My archives are nonexistent. I went to a big fancy photography school, looking back I’m wondering why they didn’t have an entire class dedicated to archiving.
Right? I never schooled for photography, but there are so many other fields where practical aspectacles are ignored. I’ve talked to graduates of the Chicago School of the Art Institute and heard similar complaints.
David, I read this with a bit of sadness and some familiarity. But congratulations on such a distinguished career. So glad you turned negatives to positives.
A great read, David. So glad you're funneling your creative energy into this. Love the twist on your title. Very timely. Very clever. Feels like you could offer more of your work to the stock houses. Can't imagine most clients would reject the idea. Maybe they get a small % if their image sells?
The vast majority of my clients have already voluntarily signed model releases, giving me permission to license photos of themselves and their pets. It has never been obligatory.
Asking people to sign releases was a habit I picked up when I was a magazine photographer, and I just carried it over.
The vast majority of my clients have already signed model releases, allowing me to license their imagery.
Asking people to sign releases as a practice I picked up when I was a magazine photographer. It was a necessary part of the transaction, and I just kept it.
Photography show! Photography show! Let’s goooo! Also you are an inspiration.
Thanks for sharing a slice of your journey! Loved reading about it.
Such a bittersweet post. I love the voiceover. Your artistry shines through in your writing as well as your photography.
My archives are nonexistent. I went to a big fancy photography school, looking back I’m wondering why they didn’t have an entire class dedicated to archiving.
Right? I never schooled for photography, but there are so many other fields where practical aspectacles are ignored. I’ve talked to graduates of the Chicago School of the Art Institute and heard similar complaints.
Lovely. You’ve had a beautiful career in photography and have a compelling narrative voice. So much to bring forward in your next evolution.
Thank you, Jill!
David, I read this with a bit of sadness and some familiarity. But congratulations on such a distinguished career. So glad you turned negatives to positives.
Thanks, Chris, I appreciate you chiming in.
A great read, David. So glad you're funneling your creative energy into this. Love the twist on your title. Very timely. Very clever. Feels like you could offer more of your work to the stock houses. Can't imagine most clients would reject the idea. Maybe they get a small % if their image sells?
The vast majority of my clients have already voluntarily signed model releases, giving me permission to license photos of themselves and their pets. It has never been obligatory.
Asking people to sign releases was a habit I picked up when I was a magazine photographer, and I just carried it over.
The vast majority of my clients have already signed model releases, allowing me to license their imagery.
Asking people to sign releases as a practice I picked up when I was a magazine photographer. It was a necessary part of the transaction, and I just kept it.