July 10, 2012
So what did I produce after 4 four months on the road? Come find out. July 27th 2012 is my first big opening of the here in my Central WA gallery. Come by and enjoy the images, the food the latest master prints and editions. Talk shop and learn about my latest projects. You can find us at 227 HWY 28West in Soap Lake WA. And if you can’t make the big day, you don’t have to miss out. I’ll be around for a few weeks during the summer showcase. Hope to see you soon… Gav
June 20, 2012
Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #85
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim – Barry Howell – Nina Beheim – Scott & Adina Hayne
This month the panel looks at a few news bits, understands that photos have value, reviews Photoshop CS6, our favorite lenses and more.
Main Time Indexes:
Links…
5DMK III is good. So is the Nikon D800. You decide. And check out the value of the D3200.
A pack of free LR develop presets for video.
The Brenizer Method. An stitched approach to the large format look (thanks to Vincent P for the link)
Bands don’t need to pay for your photos?
PICKS…
June 17, 2012
I wanted to start a new series looking at classical art on my journal, as I get a lot of my inspiration by studying the masters. It makes me study line and tone it a broad since instead of merely by what’s the popular fad of today.
Here’s Thomas Gainsborough‘s, The Watering Place from 1777. You’ve probably seen iconic work by Gainsborough in paintings like The Blue Boy. I also find myself wondering what he thought of Americans at this at this time, as the Revolution was now on.
It’s currently on display at National Gallery in London at at over 70 inches it will be quite impressive, reminding me once again why a wall piece can take an image from a little print to a piece of timeless fine furnishing.
Next to the painting is a beautifully done engraving of it made by William Miller many years later. It some ways I think the detailed beauty of the monochrome engraving is more impactful that the original. But both are beautiful and I’m guessing we’re seeing some fading the the painted work from how it was originally intended by Gainsborough.
There’s a simplicity here. Yet there’s also a subtle complexity. The cattle watering are clearly the subject, but as you look closer you see many details of supporting cast. The people relaxing under the trees, the distant farms, the birds in the sky. There’s something to be learned from this pieces that was praised by critics when it released.
What are your thoughts and what’s your favorite classical art this month.
Gav
February 17, 2012
by Gavin Seim:
Ready in 60 Seconds: After you choose the subject but before before you release the shutter, try taking a full minute to think about your scene and how you’re about to capture it. Really. Don’t just look at it. SEE IT. Sometimes we feel pressured to click. But even with a portrait, learn to take a little time and you’re images WILL improve. With some scenes you can even spend longer. Check out the 111 Project.
Cut The Trash: I know, you’ve already taken 60 seconds, you have a plan. But look again. Maybe even take a test frame. Controlling tone, removing clutter and distracting elements is one of the most neglected elements in art making. If something is not adding to the image, it should not be in the frame. Either you move, move it, or it will move the quality of your final image down to LOW.
November 13, 2011
It was one of those Sunsets. The ones with stunning clouds and radiant colors that seem to last forever. Like a great song that keeps on playing. I was on a road trip to the Oregon Coast with Ken Whitmire, the renown portraitist. Ken was working with a family on the beach in Pacific City and I assisted, while getting images and video for a project we were working on.
About halfway through Ken was on his ladder, having this family of five walk down the beach. I just stood back and watched. A bit envious of the amazing portraits he was going to take home. It was a stunning evening. I took in the incredible ocean landscape with some awe. In between video clips, I decided to go vertical and try to illustrate Ken as the working professional in his environment. I hoped for a sort of memorable feel that that artists and photographers could relate to.
This has been really well received. I admit, I did not realize it would strike such a chord, but I’m glad it did. To me this says something about creative craftsmanship and taking your time. It reminds us to take the extra steps up that ladder to make an image Great. That’s what Ken Whitmire has done for over fifty years and I’m glad I got to be a small part of that.
Our road trip was a memorable one in more ways than one. In fact by brother and I wrote a short short story about this trip. You can read that here on the Brothers Seim blog.
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