The question I am asked most often always goes something like this, “I have always dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, what is your secret?”. As the photography industry itself continues to drastically change, I have noticed a constant flow of new people flooding into the ever shrinking photography job market. Whether it is because of the
Yesterday, The Denver Post published an article that showcased the “Lespwa Haiti” project. Written by Kristen Kidd, it did a great job of summarizing the details of the project and it gave us the opportunity to reach millions of Colorado residents. You can click HERE to see a digital copy of the article. Thank you
“We Need Change” was a phrase I heard often on the streets of Port Au Price, Haiti. While shooting photography for “Lespwa Haiti”, a photo documentary project that I am collaborating on with Ray Tollison, it was difficult not to pick up on the sentiments of the Haitian people . It has been over 6 months since
If you know me, you might recognize the model. Sarah, my wife, just loves being my photography assistant , pack mule and model at times. This is one of a handful of new ads that will be running all over Denver featuring Sarah that I working on. Watch out, she is an up an coming
What is it like to take local buses in a 3rd world country? How do I determine what to document on a trip to another country? What it is like to live life in my shoes? I recently wrote an article for F-stop Gear, the leading adventure photography bag maker in the industry right now,
Photo of the Day: March 9th, 2010 “Lost in the Thoughts of the World” – Hanoi, Vietnam
There is no doubt that much has changed in the last 10 years with the advent of the digital age of photography. As more and more people pick up the hobby, passion or profession of photography, the boundaries of what we think is possible with photography and post processing begin to get pushed forward. Needless to say, it is
2009 was one of those years that just seemed to fly by. It was a year full of adventures, new experiences and alot of photography work. When I started Colby Brown Photography back in 2006, I was so eager to get out and explore the world that I think I neglected to acknowledge some of the amazing locations here in North America.
I was recently asked to be showcased as a photographer in F-stop Adventure Gear’s second newsletter of 2009, featuring nature and landscape photographers. F-stop gear specializes in creating photography gear with the adventurous in mind. Their two newly updated photography bag lines, the Tilopa and Satori, will be released to the public any day. Check
Those that know me personally, know that I am a very reflective person. I enjoy looking back on the past in appreciation of the present moment. It is amazing to think about how many different experiences, moments, relationships, jobs or missed opportunities brought you to where you are today. It should then not be a surprise that I would look back on my first paid photography job ever.
