Some days the assignments are better than others. I was lucky enough to score this one for several reasons. I have a strong interest in World War Two issues- the people, politics, etc, something I’ve held for many years, along with flyfishing. When work combines with either one of these subjects (rarely with the second, [...]

Moises Saman, in Iraq for the New York Times, writes about the changeup in that country.  See his photos here.  I much prefer black and white images and like what he has to say about shooting B and W.  Read on.

I completely agree with Shawn and love his site.

I thought this angle made for a striking photo from today’s inauguration of Barack Obama.  Simple but effective.  When I checked out the National Press Photographers Association site tonight I found the back story to how it was made.

The next time you drive by a guy wearing one of these glow-in-the-dark, eye-blinding vests, don’t be frightened, they aren’t deer hunting along the F. E. Everett Turnpike.

Edith Shain of Los Angeles says the post-war Alfred Eisenstaedt photo of a sailor kissing a nurse represents all those feelings.  Shain is in the news today, a day before 11/11- Veterans Day.  There are many references out there to who may be who in the iconic image but as I was checking some mail today I saw [...]

This doesn’t happen a whole lot.  Not that it’s rare, mind you.  Here are some front pages from after Tuesday’s election.  Follow the link at the bottom for more.

I work for a small newspaper. Budgets are tight so I’m expected to do the work that many do with several assistants. Yesterday, I was assigned to shoot the first ever Miss Monadnock Beauty Pageant in Wilton. Access was dismal and so was the light in the areas where I was allowed to shoot. After [...]

Photographer Jill Greenberg has caused quite a stir with her cover shot of John McCain for The Atlantic Monthly.  Here’s what the mag has to say.  And as of this posting, here’s the latest.

Look out everyone! I’ve gone on vacation for a couple of days but, don’t worry, I’ll be back…ANND I’m bringing a new photo intern with me.
Mark Turner is his name and he’s a tremendous shooter who’ll add a new layer of storytelling to our publication. He’s a second year student at Brooks [...]