Issue 16 of the Curious Frame newsletter arrived in inboxes around the world on Wednesday. This subject of this issue is Does Originality Matter?

One reader wrote “Curious Frame does a very nice job of providing some perspective on how to see, not just look at, an image.” and another wrote “Really well written and concise! Why are you not lecturing in art schools?”

Curious Frame Issue #16 - Does Originality Matter? 3 February 2021

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Is it enough to just look at pictures? If you are also interested in delving into the meaning a world that is overpopulated with images, Curious Frame is where I share my thoughts on photography and it is always about ‘seeing with new eyes’.

Global, New York City, April 2018

This photo was taken in Chinatown during a workshop.

Did you know that there’s a Shoot New York City newsletter? The most recent issue is the 125th! It comes out the 1st and 15th of each month and is delivered to your inbox to read at your leisure. Subscribe online.

Are you subscribed to Curious Frame? Every Wednesday the newsletter comes out with a different subject and the readers are encouraged to join in the dialogue about photography. The latest issue attempts to tackle the question, What is Art? But don’t worry, you don’t need an advanced education or understanding.

I host workshops in all 4 seasons. Shooting in the winter means you have to dress so you can forget about the cold. Oh, and you need to have some spare batteries as they don’t like extreme cold. Otherwise, we had lots of fun during this workshop.

Winter Weather, New York City, 17 December 2020

I think a lot about photography and what it all means. In Issue 14 I wrote about how photography influences memory. You can subscribe online and get a weekly dose about my thoughts on photography.

One reader wrote “Curious Frame does a very nice job of providing some perspective on how to see, not just look at, an image.” and another wrote “Really well written and concise! Why are you not lecturing in art schools?”

Issue 124 of the SNYC Newsletter is about finding Inspiration. January and February are often the most difficult months to find inspiration. You can subscribe to the newsletter online and receive an email on the 1st & 15th of each month about shooting street photography.

At the Market, New York City, November 2020

It’s a new year and one of the most common things that I hear is that people are uninspired. January tends to be that way. The new issue of Curious Frame is On Inspiration. You can subscribe online and it’s easy to read past issues and to join in on the dialogue!

Curious Frame Issue 13 - On Inspiration, 13 January 2021

Is it enough to just look at pictures? If you are also interested in delving into the meaning a world that is overpopulated with images, Curious Frame is where I share my thoughts on photography and it is always about ‘seeing with new eyes’. You can subscribe online

Curious Frame Issue 12 - What is Documentary Photography? 6 January 2021.

Shooting is just one part of the equation. Processing also plays a big part.

Issue 123 of the SNYC Newsletter - 1 January 2021 is about pushing the reset button and starting your photography fresh with the new year. It’s also a time to assess what you achieved in the previous year and what you would like to concentrate in the new year. It’s easy to subscribe online.

This is the first issue hosted on Substack. Previous issues have been archived.

Are you Curious? There’s more going on than just pretty pictures. The latest issue is about color and some of it’s meanings and history in photography.

One reader wrote “Curious Frame does a very nice job of providing some perspective on how to see, not just look at, an image.” 

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Raindrops in the foreground are fabulous and you can do this indoors.

Union Square Rainy Day, New York City, March 2017

Curious Frame is about exploring how photography influences the way that we see and experience the world that we live in. You can subscribe to the weekly newsletter online and read the newsletter at your convenience.

Is Instagram Killing Photography? is the topic of Curious Frame Issue 9. Subscribe and join in on the dialogue.

Street photography should be an enjoyable activity. Shoot because you enjoy it. Not to gain social media followers.

Issue 8 of the Curious Frame newsletter arrived in inboxes around the world today. 

In a world that is overpopulated with images, Curious Frame is where I share my thoughts on photography and it is always about ‘seeing with new eyes’.

One reader wrote “Curious Frame does a very nice job of providing some perspective on how to see, not just look at, an image.” 

This issue is about the possibility that What is the Worth of a Photo? You can subscribe online