Now and then I find myself explaining the background scenario of my work as an arts & culture writer. On social media, it can appear that I’m simply gallivanting around the world without a care. The reality is that sharing the experience with a little bit of marketing skill through multiple social media channels is part of my job. Of course I’m thrilled that I … Continue reading Behind the scenes in Mexico City
“Greetings from the land of smiles,†is Bangladeshi photographer Noor Ahmed Gelal’s typical welcome. But this simple greeting carries a lot of meaning as Gelal is dedicated to showing the world a side of Bangladesh that he feels is too often misrepresented – the beautiful, diverse and harmonious side of his country. “Bangladesh is a land of cultural diversity,†Gelal says. “Though most of the … Continue reading Capture of the Day: Noor Ahmed Gelal
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Excerpt Originally published in Street Photography Magazine I spoke with British photographer and filmmaker Timothy Allen via Skype as I began my day on the West Coast of the United States and he was wrapping up his afternoon on his remote farm in Wales. Although he rarely photographs in urban settings, Allen is an expert when it comes to human culture and interaction. For two … Continue reading Inspiration: Timothy Allen
Much better than the city bus! Great feature from Great Big Story. Continue reading Culture Outpost: Skate Commute in Sweden
I love sharing this image today, on Earth Day, of a wolf taken by Italian photographer Valentina Brancaforte during her winter 2017 trip to Norway’s Lofoten archipelago Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Center during a workshop with photographer and instructor Luca Bracali. The beautiful photo was also featured by National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.it/wallpaper/2017/02/02/foto/la_mia_foto_il_meglio_di_gennaio-3407098/2/ I was lucky enough to meet Valentina during a stop in Rome in March. Thank you … Continue reading Capture of the Day: Valentina Brancaforte
Italian photographer, adventurer and conservationist Seby Scollo loves the beauty and magnificence of “Pianeta Terra” as much as I do. He lives in Catania, Italy (east coast of Sicily) where his Mt. Etna is like my Mt. St. Helens (though much more active lately)Â & recently captured amazing shots of an eruption. I met him in person while traveling with photographer Luca Bracali to Rome and … Continue reading Capture of the Day: Seby Scollo
Some of the world’s greatest photographers will converge on the Windy City June 23-25 for the Fourth Annual Out of Chicago conference, summer edition. Are you attending? Have you attended in the past? If so, what are you excited about and/or how was your experience? Do you know of any upcoming festivals or conferences worth noting? http://conferences.outofchicago.com/summer/ *Above photo credit:Â Delano, Jack, photographer. Public domain. Chicago, … Continue reading Photography Conference: Out of Chicago June 2017!
I’m kicking off a new daily post to help share the work of photographers I meet from around the world. Thank you to Sicilian photographer Vincenzo Saputo for today’s Capture of the Day: “Stolen Kisses.” See more of his amazing work on his Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/SaputoVincenzo/ and photography group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430266103938158/ Also, take a photo tour through Sicily with Vincenzo here! http://onsicilycard.com/onsicilycardblog/sicily-through-the-eyes-of-vincenzo-saputo/ Continue reading New Feature: Capture of the Day
