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On The RoadMay, 2005 |
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| Speaker#1 Ron Taniwaki.....Ron is one of my closest friends and was the "lead off" speaker of the seminar. Ron works for Nikon and has more information than a person should be allowed to have. Any subject, any topic, you ask Ron and he has the answer. Ron's presentation of digital technology and workflow reminded me of how digital cameras work to our advantage and how our lives as photographers have changed over the past few years. He was correct (as usual)... MY LIFE has changed since the digital revolution. Why it seemed like only yesterday that I would spend many HOURS driving back and forth to the lab, looking at snip tests, wondering how 50 rolls got scratched...........those were the good old days...NOT. I thought how much I enjoyed trying to convince airport officials in Frankfurt, Germany that they could not X-RAY my film........and that little trip to the special examination room..............those were the good old days...NOT. I looked back with great fondness to all the venues I would encounter that had a wonderful mix of light...and how I longed for the challenge of correcting that mix with gels and filters that cut down my exposure to were I would need to PUSH my 800 speed film 2 stops just to achieve a 1/250 shutter speed at f2............those were the good old days...NOT. And the grain...it was to die for!...BIG as BOULDERS...and when someone would use it as a 2 page spread I could play connect the dots.....................those were the good old days...NOT. Digital..........this is a good "new" day! | |
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Speaker#2 Me...Whenever I
have the opportunity to speak in person to photojournalism
students and people who want to learn more about photography
I get very passionate about the topics I bring to the class.
My presentation was a kind of anthology of my 25 years as
a photographer that emphasized some aspects that I felt
would help other photographers grow in their quest for a
career in the industry. I emphasized that "becoming
a student of your subject" would greatly increase your
ability to capture the moment and provide the best images
for your client. I explained that all of us should find
a way to "raise the industry standard" in order
to capture images that other photographers do not. I encouraged
the class to "leave the pack behind" and to use
technology to give themselves an edge over the rest of the
photographers at the game. That you need to "bring
passion to your profession" in order to capture images
that draw the viewer in. And to "dream".......sit
down and spend some time thinking about the kinds of pictures
you want to make and the stories you want to tell with your
images. These aspects are the core of my photography.
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| Speaker#3 Ken Kobre...is a professor of Photojournalism at San Francisco State University. His topic was ethics and his subject was a freshman student in his school.......Omar Vega. The saga revolves around Omar approaching his love of photojournalism with such involvement and passion that he is now a subject of ethical standards and first amendment rights issues. His tale is a long and involved series of events beginning with documentary images of his university dorm.....to images of a crime in progress...to censorship. A fascinating story that was presented in a courtroom style of questions and examination of facts, images and opinion, this was a presentation like no other I have ever heard. It ended with no clear cut answers as Omar's case is still pending, but it raised many thoughts in my mind regarding the complex issues and situations that today's photographers find themselves in. Ken did a marvelous job leading us through this mystery of ins and outs...ups and downs. If Omar's story ever comes out on the silver screen, I will be first in line to buy a ticket. | |
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Speaker#4 Peter DaSilva...a freelance
stringer for the New York Times living in the Bay Area.
He illustrated his hectic schedule and "out of trunk"
life style with brilliant images and commentary. If I could
some up his presentation with one word it would be "TRUST"
Peter has accomplished what all of us must strive to do
each day........gain the trust of those individuals we come
in contact with. From the guy on the street...to his subject...to
his editor...to the people who read the NY Times, Peter
first and foremost has their trust. Anyone who can accomplish
this will get great images. Yes, he is a master of his equipment
and a brilliant mind when it comes to today's photographic
technology, but his greatest asset is his willingness to
commit 100% to the people he works with, photographs, and
the readership that loves the images he makes. I wrote down
5 pages of quotes during his 90 minute presentation but
feel this one reveals his secret for gaining the trust of
all those he comes in contact with..."respect given
results in respect received." Thank you Peter.
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| Speaker#5 Kim Komanich...a long time photojournalist and a Pulitzer Prize winner offered us a glimpse into the future of photojournalism. Kim pointed out to the class that "Technology is now advanced enough that we can get back to making great pictures" Amen to that. For the past 7 years I, like most of you, have been going to "NIGHT SCHOOL." We have been living on a high speed learning curve that we both love and hate. I love all the innovations and breakthroughs with digital cameras, computers and all the technology that is available to me, but I hate the constant learn, learn, learn......more, more, more daily diet of change. I believe Kim is correct in his opening remark. It would seem that with the arrival of the Nikon's D2X and Canon's MarkII series that we have reached a point of photographic satisfaction. I am not suggesting that these cameras are the end of the line...FAR FROM IT! But, I am suggesting, as did Kim, that we, the photographers have risen to the level of understanding and familiarity with cameras, computers and technology to where digital is now becoming second nature to us...after a 7 year itch. We can now return to the task of making great pictures rather than thumbing through White Balance, Noise NINJA, Third Party Plug and Play, CCD, CMOS, LBCAST, Lens Ratio Conversion, Image Resolution, and a touch of CONVULSIONS. Kim also spoke of our next class in night school being the inclusion of AUDIO and VIDEO used in harmony with still images. He showed several examples where photojournalists have combined their still images with audio and sometimes video to better communicate the story to the viewer. My first thought regarding audio/video along with my still images was "I want retirement to come sooner"...but then I thought about the possibilities... and as usual for me I began to "dream" of what I might do................ |
I hope you enjoyed this....well.....different On The Road. The learning never stops for any of us. My hat is off to Ira Gostin and the University of Nevada, Reno for putting together a great seminar. Remember that all the On The Road and Workshop at the Ranch series, starting with January 2003 are archived on my website for you to read and enjoy at any time. Until we meet again On The Road......................Adios,
May,
2008 (click here)
A Southwest Tour
April,
2008 (click here)
The Endless Winter
March,
2008 (click here)
PMA Show in Las Vegas!
