DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media: FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
If your photography business is not reaping any benefits from social media, then perhaps it’s time to move on.
Category: Perspective
Signage of the Times
“Black Lives Matter” signage is appearing all over the City of Seattle. Question: “Why is the movement suddenly resonating with everybody *this time*?”
The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests
When America and the world look back at the Year 2020 a year from now, or a decade from now, we may collectively wonder how we persevered. In the first … Read More
Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me
Some people drink. Some do drugs. Some overeat. We often need *something* to compensate for bad news or situations. Can photography be viewed as a vice?
Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies
Why are people adverse to capturing images when the weather is not ideal or agreeable? This is the precise time to engage in photography!
The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer
One of the most inspirational, challenging, momentous and, occasionally, disappointing years in my life occurred between May 2014 and May 2015. Even though I was a sole proprietor and had … Read More
Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy
As much as I love the art and science of photography, a part of my psyche cannot help but wonder in which direction photography – specifically, digital photography – is … Read More
No Facebook Needed (a.k.a. Life without Facebook)
Here are the reasons why TIA left Facebook and never looked back with any regrets.
Hooray for Hollywood?
As a professional photographer headquartered in Seattle, I always enjoy learning the locations from where new customers and potential clients contact TIA, and which images they are interested in licensing. … Read More
“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”
Recently, PhotoShelter.com presented an intriguing blog topic entitled “Would You Work for Free?” The subject has generated plenty of discussion among photographers who are approached to perform services or contribute … Read More
Codes, Creeds & Disrespectful Deeds
One topic that has frequently been on my mind is the ethics code among photographers. Does a code actually exist, or is it a figment of a photographer’s imagination? Or … Read More
Hope & Irresponsibility
I think it happened somewhere on Hope Street between W. 2nd & W. 3rd Streets, possibly a little after 8pm. It was the fourth day of November in 2011, a Friday night. … Read More
In the Beginning. . .
Hi everyone. I am still learning the tricks and trades of WordPress. So far, it has been a lot of fun. One of the best advantages of this blog is that … Read More