Doug Boutwell the occasional odd thought or image
Anti-Documentary
8×10 images can be at once firmly specific and alluringly incomplete in the information they give us, and I’ve always thought large format would be an interesting medium for shooting a wedding.
The $100 Milkshake
There’s a phrase in aviation – the “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” – which is basically a short flight to go have lunch somewhere. This is the story of a $100 milkshake on my 32nd birthday…
Scout Rose Boutwell
Scout’s almost a month old, and I haven’t written a proper welcome for her on my blog (which makes me a terrible father, or a terrible photographer… or both).
Getting Married In 2011? Let’s Talk!
I have several ideas kicking around in my head, and I’d like to let them out. These are ideas about wedding photography that have been germinating since back when I was shooting professionally. In 2011, I’d like to make them happen.
The Hour Of Scout Is Nigh Upon Us
My Amazing Wife is almost through with her second tour of duty as an expectant mother. This time, she’s not only is finishing out her wedding season, shooting well into her 8th month, but also watching our rowdy little toddler when she’s not working. Here she is yesterday, looking radiant in front of a passing [...]
Internet Courage
If you have to say it anonymously, then you probably know you shouldn’t be saying it. And if someone can’t be bothered to stand behind what they’re saying, I can’t imagine why anyone would give them any credibility.