Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B. D. Colen offered: >>Honesty: honesty in your vision; honesty in what you tell your subjects about your project and its purpose; honesty in your approach to your subject; and honesty in what you present to your viewers."<<<< Hi B. D., One other thing should be kept in mind along with the above........ Trust To the photojournalist the word "TRUST" is one of the most crucial words in his vocabulary when dealing with people. Trust is not placed in the photographer, but in the human being holding the camera. If he does not regard the people in his pictures as mere subjects or themes, if he does not intrude and is not tactless or aggressive, if the lives of others honestly interest him, they will feel this and accept him. After a time the presence of the camera will be as natural to them as the spade, scalpel or other tools in they're own hands. Once Trust is acquired, never forget or misuse it, for once broken, it will never be returned. All photojournalists and photography become the loser. "TRUST" a small word but with extremely great meaning when it relates to dealing with the human subject. ted Ted Grant Photography Limited 1817 Feltham Road Victoria BC V8N 2A4 250-477-2156