I stumbled upon a photographer and was became inspired by his work. As I delved deeper, I learned his work is mostly composited. Composited for me means to bring multiple photos into one image.

I do not have a problem or issue with composite work as I came from the background of photoshop and pre-press—whatever the client wants, the client gets—but photography for me was more the opposite.

I realized that I was wrong. That to imagine a photograph or to make an image, that requires more than what Ansel Adams did or at least the equivalent in a photo editing software.

It was what Serge Rameli did in this YouTube video that made me realize that the foray into composing and Erik Alma’s style and technique was what I want to do with my photos.

I also realize that this is not for everyone but I feel this is where my photography is drawing towards now.

Below is the link that drew me to this type of image making.

https://youtu.be/B3vor4Vqmxc

It was Alma’s investigation of style that really gave me that moment of discovery. It is a technique worth exploring and to bring a cohesive look and feel to what I personally create. This morning has become a very exciting moment for me and my photography.

Recently, I did some volunteer work at Hanul Family Alliance, a senior center in Chicago. It was a humbling experience and I was glad to help. 

Here is a screen capture of the article they wrote on me.

Here is the original link: 

https://app.robly.com/archive?id=c86cc509e353f9684f062ccfbdb3cf48&v=true

If you can help Hanul Family Alliance, that would be great, they need all the help they can get, to do some good.

https://www.hanulusa.org/

Hello and welcome to my blog. 

This blog started because I wanted to show talent and creative individuals and groups live and perform. In the next few weeks, please expect to see talented people showcased in these pages. I have been very fortunate to work with and for creative and talented people, and I hope you agree.

–Tae