PhilPDX wrote: guidostow wrote:
... the hit rate of "spontaneous" doesn't generate a lot of repeat booking...
So it's not about the image, but about cash? That was actually my question. If you plan everything ahead including the chance of good light at the location, if you're mostly in it for the money as you imply -- where does that leave room for the love of photography? You might as well call yourself a service provider.
Don't get me wrong, Mark's photos are great, but I'm curious and still wonder what's his stand on this is. Especially since he's been doing it for quite some time now. Has photography become "just" a job?
-Phil
It is safe to say we are all on this earth for a finite length of time. If your intention is to put your self or the participants of the trip you lead into the best location in the best light with the best chance for great weather, good preparation is going to help you do that more consistently and use that limited time wisely.
If making as many wonderful expressive photographs as possible in the time available is the goal for yourself and others you chose to bring along is your goal, you need to focus on doing that.
If you want to take a walk and see what happens, that is great. But why is that a purer expression of the love of photography?
If you can share the special intersection of location, light and conditions with folks who do not have the time or knowledge to do what is required to it on their own, how is that a violation of the love of photography?
I'd say it is sharing a special gift...
Feb 19, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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