Man Ray – Photographer Or Painter? On Great Art Explained

 Enjoy this tour of seminal photographer Man Ray’s life. “Man Ray’s image, ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ helped redefine photography, at a time when it was still seen as a mechanical, documentary medium rather than a vehicle for creative expression. The image blurred the boundaries between...

12 Photographers Share Their Top 5 Influences

 I talk about my top five photographic influences with Jeff Larason (The Crit House).  It’s always useful to be familiar with a host’s sensibilities, so check out Jeff Larason’s Top 5.   At The Crit House, Jeff Larason has been hosting a fascinating series...

Photographer Neal Rantoul Discusses The Role Of Books In His Career

 Jeff Larason (The Crit House) offers a second installment in his new series on photographers’ books. Photographer Neal Rantoul shares insights on how creating books fuels his creative life. “Neal Rantoul is a career artist and educator. He retired after 30 years as head...

Photographer Dan Milnor Shares Self-Publishing Secrets

 Jeff Larason (The Crit House) talks with pioneering self-publisher photographer Dan Milnor. Watch Dan Milnor’s top five influences here. . Watch my top Five influences here. . Read more on Influence here.

Photographer Daniel Milnor – His Top Five Influences

 Daniel Milnor shares 5 photographs that influenced his creative journey on Jeff Larason’s The Crit House. . Enjoy my #MyFive here. . Read more on Influence here.

Photographer Sam Abell Discusses His New 2 Volume Book With Jeff Larason Of The Crit House

 Jeff Larason (The Crit House) hosts a 4 segment series on a new book by legendary photographer Sam Abell. Watch Sam Abell’s top five influences here. . Watch my top Five influences here. . Read more on Influence here.  

June 18, 8 PM EST – The Nature of Photographs – Stephen Shore & John Paul Caponigro

 Wed, June 18, 2025 > 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Santa Fe Workshops collection of free online events, Creativity Continues features a summer evening with fine-art photographers Stephen Shore and John Paul Caponigro. In this special hour of inspiration, Stephen and John Paul...

3 Books To Help You Get To Know The Mind Of Photographer Stephen Shore

The Nature of Photographs The Nature of Photographs provides a framework for understanding the visual language of photography by analyzing the fundamental elements that contribute to a photograph’s form and meaning. It aims to help readers understand the mechanics of how a photograph functions visually....

7 Take Aways From Photographer Stephen Shore’s Master Class

Stephen Shore recently gave a four-lecture Master Class at the Jeu De Paume in Paris. The story he told about how these two pictures were made (24 hours apart) reveals a great deal about his process and vision. “I made this photograph at the intersection...

13 Quotes By Photographer Stephen Shore

Here’s a selection of my favorite quotes by photographer Stephen Shore. “Finding your voice may be a process, not a goal.” – Stephen Shore “I discovered that this camera was the technical means in photography of communicating what the world looks like in a state...