WHAT MAKES THIS PHOTO GREAT #34: DUANE MICHALS

On artnet… and yes, he shoots color. http://www.artnet.com/artists/duane-m…

On Lensculture https://www.lensculture.com/articles/…

Illusions of the Photographer: Duane Michals at the Morgan https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions…

Artsy https://www.artsy.net/artist/duane-mi…

Documentary: Duane Michals, The Man Who Invented Himself.
Available on Amazon Prime

VIDEOS

Here is a page of many videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?searc…

Duane Michals Talks About His Career https://youtu.be/pZa_oOzXVkY

Duane Michals at the Strand Book Store https://youtu.be/h6-qWBuklHI

Duane Michals on some of his work: https://youtu.be/6sR69nK7Hdw (You will see the entire story of “Grandpa Goes to Heaven”

BOOKS

Storyteller: The Photographs of Duane Michals Hardcover https://amzn.to/32DQKeX

Duane Michals (Photofile) https://amzn.to/3mDtvZP

Duane Michals: Portraits https://amzn.to/3z4nhqJ

ABCDuane: A Duane Michals Primer https://amzn.to/3pxDMbv

AWESOME Opportunity to be Exploited! Wow!

AWESOME Opportunity to be Exploited! Wow!

Crowdsourcing... that is the new name for spec work, but worse than spec work this involves an outlay by the ones being expected to be used for nothing. FORMER ADVOCATE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, Photo District News and Rangefinder have decided it is a great idea...

Off Topic Sunday…

Off Topic Sunday…

Been reading a really interesting book this past couple of weeks... lots to digest. "The Power of Visual Storytelling" by Ekaterina Walter and Jessica Gioglio is about how visuals are beginning to dominate not only our news and information channels, but the ways...

What About Critics?

Should We Listen To Critics or Show Them The Door? Ahhh… the world of the artist. A place where we can nurture our ideas and share our bountiful creativity to others who will accept it into their lives with open arms, and smiles of gratitude. Or… not. There seems to...

“Since clients haven’t held me to the lowest bid, other things factor in such as how the photographer allots the budget. How much money is going into casting, scouting, model-making, travel? What kinds of fees are they looking for? What usage are they including?. The creative call/treatment are very important too. Are they connecting with the art director and how are they approaching the job? Are they (or their agent) flexible regarding any changes in usage or scope? Let’s be honest here, if I like working with their agent I am more likely to recommend them for the job.”

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On Preparing a Bid

3) We all know there are many reasons for a photographer not getting a project. Besides the obvious of price or creative, can you share some other reasons that they may not be awarded a project? "Since clients haven’t held me to the lowest bid, other things factor in...