Author: will

  • The Science of Storytelling

    Narrative storytelling works – and science says so!! When we listen to stories, more of the brain lights up, according to  Annie Murphy Paul, author of “Brilliant: The New Science of Smart.” Stories cause your neurons to fire the same way they would if you were doing the actual action talked about. For example, if you were…

  • 10 most common audio mistakes – a MUST read

    Do they all sound familiar? 10 tips for better audio 

  • Who pays what?

    An interesting look at what different publications pay for photography (or don’t pay) on this Tumblr blog And a companion blog on what writers get paid Keep in mind the examples and rates are anonymously submitted by photographers and writers – your mileage might vary, but it gives you an idea of the possible.  

  • Photographing strangers

    Here’s how Brandon Stanton spends several hours each day: He walks up to total strangers in New York City, requests permission to take their pictures and then asks questions so personal they might make Oprah Winfrey blush. Most people brushed him off. “It was very emotionally draining at first,” Mr. Stanton said. “I’d be really…

  • Too cool NOT to share

    All done in camera, no computer generated special effects!! [youtube]http://youtu.be/UelJZG_bF98[/youtube]