Finding a photographer without some sort of back problem is about as easy as finding one who\'s happy with his day rate. A difficult task indeed. But like the weather, most of us tend to talk about it without doing anything. That is until, like one wire photographer told me, he\'s flat on his back in the kitchen, unable to move, exhorting his cat to go get help like some weird Lassie movie remake
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We are talking about being able to continue on with your profession. This is serious. Back problems are a nuisance to many, a burden to some, and totally disabling to others.
By not paying attention to our bodies we\'re risking losing the ability to do what we enjoy and what pays for that roof over our studios. If there\'s one thing I\'d do differently if I could travel back in time it would be to stretch. (I\'d also take a good long look at my dating patterns, but that\'s another story).
I talked to a photog in New York who bills $10K a day, worked for National Geo; a guy in Singapore who did $150K jobs; etc., who were forced to retire earlear than they preferred due to physical limitations. This job is physical!
Of course, I\'m sure you **all** have great health insurance too, especially the freelancers.
Just a \"heads up\" folks! Good luck.
Best,
Michael
Jan 03, 2009 at 01:52 PM
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