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There are some changes brewing at JMG-Galleries, the first being the addition of some new equipment. Just before my trip to Switzerland in October I purchased some dry mounting equipment for large prints. I blame Mark Graf for this who piqued my interest in it when I read his post Dry Mounting earlier in the year and Rodney Lough Jr. who wowed my wife and I with some beautifully mounted photographs at his Sausalito g

No this isn’t news of an asteroid or comet on an imminent path to hit the moon. A couple weeks back I watched two great programs on man’s exploration of the moon and since my mind has been a whirlwind of thought on a variety of subjects. As you’d imagine most centering around photography. Click to Enlarge The programs viewed were IMAX: Magnificent Desolation and In The Shadow of the Moon. I received

Participants Gallery From Past Trips My next Sea Otter Photo Tour is just under 30 days away and there are only a few spots left. We had a blast last time and with the chance of seeing pups this time around those in attendance are likely to have an even more memorable time. Photographed way in the back of the photo on the left is Eliya Selhub who had such a great time he’s making it out a 2nd time and had this

5 more weeks to go before my next Sea Otter Photo Tour on December 13th. If you’re on the fence whether you should attend or not… take the plunge. We had a great time the last time this was held. Check out the photos taken by those in attendance in the participants gallery.  Photos aside I got a charge personally from seeing everyone so in awe of the wildlife including Sea Otters, Terns, Pelicans, and a

2 updates to make… Blog Project Due to unforeseen hiccups in my schedule I am delayed in releasing results from the Buying Prints from Your Favorite Photographers blog project. Results will be out Sunday. If you were on the fence about taking part you still have time. I’ll accept submissions until Saturday at midnight. Those that have yet to submit please do. It’d be great to have your participation

Several weeks ago I announced the Buying Prints from Your Favorite Photographers project to reintroduce photographers and photography fans to the physical and emotional experience of viewing prints versus images on a computer monitor alone.  We’re in the final stretch and I wanted to remind my readers its not too late to take part. If you don’t have a print, book, card, calendar, etc. by the deadline of

I am incredibly stoked that this week I received the first of my prints as part of my Photo Project, Buying Prints from Your Favorite Photographers, that is on going through November 2nd. My first print was from one of my long time favorite photographers Lane Hartwell. The print of Senator Barack Obama (see below) has long been one of my favorite photographs from her portfolio and is something I’m eager to get

“It’s not a photo until its a print“ One of the unique aspects of digital photography is that we’re now able to enjoy photographic work with out viewing it in printed form.  More so now than ever before supporting a photographer is shown almost exclusively online through photo forums, blogs, and other online communities. While viewing photographs online is easy and relatively inexpensive it i