Security guards capture T.J. in the act of photography at a parking garage in Philadelphia and summarily kick him out -- but not for the reason one might assume.
S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3: “City of Brotherly Security”
S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1: “Weekend at Boise’s”
"Satirical Tales of a Moody Photographer" (or "S.T.O.M.P.") is a new series for La Vue Atypique which shares amusing (and sometimes enlightening) anecdotes from my career as a professional photographer.
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 owned my own small photography business for four and a half years, I was still working full-time for an employer in Seattle. It was the... Continue Reading →
What is TIA International Photography Anyway?
If it was previously unclear what TIA’s services were and how we can provide photography for your business needs and projects, this entertaining video demystifies any uncertainties or misconceptions! LOCATION TIA International Photography is headquartered in the industrious city of Seattle, Washington, in the United States, where inspirational and captivating images are abundant. FOCUS TIA’s... Continue Reading →
An Intro to Night Photography
Starbucks Coffee Company Headquarters, Seattle Starbucks Coffee Company recently invited me to make a presentation about night photography for its internal photography club. It was a terrific event for which I had nearly a month to prepare. I was never nervous once until a few seconds after the presentation started on April 9th. A bout... Continue Reading →
“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”
"Riddle Me This. Riddle Me That. Which Photographer Gets Paid All That?" 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 their images for little to no compensation at all. Responses included very reproachful... Continue Reading →
Codes, Creeds & Disrespectful Deeds
Is there such a thing as a photographer's code? 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 perhaps, is it my imagination solely? As human beings, we each have our own codes and... Continue Reading →
