Tuesday, December 17, 2024

I can't imagine a career where I sit down and pontificate about photography every day but rarely go outside with a camera and participate. And make real photographs.


 I can't imagine that you would be excited to read about what I tried to do with film thirty years ago. Or what my professor said about my unspotted prints. Or the time a girlfriend complained that my photo of her made her look fat...

I can only write about a subject if I do it. Hands on. And I can only write honestly about the subject if I stay engaged with it. Otherwise? It's just a job...

The right balance? One day for clients, the next day split in half between my personal shooting and processing. And writing about it all. 

Funny how a career all goes in a circle. In years past, around the end of year holidays, I'd be looking around for a fun new camera to pick up for myself. This year all I seem to care about is lights and lighting. The stuff nobody seems to be talking about anymore...

Oh yeah. I just bought one more of those Compact LED panels. So much fun. But...can't wear them out on the street....