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Picture Story: On being inspired

First up. Bird by bird. My book has 19 flags in four colors hanging out the side. We’re only four chapters in. Each one of those flags marks a place where Anne Lamott wrote something so perfectly about the creative process – well, in her words, the writing process. But take out the word “writing” [ READ MORE ]

There’s no place like home…

I could use some ruby slippers right about now. And a conch shell to put sound to this image. Also, if anyone invents a story idea detector, please let me know[ READ MORE ]

Picture Story: Successes, and perhaps a failure.

It’s that time of year again – my blog will be hijacked for not one, but two classes this semester. I considered not using this blog for class, but then I thought that it might spark some interesting inspiration or conversation from readers. (If there are any readers.) My first assignment for Picture Story (or [ READ MORE ]

Tradition.

Before classes start, an incoming freshmen tradition is to participate in the Tiger Walk. The band, Marching Mizzou, plays. The deans of the school speak. The basketball coach riles everyone up with a rousing “MIZ!” And with a countdown, the kids sprint up over the little hill, through the columns, and finish at department tables [ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Painting with Light

There is a delicate balance between theory and reality in chemistry, as a formula that works on paper may not behave in predicted ways when applied to actual experiments. For instance, Depakote, commonly known as valproic acid, is synthesized through several chemical processes, some of which are difficult to produce due to variances in temperatures [ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Multimedia examples

I searched and searched and searched for multimedia projects that really stood out to me, and realized that everyone else is going to show work from fantastic photographers well seasoned in the field. While these are great projects, the quality is so stellar it may seem unreachable. So instead, I want to show the class [ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Fill and Balance + Multiple Flash

Life was a bit unruly during the week before spring break. I’ve lived through some turbulent times, and that week definitely ranks among the worst I’ve ever had in my life. However, my well-earned break came with a fanfare and now I’m feeling quite like myself again. Good thing, since there’s a lot to be [ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Fill and Balance, part two

Life was a bit unruly during the week before spring break. I’ve lived through some turbulent times, and that week definitely ranks among the worst I’ve ever had in my life. However, my well-earned break came with a fanfare and now I’m feeling quite like myself again. Good thing, since there’s a lot to be [ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Fill and Balance

Freshman Matt Brannen (left) watched the people go by and listened to music while sitting with his roommates Alex O’Brien (center), a junior, and sophomore Zach Angelacos (back) on the old Jesse Hall columns on Friday, March 19. “It’s just a nice day, so we decided to come out here and hang out,” Brannen said[ READ MORE ]

Advanced Techniques: Color Correction

Doug Taylor shows off his award -winning basset hound’s impressive “wingspan” at the 2010 Columbia Kennel Club Dog Show on March 14. Three-year old Cannon Ball won Best in Breed and surprised Taylor with a Best in Group 1 (Hounds) win as well. **** For an assignment that’s supposed to test both your flash color [ READ MORE ]