I’m loving these Blurb live events. As you know, I’ve spent my share of time in front of cameras over the past fifteen years. It’s part of my job, and a part I truly love, although at heart I’m an introvert. I had a wonderful conversation with a “real” photographer a few days ago. I could have talked with him for days. He asked me about my social media habits, or lack thereof, and asked why I just didn’t have someone manage it for me. I said, “My goal is to disappear.” I just don’t have it in me to be out there like that. This site and YT are enough.
Behind the scenes of an event like this are other members of the Blurb team.
Without them, this little shindig does not get off the ground. So, you have them to thank as much as me. I just finished writing a semi-scathing post about pretenders in the photography world. I’m also reading a book about the vicious living Hell that is the art world. The author has a few things to say about successful artists. “We operate in a world of complete conviction.” “One of the most important aspects of being an artist is to work year-round on your career.” When it comes to photography, this applies to the edit as much as it does the photographs. Practice, practice, and learning to be merciless.
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This is very useful! I have gone back to old photos that were rejects and re-edited them with the new tools that are available now, and having more editing practice, and they go from rejects to some of my favourites. And. like you say, some are necessary to tell the story, and even if you do go back to the same place, it’s always different.
Author
A good re edit is a smart thing. I did this once five years after I finished a project and was amazed at what I missed.
I really enjoyed your presentation and
after doing some pondering, I have a question for you: Knowing yourself and what you like and what you want in your final project, would you take images of something you know you wouldn’t put in your final project if it presented itself to you (like the kid photos)? Or, do you always stay on point?
Author
Yes, shoot it all. Never hesitate in the field. You never know where those images might end up.
Loved this one. Just made a tiny book from photos of a weekend trip I was gifted for my birthday. Benefited from seeing your thought process when culling. Can’t wait for the book to arrive!
Author
When those books arrive…..it is life changing. Sounds overly dramatic, but for some of us…not so much. Let me know how it looks.