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Sure, change is good, but it’s usually a hell of alot of work, and stress as well. Matt Brandon and I are gearing up for our Lumen Dei Workshop and Tour in Kashmir, India. Two weeks ago the relative recent stability of Srinagar blew up in a maelstrom of protests, rock-throwing, grenades, curfews, and people being shot in the chaos. Not the ideal situation into which to lead a photographic tour. So we’ve turned the itinerary on a dime and are now taking our team of photographers to Ladakh, the far east side of the Kashmir region. Ladakh borders on Tibet and is probably the most peaceful part of India - it’s also a photographer’s dream and one of the more remote places on the planet. I am very excited. But I needed to do a shout out to my partner in crime, Matt Brandon. Matt is not only an exceptional photographer but a remarkable guide and damn fine person. He’s also the poor guy picking up the pieces and re-planning an entire 2-week tour, and doing a great job of it. If you ever have the chance to travel with him, do whatever it costs to make it happen. He’s that good. I’m counting the days until I head to India. (21, since you asked.)

While on that topic, Matt springboards off my article/sermon/rant from yesterday in a post called Tech Vs. Talent. If you’re enjoying this recent round of sermonizing on my part, then Matt’s contribution to the discussion is worth reading.

I spent yesterday and will be spending today in the studio working with Kevin Clark on a magazine food shoot. I’m not a food photographer, but I tell you what, there’s nothing like spending a couple days on a food shoot to gain a new appreciation for the importance of nuance in lighting and the smallest details in composition. A healthy reminder that God is in the details.