jamiehy (jamiehy@globaldialog.com)
Fri, 23 Jul 1999 07:11:18 -0600
>
>Amen. I found it interesting, typical, and disgusting that while I set
>up my camera at APIS several "photographers" ask me things like: What
>kind of camera? What kind of lens? What kind of ______? Aside from
>being annoying, they're missing the point. The question to be asked is
>WHAT KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHER ARE YOU? At least it's a question I would
>enjoy answering.
>
>--
>Jeffrey D. Mathias
>http://home.att.net/~jeffrey.d.mathias/
If you set up a camera in front of a bunch of photographers, and they don't
know it, you are going to get those questions. If you pull out a bunch of
your prints, then people will explore the question "WHAT KIND OF
PHOTOGRAPHER ARE YOU?". You made that choice. The camera is a tool we all
use. And many of us are interested in the varied tools out there that might
give a different look or vision. I think it's great to explore those
different tools and see what others are doing. I just met a couple of very
creative photographers in WI that shoot a lot , and are constantly trying
out different old lenses, cameras, alt processes ,etc. The great thing
about their work is that they use these tools to expand their creative
vision and explore. They don't forget why they are doing photography, which
is to create interesting photos, and I think they do a very successful job
at it. Anyway, yes sometimes many of us can get lost in the techno-weenie
world, but if you want to talk photography, pull out prints, not a camera,
and if you pull out a camera, expect those questions. Jamie
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