The state of commercial photography

I've been reading a lot of blogs and tweets on the state of commercial photography. There seems to be an overall feeling of change and many seem threatened by the ability of anyone with a camera to take away our livelihood. I'm left wondering how so many have lost their vision. Not "creative vision" but their dreams of the future. Why do we choose our professions? As we segue from the safety of our family life with our parents to pursue life on our own, I doubt anyone chose to become a photographer because they thought they would become monetarily wealthy. Why is now that that we seek finical wealth? It's because of that loss of vision. That drive to "create" has been replaced by a want to provide. We've become lost in consumerism. I doubt that a new TV will produce as much enjoyment as the opportunity to create a new photo, painting, sculpture or etc.

Don't worry about others. Embrace change and commit yourself to living your dreams. Go out and create!

Camera Obscura is foundation for my Photography Business

Many of you may wonder why I incorporated as Obscura for my photography business. Here is Clue.

The camera obscura is an optical device used, for example, in drawing or for entertainment. It is one of the inventions leading to Photography. The principle can be demonstrated with a box with a hole in one side (any sized box from matchbox to room-sized or even larger) Light from a scene passes through the hole and strikes a surface where it is reproduced, in color, and upside-down. Camera is Latin for “room” and Obscura is Latin for “dark.”

This Camera Obscura is located in San Francisco, CA directly in front of the Cliff House restaurant on the Pacific ocean.  It is a rare device, based on a 15th century design by Leonardo da Vinci. It produces 360 degrees of spectacular Live Images of the Seal Rock Area.  It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Weichart Realtors, Goodchild Homes

Weichart Realtors, Goodchild Homes, invited Curtis to do an on-site shoot ranging from events and activities, as well as picture with Santa.  Today, some of the images compose an introduction to the organization on a company virtual tour.

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World AIDS Day

Today, World AIDS Day, MSN is celebrating the launch of (RED)WIRE, (RED)'s new digital music magazine designed to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Some of the greatest artists on earth have contributed amazing songs to (RED)WIRE. Enjoy these world premieres throughout the day and sign up for (RED)WIRE for so much more.

Recommend (RED)WIRE to your friends. Once we launch, every five (RED)WIRE members will generate enough money, every month, to help keep one person living with HIV in Africa alive. You get four friends involved and create change through musical discovery.

Check out: The Playing For Change Video