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Art Everyday 8, Sean

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:13:37 -0400

Say hello to Sean, in this episode of Art Everyday!

Let me set the stage.

So I was waiting to hear from a PR rep about a sold out show for weeks. Week!

The morning of the show, I was told that I had a spot lined up for the gig.

The DC area was recuperating from a “snow storm,” and the area was in a general frenzy.

Of course I had to make my way into the city, and fight for street parking.

Eventu…

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X100S Test Run

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:54:02 -0400

A friend of mine was nice enough to lend me his X100S for a few weeks as I decided whether to drop the cash on an X100F.

And I’m going to.

This camera really helped to sway my decision.

Enjoy :)

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Art Everyday 7, Wole

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:34:50 -0400

Art Everyday 7, Wole

First of all I want to say sorry to Wole because this isn’t the most flattering photo but stick with me. Welcome to another riveting episode of Art Everyday.

I met Wole up there at Art Rise, which looks to bring local creatives together to foster discussion about creative things.

And drink coffee.

Anywho, I was making my rounds and introducing myself to all these new people I have never met…

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Janks Lekman at U Street Music Hall Saw a magical show last...

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:25:29 -0400

Janks Lekman at U Street Music Hall

Saw a magical show last night at U Street Music Hall. Jans Lekman with Lisa/Liza for DSTRCT Mag.

Art Everyday 6, Natalia

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:09:31 -0500

Art Everyday 6, Natalia

Hello hello! It’s time for another installment of Art Everyday!

Since the site is back up, these posts will be frequent again!

I know you must be excited, I am too.

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that I spend a lot of time at Vigilante Coffee.

They roast their own beans, and only have macchiatos in “macchiato size,” and I appreciate it.

But I digress.

On my way to feed my habit…

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Art Everyday 5, Matthew

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:49:22 -0500

Art Everyday 5, Matthew

Matthew Lesko portrait for Art Everyday

Before we get started, I need to say that might website more or less died a few weeks ago, and it took some time to get is fully migrated to my new host, Imagely. Anywho, on to Art Everyday.

But now we’re back.

Bigger and better.

So I was sitting in a coffee shop, enjoying a nice, warm, caffeine-rich beverage, and reading “Kafka by the Shore,” by Haruki…

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Art Everyday 4, Chris

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:21:49 -0500

Art Everyday 4, Chris

(side note: this musing really has nothing to do with Chris above, but I’ll drop a link at the bottom with some more information for you cool kids who stay and read)

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Wake up.

Hit the gym.

Grab a latte from that place you love.

Carry on about your day.

Yadda yadda yadda.

It’s weird.

Whether you realize it or not, you are a creature of habit.

Lately, I’ve been practicing mindfulness…

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Art Everyday 3, Dave

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:24:41 -0500

Art Everyday 3, Dave

As I begin to make this project more of a formal effort, I’m trying to decide if every photo I post needs a story; I’m not always a total mess when I ask to take a photo.

I don’t think they all necessarily need to. Sometimes you just have a cool subject, and want to make a cool image.

This is Dave.

I saw him on my way to brunch.

Seemingly elevated in both fashion and stature (standing atop a…

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Art Everyday 2, Britain

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:33:03 -0500

Art Everyday 2, Britain

It’s been a little over a week since the last Art Everyday post.

Sorry about that.

Anyways, story time!

So it’s Monday, and it snowed this morning.

It’s finally starting to feel like winter. I can smell it in the air.

After knocking out some errands this morning I decided it would be a great time to grab a cup of coffee, so off to vigilante I go.

I head inside, and order a latte, followed by…

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Fun with Flash

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:24:53 -0500

Lately I’ve been making an effort to overcome my fears in photography.

Chief among them is using flash effectively.

What better way is there to get over your fear than buying new things to play with! ;)

I picked up a Wescott RapidBox, and some new remote triggers. I am really loving this ease of use.

Anyway, here are some shots I fired off on my unwilling participants today.

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Some more black and white

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:33:07 -0500

Some more black and white

I’m trying to shoot more in black and white.

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:53:59 -0500

I’m trying to shoot more in black and white.

Finally got a few rolls of film developed. HP5 and Porta

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:00:32 -0500

Finally got a few rolls of film developed. HP5 and Porta

Rainy Tuesday

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:23:44 -0500

Rainy Tuesday

I’ve been slacking

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:36:08 -0500

I’ve been slacking

I’ve been playing around with the Brenizer method…also my...

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:14:59 -0400

I’ve been playing around with the Brenizer method…also my car is dirty

#Sunday funday #halfcentury with the bros. #focusbikes #garmin...

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:14:59 -0400

#Sunday funday #halfcentury with the bros. #focusbikes #garmin #cycling

Lady in black #renwickgallery #silhouette #5dmarkiii #nofilter...

Sat, 14 May 2016 12:43:51 -0400

Lady in black #renwickgallery #silhouette #5dmarkiii #nofilter #latergram

Richard Patrick of #Filter for @DSTRCTMag #concert...

Thu, 12 May 2016 18:24:44 -0400

Richard Patrick of #Filter for @DSTRCTMag #concert #concertphotography #canon #5dmarkiii #photography

I am Art. #renwickgallery #modernart #selfie #WhoLetMeInHere

Tue, 10 May 2016 12:53:53 -0400

I am Art. #renwickgallery #modernart #selfie #WhoLetMeInHere