"At times our own light goes our and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." ~ Albert Schweitzer
Here is a list of my favorite photographers, artists, musicians and creative friends plus books, articles, magazines, and websites that assist the creative process. I hope you find inspiration as well.
Videos
Eddie Soloway's A Natural Eye - http://www.anaturaleye.com - this guy is so inspiring and a wonderful artist and workshop leader.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS ARE:
Within the Frame:The Journey of Photographic Vision by David DuChemin http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/
Visual Poetry by Chris Orwig. Very inspirational!
Nature Photographer Magazine http://www.naturephotographermag.com/
The Tao of Photography by Gross and Shapiro
The Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori
The Zen of Seeing by Frederick Franck
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Mastery by George Leonard
Photography and the Creative Life by Nancy Rotenberg
ARTISTS WHOSE WORK INSPIRES ME:
Harvey Possemato - guitarist, composer, great husband and really creative guy! Click to listen to his NEW ALBUM! http://www.harveyband.com/
Freeman Patterson - photographer http://www.freemanpatterson.com/index.htm see his book Photo Impressionism and the Subjective Image
Andre' Gallant - http://www.andregallant.com
Eddie Soloway - http://www.eddiesoloway.com
Guy Tal - an inspiring photographer and writer. GuyTal.com
Alison Shaw, photographer, teacher, Martha's Vineyard http://www.alisonshaw.com/
Mark Bowie, photographer and workshop leader http://www.markbowie.com
Tony Sweet - Nature, Fine Art Photography http://www.tonysweet.com/
Paula Laverty, photographer, http://www.paulalaverty.com
George Shattuck, Connecticut http://www.georgeshattuck.com/
Catherine Flynn, graphic designer, Springfield, ILL http://www.ccoatesflynn.com
Deborah Bohren, White Plains, NY http://dlbohren.zenfolio.com/
Richard Price, artist/painter http://www.richardprice.net/
Richard Lang, ceramic artist http://www.vasefinder.com/rslanggallery1.html
Brenda Tharp - Nature, Landscape Photography http://brendatharpphotography.com See her book Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography
William Neill - photographer http://www.williamneill.com/portfolios/index.html
Maine Media Workshop http://www.mainemedia.edu
Adirondack Photography Workshop - https://www.adkpi.org
Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, NY http://www.imagecityphotographygallery.com/
Cooperstown Art Association, Cooperstown, NY http://www.cooperstownart.com
State of the Art Gallery in Ithaca, NY http://soag.org
Editions Printing - 510 State St. Rochester, NY 14608 - https://editionsprinting.com
The Frame Shop - Fairport, NY - fine framing by nice people at reasonable prices. http://www.theframeshopfairport.com/index.cfm
Inspirational Quotes about Photography:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/photography
