The Back Story
Pear • Pair • Pare
Pear • Pair • Pare
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
I get odd ideas… Words are tricky! English is an odd language; synonyms, antonyms, homophones, swear words… Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night thinking of the strangest things, like Pears, for example. One day, several years ago, this happened, and I went to the store and selected the best-looking pears I […]
June 11, 2026
The Back Story…
The Back Story…
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
I figured someone would ask! In recent years, when I sell a photo, I have added a sheet to the back, telling the story of how and why I made the image. I want people to know “The Back Story” of what caught my eye, where I was when I took the photo, maybe even […]
June 2, 2026
An earlier backyard!
An earlier backyard!
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
On finding truth through the limits of an old camera
June 2, 2026
Same subjects, different artists…
Same subjects, different artists…
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
A celebration of ordinary moments that quietly ask to be seen
May 31, 2026
The original “Not my Backyard” Photo!
The original “Not my Backyard” Photo!
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
On finding truth through the limits of an old camera
May 31, 2026
Antelope Canyon…(Not just like every other photographer)
Antelope Canyon…(Not just like every other photographer)
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
Yes, you have photos too! I lived in Page, AZ, for about seven years. Oddly, not the most productive time in my life for photography. I did go into Antelope Canyon several times. This was before a Native Guide was required. The coolest visit was when I got to go in at night. The image […]
May 27, 2026
Multi-Frame Composition
Multi-Frame Composition
"Racconti • Tales", Techniques, The Back Story
In a previous post, I talked about two images where I used an entire roll of film to make one image. That inspired me to do more images in a similar but much less difficult way. I may have another photo to add to these two shots. I found a bunch of B&W prints when […]
May 26, 2026
My first published image!
My first published image!
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
It was a holiday weekend (President’s Day) in the early 70s. It had been raining, and this tree fell on this poor Lincoln Continental. I grabbed my camera and took a few photos. My dad recommended calling the paper to see if they would be interested in the photos. Dad ended up taking me downtown […]
May 14, 2026
I still shoot Black & White…
I still shoot Black & White…
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
Shooting film again!
September 25, 2025
Awards
Awards
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
I have a few, some truly deserved. The first award I won was Runner-up in KSON’s Dirty Picture Contest. KSON was (and may still be) a Country station in San Diego. The title sounds much better than reality. The contest was to take photos of trash or pollution around town. I’ll have to see if […]
June 5, 2026
Steve, why the name?
Steve, why the name?
"Racconti • Tales", The Back Story
Two stories to tell here… I was working as a photographer very early. I shot my first wedding when I was 18 and did a good job. I majored in photography in college, but had to work as well. Mom wasn’t supportive; she always complained about the expenses related to photography classes, film, paper, chemicals, […]
May 31, 2026