Just wait…

I love street reflections and the best place to find them is in the middle of the street! The rain kept most people out but this intrepid soul found his way home.

Photography Serves the Better Good

One of the joys of photography is the ability to tell stories about people who faced challenges but found community support – and acceptance- through local non profits like Kennett Area Community Services. None of us are immune to a wrong turn or a bad break so it’s good to know people want to care for each other.

Look beyond….

My training was in journalism. And, journalists are taught to question the polished news release or well phrased anwser. In short, to look beyond. Sadly, I still seem to need those skills today in dealing with institutions and even some people. Just look at all the people you trusted prior to the recent financial melt down. “Looking beyond” is something good photographers do, too. Always trying to see what others miss.

Less is more…

There she was. A beginning photo student of mine with a scrap book of her best images. Therin lies the problem. Many images were good, but 90% were not as worthy as the 10% which reflected her emerging skills. I told her she was surrounding herself with “average” when she should post, mount, hang -whatever- ONLY her best so that the bar was high, not low. Meantime, I will not return to Urban Village Market and Eastern until Aug 28.

Bottom feeders???

So, a young woman I know is heading to New York in a few weeks in hopes HER bottom will win a price. That’s right,-a nationally known sportsware company will be photographing women in their apparel, from behind. Maybe I should apply for that gig…..