by Danny | May 28, 2007 | Inspiration, teaching
Today is Memorial Day — a holiday initiated in the 1860’s to honor those who died in the Civil War and, since then, honors all soldiers who gave their life in combat. However, over time, this holiday has come to be more about the joys of a three-day...
by Danny | Jan 26, 2007 | Inspiration
This chest cold continues to slow me down. One of the benefits of so much time at home resting has been the chance to watch DVDs like Contacts Vol II, which I rented from Netflix. This DVD features 10-13 minute clips with eleven contemporary photographers such as...
by Danny | Jan 6, 2007 | Inspiration, quotes, Studio
My studio walls hold two large bulletin boards. I decorate these with snippets of projects in progress, images and words that inspire me, and other items of fascination. Some of the things collected there are… Milagros and a rusty old keyhole purchased at a flea...
by Danny | Jan 4, 2007 | books, history of photography, Inspiration, teaching
A bright spot in the midst of a rainy day yesterday was the arrival of a box of books. Even though I ordered these myself, cutting open the cardboard box felt like opening a gift. Here is what I found inside:Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily CarrI...
