The digital revolution has helped a lot of people become photographers who otherwise wouldn’t have. It has allowed millions more to experience what it’s like to shoot something, the excitement of downloading the photos (do they look as good on the computer as they do on the back of the camera?), and then the exhilaration of sharing them with the rest of the world.
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Marvin Hamlisch, 68, Dies
One of the great perks of photojournalism is being exposed to things you probably wouldn’t be otherwise. One of those experiences was July 2007, when I photographed and met Marvin Hamlisch, a legendary composer of musicals at Reynolds Plantation. Hamlisch died Tuesday while in Los Angeles.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for someone, like Hamlisch, who dedicates their entire life to their work. He poured every ounce of himself into it. Which is why it’s no surprise that his accolades include three Oscars, four Emmys, four Grammys, and a Tony Award. Unbelievable.
These photographs are from one of his many performance at one of Mercer Reynolds cabins on the Reynolds Plantation property on Lake Oconee. It was a performance I will never forget.
Chick-fil-A: Praise and Protest
I witnessed both sides of the Chick-fil-A debate this week, photographing the customer appreciation day on Wednesday and kiss in protests on Friday. It was simply amazing to watch a restaurant catapult to the center of the collective American dialogue in such a short amount of time. Below are a collection of photographs from the two events.
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Pinhole Photography
This week, I had the wonderful opportunity to teach pinhole photography to youngsters at the Kids University, a summer camp hosted by the University of Georgia-Griffin Campus’ Office of Continuing Education. The lovely Wendi Bozeman, to whom I am eternally grateful, helped me with this daunting task. It was daunting because adults will at least pretend to be entertained; Kids, on the other hand, will let you know the second they become bored. I’ve been involved with UGA’s Continuing Education adult programs for several years (teaching digital photography), but this was my first foray into teaching children (and film photography, for that matter).
Saving Sea Turtles
My good friend Jordan Murph and I wandered out to the beach today here in Ft. Lauderdale to play with his new speedlight soft box made by HonlPhoto. The soft light provided by the overcast and the textured clouds made for a perfect evening for portraits, especially on the beach.
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