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The Art of Photography Podcast

Artistic Ideas, Photography

One of the joyous surprises for me in studying photography is the range of subjects invariably covered. Far from being a technical path where buttons are pushed and images printed, there is a history, culture, language, artistry and emotion to the subject. My study cannot be complete without all of it. Imagine my delight then when I discovered a single voice that does cover all of it.

Trolling online one day, I landed on a website called “The Art of Photography”, produced by a guy named Ted Forbes. Continue reading “The Art of Photography Podcast” →

Portraits Anyone?

Artistic Ideas, Photography, Portraits

One of the most difficult tasks for any photographer is getting the perfect shot of a person who is staring back at you while you do it.  It is so much easier to photograph a wildflower, a building, an artefact.  Even what’s known as “street photography”, where unposed and candid photos of people are taken, presents less of a challenge.Broken Lens

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Website Launch This Week

Interesting Stuff

This website officially launched this week.  Thanks to the great learning environment at Durham College, I was able to design, build and release this to you.  It’s been a labour of love, as well as a way to start to connect with all of you.  Hope you enjoy your visit and that you’ll return regularly.  Thanks for your support.

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