Discussion with Oscar Winning Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski

Change The Way You Think

This is such an inspiring uplifting personal story by renowned photographer (and fellow Tennessean) Jeremy Cowart. His journey through early academic/life struggles, art school discoveries and unimaginable commercial success is EPIC!  The world needs more artists like Jeremy Cowart.






Check out more of Jeremy's remarkable work at his website:

// Jeremy Cowart

Interview With Legendary Cinematographer James Wong Howe (1974)

Understanding the Cinematography of Conrad Hall

PetaPixel: Understanding Basic Compositional Elements

Check out this great article on PetaPixel featuring basic composition elements and staging. It's a short and simple breakdown with solid examples and commentary.

// Understanding Basic Aesthetics in Photography

Yasujiro Ozu: Quiet Cinematography

Here's a short case study featuring cinematographer Yasujiro Ozu that focuses on his use of depth, composition and pillow shots.

Janusz Kaminski: Cinematography Master Class

Finding Vivian Maier

Amazing documentary! Her work is just stunning. I'm going to try to snag this book soon Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows

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// The Life and Work of Street Photographer Vivian Maier

Reference of the day: Francis Prior's Macro Photography

If you need some awesome reference material for that alien or creature design you're working on then  check out Francis Prior's macro photography! It's real treasure trove of hires macro images!

// Francis Prior Macro Photography