Mar 27, 2016
Do you remember, Photographer, that time you got that call from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History: "We've got a problem. Can you help?"
Me neither. But Tony Corbell does.
Take 10 minutes today to hear the story of Tony's adventure photographing THE American Flag! A few teasers from the conversation:
- 40 hours to create the first exposure.
- The extensive "you can't do this!" list.
- Thankfully, the flag is wool, not synthetic! Why does it matter?
- Evidence of the actual "rockets red glare/bombs bursting in air."
- How it changed Tony's perspective at football & baseball games.
- Did you know that the flag is missing one of the stars? Why was it cut off?
- The surprise hidden within the flag that Tony's negative discovered.
- The Special Ops commander that watched Tony through his sniper's scope, their meeting years later.
After a pretty phenomenal story with Tony, my co-host, Cris Duncan and I are rightfully awed. Then, interestingly, the conversation transitions:
How do you compare this session to the one where you're trying to get a 3 year old to smile? Which is more important?
. . . and you'll hear about one of my most valued photographs.
Not only one of the smartest guys in Photography, Tony Corbell also happens to be one of the nicest. CLICK HERE to follow the work he's doing.
And he's written a few books, including a shiny new one! Click below to grab your copies.
And you've heard me brag about the Texas School of Professional Photography. Tony has been an instructor there for years! (and my co-host, Cris Duncan is also teaching there) Click the logo below to see the entire, stellar lineup of instructors.
