One of the most influential photographers in my life has passed. I went to a particular school,Ryerson in Toronto, just to make sure I could learn from him. We became friends, and what he taught me, is deeply ingrained in my visual thought process. Here is the obit from NYT. The following is an article […]

When I left LA, there were 95 boxes of photo books that went into storage. Since moving into a city where space is at a premium, my book purchases have taken a nose dive, and only a very select few make it through the front door. Yes, I’m talking about the printed books, not the […]

The sturm and drang of young brooding photographer can cause one to go dark. Not the dark of violence, but exploring the inner reaches of the psyche. The deep reaches. Or so I thought. When I was looking at universities to study film photography and fine art, I knew it was all about the instructors, […]