Every photographer has his or her own workflow, some more efficient than others. Proper organization and redundancy can save a lot of time in the long run, and it doesn't have to be complicated.
A good organizational system is unobtrusive, fast, and easy to use. It fits in so well that it becomes habit and provides grounds for further process improvement. I’ve always been on the hunt for the magic bullet when it comes to file organization on my machine… Unfortunately, that probably doesn’t exist. But it has led me to continuously improve and refine my own workflow to a point where I have a set system in place every time I come back from a photoshoot.
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November 17th, 2010 by Nate
During my recent interest in fractal geometry, I came across these unique and fascinating artforms called Lichtenberg Figures (sometimes referred to as “Captured Lightning”). Named after Dr. Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, who was the first to observe the phenomenon, modern-day figures are created by irradiating a clear acrylic block with high-energy electrons from a linear accelerator. The electrons become trapped inside the acrylic block and create a cloud of negative electrical charge inside. The acrylic is then discharged at a specific spot, and all that pent up energy breaks down within billionths of a second and exits the block, creating a fractal network of microscopic fractures. The result is a beautiful electrical fossil that looks incredible when illuminated from the exit point – almost like fiber optics.
I would love to be able to try my hand at making some of these. Unfortunately, I don’t happen to have access to a 4-story linear accelerator. But these guys do, and their work is a breathtaking combination of science and art.
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My new site is finally live, replacing a long-outdated NateGDesign.com. I got the chance to experiment with a lot of different things, and I learned a lot in the process. From here on out, I'll be posting my current work in photography and design, as well as sharing thoughts and other work that inspires me.
Goodbye, nateGdesign.com. Though I’ve known you intimately for 4 years now, I feel we’ve grown distant over the past…3.5 years. In the beginning, there was a passionate love affair but I quickly grew tired of your high-maintenance ways and your limited communication skills. Consequently, I have left you to rot in your small corner of the interwebs. We both got busy, and I found myself fascinated with newfangled ways of sharing my artwork and thoughts with people. I’m not bitter; You were a good learning experience. And I’ll probably keep your email for a while longer. But it has come time to put the nail in the coffin and move on with my life.
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