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Why Creative Independence Matters

Creative independence means sharing photography, writing, and ideas without hidden influence. This post explains why it matters here.

Bill McNamee 7/24/25 Bill McNamee 7/24/25

Blade Runner: More Noir Than Noir

A noir-styled Blade Runner remix trailer by Chet Desmond strips away sci-fi gloss to reveal the film’s shadowy detective heart in neon and rain. Classic, inspiring, and so very creative!

Bill McNamee and Will McNamee 6/22/25 Bill McNamee and Will McNamee 6/22/25

Creative Vision of a Thirteen-Year-Old

A crisp autumn afternoon, a borrowed Canon DSLR and lens, and a thirteen-year-old’s fresh perspective. What followed was a creative collaboration between father and son, capturing WWII aircraft at a traveling exhibition.

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Kindlewood

Years ago, I stumbled upon something quietly extraordinary: a live show by Kindlewood at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. What began as casual support for a work colleague turned into a night I’ll never forget. Though the band has since parted ways, their haunting, heartfelt sound endures. It’s still streaming, still stirring, and still worth discovering.