Well, here I am, writing a blog. Even a few months ago, I would have never thought to start a blog. It is against my general nature. However, everybody says that is the nature of creative businesses these days. You NEED a blog. So, here goes; let's see what happens.
My reluctance is a based on a few general principles that I have lived by for many decades.
1. Don't offer unsolicited advice.
2. Humans have 2 ears and 1 mouth, and we should use them in that proportion.
3. The world doesn't need 1 more opinion about things.
However, the marketing folks say I need to get my “voice” out there; no one else can do it.
So, a little background.
I have a educational background in the sciences. (BS Physics) I have worked in the corporate R&D world for some decades, and have finally decided if I don't try this photography gig now, I never will. In those years, I have been lucky enough to work for a few good employers, did interesting work, got recognized in the industry with some awards, and my creativity was recognized with over a dozen patents on a variety of technical areas. SO, I bring that technical slant to my photography.
Architectural photography is quite technical in nature, with the use of all kinds of photographic “tricks” to make buildings look good. Multiple exposures, HDR, Photoshop(r) blending methods, special lighting techniques and tools are just some of these tricks. So these approaches come pretty easy to me.
I have also found out after shooting a variety of styles for over 30 years, including portraits, still-life, landscapes, and beauty, that I prefer to shoot things that don't move. Buildings don't have bad hair days, don't talk back, and aren't late to shoots. However, weather is still important, and sunsets provide great lighting. While buildings don't provide that sometimes wonderful human interaction, they do speak a different language, largely due to great architecture. That moves me.
I am going to share technical thoughts about my work, a new visual medium, thoughts on this new social media stuff, a little bit of business talk, and then see where that “river” leads.
We are the sum of our DNA and experiences, so we are all unique. And have different stories to tell. I am hoping that “my story” prompts you to inject your story in this mix as well. We don't need to hear another lecture; conversations are so much more fun.
Please add your thoughts as we travel along.
