Venice to Yourself

Jet lag awakened me at 4 a.m., denying further sleep. Things could be worse. After all, I’m in Venice, the most magical, romantic city in the world. Anxiously awaiting a day of Italian sites, culture, vino, and cuisine was like torture. Nearly a restless hour passed in my room near the Accademia Bridge, and with the dawn I decided to get out and wander around town until a café opened. But what this magnificent city was... [Read more]

Prague in Black and White

Call me old fashioned but when it comes to black and white photography, I like to use a film camera and my old trusty Canon AE-1 does the trick. I use a variety of lenses from wide angle to telephoto and Fujifilm’s Neopan stock, but that was my preference for the shots I planned to take on my trip to Prague. I highly recommend going by your trusted local camera shop and talk to them about what and where you are shooting.... [Read more]

Camera Talk: The New Coffee Table Book

I love my digital camera equipment. It took a while of adjustment, but I can now see its strengths and minuses and work with them. However, one thing has remained the same. Most of my photos never see the light of day. In the past several years I have made prints from exactly six photos, only four of which are actually on my wall. While I haven’t found a solution for my laziness. I have good news for those who identify.... [Read more]

Camera Talk: News 5/9/08

Montserrat hosts photographic workshops

Montserrat, West Indies – May 9, 2008 – Montserrat’s deserted sand beaches, green valleys and lush rainforests offer a picturesque backdrop for photographers seeking that one-of-a-kind shot. Canadian photographer Tony Hadley, up-and-coming American photographer Matthew Murray and Carolyne Colby, an expert landscape and travel photographer will be hosting two... [Read more]

Travel, Photography, and Joel Carillet pt2

Part two with Steve Peer’s intervew with Joel Carillet.

You do a lot of street photography, do you ever encounter hostility from your subjects?
Sometimes, but rarely. A recent experience: I took a picture of the hands of an illegal money changer in the West Bank town of Ramallah last month. I had tried to get his attention to ask permission first, but he was occupied. So from... [Read more]

Travel, Photography, and Joel Carillet

Joel Carillet is a master of street photography. His captures are a glimpse at places and faces most will never see. In 2003, he embarked on a year-long overland journey starting in China, and finishing in Turkey. His images from this epic trip are nothing short of stellar. Packed with emotion and insight, his images capture... [Read more]

The Context and the Kit

The best way to develop your photos into art is adopt a Zen philosophy, and awaken to the context that surrounds you. For instance, you may focus on the waterfall but fail to see the icicles hanging off a conifer limb nearby. Or you may set your frame to capture the magnificent Roman pillars, while totally missing the Bedouin and his grazing camel in the foreground

While I consider myself to be neither an artist... [Read more]