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Every image on my Facebook and Flickr pages, with the exception of my portrait work is 100% free for download via a Creative Commons license - you heard correct: free. I figure as much as I enjoy the convenience of stock/creative commons licensing, I should graciously offer the same. That's right, download anything your heart desires, and I can assure you no one will beat down your door with a lawsuit. :)
There's only one thing I ask: please provide attribution. A simple mention of my name, the image name, image link, or even just a link to one of my websites.
A little about me…
I am an amateur freelance photographer/graphic artist from Illinois, and father of one. Photography became an interest of mine a few years ago with the purchase of an "advanced point and shoot" - the Olympus SP510UZ (or "Oly" as I chose to call it). I've since moved on to the Digital SLR world, simultaneously falling in love with digital photo manipulation and creation through the use of Adobe Photoshop, changing what was once an "every now and then" hobby into such an amazingly important part of my life.
I really don't believe I fit into a particular style/genre as a whole. I really just like to capture - or create - things that interest me. Whether it be shapes and lines, colorful scenery, or rusty old trains and cars, I'm open to just about anything of particular interest.
In regards to my photography, I do not consider myself to be a purist of one style; if you shoot digital or film, RAW or JPG, black & white or color - it's all the same…art. I believe that photography, like every other art form, is an expression of the person creating it. I believe too many photographers have a misguided concept of how others should approach their photography, and think people must adhere to a set of rules. While I respect others' opinions on the matter, I do not agree. The "rules" of photography are - and should always be - a basic starting point…a guideline. When too much effort is put forth in remembering the rules all the time, you'll likely miss the "moment".
Last, but in no way least, I'm not an "equipment-is-everything" kind of guy, but believe having decent quality gear will save many problems in the long run (sometimes you just get what you pay for). The most important thing I have come to understand: The gear is only one part of making the image. Having said that, I also do not mind sharing with others information on the gear I have and use. One reason is this information might help others who happen to be in the market for a particular piece of equipment, and would "real-world" reviews. Another reason, I simply love all things technology, camera equipment included.
I believe the following quote from Lou Ann Aepelbacher (http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id- =572573) sums up my thoughts on camera equipment and its importance in creating images:
An amateur photographer was invited to dinner with friends, and he took along a few pictures to show to them. The hostess looked at the photos and commented,"These are very good! You must have a good camera." The photographer didn't make any comment, but as he was leaving to go home, he said, "That was a really delicious meal! You must have some very good pots."
There's only one thing I ask: please provide attribution. A simple mention of my name, the image name, image link, or even just a link to one of my websites.
A little about me…
I am an amateur freelance photographer/graphic artist from Illinois, and father of one. Photography became an interest of mine a few years ago with the purchase of an "advanced point and shoot" - the Olympus SP510UZ (or "Oly" as I chose to call it). I've since moved on to the Digital SLR world, simultaneously falling in love with digital photo manipulation and creation through the use of Adobe Photoshop, changing what was once an "every now and then" hobby into such an amazingly important part of my life.
I really don't believe I fit into a particular style/genre as a whole. I really just like to capture - or create - things that interest me. Whether it be shapes and lines, colorful scenery, or rusty old trains and cars, I'm open to just about anything of particular interest.
In regards to my photography, I do not consider myself to be a purist of one style; if you shoot digital or film, RAW or JPG, black & white or color - it's all the same…art. I believe that photography, like every other art form, is an expression of the person creating it. I believe too many photographers have a misguided concept of how others should approach their photography, and think people must adhere to a set of rules. While I respect others' opinions on the matter, I do not agree. The "rules" of photography are - and should always be - a basic starting point…a guideline. When too much effort is put forth in remembering the rules all the time, you'll likely miss the "moment".
Last, but in no way least, I'm not an "equipment-is-everything" kind of guy, but believe having decent quality gear will save many problems in the long run (sometimes you just get what you pay for). The most important thing I have come to understand: The gear is only one part of making the image. Having said that, I also do not mind sharing with others information on the gear I have and use. One reason is this information might help others who happen to be in the market for a particular piece of equipment, and would "real-world" reviews. Another reason, I simply love all things technology, camera equipment included.
I believe the following quote from Lou Ann Aepelbacher (http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id- =572573) sums up my thoughts on camera equipment and its importance in creating images:
An amateur photographer was invited to dinner with friends, and he took along a few pictures to show to them. The hostess looked at the photos and commented,"These are very good! You must have a good camera." The photographer didn't make any comment, but as he was leaving to go home, he said, "That was a really delicious meal! You must have some very good pots."
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