This was a good topic, Mark. Thanks for
bringing it up.
From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark Blackwell
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 1:35
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To: List for Photo/Imaging
Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: RE: Top 3 things that
taught you the most about photography
Well I didn't say anything when I started because I didn't want to
influence what the responses might be. It really is interesting how
similar the responses have been so far.
My top three.
People running the processing and developing operations Ive used over the years
and one in particular was especially helpful. When I got clinkers they
could usually be used to figure out why, often with the help of the people that
ran the lab.
Experimentation. I have never really been afraid of the fact that
something might not work (well at least not till it was for a client then you
don't guess) as long as I learned something from the experience. I
learned a lot from building many things I use in photography. Many times
the construction process taught me why things were like they are more often
than not. Many would be amazed at some of the things I have used to make
a photo. Anyone ever use a paper plate for a bounce card for your
portable flash? The ovalish shape it provides actually makes for a nice
light. That experimentation also includes subject matter. It is
amazing how much the skills you develop in once area of photography, transfer
and improve your work elsewhere.
Books. Whose? Well just about anyones and magazines too.
Sometimes I think these people are nuts. Other times I think, "Why
didn't I think of that?" but regardless of which way it works out it does
one very important thing. It makes me think. As long as you are
thinking, the odds are pretty good the quality will get better.
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