Frank J Casella's articles with the keyword: frank j casella

  • The 5 Best Quotes On Art I've Ever Read

    - 23 Jun 2019
    In any profession it's common to learn from those who've gone before us, through their words or experiences. As an artistic photographer, here are the five best quotes on art I've ever read in random order, followed by how they speak to me. “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people” ~ Vincent van Gogh If you have come to appreciate my photography, then you know that I try to incorporate humanity in some form or way. Most of my life and childhood I would st…

  • Being Thankful

    - 10 Jan 2019
    When the paths that we take in life become overshadowed with obstacles, the best route to take is to be optimistic and thankful. The people who become successful use their struggles to become stronger, and surround themselves with others who see opportunities from each failure. Know too, that when we focus on God instead of self, and tell our obstacles about God, instead of telling God about our obstacles, we see tiny bits of progress each day as if there is light at the end of the tunnel.…

  • Art Is Not A Luxury .....

    - 04 Jan 2019
    …. but a necessity. Because society needs images …. through works of Art. …. That are examples of Goodness and Hope. …. That share the Love of God in the World. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photography is a major force in explaining man to man -- Edward Steichen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For this reason, I believe in the universa…

  • What Is Your WHY?

    - 03 Dec 2018
    Blue Chicago Blizzard
    Without knowing your why in life, I believe, that you don’t have a purpose.

  • HOW TO MAKE DOCUMENTARY PICTURES OF CANDID MOMENTS

    - 27 Nov 2018
    Day of Interment
    Pictures that tell a story in situations that call for you to be like a fly on the wall.

  • THE POWER OF A PHOTO SHARING COMMUNITY

    - 23 Nov 2018
    Family and Friends
    What makes Ipernity an online photo sharing community that works? Read my take on this important and timely subject.

  • iPHONES AND RAINBOWS

    - 11 Nov 2018
    iPhones and Rainbows
    In this day and age of technology you’ll never miss a picture of a rainbow. Digital cameras changed photography, and now smart phones are changing digital cameras. Yet, not too long ago my camera of choice was a Pentax and not an iPhone. But now the iPhone camera is becoming competitive, if not superior, to the DSLR or especially the Point and Shoot camera. I tried using Android phone cameras, and in my tests there is much more attention going into the iPhone camera by Apple than by Sams…