Secrets Revealed, Issue 1

"Gross."

"You're totally freaking me out."

"I can barely handle one of you, what's this crap with 3 arms?"

"You grew another arm and you still can't pick up your phone when I call you? You're an ass Matt and that's that."

These are a few of the various comments via emails I received over my last post. No no no, most were actually very sweet and nice and I thank you but it seems the three-armed Mexican trick was just a bit too much for some.

Reminds me of a trip I once took to Tijuana....Oops nevermind.

My whole goal wasn't to freak you out nor was it meant to employ any digital shenanigans. It was solely meant to illustrate that a) for some ungodly reason the shirt I was wearing actually matched the scene, unintentionally and b) even though I was crying and sobbing and cursing my solitude I could also be my own best company. I may have been alone but I didn't need to feel alone. Got it?

There really wasn't any genetic trickery involved. It's simply two separate shots that were composited in a matter of seconds. And please, if you feel a photo purist rant coming up from deep down in your soul, save it, would you? For the record I don't dig the overuse of Photoshop either and have greatly learned to do things "in camera" as much as possible (save for the requisite color and contrast adjustments that are sometimes needed when shooting RAW files).

So there you have it.

I promise it won't happen again.

So tell me folks, I've said this blog is about "food, drink, travel + photography" and yet I don't really talk about the ins-and-outs of photography all that much. Would you wanna see more stuff behind the scenes? I'm always happy to pull the curtain back and reveal the inner workings. But it ain't always pretty. Let me know!

Comments

[Alex]

Yes! I love your photos and it'd be great to have a little of your photo magic rub off on me.

[Kian]

Oh, you spoiled it for me! I was so fantasizing a three-handed alien keeping you company over the weekend. It can't be Photoshop trick!

But seriously we do want to know your tricks for taking such beautiful photos!

[180/360]

You know I would love to know all the tricks up your sleeves! No pun intended in this case... :)

[Philippe]

A little peek behind the curtains on how the expert does it would be great. =)

[Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy]

I read your site to be inspired and see something new - I think you did both of those with the picture - I prefer 3 arms to a vaseline-covered turkey and I know you're not doing that! Keep the food pure and we can deal with the rest.

And yes, I'd love some secrets.

[Cenk]

You must be joking! Do we want to see behind the scenes of a genius at work? Hell yes! And don't let anyone convince you otherwise, yesterday's post was extremely entertaining and inspiring.

[Laurange]

"Would you wanna see more stuff behind the scenes?" YES !

[maya]

i totally want more behind the scenes info - that's why i subscribed to your blog! :)

[g.]

Thanks for sharing!
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[Melanie]

I love reading and seeing whatever you wish to share--YES

[Kim U]

I'd love to see some more behind the scenes stuff!

[yaiAnn]

Yes, more photography! :)

[chanelle]

sheesh, people. don't get your underwear all in a bind - the boy's just trying to have some fun. (ADAM! you need to get home soon. we are all concerned about Matt. HURRY.)

and i did originally think maybe you planned the shirt-matching thing...but as long as that was unintentional....
hee.

(p.s. - any tips and tricks and processes you are willing to share, i'm all eyes. you're the best!)

[Not Scarlett]

I adore your site and your talents, and am endlessly inspired by what you do. I would love to learn more about your photography. I love Photoshop trickery and thought your 3 arms were funny. I wish I had 3 myself. I'd just stay away from Tijuana...

[Linda]

i dont see anything wrong with it and hope you DO do it again. it's creative and just plain brilliant, not wrong. just my two cents.

[matt wright]

I don't like much photoshop trickery either, but this was awesome. Completely unexpected from you, but done with real class.

[Katie]

I LOVE the behind-the-scenes photo stuff you do here. More! (Please.)

[Anita]

I loved it, got the joke right away. :)

And I'd love to see more behind-the-scenes stuff. I learn so much just by seeing what you do, I can only imagine what I'd learn when you're actually teaching :D

[kitchenbeard]

From my own stand point, I learn alot just by looking at your work, and I'd learn more by knowing how you did it.

[Broderick]

yes yes yes please share ;)

[Hillary]

My dad is a photographer but I definitely didn't realize you could do that! Nicccely done and thanks for the tips.

[shelley]

Pull aside the curtain, great & powerful wizard!

[ayngelina]

I love this blog and your photography and all the behind the scenes info would make this site even better.

[Lisa (Homesick Texan)]

Yes, please--more, more, more! That is, more photography tricks, tips and lessons. Though, if need be, I can also handle more hands and arms.

[Lisa (Homesick Texan)]

Yes, please--more, more, more! That is, more photography tricks, tips and lessons. Though, if need be, I can also handle more hands and arms.