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5 Reasons to Shoot a Tamron Lens Right Now!

The modern photographer has more choices when selecting a lens than at any other time in history. There are lenses for every kind of shooter, at every price point, with the best optical technologies. This may be the best time in history to be a photographer as far as gear and image quality is concerned and Tamron is […]

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TJ’s Daily Blog #72- Imperfection

TJ’s Daily Blog #72 Imperfection Photographers, especially in the digital age, can get caught up in chasing perfection. We think we need the sharpest lens, the perfect composition, the best light, etc… The pursuit of perfection over all else can be smothering. Sometimes it is just good to experiment and enjoy yourself. Embrace the mistakes. Mistakes can […]

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TJ’s Daily Blog #66- Passing a Protest with a 35mm

The Daily Blog #66 Passing a Protest with a 35mm Protesters, led by a farm workers coalition, marched up High St. Sunday, to protest Wendy’s treatment of its workers. For the back story on this protest check this and this out. I just happened to be passing by in a car, and had no idea what was going […]

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The Daily Photo #48- Jesse Michael Barr Trio

The Daily Photo #48- February 17th, 2016 Jesse Michael Barr Trio I have shot Jesse once before for the Daily Blog, and this time I also shot the musicians he is gigging with. This is a band of amazing musicians, with talent for days. In front is Jesse Michael Barr, lead singer and guitarist of […]

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The Daily Photo #47- Finding Light

The Daily Photo #47- February 16th, 2016 Finding Light   I am always on the lookout for interesting light. While at Due Amici restaurant, which is housed in a historic builing downtown, we noticed this scene in the old basement. A small, tungsten balanced LED light was installed into the ceiling, throwing light at a harsh overhead angle. A pipe […]

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