starting with a concept . . .

In this 8 minute video Chris Sauter takes us through his art making process that begins with a concept. Even though this artist's medium isn't photography, think about his process in relation to your own art work, your photographs - do you like to start with the subject, the form, or the concept - any approach is OK - what works for you?

Chris Sauter from Mark & Angela Walley on Vimeo.

you don't want to miss this . . .

THE ORIGINAL COPY: PHOTOGRAPHY OF SCULPTURE 1839 TO TODAY

This is a fantastic exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art that chronicles the intersection of photography and sculpture from 1839 to the present. You really need to look and read - click here to see many fantastic images to inspire you . . . like these . . .

Fischli/Weiss (Peter Fischli, Swiss, born 1952 and David Weiss, Swiss, born 1946

The Three Sisters, 1984

Bruce Nauman (American, born 1941)

Waxing Hot from Eleven Color Photographs 1966-67/1970/2007

Herbert Bayer (American, born Austria, 1900-1985

Humanly Impossible, 1932

another "must read" . . .

This book is a twentieth century classic - based on the 1964 photography exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Click here to read curator John Szarkowski's classic essay on the visual language of photography. Go to our library and check it out!

which format is best?

Confused????? Click here to read a clear explanation of File Formats in Digital Photography . . .

which are you?

Do you like to take pictures of "what's out there"? Or do you prefer to "set up" your own shots? Take a look at this classic exhibition catalog and find out where you fit in . . .

recommended reading . . .

Treat yourself to some inspiration - a couple skinny little paperbacks packed with ideas. "Must reads" for all students of photography / art . . .

recommended viewing . .

Site Santa Fe's Eighth International Biennial Exhibition 2010 - The Dissolve - features many excellent works of stop motion animation - a few examples below. Click here to see and read more . . .

Edison Manufacturing Company, The Enchanted Drawing, 1900

Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, still from Traffic #1, Our Second Date, 2004

Robert Breer, still from Bang!, 1986