inspiration

enjoy some links (in no particular order) of people who inspire me below. i literally have hundreds more links to add. on that note, i’m always on the lookout for inspiration. so if you have any links you think might be of interest to me, click here and send ‘em my way – thanks. in the meantime enjoy a few inspiration highlights.

photography / general
anton corbijn  - one of the main reasons I am a photographer today   

jeff lipsky – jeff is an amazing person. the simplicity and authenticity in his work is refreshing

rodney smith – someone who asks questions rather than provides answers

patitucci photo – people who truly live life well. unreal outdoor/adventure photos

erik almas – an intriguing blend of fine art and commerce

john sexton – profound and calming images

pete turner – continually reminds me to enjoy the many colors of our world

elliot erwitt – humor, wit and photography found everywhere

henri cartier-bresson – someone i go back to regularly

ralph clevenger – good friend, colleague at brooks. stunning outdoor images

paul liebhardt – friend, colleague at brooks, traveler, humorist, unconventional, alive

richard avedon – an anchor point for anyone who photographs people
photography / surf
joe curren – one of a few true surfer / artists       

jeff divine – humble person and amazing work

todd glaser – a good friend brimming with passion and skills

joni sternbach – joni’s work is thought provoking and deep

branden aroyan – a friend, a super thoughtful person, an unreal surf photographer
artists / and eclectic mix
hillman curtis – a good friend and hero. an unbelievable designer, author, film maker       

jack johnson – a humble surfer, film maker, musician

andy davis - andy is super cool and so is his retro/upbeat surf related art

chris malloy – down to earth person. unreal surf movie maker

jeff canham – my grandfather ivan was a sign painter, and jeff’s work reminds me of that era

wolfgang bloch – the intersection where less means more

thomas campbell – free spirited and full of life artist and movie maker
books / photo related
tao of photography – thought provoking and beautiful images       

annie liebovtiz at work – another classic by annie

ansel adams: an autobiography – an insightful glimpse into the person himself

richard avedon portraits – simple, raw and stark portraits