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01/24/2008 01:31:12 PM · #1 |
Steve McCurry in PDN
He sometimes advises young photographers, “If you want to be a photographer, you have to photograph. If you look at the photographers whose work we admire, they’ve found a particular place or a subject, dug deep into it, and carved out something that’s become special. And that takes a lot of time and a lot of work – that’s not for everyone.” |
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01/24/2008 01:43:47 PM · #2 |
| I only dream of words flowing out of my mouth or keyboard like that. |
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01/24/2008 02:23:29 PM · #3 |
Great post. I love McCurry.
I think the key is to truly understand what he is saying and then in some way make it your own. Shooting the city...any city, trying understanding it's rhythm and energy is something I see as essential to getting meaningful shots even if you're shooting close-ups of people on the street.
It does take a lot of work and a lot of time.
"Just because someone’s wearing a turban, doesn’t mean it’s an interesting photo."
...but it's a guaranteed Top 10. ;)
Message edited by author 2008-01-24 16:04:25. |
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01/24/2008 02:34:52 PM · #4 |
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