The PhotoSmith

sing a song of Spring

May Day marks renewal. So, keep a watchful eye for new work, on the horizon, such as this image, made along Italy's Adriatic coast in February 2024.

to warm the world, that’s done in warming us

I finally have my hard drives sorted -- a hundred thousand-plus images are now accessible once again. So, here's an image from a trip to central Italy, in early February 2024.

"…resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day."

Happy New Year from your friendly neighborhood PhotoSmith. 

Here's to a much happier and productive 2024!

"write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

Regular posting will resume next month (I've faced greater challenges than anticipated.)

In the meantime, enjoy this scene of Kelsey Dylan in Umstead Forest.

Updates resuming soon

My new Mac just arrived. I’m gettting it setup and then I’ll get a temporary workflow going.

Thank you for sticking with me through all of this.

Delayed posts

I apologize for the disruption in updates — my desktop computer, which houses all of my photos has been crashing every time I open Lightroom.

I’ve ordered a new laptop, but it’s not yet shipped. In the meantime, I’ve ordered an external drive and will be using that too limp along with my old laptop.

I am grateful...

Sad Macs - update

Yesterday I was able to order a laptop that should serve me for another 5-6 years, but I’m not sure when it will get here.

In the meantime, I’m performing some necromancy on my two troublesome computers to try and get some edits out.

If you’re interested in ordering prints or booking a photo session, that would go a long way ...

echoes of old songs

Just Bunny by the window

the soul has illusions as the bird has wings

Urbexing with Emma is bar-none one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

schwelle

Gracie stirs in the window of her midwestern apartment.

playing it safe

Patreon doesn't let me post nudity in public posts, so if you want to see more, you'll have to subscribe.

Here's a SFW-ish image of the amazing Gracie Hagen hanging out of her window. Patrons will see  related images later this evening.

Sad Macs

I'm asking for your patience and grace for a little while — there's a lot going on and very few things are working right.

Principally, in regards to my photography, both of my computers — a seven year old MacBook Pro and a self-built Hackintosh are failing. I don’t have the funds to replace either, let alone both.

My photograph...

gossummer

Alluring enjoying the. waning days of summer sunlight.

marginalia

During this particular adventure, Emma hopped right up. onto this laboratory counter and started leafing through what were apparently OSHA guidelines for handling whatever noxious chemicals they were working with in this space.

erythema

Claudia Vixen bathed in red light, by the lake, at sunset.

digitus matis dexterae

From a recent adventure with the always-amazing Emma.

playback of a resonant dream

From Sunday's photo session with Claudia Vixen.

Apologies for the late uploads -- this week has been challenging, to say the least.

"life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat"

Photographed almost exactly 10 years ago today.

the devotion of something afar

A late night experiment in color with Chloe Vaughan.

kaunis rakenne

A first peek at an amazing photo session on Tuesday morning.

it was good for my heart

…but it rent my soul in twain. 

An introspective moment with P. Rex.

do not fear to sleep again

I never know what sort of weirdos are lurking in the shadows of the places I explore…

some by virtue fall

It wouldn't be spooky season without a visit from Incendra Soul.

aegrescit medendo

Sometimes, you just get weird, as evidenced here by Lumandy with some found crutches in an abandoned space.

diploid

Sometimes the best images happen by accident -- like this double exposure of Chloe from last evening's shoot.

Behind the scenes with Chloe

We just wrapped a quick sunset shoot and I wanted to share a couple of silly snaps we did after the real cameras were put away.

sakkos

We apologise for the errøneøus image pøst düplicating a post of ONOH pøsted a year agø. Those responsible have been sacked.

a strong soul

A calendar notification popped up, reminding me that today is Amina's birthday. Still a friend, even if separated by time and miles, she has one of the most amazing souls that I've ever encountered.

tatters of uninvited dreams

Revisiting an epic shoot with Erica Jay, this time in infrared.

non est ad astra mollis e terris via

Elsie Driver in an inadvertent tribute to Robert Mapplethorpe's body of work with Lisa Lyon.