Word.

A few words from a photography lesson.

In photography what is interesting for me is that everybody sees the world differently and has there own unique view on the world, and while there is no right or wrong, only differences in opinion. There are compositional rules that apply to the construction of any image. As a photographer it is your job to learn these rules, in the same way you would learn a new language, to begin with it may seem difficult, but with practice and understanding it should become second nature, like riding a bike. something you cannot forget.
In the same way a music track needs structure and balance, and not just a random combination of notes. A photograph - or a good photograph requires thought and also a technical knowledge of your equipment. But not always, photography differs from other art forms in that anyone can accidently create a masterpiece with no understanding of the process, unlike more traditional forms of art, such as painting or music.
The real skill in photography is to be able to constantly make arresting and interesting images that speak to people, and that people want to look at over and over again.
One of the reasons i like photography so much is that, for me anyway, it is a tool to look for peoples beauty. And when you can show this people without having spent any time in photoshop re-touching it, or lit it in a studio, and make them happy and comfortable with themselves, it is a very powerful and liberating experience for both parties.

TEef vs FrankMusik - take im Out

Check out: http://www.teefonline.com/ for some more tunes and more Teef related entertainment


Teef is playing a show at Open Sauce at Vibe Live on the 16th with another project of his called Million Knives. There sick go see them if you can.
More details here: http://www.myspace.com/opensauce

ace News May 1st last year

Open Sauce 17/06/09

Man One & Passivesixfive





DJ DYSU, Infinite Livez & Gold Panda

Street Scene, London

This ones been my wallpaper on my computer for a while now. Its one of my favorites.

Benji B

hopefully this portrait, or another i shot, will be in rugged magazine next month. Keep an eye out.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/benjib/

Chief Instore at Pure Groove Records, Farringdon

Shepard Fairey Instore at Carhartt

My Exhibition comes down from the Carhartt store today, to make way for OBEY.
Just want to say a big thankyou to Carhartt for putting it on, and everyone who made it down to see it. I hope you enjoyed it.








Should be a good one, i'll be there photographing so expect some photos up on here in the future.

Life is a gift, unwrap it daily

A nice little animation, made from post it notes.





This is the 1st digital camera ever made. Made in 1975 it didn't go on sale till 1991, when it would have set you back $13,000, for 0.1 megapixels. Bargain.

1 more from Canada 05

I've been pretty busy all week, with various bits, so sorry for the lack of updates. Heres a little something until the weekend.


If you have some time, check these videos too:


http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/video-archive/lectures/

Dinosaur Jr.

Its definately not everyones cup of tea, but i love the new dinsaur Jr. Tracks pieces & plans





http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr


listen to "feel the pain" too!

On the Road with DJ DYSU Infinite Livez & DJ TenDraw

I spent the weekend in Cheltenham, a beautiful place, with some great company, and some amazing hospitality from the locals.


DYSU, Tendraw and Infinite continue there tour with two final dates in London.


Tonight At the Nottinghill Arts Club, and Tomorrow at The Vibe Live in bricklane. Come down if you can!

Pandemic !!!

Fans of the Wire should check this video.
I'm going to post some photos from last week, Soon!

Carhartt Warehouse Jam

If you CAN get anywhere today because of the tube strikes, get down here for a few free beers and some tunes!


Flyer Courtesy of UnkleAL - Check more here:


http://unkleal.tumblr.com/

James Nachtwey

Mandatory viewing.

It's been a long time, i shouldn't left you, without a dope beat to step to

Following a conversation with a good friend of mine, i've decided i should try and write a few words here and there on this Blog, and share a few bits other than just my photos.

for those of you wondering why i shoot so many black and white photos, check this:

http://www.musarium.com/stories/vietnaminc/moviehtml/color-bw.html

I've been loving watching these too: http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays
although some are better than others.


Heres a little update of a few things i've been upto recently.


The FA Youth Cup Final at the Emirates





Chasing Liz Promo work, Buckingham Palace




Two From a Clothing catalogue shoot in Broadstairs.







And finally, the music on this clip cracks me up.


http://toebock.com/web-videos/chavosky_murawski_bassbllln_small.mov


peace

Glasvegas Shepherds Bush Empire

Canada 2005

Screen Grab

Back in London

Knee News:


I've damaged the cartilage in my knee, MRI Scans next week.

Injury.

I'm out of London for a while to rest up.