WHERE WILL 2010 TAKE US?

Shout out to Chase Jarvis

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INTRODUCING - ALEX UNCAPHER

Alex Uncapher is a former student at CDIA and quite the visionary. Where most students struggle with coming up with creative insights or curious points of view, this is where Alex lives. Check out this months issue of After Capture magazine for the full scoop.

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DON'T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY

My recent posts have featured most of my images shot with my trusty iPhone (or my 3Gs Pro) as I call it. The new name is there only to move away from the stigma that iPhone photography has now. For me it was entirely about quieting the mind on the calculations we all make when approach in making an image. Which lens, ISO, shutter and depth of field to name the primary culprits of our distractions. The 3Gs Pro allows me to focus on composing and more composing. I leave the post processing elements where they belong - post. To keep things pure (or as pure as one can be) I try and keep the processing in camera (iPhone) and do as much as possible I can there. Some of the newest apps are quite outstanding. Where can you by an imaging app for 1.99 or a macro lens for 16.99? iTunes for one...I know...I know...I drank the kool-aid a long time ago and have probably gone back for seconds and even thirds. Watch out all you nay sayers because if you have not yet noticed the process is really evolving. A side note - another advantage is that no one and I mean no one ever bothers you when shooting with the 3Gs - no permits or "do you have permission?"...just like it should be - capturing what inspires.

My recent work can be scene at: www.lightyearimaging.com/airhead

3 TIMES A CHARM?

Once again, I was honored for a third time on John Paul Caponigro's blog. This time showing my HDR style as was in the second post. In progress north this evening, ahead of the storm (I hope).

Happy Holidays to all that follow or peak at this blog and a toast to what will be coming in 2010.

Check this post out on JP's blog here.

IF IT ONLY WENT TO 11... ~ APPLE 3Gs

Recently I attended an outstanding workshop with John Paul Caponigro at his home studio in Maine. It was a group of 10 participants and all were high level photographers and everyone contributed to the flow and delivery of information during the week. It is something I would HIGHLY recommend!!!

Skills in the craft as well as many creative aspects were in the mix which I found as the most unique part of the workshop. I was honored by a blog entry on JP's blog (www.johnpaulcaponigro/blog/) which has evolved the following link for a body of work presently under construction. The link is as follows and can be accessed through the blog as well: www.lightyearimaging.com/airhead/

Enjoy

BESIDE MYSELF...iPHONE STITCH

Special thanks to John Paul for the recent post of the iPhone images on his blog. Attending this workshop has been nothing short of spectacular. It was my birthday week and one I will not soon forget. If anyone can here him speak or attend a workshop here in Maine, I would highly recommend it. The focus here has been as much on the craft as it has been on the vision. I have met a number of great photographers and now friends on this adventure and look forward to doing this with JP again soon. Here is a shot of the birthday cake that JP's wife made for me - yum!

BIRTHDAY BOY

I am in Maine with John Paul Caponigro at the best workshop ever and have been really inspired to push this cell phone stuff even further. Thanks to all of my fellow workshoppers for their kind words and motivation. Yep - tomorrow is my birthday so...I thought I would share some of my favorite apprs for the iPhone. Some cost a few dollars but others are free. Try some - yum!
Cheers