When you post a photo on social media, and you ask for constructive criticism (sometimes abbreviated as "CC"), are you truly looking for honest, objective feedback?
Or, is your ego getting the best of you, and you're just fishing for compliments, likes, or "thumbs up" emojis?
As a...
Mind if I rant???
As many festivals, large and small, around the country (and the world) are dropping their line-ups, I can't help but shake my head as I scroll through my Instagram feed, wondering what century some of the graphic designers (and festival producers who sign off on their work) are...
It's not about you. It's not about you. It's not about you.
If you were to ask a random sample of music photographers why they do what they do, at least nine out of ten of them would say, "Because it's fun!", or, "I love live music, and get to see my favorite bands up close and personal!"
Not...
After over 11 years of being an "Asheville photographer", I'm done. Finished. Outta here.
Sort of...
You can now call me a "Brevard photographer", as I have officially moved my business PO Box from Asheville, NC, 34.8 miles southwest to Brevard, NC (where I have been living the past few...
Are you a musician or band and you are wondering why your preferred photographer just quoted you a fee to shoot an upcoming gig that is much higher than what you are going to be paid to perform at that very gig?
Do you understand why that may be the case?
Short answer: Because hiring...
A new DSP website without an "About" page? What's up with that?
Please allow me to tell you a story about telling a story about a storyteller...
Back in early 2021, when I embarked on the new DSP website project, essentially redesigning my business strategy and associated web presence from the...
Kajabi?!?!? What the heck is Kajabi?
While most photographers choose to use WordPress for their website design or, perhaps, one of the many template-driven platforms that are now available (e.g., Zenfolio, SmugMug, etc.), I have chosen to take a different path -- one that fits in...
You may be asking, "Why is David suddenly putting such a big emphasis on "storytelling" on the new DSP website?"
As part of the launch of the new site, I have taken a new approach to my brand in more ways than one. Not only have I deviated from the traditional "portfolio" type of...
It's about &%$#@&*^$ time.
For many months, I (the "DS" in DSP) have been threatening to launch a new DSP website. Now, after countless interruptions and delays and lots of contemplation and late nights, it's finally here. Well, at least Phase I of the site is ready, anyway, as I...
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