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The Collective is a loosely formed group of photographers from around the world. We share an enthusiasm for photography that knows no boundaries. Working with us to build your brand, create dynamic images for your clients, or complete your visual strategy in social media is super easy. We bring years of creative output to every gig.
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IN ORDER TO WIN WE HAVE TO EMBRACE FAILING
One of the things about riding a big motorcycle is that is hard to go really slow. The motorcycle I ride weighs in at about 900 pounds with a full tank. Add my big ass to it and we are well over a thousand pounds. Physics, like inertia, balance, motion,...
FOCUS ON BEING DELIBERATE
I could barely make out the song playing in the little bar in Ouray. I knew the melody, but it was damned hard to hear it over the clanking of glasses, conversation, and the air conditioning. The chorus did it for me, and I smiled big enough...
“YOUR LIGHTING SUCKS”- MY GUT WAS CRUSHED!
OK, she didn't exactly say that, but it is what I heard. I was standing in her little office - 'her' being the art director of a major retailer in Los Angeles. The transparencies were scattered over her lightbox and she was looking at them very closely....
FINDING THE PERFECT PLACE IN A SEA OF CHOICE
We sat outside at a little cafe on Coronado Island. It was one of those simply awesome days with temps in the high 70’s, and a soft breeze off the ocean. To my left was the grand old Coronado Hotel. To the right a huge expanse of sand with surprisingly few...
MY RULES FOR SHOOTING FOR FREE
Do I want to do this photograph? This is very important to me. If it is something that I think could be a great piece in my portfolio, then it gets consideration. Have other photographers been paid for this same shot? If so, then why are they not wanting to pay me?...
WE BECOME WHAT WE FOCUS ON… NATURALLY
There is an old saying: "I'll believe it when I see it." That's a problem, you see. Because if you don't believe it, you will never see it. It is out of your field of vision. You cannot focus on what you cannot see. And our brains want to make damn sure we...
