business The Value of Free (Part Two) For nearly a decade, from 1995 to 2005-ish, the mantra “information wants to be free” suffused the internet. This set up a cultural expectation: If it’s online, it’s free.
The Ghost of Communism The true story of a fashion photographer who goes to the Soviet Union as a photojournalist, not quite knowing what photojournalists do.
creativity The Value of Free (Part One) Most people think creative talent — photography, writing, music, acting etc. — is part of the genetic makeup of a creative person, much like arresting beauty is part of the genetic makeup of a model.
photography What Do You Do All Day? It was a loaded question. She was a 23-year-old upwardly mobile, fabulous-clothes-wearing corporate mover who made a boatload more money than I did.
fashion The Secret Life of Models Stalkers, masturbators, crowded apartments, and battered feet; welcome to the glamorous life of a fashion model.
photography The Players and the Wackadoo Process of an Advertising Campaign We were trying to conjure a word that we could use to describe our industry to the brave photographers venturing into advertising. Wackadoo is all we could come up with.
photography Military Style The military style hierarchy translated into an effective, well-run set. It had to. There were too many elements involved in the shot for it work any other way.
bidding The Psychology Behind Photography Bids There are these magic times when you’ll get called to shoot a job because of who you are. Your style, your demeanor, and your ability to execute. The only question that remains is money.
copyright What is a Usage License? Usage License is a phrase that is often bandied about without a clear understanding as to its purpose. Yet, it is critical for you as a photographer, illustrator, or any other commercial creative artist.
