My Dear Friend

There is no feeling like watching your friend budding photographer grow. He has photographed some of hip hops most influential, some of our most contriver leaders along with anything else you can think of. He recently had a showcase of his work at the world chess company in Central West End. He just gave a talk at Washington University and currently works for one of the premier editing apps for the iPhone in Colorado. Im just trying to catch his greatness. Its a joy to call him friend.

Roy Decarava

I can't help to be attracted to so many African american photographers. Especially those who captured such incredible moments in history. Partly because I believe we are in the midst of a new civil rights movement, and nothing is new as life repeats itself, I look to their work for inspiration. His work captured life as he saw it, Harlem, the civil rights movement and a ton more. I find so much in photographs like this. the kind that provoke all your thoughts.

Guess Who Is not going Underwater?!

Soon as I was learning about photographers I came across Nicholas Samaras. I saw how much of his work was focused underwater.... So from a person who believes swimming beyond 6ft is enough, you could imagine I was like yeah I will pass hahahahaha. He has one tons of awards and is completely connected and passionate about the creatures of the sea and capturing them. His work is absolutely stunning. Its not something I think I would ever do, however I admire him for his dedication to this style of photography.

Eric Lafforgue

I really wasn't familiar with Eric Lafforge work before I started doing my own research. I found out he went to north Korea and was able to basically grab forbidden images which I find to bestiary as hell lol. I asked myself would I have that kind of courage. The reality is if someone doesn't we won't have moments to go back to about the times we currently live in. I have to continue to learn and follow his work.

You Cant even talk about it with out talking about him first

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment. - Ansel Adams

Arguably the greatest black and white photographer, this quote speaks to me. I realized how much work I need to do when I tried my hand at landscape photography. 

James Nachtwey

"I have been a witness, and these pictures are

my testimony. The events I have recorded should

not be forgotten and must not be repeated."

I love documentary style photography. His work speaks volumes to me. I struggled with light and form in photography. His work always captures it perfectly. This quote from him truly sums up a beautiful way to look at photography.

Sean Gilligan

His work is stunning to me. I feel like all photographers are just gifted in lots of different facets of art and I think its really cool that he is also a musician. I feel like he create images you have to continue to look at and you can feel his feeling and what he was going for immediately.

Ethan Pines

I dig his work because I understand him. I feel like I understand him. He says he wasn't born with a camera in his hand but he always wanted to tell stories. I completely agree. My first passion even as a child was telling a story. I made up story for my dolls for school for everything. I rewrote goosebumps books. He just enjoys creating a new world depicted by the images m his head and I can totally relate to that. One of my favorites to explore.

Jennifer Silverberg

I kinda never really looked at anything but street photography and portrait work before this semester. So when we were in class and I was able to look at her work I was pretty intrigued. Even though Im not interested in taking pictures of food, I think he photos pf them are so clean. Im still learning how to see beyond what is placed in front of me. She takes pictures of a lot of athletes which I think is cool, and also tough for me. Even cooler to me is that she is based here in St. Louis.

I really dig contemporary photography. Every time I look at this super iconic post I get captivated by it. I think its super cool how he just picked up his camera and just tracked across the country and just decided to shoot. His connection with India is really sweet as well. Fascinating photographer in my eyes who I want to learn more about. Mainly because I love the way his images pop off the page.

CARRIE MAE WEEMS

THE FIRST TIME I LOOKED AT THE ENTIRE TABLE TALKS SERIES BY CARRIE MAE WEEMS I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED. I FEEL LIKE I AM DEVELOPING INTO A DOCUMENTARY STYLE PHOTOGRAPHER AND HER WORK REALLY TAUGHT ME ALOT. I LOVE HOW SIMPLE YET TELLING EACH IMAGE IS. 

MY FAVORITE ANNIE!

MY FAVORITE PERSON TO LEARN ABOUT THIS SEMESTER! I feel like her life her philosophies, her style, the way she developed as a photographer, I connected with the most. Annie Leibovitz really spoke to my personal style, feelings and beliefs and to learn her work was really cool for me.