There’s an old saying in this world that goes something like this… “The answer is always no… until you ask.” Which I agree is true… but perhaps not entirely…
Age the Whiskey…
All the best things in life take time… great BBQ, fine wine, true love, and real wisdom. No one meets a 14-year-old and thinks they’re incredibly wise. If you do then I’m…
How To Fire A Client…
There’s a long held belief that we as photographers are constantly running around desperately chasing clients like Pepe Le Pew after that damn cat; who miraculously somehow always manages to get…
You Are Not A Photographer
You are not a photographer. Before you roll your eyes and go back to redesigning your logo, which will surely solve all of your photography business problems, please allow me to explain the above…
1+1=4
Clearly the title of this blog post is false, but the meaning behind the equation could not be more true. The term 1+1=4 is often said around the studio and most commonly refers to our desire to…
Sharing Is Caring…
Here at TJDS, we have some pretty strict guidelines for utilizing and sharing the images that we create; the literature to explain our guidelines looks pretty daunting attached to an email, but we…
The F Word…
I believe it’s nearly impossible for anyone to effectively articulate what should or should not be considered “fine art”. Any attempt on my part to do so would be a certain failure and leave you with…