by JB | Jan 11, 2013 | B&W, Nik Silver Efex, Workshop
My first love was black & white photography. I saw my Dad’s b&w images taken while serving in WWII and Korea. I was mesmerized by them, and intrigued by how the black & white choice made me feel. He built a darkroom for me when I was in high school...
by JB | Jan 9, 2013 | Color, Creative, San Miguel
Can you tell I’m having fun revisiting my San Miguel trip in 2006? Sometimes its not necessary to include the actual subject. In the case of the lead image, I excluded it and photographed just the shadow. I like the simple graphic created by the color and...
by JB | Jan 7, 2013 | Color, San Miguel
Yet another from San Miguel. This wonderful scene is right off of the Jardin. Normally this is a very busy area bustling with people, however, if you get up early you can capture this type of scene. I was careful in my composition, making sure I lined the lamps up...
by JB | Jan 5, 2013 | Color, San Miguel
While in the San Miguel folder looking through old images, I stumbled upon this beautiful little girl. Talk about a scene that screams to be photographed?!?!? She could not have been a better model. So patient as about 5 of us huddled around her snapping away. The...
by JB | Jan 3, 2013 | Color, Essence, Inspiration, San Miguel
Yesterday, I spoke about moving beyond the handshake shot. Today, I thought I’d add a few more examples. Remember yesterday, I suggested you might ask yourself questions like, do I need the whole bench? Well? You decide (see examples below) And then...
