When the Boulder County Film Commission wanted photographs of its Creative Industry Night event this week, the film commissioner brought me in and when I arrived, he said, "Do we need to discuss what photos to get?" To which I said, "I know exactly what you want, what to do, what to photograph." He smiled... Continue Reading →
A 2023 Prediction: The Further AI Goes…
...the more value there will be for traditional photographers, especially those using film and creating photographs as a craft. Just like there's a movement toward film photography among young people, those same young people are the ones advertisers want to reach and those young consumers don't want fake images, doctored pictures, or AI-generated unreality. They... Continue Reading →
Documenting Light and Life as an Editorial Photographer
I mostly work with black and white film for personal photographs--pictures of friends and family, some photography projects. When I am working for editorial or commercial clients, it's digital. Clients need photographs sharp, in color, lit and ready for publication immediately. That's where digital shines. I wield a pair of Nikon full-frame DSLRs. Give me... Continue Reading →
The Camera as a Powerful Tool
I believe there is power in photography. When I document ordinary people doing ordinary things for the Roy Stryker photo project, I do it because I believe it has the power to change the world. Its goal is to "Introduce America to Americans" and show people in different parts of the country what we all... Continue Reading →