Category Archives: Art + Photography As we look ahead to a new year, I’d like to leave you with a wish. This post began as my wish for photographers, but I’ve decided that this message goes beyond any one field and could apply to anyone who chooses it. My New Year wish for all of us is: That we stop […]  As I mentioned in Thursday’s post, I have been debating a friend about what makes a photograph: emotional quality, technical expertise or something else. I started by asking my husband and my father what photographs were most memorable to them, and when my father pointed out that emotion was required to make something memorable, I decided […]  I’ve been having a debate with a photographer friend about what makes a photograph. Not in the literal sense — I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard of cameras 😉 — but what makes a photograph the amazing creation it is? Is it technical excellence? Emotional quality? Beautiful composition? Shock factor? So, at dinner the other night, […]  Quick: Think of the most extraordinary photograph you’ve ever seen. Got it? Now, please describe it in the comments below, including the photographer’s name and any technical details you know (camera and lens choice, lighting, etc.) If you don’t know the deets, it’s all good. A link to the image is also great! I’ll be […]  This weekend, while browsing the Celebration of Craftswomen in San Francisco, I was reminded of how to cultivate patrons, the people who are genuinely interested in what you’re doing, adore your work and consistently buy from you. Let me tell you a story: I discovered one of my favorite jewelry artists, Kelly Morgen, in 2008. […] |
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