“Just me, the camera & the stories that present themselves….”

Congrats to my friend Jens Krauer, a Swiss Fujifilm X-PHotographer Jens Krauer on his brilliant new production, “GFX Mash Up” by Jens Krauer x Billingham & Peak Design. Take a look as he visits Langstrasse in Zurich with the GFX 50S and GF110mmF2 R LM WR and documents the eclectic people in the area. *Filmed in 4K on X-T2 Continue reading “Just me, the camera & the stories that present themselves….”

Capture of the Day: Petr Barabaka

Instagram. That’s where I came to know the work of Moscow-based street and skate culture photographer & filmmaker Petr Barabaka. What I love about being a writer is that my admiration for work or a place or a moment doesn’t have to stop there. I can keep asking questions. It turns out that Petr is something of a philosopher as well. He’s bold. He’s humble. He’s … Continue reading Capture of the Day: Petr Barabaka

Featured Photographer: Nick Brandt

“I find hope in knowing that with the right people and circumstances, ecosystems can be successfully protected,” he said. “That is what, so far, we have managed to do with the Big Life Foundation in the Amboseli/Kilamanjaro ecosystem in Kenya. Conservation relies so much on the support of the community. It’s really a mutual situation: if conservation supports the community, that helps the people economically … Continue reading Featured Photographer: Nick Brandt

Looking for a true adventure? Look no further.

Renowned Italian photographer, journalist and explorer Luca Bracali has announced his 2017 workshop schedule, with locations including India, Norway, Namibia and Iceland, among others. I met Luca in Italy while attending the 2016 Siena International Photography Awards (SIPA) Contest event and the Siena Art Photo Travel Festival and quickly learned that not only is he a talented photographer, but extremely passionate and dedicated to his … Continue reading Looking for a true adventure? Look no further.

Born to Be Blue

Ethan Hawke plays famed trumpet player Chet Baker in Born to  Be Blue, a new indie film by writer/director Robert Budreau depicting Baker’s troubled & tumultuous life and attempted comeback. My favorite review so far is by Dwight Brown, National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) News Wire Film Critic. http://www.blackpressusa.com/film-review-born-to-be-blue/ I’m looking forward to seeing this film for myself. Born to Be Blue opened nationally to … Continue reading Born to Be Blue