Turbulent by Shirin Neshat

This week's lesson focuses on the elements and principles of art as well as concept. As a photographer you need the skills so you can convey your message. The two are dependent on each other. Without the skills, you can't express your idea. Without a great idea/message/concept, you can't have an interesting photograph, no matter how well you know how to handle a camera.
For this blog post, I'm showing you one of my very favorite works of art. I was fortunate enough to view this piece in person when it was on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Imagine yourself in a large, dark room. On your left is a screen with the man, and on the right is the screen with the woman.
While watching this piece, look for the meaning. Why is this piece so powerful? How can you create photographs that are both skillfully made and interesting?

A Thousand Words

Every day: so many opportunities to connect...
What if you took just one?

A Thousand Words from Ted Chung on Vimeo.

Directed by Ted Chung

Day One!

A quick overview.

Freezelight Magic Forest

Fun film using slow shutter speed and "light writing".

Freezelight Magic Forest from FREEZELIGHT.RU on Vimeo.

By Freezelight.ru

New Artwork by Phil Hansen

Anyone who has followed my blog for any length of time knows that I am a big fan of Phil Hansen. His artwork is always original, full of meaning, and in this case, very inspirational. Check out his website at www.philinthecircle.com

I love stop motion

I love stop motion from chloe fleury on Vimeo.

By Chloe Fleury

Rapping about science

This NPR article isn't exactly about art or photography. But it is about education and the love of learning. If only I could rap! I could live up to my name.