we roam | a video by ryan marshall

You know, I love a good story, and if you can't already tell, I'm a sucker for visual storytelling. Vimeo is my favorite channel.  With digital cameras also playing the role of the video recorder, it's no wonder that many photographers are also stepping over, and quite brilliantly may I add, into the realm of videography.  Ryan Marshall of Pacing the Panic Room is one such photographer.  And let me just say, he's a darn good storyteller, but as you'll see in this video, he is also one heck of a poet!  

the inspiration that is tim walker

Fashion is the dream department of photography.

~Tim Walker

Extravagant sets.  Interesting characters.  Poetic imagery.

British fashion photographer, Tim Walker, has been wowing the readers of Vogue magazine, and the world around, with his dreamlike photographs for more than a decade.  A few years ago, I published a post here about Mr. Walker, and today I wanted to reintroduce him to you.  I find a lot of inspiration in hearing the processes in which artists create.  Recently, I came upon two interviews of Tim and thought that you may be interested in them as well.  Here is the first:

The second interview was done by Penny Martin for SHOWstudio's In Fashion series.  

Last year, the famed photographer has also taken on a new role:  director.  The Lost Explorer, his first film, is a 20 minute short based on the story of the same name by author Patrick McGrath.  The story tells of a girl who discovers a dying man, an anthropologist from Africa who has camped out behind her family's home in London, and the sequence of events that take place upon her discovery of him. Unfortunately, the film has only been seen here in the US in private screenings, mostly in New York.  However, should the film's trailer compel  you to see more, Tim has put together a book of stills from his movie.

With a newly revamped website, admirers of Tim's work will not be disappointed.  It features more galleries of his work, such as new projects and portraiture, as well as video.  A definite feast for the eyes!

Have a great weekend my friends! 

.k miller actions.

"masala" of the Color actions

When it comes to tweaking my images to give it a little more oomph! I love love LOVE using the Photoshop actions created by the talented Kim Miller, aka Capt. Mouffette.  This quirky gal from Portland, Oregon, has created four fantastic action sets, with a fifth one on the way.  Catering to those who adore film and it's "vintage" quality, many of her actions give your images that surreal look that has become so popular, especially with the resurgence of lo-fi photography. One of my personal favorites happens to be the masala action from her Color set.  They are extremely reasonable to purchase with prices ranging between $10 - $20 per set.  If you get a chance to pick up a copy of Shutterbug's February issue, she's featured on page 36!  So, take a stroll over to Kim's blog, and should you make the best purchase decision of the year by buying her actions (check out the FAQ section prior to purchasing to make sure your software is compatible), be sure to join the Flickr group here.  Happy Thursday folks!  

"humboldt crud" & "daydream" of the Color actions

"meniscus" of the Monotone actions

.12::30.

In today's post, I actually want to direct your attention to another blog. You may all get tired of my mentioning photographer David duChemin's name here, but I felt compelled to share what he had to say in his blog today. For those of us who have struggled with the labels of "pro," "semi-pro," and "amateur," trying to figure out in what category we truly belong in, David's comments on that topic were like a shot in the arm. The good kind. :o) Need a label? How about, very simply: photographer. Nothing more. Nothing less.

.slinkachu & the little people.

If you should happen to be traveling the streets of London, you may want to watch where you are stepping. You never know, you may be walking beside (or ON!) a scene set up by the creative photographer known simply as Slinkachu. The photographs of teeny, tiny, miniature railroad characters set in the midst of London's urban scenery can be summed up in one word: genius! The clever use of litter, these miniature figurines, and close-up photography have made up some brilliant images that forces you to look twice. Just when you think you are looking at a photograph of a rescue team in a boat, over looking a dead man floating in the river, you realize with a second image that it is actually these miniatures set in a puddle formed on a sidewalk. His images are a great mix of satire and humor, and can be seen in his book Little People in the City: The Street Art of Slinkachu, as well as on his website. And if you get a chance, you can also check out his blog here. Now remember: Watch where you're going!

.a toast to great photography.

There are times when I wish, WISH!, I lived in Great Britain. Aside from the fact that my love is from Scotland and he says more times than I can count how he hopes to move back (me too! *wink*), I am truly in love with Toast. Specifically, the photographs that are captured and gracefully placed onto the pages that make up their catalogue. 'If you're already getting the catalogue, why move?' Shh! Have you heard of the Lake District?

Today, I was greeted with a new, much larger than usual, copy of their early fall catalogue. Once again, I was swept away into dreamy scenery and soft light. Don't get me wrong, I love their clothing line. . . but these photos!! So, who can we thank for the brilliant images like those that grace the pages displayed above? Jenny Zarins. Jenny, seriously, I thank you!!