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A Tale of Two Photo Scams; Part. 1: The One that Was — A Fashion Photo Assignment

"I blame the Nigerians"; Pt. 1: The Photography Assignment that was a SCAM. or: "Look Ma, I'm gonna be a Fashion Footwear Assignment Photographer!" (Read as: The Announcer from the old TV Series, Dragnet) " Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have…

Gary CrabbeMay 9, 2018

Photo: Stars over the wreck of the Point Reyes, Inverness, Marin County, California

California Coast Newsworthy Photographers Photos Point Reyes Rants and Raves

The Near-Death of a Local Photographic Icon

Picture: Stars over the wreck of the Point Reyes, Inverness, Marin County, California (Click here to purchase a print or license for use in publications. - 151002b_BA2-0250) The Near-Death of a Local Photographic Icon or ... Bad Photographers & Why We Can't Have Nice Things. A few weeks ago, a…

Gary CrabbeMarch 14, 2016

Photographer at work on the beach at Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California

People Photographers Rants and Raves

Photography Experience Not Required

Picture: Photographer at work on the beach at Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California Begin < !-RANT-! > This one just left me shaking my head. Sure, there are probably times when you think the words "Photography Experience Not Required" might be completely applicable or acceptable. But how about…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 18, 2016

Photo: Rainbow over a forest after a storm, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta County, California

Photos Rainbows Rants and Raves Uncategorized Weather

Happy Thanksgiving 2015

Picture: Rainbow over a forest after a storm, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta County, California (Click here to purchase a print or license for use in publications. - ID# shas-2139) -- For reasons I won't go into right now, this is probably the most thankful Thanksgiving I've had in a…

Gary CrabbeNovember 26, 2015

Bay Area California Environment Outdoors Photos Rants and Raves

Something wrong in Shangri La – Using photos to communicate

Photo: The fresh green hills of Briones Regional Park in spring, looking toward Mount Diablo, Contra Costa County, California One of the things I always tell participants in my workshops, presentations, and especially when I'm doing professional image critiques or portfolio reviews, is something that is often lost or not…

Gary CrabbeMarch 23, 2015

Autumn Photo Contests Photos Rants and Raves

Bad, Flickr. Bad!

Picture: Fall colors in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Gary CrabbeOctober 31, 2013

Animals California Photos Rants and Raves

A shout-out to BorrowLenses; Nikon D800 and 200-400 f4

Picture: Sunset through clouds at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, San Joaquin Valley, California Several weeks ago I had to ship my (nearly) brand new Nikon D800 camera off to the Nikon Repair facility in Los Angeles. During those couple weeks I had a couple shoots scheduled, and BorrowLenses.com became…

Gary CrabbeApril 18, 2013

California Newsworthy Photo Contests Photos Rants and Raves

Warning: Gov’t Rights Grab – NPS Photo Contest

Picture: Rain storm clouds at sunrise over the still waters of Emerald Bay State Park, a National Natural Landmark in the South Lake Tahoe region, California Ack!! I can't believe it's been nearly four weeks since my last post, but I've been very busy with a couple assignments and trying…

Gary CrabbeApril 23, 2012

Rants and Raves

You know it’s a really bad sign when

Picture: USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii You all know the scene... someone banging their head against a brick wall or desk over and over again as a sign of frustration; yes, that was me this morning. That's because a very established keywording vendor returned this image, but failed…

Gary CrabbeSeptember 6, 2011

California Environment Mountains National Parks Newsworthy Photos Rants and Raves

Triumph & Tragedy in Yosemite

Picture: Hikers on the summit of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California A couple days ago I returned home from a six day trip to Yosemite and the Mono Lake area. The trip was a mixture of triumphs and tragedies. I left town fairly apprehensive. I originally planned to do…

Gary CrabbeJuly 22, 2011

Rants and Raves Uncategorized

Why have just one?

Picture: Wind Energy Turbines at Altamont Pass, California Why have just one when you can have twelve at twelve times the cost? Recently, I sent a request via US Mail to our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a certification used for getting paid by my overseas stock agents. I sent…

Gary CrabbeNovember 1, 2010

City Scenes Photos Rants and Raves Roads

Paranoia will destroy ya!

Picture: Car driving on suburban street in downtown Pleasant Hill, California. File this one under: Photography is not a crime, or "Are you by chance a little paranoid?" After all, it was the British rock group, The Kinks, who reminded us that paranoia is The Destroyer. Not long ago I…

Gary CrabbeMay 20, 2010

Nevada Rants and Raves Travel Uncategorized

Feeling Burned by the Hypocrisy

Picture: Campfire Detail, Somewhere in Oregon Every year the Burning Man event is held in the Nevada desert. Every year I want to attend. Every year I read their policy and restrictions regarding photography taken on-site. Every year I think, "What a bunch of hypocrites." Every year, I've chosen not…

Gary CrabbeApril 16, 2010

Animals Photo Business Photos Rants and Raves Stock Photography

Vultures & the Perils of Free Photos

Picture: A California Condor at the Condor Ridge exhibit of the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Photo by Chuck Szmurlo. Now that I'm back from a week off with my family for Spring Break, I wanted to take a moment and respond to my last post, "Why I Like Free…

Gary CrabbeApril 14, 2010

Clouds and Sky National Parks Rants and Raves Uncategorized Utah Weather

The Sky is Falling Deja Vu

Picture: Dark storm clouds over Balanced Rock at sunset, Arches National Park, Utah Chicken Little said, "The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling!" I just saw that stock photo industy guru, Jim Pickerell wrote in his newsletter, "Selling Stock": "The stock photo industry is in turmoil. Never in more…

Gary CrabbeMarch 19, 2010

Rants and Raves Uncategorized

It’s not polite to dance on a grave

Picture: Old Grave marker headstone (1891) behind old wooden church, Hornitos, Sierra Foothills, Mariposa County, California I was brought up believing it's not polite to dance on the grave of your enemy. Yet, I must admit that news last week had me wondering if I could get away with at…

Gary CrabbeMarch 1, 2010

Rants and Raves

A Tale of Two Photo Scams; Part. 1: The One that Was — A Fashion Photo Assignment

The Near-Death of a Local Photographic Icon

Photography Experience Not Required

Happy Thanksgiving 2015

Something wrong in Shangri La – Using photos to communicate

Bad, Flickr. Bad!

A shout-out to BorrowLenses; Nikon D800 and 200-400 f4

Warning: Gov’t Rights Grab – NPS Photo Contest

You know it’s a really bad sign when

Triumph & Tragedy in Yosemite

Why have just one?

Paranoia will destroy ya!

Feeling Burned by the Hypocrisy

Vultures & the Perils of Free Photos

The Sky is Falling Deja Vu

It’s not polite to dance on a grave

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