Resurrecting Doc's Music Hall: a DOCSumentary

Captures from the movie premiere of "Resurrecting Doc's Music Hall: a DOCSumentary".

http://www.rockethub.com/projects/51496-resurrecting-doc-s-music-hall-a-docsumentary

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Leica M9

50mm Summicron v4

 

 

  

New Years Eve 2014

New Years Eve

No words are needed.....

The Fickle Peach
Muncie, Indiana

Leica M9

Voigtlander 35mm Skopar PII

Leica SF20

Friday Night

We celebrated a friend's birthday late on Friday evening.

I've been missing the process of shooting film.....

I set my Leica to capture color JPEGs.

I promised myself I wouldn't process any of the files.

We had a great evening.....

Leica M9

Voigtlander 28mm Ultron

Leica SF20 Flash

JPEGs SOOC

Go Wide or Go Home

I recently had the pleasure of teaching a street photography workshop.

The two session event was hosted by Jack's Camera Shop in Muncie, Indiana.

The first session was held in the classroom.

During the second session we headed out into the streets to practice what we had learned.

I find that the main reason that photographers take the workshop is to learn how (or gain the confidence) to approach strangers on the street.

I talked about using prime lenses.

I shared my views regarding shooting wide angle primes (35 and 28mm) and the importance of getting close and connecting with people.

I decided that I should practice what I preach.

I attached my Voigtlander 28mm Ultron to my Leica.

The only extra things I carried were business cards.
I left my camera bag behind.

As I walked away from the car I mumbled the same words that I always say when I leave the house with a 28mm lens.

"Go wide.....  or go home....."

Getting close is exciting.....

There was a great group of photographers that attended.

I'm fortunate to have spent time with all of them.

I'm looking forward to staying in touch with everyone.

Tommi (a.k.a. Fearless) in action.

J.C interacts after taking photos.

Shaun in action.

Darrin in action.

JC in action (on the light pole above the crowd).

Great discussion was had afterwards at the Fickle Peach (one of my favorite bars).

Photo by Shaun Frederickson 

Photo by Shaun Frederickson 

Street Photography Workshop

I will be teaching a workshop in October.

This workshop will cover the basics of street photography with an emphasis on black and white storytelling.

The workshop will be hosted by Jack's Camera Shop in Muncie, Indiana.

It is a two evening session workshop taking place on Tuesday September 30th and Thursday October 2nd.

The first session will be in the classroom.  

The second session will be out shooting during Muncie's First Thursday Art Walk.

Please reach out to me or Jack's Camera for more information.

www.jackscamera.com

(765) 282-0204

Love the Wild

When I was kid my parents would drop us off at the trailhead with our packs.

They would wish us well and pick us up days later.

There wasn't cell phones for safety.

We had a first aid kit.

We had skills.

Chuck was with us on half of those adventures.

We introduced him to downtown Muncie this weekend.

I hadn't seen him in over 20 years.

Nothing has changed...... 

We are still brothers.

Everyone who shares libations with us is required to sign the cork.

Chuck signed it "Love the Wild, reconnected 2/28/14 after 20 years."

All images captured with a Leica M9 and 28mm Voigtlander Ultron.

Live at the Civic Theatre

The Michael Martin Band and Cynda Williams.....

Muncie Civic Theatre.....

Leica M9

50mm Summicron v4

ISO2500