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Week 18 Course Update

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Week 18 is now just a fading memory, but, thanks to this blog, it’s a memory I’ll be able to recall down the road.
In digital imaging we worked more with quick masks. It is a really useful tool to know how to use and even more useful if you have a lot of patience. It [...]

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Week 16: Spring 2010 Semester Begins

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Don’t forget about Appreciate A Photographer Week!
After a nice little vacation, school is back. The first week of the semester is done. I’ve decided to make a few little changes to the blog. Rather than update for each class every week, I’m just going to focus on the highlights.
A quick reminder of what I’m taking [...]

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Spring 2010 Course Selection

Thursday, December 3, 2009

I just finalized my courses for the Spring and I’m really excited:
Digital Imaging II with Caroline Shepard:
The theory and practice of digital imaging will be explored in this course. The use of digital cameras; flatbed and film scanners; enhancement of images for various output options; tonal and color correction, color management, restoration and retouching techniques [...]

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Week 11 Course Update: Hip-Hop, PoMo & Dags

Saturday, November 21, 2009

It seems like these week updates are happening more and more frequently. I think I’ve just been very busy and the days are really rolling by quickly right now.
In Digital Imaging, we’re now starting to work on our final projects for the semester. The general idea is to produce 8-11 images using the various things [...]

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The Future of Photography (BHQF Part III)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Last week I posted part of a department-wide email that was sent out. There is a lot of discussion at school about the future of photography, social networks, the education system…. The faculty are really questioning what their role is as educators, which I think is a good thing.
Artist and faculty member Grahame Weinbren responded [...]

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Roy DeCarava 1919-2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Roy DeCarava was an amazing photographer and a dedicated teacher. Rather than post an obituary, I decided to post a LA Times review of his retrospective in 1996:
In Shadow and Light
By CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC|November 21, 1996
“Roy DeCarava: A Retrospective” is one of those rare and exciting exhibitions that make you slap your forehead [...]

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Week 5 Course Update: Let’s Be Frank

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Another week has passed. This week feels a little foggy. Not too sure why. My brain could be reaching maximum capacity. It could be the changing seasons.
Monday:
Digital Imaging: Woooo hooooo!! We got to play with the first few tools. We messed around with brushes and select tools. It was fun. What were you doing monday [...]

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Mini Interview: Peter Bialobrzeski

Monday, September 28, 2009

I like all sorts of photography. My book shelves are full of works from a range of photographers including Garry Winogrand, Walter Niedermayr and Taryn Simon. My book shelves also hold four books by German photographer Peter Bialobrzeski. I like all sorts of photography but in my book, Peter is right up there at the [...]

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