Gremlich
02-20-2011, 03:15 PM
While this is ostensibly photography related, I consider this more philosophy-related
We all can find sage advice and visual philosophy from the Masters like Adams, Bierce, Lange and White. Recently, I finished "The Moment it Clicks" by Joe McNally. It is filled with much experience, worded cleverly, humorously and with conviction. The book overall is inspiring and there are certainly some statements he makes that can serve to goad us all to better efforts, not necessarily in photography, but some aspects of Life. For instance, he regrets not having spent more time with his children when they were little. I can appreciate that, having had to answer the call of my country from time to time during my children's formative years.
So, what I'd like to know from the forum members, is what from contemporary photographers gives you that extra nudge, insight or even a chuckle for your own photography. Let's limit it arbitrarily to photographers working during the transition from film to digital up to present. This isn't meant to demean those who came before digital and established a shiny presence in the artform, this is meant to compliment their contributions.
And I include "other artists" because we can sometimes gain inspiration from other mediums, like painting or even sculpture. One of my favorite artists is Steve Hanks. His watercolors are awesome, the way he uses tones is something I endeavor to bring out in my own images. (Still working on it)
I have three from Joe McNally from the above mentioned book:
"Autofocus is really handy when you've had three pints of Guinness"
-- Joe McNally
or:
"Remember that the hardest thing about lighting is NOT lighting"
-- Joe McNally
or:
"I can't tell you how many pictures I've missed, ignored, trampled, or otherwise lost just 'cause I've been so hell bent on getting the shot I THINK I want." -- Joe McNally
Cheers, I hope that you consider posting your own examples.
And as often as you find them.
Gremlich
We all can find sage advice and visual philosophy from the Masters like Adams, Bierce, Lange and White. Recently, I finished "The Moment it Clicks" by Joe McNally. It is filled with much experience, worded cleverly, humorously and with conviction. The book overall is inspiring and there are certainly some statements he makes that can serve to goad us all to better efforts, not necessarily in photography, but some aspects of Life. For instance, he regrets not having spent more time with his children when they were little. I can appreciate that, having had to answer the call of my country from time to time during my children's formative years.
So, what I'd like to know from the forum members, is what from contemporary photographers gives you that extra nudge, insight or even a chuckle for your own photography. Let's limit it arbitrarily to photographers working during the transition from film to digital up to present. This isn't meant to demean those who came before digital and established a shiny presence in the artform, this is meant to compliment their contributions.
And I include "other artists" because we can sometimes gain inspiration from other mediums, like painting or even sculpture. One of my favorite artists is Steve Hanks. His watercolors are awesome, the way he uses tones is something I endeavor to bring out in my own images. (Still working on it)
I have three from Joe McNally from the above mentioned book:
"Autofocus is really handy when you've had three pints of Guinness"
-- Joe McNally
or:
"Remember that the hardest thing about lighting is NOT lighting"
-- Joe McNally
or:
"I can't tell you how many pictures I've missed, ignored, trampled, or otherwise lost just 'cause I've been so hell bent on getting the shot I THINK I want." -- Joe McNally
Cheers, I hope that you consider posting your own examples.
And as often as you find them.
Gremlich