I have been thinking a lot lately about what separates photographers, what makes some great and some good and some non factors? Outside of characteristics that I have discussed earlier, study, extremely hard work, dedication in all areas, commitment to photography over other concerns etc. One of the things I think of more and more after photographing extensively in the dump is LOCATION. If you put yourself into situations ripe with photographs your simply going to have more opportunities to do good work. So much of photography is opportunity, there are lots of talented folks out there, lots of hard working photogs, lots of knowledgeable tech artists who know the art of photography.
But if you get to the right location, if your standing in the right place at the right time, now your talking! A huge factor that plays a part in making great work is simple, put your ass into worlds, into situations where photos are everywhere. If you take the combo of extremely hard work, tech knowledge and a abundant photo opportunity environment, how can you miss? Of course getting into those vibrant photo situations can be very difficult, it can be dangerous, it can be expensive, it is usually physically demanding but those are the things you must overcome as an artist. No excuses, just get there and do the work.
In the coming years I need to throw myself into more and more locations, situations and opportunities that are filled with photos, everywhere I look, everywhere I turn I want to see compositions, moments and stories worth telling.
But if you get to the right location, if your standing in the right place at the right time, now your talking! A huge factor that plays a part in making great work is simple, put your ass into worlds, into situations where photos are everywhere. If you take the combo of extremely hard work, tech knowledge and a abundant photo opportunity environment, how can you miss? Of course getting into those vibrant photo situations can be very difficult, it can be dangerous, it can be expensive, it is usually physically demanding but those are the things you must overcome as an artist. No excuses, just get there and do the work.
In the coming years I need to throw myself into more and more locations, situations and opportunities that are filled with photos, everywhere I look, everywhere I turn I want to see compositions, moments and stories worth telling.
