techniques, new equipment. It's not like the old days when we used the same equipment and products for decades. With the rapid rate of change these days, we'd better plan time in our creative life for learning new tools, new techniques, new equipment. It's not like the old days when we used the same equipment and products for decades. With the rapid rate of change these days, we'd better plan time in our creative life for learning new tools, new techniques, new equipment. It's not like the old days when we used the same equipment and products for decades. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24609624 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:46:58 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24592210-LW0531-The-Sweet-F-stops With every new lens and camera I buy, the first thing I do is test the lens apertures using the same PLI Lens Test Chart I've used now for 35 years. It's amazing what behavior-changing information you can learn when you gather a few facts in the form of test results. With every new lens and camera I buy, the first thing I do is test the lens apertures using the same PLI Lens Test Chart I've used now for 35 years. It's amazing what behavior-changing information you can learn when you gather a few facts in the form of test results. With every new lens and camera I buy, the first thing I do is test the lens apertures using the same PLI Lens Test Chart I've used now for 35 years. It's amazing what behavior-changing information you can learn when you gather a few facts in the form of test results. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24592210 Thu, 21 May 2009 15:11:46 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24589128-LW0530-Thou-Shalt-Draw-the-Line-Somewhere Do you spot out dust flaws? Blemishes? Power lines? Inconveniently positioned trees or mountain ranges? Where do you draw the line between acceptable and blasphemous Photoshop cloning? Do you spot out dust flaws? Blemishes? Power lines? Inconveniently positioned trees or mountain ranges? Where do you draw the line between acceptable and blasphemous Photoshop cloning? Do you spot out dust flaws? Blemishes? Power lines? Inconveniently positioned trees or mountain ranges? Where do you draw the line between acceptable and blasphemous Photoshop cloning? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24589128 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:42:24 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24551632-LW0529-The-Practice-of-Perfection The old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." But, as oft-quoted as this is, it's not entirely true. Better, "The practice of perfection makes perfect." And here are some ideas how this applies to photography. The old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." But, as oft-quoted as this is, it's not entirely true. Better, "The practice of perfection makes perfect." And here are some ideas how this applies to photography. The old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." But, as oft-quoted as this is, it's not entirely true. Better, "The practice of perfection makes perfect." And here are some ideas how this applies to photography. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24551632 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:38:42 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24537536-LW0528-Practice-Until-It-s-Second-Nature The old joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Tiger Woods and Fred Picker know exactly how to get there. The old joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Tiger Woods and Fred Picker know exactly how to get there. The old joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Tiger Woods and Fred Picker know exactly how to get there. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24537536 Mon, 04 May 2009 10:49:04 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24522128-LW0527-Re-defining-the-Project Every project has its boundaries that are defined by the project itself. If the boundaries are too limiting, simply redefine the project by change the magnification of your thinking. Every project has its boundaries that are defined by the project itself. If the boundaries are too limiting, simply redefine the project by change the magnification of your thinking. Every project has its boundaries that are defined by the project itself. If the boundaries are too limiting, simply redefine the project by change the magnification of your thinking. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24522128 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:29:54 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25427627-LW0526-More-Depth-Not-Mere-Repetition There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,25427627 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:02:51 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24492371-LW0526-More-Depth-Not-Mere-Repetition There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. There is a difference between projects that have a lot of repetitive prints but no depth, and those that add more information with each additional print. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24492371 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:02:51 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25427628-LW0525-The-Unintended-Interpretation Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,25427628 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:07:59 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24487163-LW0525-The-Unintended-Interpretation Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? Comparison and contrast are our basic methods of developing understanding. But what about the interpretations, comparisons, and contrast our viewers bring to our work that are completely different from our life experiences? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24487163 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:07:59 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25427629-LW0524-Tones-and-Interstices One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,25427629 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:09:32 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/24474952-LW0524-Tones-and-Interstices One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. One of the lessons we photographers can learn from the world of music is that it is the gap  between the tones that is the really important aspect of creating movement and life. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24474952 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:09:32 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/ http://odeo.com/episodes/25427630-LW0523-Grain-I-Miss-You With today's digital emphasis on grainless images with smooth tones, I find that I am missing that grainy, 35mm look that is so effective in the right kinds of photographs. With today's digital emphasis on grainless images with smooth tones, I find that I am missing that grainy, 35mm look that is so effective in the right kinds of photographs. With today's digital emphasis on grainless images with smooth tones, I find that I am missing that grainy, 35mm look that is so effective in the right kinds of photographs. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,25427630 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:18:42 -0700 no LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process /Arts/Photography/Magazines and E-zines/