A full tank of gas, a Fujifilm GFX 50S, and a partner in crime make for a perfect day to remember what happiness is all about.
Following yesterday’s tragedy, I found myself reflecting on a moment ten years ago and the impact photography has had on my life.
A quick trip into downtown Los Angeles allowed me a closer look at one of my photographic heroes.
Once again, a small personal moment has caused me to reflect on a larger picture.
It can be a hard concept to fully digest for a visual photographer making the transition to another essentially visual medium in filmmaking, but when it comes to video, what you hear can be just as important and sometimes more important than what you see.
As you are just beginning to learn photography, finding new subjects and techniques is as simple as picking up a camera. But as your career and art form progress, sometimes it takes a bit of positive action to keep the flame alive.
Bumping into my old mentor at an American Photographic Artists lecture yesterday reminded me of the importance of building a photography community and the benefits beyond the obvious.
Through a matter of circumstance, I found myself working with multiple camera systems to fulfill a variety of assignments over the last month. Here are a few thoughts on why I chose each system and what I learned from the process.
This video is a quick one-stop shop to help those new to the Fujifilm X-T3 set up their camera and make their cinematic masterpiece.
In this video, CookeOpticsTV sits down with the acclaimed cinematographer to discuss his process.
Today, I’ll share a brief story about a brief moment with big consequences.
Today I’d like to share how a chance encounter provided perspective on both success and the value of patience.
The Hollywood Reporter recently sat down to discuss the art of cinematography with some of the best directors of photography in the business.
In a field crowded with options, there is no better value for the money than the Fuji X-T3.
A surprising omission and sudden need to fill a gap led me to an important revelation.
In this extended essay, I’ll go into detail on my decision to invest heavily in a cinema camera, and the pros and cons related to the purchase.
As 2019 arrives, I look back at my camera-purchasing decisions over the last 12 months and learn a lesson or two about the meaning of the word “value.”
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
A few quick things to consider when making the shift from still photography to cinematography.
In our first two segments of building a business plan, we’ve talked about defining your product and forming a long term vision. In this final section we will talk about some of the practical steps you need to take to take those hypothetical concepts and put them into action.
