Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ted, I went through a lot of trouble to get the shots in an area where no cameras were allowed, unless permitted by the security people. What made me sad was the fact fact that the evening paper only bought my pix in order to get exclusive rights to the story, and then sent me to get a sofa shot of crying mother-child, more suitable for their style of journalism. Well, I was well paid, but it was not a front page shot I was very proud of. It is also sad to gain from other peoples unhappines. I feel better shotting people with pride and dignity. I am glad to have left the news stories behind me. /Hans - - - - - - - - - - - >Hi Hans, > >Two things come to mind: > >1/ We are often our own worst critics. Because we are, sometimes we do not >see the real impact of the content or overall image as seen by others. And >that effects our selection and theirs. > >The question to ask: If the pictures weren't effective, meaning you did >more than an admirable shoot, then the picture wouldn't have made all those >front page papers! :) > >2/ The above doesn't always apply when we have to deal with visually >challenged editors and art directors! :) Most of them don't care if you >used a widget exposure camera or Leica. :) > >ted >