Feb 152013
 
Bridging the Gap: Adam Marelli at B&H Photo

Bridging The Gap Classical Art Designed for Photographers B&H Photo Event Space   Start Simple: NO ONE was BORN a PHOTOGRAPHER For those of you who were not able to make the event, B&H Photo has published the lecture I gave at the event space.  It will serve as a great foundation for anyone adding [more...]

Dec 182012
 
OnSite: Construction Portraits by Adam Marelli

A RETURN TO CONSTRUCTION _________________ New York City is in a state of constant transformation. Ever since the 1600’s,  scores of men have combined forces to mold the small island of Manhattan into  a skyline of glass and steel.  Who are the hands that hammer the nails and weld the  steel that forms the backbone [more...]

Oct 262012
 
5 Things I Learned in Japan

5 Things I learned in Japan Master Craftsmen For the last month I travelled in Japan for a project I shot called Master  Craftsmen: An Endangered Species.   Along the way I discovered, first hand,  why people describe Japan as a universe   unto itself.    Thank You First I wanted to thank everyone who [more...]

Oct 042012
 
How to access to your next Project

How to access to your next Project Password Required Have you ever looked at a photography series and thought, “How did the photographer get access to that scene?”  Access is one of the key components  to a successful project.  But  gaining access is not always easy. Lets look at a few different  ways to approach [more...]

Jul 242012
 
STEVE McCURRY

STEVE McCURRY Pirelli Calendar (This post contains nudity) [ RIO DE JANEIRO] Every year the Pirelli Calendar combines offers one photographer the chance to  showcase their distinct style.  The muses are some of the worlds top models who  spend most of their time artfully cover up their most intimate areas. This year Magnum & National [more...]

Jul 022012
 
Ellsworth Kelly on Cezanne & Van Gogh

Light and Dark Rhythm —Cezanne and Van Gogh The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) approach to exhibitions has changed.  They introduced a small collection of videos where the featured artist discusses works that are important to them.  In this case, we are looking at Ellsworth Kelly where he talks about Cezanne’s use of light and [more...]

May 202012
 
Alphonse Mucha

Visual DNA Gaining perspective on our own work is a challenge.  The two hardest questions for any artist to answer are “What are you doing?” and “Why are you doing it?”  In times of trouble we can look at older artists for their advice.   Looking for Answers Last Thursday I was digging through Myron [more...]

Apr 252012
 
Danny Lyon on Immigration

Juan’s Travels For those of you who read the site, you know we spend most of our time discussing design, art history, and travel.  But every now and again, I like to open the discussion.  Photographers are often politically engaged, not afraid to voice their opinions, and bring a first hand perspective to the discussion. [more...]