I love this. I don’t know photography, I know music. And you just synthesized what I’ve been wrestling with musically - moving from a vanilla chameleon to creating and sharing music with intent and a voice that feels authentic to me. I’m going to carve out some time this weekend to dig into that. Thanks man! And all the best on your continued journey (also, your pictures are awesome)
Thanks! I do music too. I noticed that I was experimenting too much with pedals, tones, fluffy stuff, and not focusing on the core: scales, sheet music, hand techniques, etc.
it’s kinda related to the paradox of choice from Barry Schwartz
Interesting read, thanks for sharing! In my experience, the experimental phase (your 2019 to 2024) is also part of the process towards shooting with intent.
What a great article. I found myself following a similar process, ended up capturing the Texas music scene in small Austin clubs, old dance halls, and West Texas dives. I found the environment had a visual identity of its own just waiting to be captured through my eyes. Focusing on specific behaviors in specific regions seems to be enough to build a unique visual identity. Thanks for sharing this!
A courageous text that few will understand.
I love this. I don’t know photography, I know music. And you just synthesized what I’ve been wrestling with musically - moving from a vanilla chameleon to creating and sharing music with intent and a voice that feels authentic to me. I’m going to carve out some time this weekend to dig into that. Thanks man! And all the best on your continued journey (also, your pictures are awesome)
Thanks! I do music too. I noticed that I was experimenting too much with pedals, tones, fluffy stuff, and not focusing on the core: scales, sheet music, hand techniques, etc.
it’s kinda related to the paradox of choice from Barry Schwartz
Yep, that’s exactly it. Scrape away the barnacles, reconnect with the boat
Interesting read, thanks for sharing! In my experience, the experimental phase (your 2019 to 2024) is also part of the process towards shooting with intent.
I was scared by the end of this article that I was going to want to get a Ricoh GR...I still might
What a great article. I found myself following a similar process, ended up capturing the Texas music scene in small Austin clubs, old dance halls, and West Texas dives. I found the environment had a visual identity of its own just waiting to be captured through my eyes. Focusing on specific behaviors in specific regions seems to be enough to build a unique visual identity. Thanks for sharing this!