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The Digital Age
Every time I look at a photo magazine I see a continuing stream of “next generation” cameras and equipment. The digital age gives us new products that are amazing considering the features and capabilities they bring. All to often in this digital age, we get caught up in the “technology” and forget about the art. [...]
Another Photo Class
I have another photo class tonight that I am teaching with my friend Cheryl Melamed. I have to say, I really love teaching this class. Within 2 hours people are transformed from snap shot shooters to photographers. In the class, the students learn: the basics of how their camera works how to use light to [...]
Taking time for self improvement
I know we all get very busy. Every now and then I find I need to put the breaks on to focus on things I need to do to improve myself, personally and professionally. On a daily basis, I try to build in an hour or so for self improvement. I have to admit, I [...]
Artwork Photography
Artwork Photography is one of the new areas in which I am starting to work. In the past, I have photographed artwork for artist friends. I have taught a class in how to photograph your artwork. And now, I am going to offer this photography service to artists in my geographic area. I am pretty [...]
Photo Class
Last night I taught a photo class with my friend and fellow photographer Cheryl Melamed. We had a great class that was attended by some folks who recently got digital SLRs. It was great to help them learn ways to improve their photography. I think the most exciting thing about teaching a class is when [...]
The Self Portrait
I did something yesterday that I have not really done before, well seriously anyway. I took a self portrait. I decided that I needed a new picture of myself, since I have lost 40 lbs. in the last year or so. It was a very interesting project. I began to look within in a way [...]
Before you know it, weeks have passed
It has been a while since I posted here. I have been working on preparing more photographs to add to the galleries here. I have also been working on the website of the AuSable Artisan Village. The AuSable Artisan Village (AAV) is a non-profit arts organization headquartered in Grayling, Michigan. The goal of the [...]
The new Thomas Dean Images site is launched!
It has been an interesting few weeks. Today, the new Thomas Dean Images site is officially launched. http://www.thomasdeanimages.com The launch is the culmination of a complete redesign of the website, a change of internet hosting companies and lots of work behind the scenes. The new site would not be possible without the support I received [...]
Week 2 of the Website Construction
There has been lots of updates to the site in the past week. It is just about ready to go live.
Building the new site
It has been an adventure! For the past year or so, it has been my goal to update and refresh my website. After a lot of searching I discovered WordPress. I have been educating myself on how it works. I have grown to really appreciate its flexibility and ease of use. After going back [...]
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