My First Commute in Snow

Really this isn’t my first commute in snow but its been 7 years or so since having to shovel out a driveway (150 ft) to drive on super slushy and slippery streets with crazy people in SUVs who think they are invincible.

Then there is the wind: biting and relentless.

So here’s my first ever video of myself made with my iPhone 4S as I walk from the parking lot to Newhouse and then back to get home. Trust me, this isn‘t some super awesome video but I wanted to share my experience.

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Milestone: 40

I celebrated a milestone birthday.

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Danger Will Robinson! It's Your Flash-Based Website!

Last month Adobe announced that it will no longer support Flash for mobile.

The interwebs were quick to announce that Flash is Dead. Heck, it makes a great headline.

I'm waiting to see what happens but I do lean toward this camp.

But if that doesn't jive with you maybe this will: Flash isn't dead but it is moving in a new direction.

So I'm putting up a red flag for all the photographers using a purely Flash-based website or even thinking about buying into a Flash-based template. (My yellow flag? It's Time to Break Up with Your Flash Website.)

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Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar: Branding & Marketing for Photographers

Mike Davis and I are in Atlanta and totally excited to be at the 2011 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar.

There's a great lineup of photography workshops and speakers.

Every time we attend a workshop it's this amazing opportunity to reunite with old friends and make some new ones (Hello, marketing!)

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Type Tuesday: Guadalupe

I'm lovin' this script typeface, Guadalupe by type designer Daniel Hernández of Latinotype.

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New Logo and Identity Design for Developer and Educator Jim Webb

Below is the logo and identity we (Rachel and I) designed for Jim earlier this summer. I personally *heart* the green color. Wicked energy.

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12 Non-Flash Photographer Websites for Your Inspiration

A few weeks ago, I was asked by fine art photographer Lauren Henkin what websites I like over at the Flak Photo Network.

I have to admit that I've been hesitant about creating a list of say, "X Outstanding Photographer Websites" or "My Favorite Photographer Websites".

I'm not quite sure I can explain why but here's a stab:

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