Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Photographers.

I think there are two types of photographers in this world.

1.The ones with raw sickening talent and innate ability to see moments, light, and composition. The guys who have forgot better stuff than most of us have even thought of. Guys like Joe McNally, Chase Jarvis, and Sam Abell.

2.Then there’s photographers like me. The folks who have to read book after book, hang out with folks that know more than I do and ask dumb questions. Why? Because knowledge is power and every little bit I learn builds one more inch I can push myself.

The more I know the better equipped I am. I think on my feet faster, I know what’s up. Sometimes I get frustrated with where I am, well, I get frustrated a lot actually. The point is I need to keep pushing myself learning more and trying something different. Everyday. I don’t think I take enough creative risk and that’s what sets the big boys apart.

Knowledge and experience is where it’s at and neither comes overnight.


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