How do you create a museum exhibit of night photography? This is how the “Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles” museum exhibit at the La Quinta Museum near Palm Springs came to be. The museum is situated close to not only Palm Springs, but also Joshua Tree National Park. This amazing
Kirsty Iltners is an Australian photographer and novelist, and it’s easy to see why her work attained the high status of finalist for the National Photographic Portrait Prize in 2021. Her evocative, rich images capture more than just the moment. She has taken that attention to detail to a different
Often I’ll end up visiting a bookstore to check out fun coffee table books and photography books. I have to have something for my home that will help guests be converted to taking pictures! So there I was, looking at a table of neatly piled and organized books when I
I discussed my book about Route 66, night photography, light painting, history, and stories in this YouTube video. I love it when so many fascinating topics collide in one presentation. California Historic Route 66 Association Zoom Series California Historic Route 66 Association began in 1990 to foster, expand, promote, and
“The Real Deal: Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer” (2022) is the latest page-turner from acclaimed American photographer Joe McNally. Part autobiography and part freelance photography bible of sorts, The Real Deal delivers a candid journey of McNally’s 40-year career in the industry. The author Joe McNally
Discover what went into creating the new “Abandoned Planes and Automobiles” book I have written. I spoke with night photographer Timothy Little during this YouTube interview. He also inquires about several specific photos of his choice. “Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles: California Revealed” is published by Arcadia Publishing. It is my
Night photographer Mike Cooper has just released his second book, “Abandoned Texas: Under a Lone Star Moon.” Driving many miles, Mike has explored every nook and cranny of this immense state, illuminating mysterious, forgotten locations with often colorful lighting, creating the image in-camera. Mike has covered broad expanses of the
Photofocus author Robert Vanelli arranged a telephone interview with author Steve Gottlieb and asked what’s his secret for turning a personal project into a book.
Night photography explorations bring about fantastic experiences and adventures. Certainly when exploring abandoned planes, trains and automobiles. Over the years, I had amassed quite a few stories. I would tell these to friends. Occasionally I would post about them. I had to abbreviate these stories quite often, creating more questions
Amazing Photography is a new book by Clemens van Os and Ivan van der Veld seeking to inspire you with people’s stories and photographs. Even loftier, the description leads off by telling us that “photography can literally improve your life, if you know how to take full advantage of it.”
If you have ever looked through your old family photos, you may find that some still look great, while some are looking like they’ve had better days. A great idea for old family photos is to turn them into hardcover coffee table style photo books. Sadly, my Dad passed away
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Riley Arthur about the challenges of journalism, building relationships and publishing tips. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Riley got started in the industry The challenges
