From: Darryl Baird (dbaird@umflint.edu)
Date: 04/23/03-06:03:57 PM Z
Well, I finally did it - I sent a personal email to the entire list. I
apologize for all those nasty thoughts over the years when others did
the same - I am now a member of the email Hall of Shame. Oh well. FWIW,
enjoy.
Darryl Baird
On Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at 07:57 PM, Darryl Baird wrote:
> Hi Katharine,
>
> I realized (in mild horror) I had a reply (I began to you but never
> finished) stuck in my email program. It was only a short reply to
> promise to get back with you after the semester's end... that's now,
> so...
>
> My experience was pretty positive at Photo Americas, despite the poor
> showing of reviewers in the shortly after 9/11 era. I met some people
> who were helpful and articulate about what they thought my work was
> accomplishing. I made several new friends, got to see great work, had
> several fabulous talks with new and old friends and made a few good
> connections which are starting to pay off. It was not however a
> financial success. I did end up with the online Photo Eye Showcase
> gallery, but since it is fee-for-space even after "jurying" I don't
> have a completely positive commercial response. That wasn't a primary
> goal.
>
> A friend who was also there and has a color documentary series on the
> environment sold a ton of prints and is well on his way to getting a
> publishing contract. So, I had THAT to compare my experience with and
> I am a bit jealous. Though, I must say, it doesn't escape me that my
> work is quite different from anybody's I ever see. So, it's a mixed
> review. I'd do it again, or more likely Foto Fest in Houston, which
> would be cheaper for me.
>
> I did come away with some feedback (and no matter how egotistical it
> sounds) -- the concept had actually never occurred to me. "You might
> be ahead of your time (with my ease with digital montages)." A smart
> young gallery person from Seattle delivered that bit of wisdom and I
> was somewhat speechless. Hey, I just wanted somebody to respond to the
> work. I really don't know what to think about the possibility... of my
> work being more acceptable after I'm old and feeble or dead. Sheesh,
> talk about a left-handed compliment.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Regards,
>
> Darryl
>
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