A Day in the Life of a Musician

A Day in the Life of a Musician

San Diego’s live music scene is not nearly what it was back in the 1980s and 90s. That’s a sad fact that music-seeking residents have had to live with for a while. Venues are expensive to run, [good] bands or musician don’t play for free/cheap, liquor laws are strict, and DJ culture has boomed. That…

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Steps to Better Snapshots

Three Steps to Better Snapshots

It goes without saying that the vast majority of people who own a camera (phone, point-and-shoot, mirrorless ICL [interchangeable lens], or DSLR) are not professionals. And probably don’t have aspirations to become a professional, but they can still take better snapshots. Falling within that group doesn’t mean you can’t make good images with better snapshots…

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What Makes a Great Headshot

What Makes a Great Headshot

The headshot — a formal portrait that includes only the subject’s head, neck, and shoulders — has been around for probably a century. But what makes a great headshot? Used originally by the entertainment industry (“glossies”), a great headshot today is a staple of nearly every professional sector, and headshots are a requirement of social media…

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Taylor Guitar Tour

Taylor Guitar Tour

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take a tour of the Taylor Guitar factory here in San Diego. As a photographer, I’m excited by any chance to see something new, and as a (bass) guitarist, I’m excited to see how these fantastic objects are created.

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