Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Eric's PAW
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 20:23:42 -0800

on 1/19/02 7:39 PM, Adam Bridge at abridge@mac.com wrote:

> On 1/19/02 at 8:31 PM, ericm@pobox.com (Eric) thoughtfully wrote:
> 
>> I'm not going to stop shooting my gal.  That's not in question.  I'm trying
>> to decide whether the PAW is an appropriate channel for this project.  I was
>> hoping to get feedback as to how I could shoot pics of my kid more as pieces
>> of a portfolio than as family snapshots.  I've gotten private feedback that
>> says the LUG isn't the place for my family pictures.  Rocks and trees and
>> strangers are welcomed, but not family.  Unless the family pictures are
>> interspersed with rocks and trees and strangers.  I'm being rude to use the
>> PAW as I have been.  This comes from somebody whose opinion I respect a lot.
>> 
>> I apologize if anybody feels I've been rude.  Or feels that I'm mocking the
>> seriousness of the group by posting pictures of my daughter.
>> 
> 
> I'm troubled by this. It's a coupling of your passion and your art.
> 
> Shoot what you like. If someone doesn't like your subjec then I think they
> should keep that to themselves saying "I'm not in the audience for this photo"
> and go on their merry way.
> 
> Art is about passion. And you clearly are passionate about your child. Good
> for
> you! Push your boundaries as hard as you can - break rules galore and learn
> from
> them. Let your images show your passion - it will be priceless for you 20
> years
> from now.
> 
> I salute your passion and wish you joy in your endeavor - may it not falter
> for
> as long as you live!
> 
> Adam Bridge
> 
 
I've posted links to my family photos and have never gotten any messages
saying it's inappropriate.  Let's hope this was an isolated incident.  I
agree with Adam: be passionate about your daughter, and if you can combine
this with your passion for photography, so much the better.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
www.wildlightphoto.com


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