February,
2008 (click here)
At the Ballet
January,
2008 (click here)
One Week of Work
December,
2007 (click here)
A Look Back at 2007
November,
2007 (click here)
Traveling
with the New Nikon D3
October,
2007 (click here)
High Country Journey
September,
2007 (click here)
Walking
On The Road
August,
2007 (click here)
Speedway
Thunder from PA
July, 2007
(click here)
"Arlington National
Cemetery"
June, 2007
(click here)
"Kentucky Derby Day"
May, 2007
(click here)
"Mexico Trek"
April,
2007 (click here)
"Egypt Trek"
March,
2007 (click here)
Transit Mix
"Images From the Air"
February,
2007 (click here)
Ice Climbing in Ouray
January,
2007 (click here)
2007 Year in Review
People of Willoq, Peru
Lexington, Kentucky TREK
Training for the Mr USA Title
"The International Golf Tournament"
"Tour of Champions Documentary"
"Northern California, the FBI and Clint Eastwood ..."
"The 2006 Kentucky Derby"
"Off the Road Picture Sales"
Ladies Olympic Figure Skating
Torino Italy and the 2006 Winter Olympic Games
"Hey Dave, are you going to the Winter Olympics in Torino and What Equipment Do You Take?"
The Holiday Tea with Tchaikovsky
presented by Colorado's Classical Youth Ballet
Landscapes at Pebble Beach:
a look back at 2005
Lightpainting Landscapes
NFL Football
3 Day Photography Workshop
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Michelle Kwan
International Gymnastics Camp
the Men's US Open Golf Championships
The Kentucky Derby
Nevada Photojournalism Day
John Bolin's "The Thorn"
Indoor Track and Field
UC Irvine's Paul Spittle and
the Sports Shooter Academy
with Nikon's new DX2
Broncos Football:
Denver vs Indianapolis
the US Figure Skating Nationals
Portland, Oregon
College Basketball:
Colorado State vs Air Force
Broncos Football:
Broncos VS. Dolphins
Assignment work:
Wrestling
A look back at 2004
Rich Clarkson's Photography at the Summit Workshop &
Moose Peterson's Digital Landscape Workshop Series
Whitewater Kayaking
Gymnastics and more
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games
Athens, Greece
A look back at some wonderful Olympic moments
USAFA Graduation flyover
US Olympic Training Center - Swimming and Gymnastics
Last Month the Masters, this month The Kentucky Derby......I love my job
Masters at Augusta National
The American Cup Gymnastics
NIKON COLLEGE WORKSHOP
Indoor Track and Field
Women's Freestyle Wresting
Rhythmic Gymnastics Nationals
The Glass Flower Ceiling at the Belagio Hotel in Las Vegas
College Basketball
Women's Waterpolo
Olympic swimmers on their way to Athens
NFL Football
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finals
A look back at The Greenbay Professionals
Monday Night Football the Sports Shooter Workshop and Luau in LA
Photography at the Summit workshop
Portraits to workshops to stock image sales
Lightpainting in Banf
The World Gymnastics Championships
International Gymnastics Camp
Thunderbirds
Gymnastics
The Sports Photography Workshop with Rich Clarkson
Velodrome Cycling, More
The 129th running of the Kentucky Derby
White water kayakers
The Champions on Ice tour
PBR Rodeo
Chris Shivers and Little Yellow Jacket ride for $1 Million
Nikon's featured speaker at PMA in Las Vegas
American Cup Gymnastics
USAFA Women's Basketball
USAFA Swimming
USAFA Boxing
NCAA Fencing Championships
USOC's Titan Games
Air Force Basketball
Pro Football Pre-Superball Stock Sales
Swimmers train at the Swim Flume at the USOC
Much more!
Diving at the Air Force Academy
Denver Broncos VS. The Arizona Cardinals
Olympic Hopefuls Lenny Krayzelberg and Tom Molchow practice at the USOC
