Michael George is a freelance photographer and adventurer that was brought to this earth in the year of 1988. He spent most of his childhood in Fort Meyers, Florida, where he grew up near the ocean, "snowbirds," and as he puts it, "probably your grandma." George is now currently located in Brooklyn, NY, where he claims to have maintained his child-like optimism. Michael enjoys photographing people and declares to use his camera as a vessel for telling his subject's stories. Michael George has published numerous works that have been presented in a variety of publications. His work has also most recently caught the attention of National Geographic. Michael's collection of images known as "Walking the Way," which documented his journey through France and Spain, was published in a recent National Geographic issue.
To learn more about Michael George, or view his photographic projects click the link below
Michael George
Friday, May 8, 2015
Dan Carr: Artist Review
Dan Carr is another one of my favorite photographers. Although Dan originally earned his degree in Aerospace Engineering, the UK born man moved to Vancouver BC., to expand his potential as a professional. Without formal photography training, Dan used his technical skills to become a Telus Pro Photographer Showdown Finalist in 2008. He is now one of the most notable photographers in the Ski Industry. Dan is currently a senior photographer for the Canadian Ski Magazine, "Skier." His work has also been featured in numerous other notable magazines around the world. His current clientele consists of some of the most reputable ski resorts, ski companies, and athletes on this planet.
Sample Dan Carr Shot
To check out Dan's life click the link below
Dan Carr Photography
Sample Dan Carr Shot
To check out Dan's life click the link below
Dan Carr Photography
Abe Kislevitz: Artist Review
Abe Kislevitz is one of my favorite artists. Kislevtiz considers himself as a media creator, a technology geek, and an outdoor enthusiast. He currently works in media production at the POV camera company known as GoPro. Abe permanently resides in San Fransisco, but he spends much of his time traveling around the world skiing, surfing, or participating in many other types of outdoor activities. Whenever he participates in these activities, he captures the most integral moments through either photographs or edited video content. Abe works hard to produce stunning depictions of his life's endeavors. I sincerely appreciate Kislevitz' efforts because he also offers step-by-step tutorials on how to capture and edit content in a similar fashion to his own.
You can check out Abe's stunning Digital Portfolios by clicking either of the links below
Abe DSLR Portfolio
Abe GoPro Portfolio
You can check out Abe's stunning Digital Portfolios by clicking either of the links below
Abe DSLR Portfolio
Abe GoPro Portfolio
Artist Lecture: Barbara Bosworth
As part of our collection of semester's assignments, our class was instructed to attend a UNH artist lecture. I chose to attend the artist lecture of photographer Barbara Bosworth. When choosing to attend this lecture, I was initially unaware of the photographer's work. After attending the lecture, I had become introduced to a photographer's captivating life story through a large collection of images.
During her lecture, Bosworth presented a large selection of photos that were captured during her experiences on The New England Trail. I found that this selection of photos was the most appealing part of her lecture. They consisted of beautiful landscape compositions that were taken on a large format camera. She placed multiple frames of compositions side by side to create stunning wide angle views of landscapes that could not otherwise be captured in a single frame. I found that her compositions, use of natural night, and utilization of multiple frames, worked together in harmony to create beautifully captivating images. Because I was so fascinated by her photography, I will work to utilize her techniques in my future endeavors.
During her lecture, Bosworth presented a large selection of photos that were captured during her experiences on The New England Trail. I found that this selection of photos was the most appealing part of her lecture. They consisted of beautiful landscape compositions that were taken on a large format camera. She placed multiple frames of compositions side by side to create stunning wide angle views of landscapes that could not otherwise be captured in a single frame. I found that her compositions, use of natural night, and utilization of multiple frames, worked together in harmony to create beautifully captivating images. Because I was so fascinated by her photography, I will work to utilize her techniques in my future endeavors.
Todd Hido Final Emulation Project
For the final Digital Photography Project, our class was assigned to emulate a notable photographer's style when creating our final collection of photos. I chose to emulate the stylistic techniques of Todd Hido. I specifically chose to reproduce the techniques that Hido utilizes when creating landscape photography.
Todd Hido was born in Kent, Ohio in the year of 1968. He now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hido is a notable photographer for his photographic documentation of Urban and Suburban housing across The United States of America. Todd is also well known for his photographs of landscapes and various models. These models have consisted of former girlfriends, and his current wife. Many of Hido's photographs of Suburban landscapes are captured during long solitary drives. In most cases, the main focus of his work is the quality of natural and artificial light in the American Landscape. Todd claims that he shoots in a "fairly undirected way," but when editing negatives together, he transforms them until an image is produced that reflects the encounter that he had shared with the subject. In the words of Todd Hido, "I shoot sort of like a documentarian, but print like a painter." Essentially, Todd is claiming here that he captures photos with little direction, but pays strict attention to detail when printing his works.
When I was introduced to Hido by my professor, I was immediately fascinated by his work. His manipulation of negatives to produce a unique depiction of every subject caught my eye at Hido's initial introduction. Although I utilize a different format when capturing photos than Todd, I worked to create a project with his techniques in mind. I set out on a long solitary drive, and snapped a large selection of landscape photos with an emphasis on the use of natural light. All of my photos were taken with only a slight direction, featuring a sole focus on composition. I then transformed the photos in the post production process with the use of artificial light and coloring to create images that reflected the encounter that I had with the locations that I photographed. Overall, I feel that I emulated Todd Hido's style in a way that featured many of his techniques, while still holding on to many of my own.
Citations
Hido, Todd, and Greg Halpern. Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
"Todd Hido - 41 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy." n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. <https://www.artsy.net/artist/todd-hido>.
Todd Hido was born in Kent, Ohio in the year of 1968. He now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hido is a notable photographer for his photographic documentation of Urban and Suburban housing across The United States of America. Todd is also well known for his photographs of landscapes and various models. These models have consisted of former girlfriends, and his current wife. Many of Hido's photographs of Suburban landscapes are captured during long solitary drives. In most cases, the main focus of his work is the quality of natural and artificial light in the American Landscape. Todd claims that he shoots in a "fairly undirected way," but when editing negatives together, he transforms them until an image is produced that reflects the encounter that he had shared with the subject. In the words of Todd Hido, "I shoot sort of like a documentarian, but print like a painter." Essentially, Todd is claiming here that he captures photos with little direction, but pays strict attention to detail when printing his works.
When I was introduced to Hido by my professor, I was immediately fascinated by his work. His manipulation of negatives to produce a unique depiction of every subject caught my eye at Hido's initial introduction. Although I utilize a different format when capturing photos than Todd, I worked to create a project with his techniques in mind. I set out on a long solitary drive, and snapped a large selection of landscape photos with an emphasis on the use of natural light. All of my photos were taken with only a slight direction, featuring a sole focus on composition. I then transformed the photos in the post production process with the use of artificial light and coloring to create images that reflected the encounter that I had with the locations that I photographed. Overall, I feel that I emulated Todd Hido's style in a way that featured many of his techniques, while still holding on to many of my own.
Citations
Hido, Todd, and Greg Halpern. Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
"Todd Hido - 41 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy." n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. <https://www.artsy.net/artist/todd-hido>.
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