I enjoyed a three-decade career in commercial photography, often capturing special events attended by over a thousand people. I earned a good income and met countless individuals. By the age of 40, I had achieved everything I desired in my professional life, except pursuing photography purely for my own enjoyment. I've participated in a few exhibitions, but I discovered that I don't enjoy the large crowds or the limelight. My friends believe I've spent enough time around people to last a lifetime and suggest that I might be burnt out from it all. Whether that's true or not, I find contentment in simply photographing what I like, using any camera or format that strikes my fancy. Not everyone aspires to be a rock star; some of us find joy in the quieter, shadowed corners of our passions. Best of luck with your pursuits.
I enjoy the philosophical talks that you bring often to your channel and audiences. I agree with you to be seen is what I enjoy from my photography. I admit I have to put more effort to make that happen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this topic!
This October will be my 50th anniversary of starting my film production and creative advertising company. I’ve always had one foot on the dock, firmly rooted in self-recognition and creative validation and one foot in the boat, drifting the ever changing waves of self-expression. Awards generated more and better work, but one personally gratifying photograph kept me engaged and renewed. At this point I have others, much younger than me, with their foot on the dock and my eye on their boat.
Very nice and thoughtful talk Kenneth, as always. I can relate to both. By profession as an engineer I was shaped to solve seemingly impossible problems in tight timeframes, so very goal oriented. But in photography I prefer the remote and wild nature here in Sweden, sometimes I grab that photograph of that moose or deer, but sometimes I just observe, enjoying the moment.
I enjoyed a three-decade career in commercial photography, often capturing special events attended by over a thousand people. I earned a good income and met countless individuals. By the age of 40, I had achieved everything I desired in my professional life, except pursuing photography purely for my own enjoyment. I've participated in a few exhibitions, but I discovered that I don't enjoy the large crowds or the limelight. My friends believe I've spent enough time around people to last a lifetime and suggest that I might be burnt out from it all. Whether that's true or not, I find contentment in simply photographing what I like, using any camera or format that strikes my fancy. Not everyone aspires to be a rock star; some of us find joy in the quieter, shadowed corners of our passions. Best of luck with your pursuits.
Thanks!!
I enjoy the philosophical talks that you bring often to your channel and audiences. I agree with you to be seen is what I enjoy from my photography. I admit I have to put more effort to make that happen.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this topic!
You're welcome!
This October will be my 50th anniversary of starting my film production and creative advertising company. I’ve always had one foot on the dock, firmly rooted in self-recognition and creative validation and one foot in the boat, drifting the ever changing waves of self-expression. Awards generated more and better work, but one personally gratifying photograph kept me engaged and renewed. At this point I have others, much younger than me, with their foot on the dock and my eye on their boat.
What was the one personally gratifying photograph?
Very nice and thoughtful talk Kenneth, as always. I can relate to both. By profession as an engineer I was shaped to solve seemingly impossible problems in tight timeframes, so very goal oriented. But in photography I prefer the remote and wild nature here in Sweden, sometimes I grab that photograph of that moose or deer, but sometimes I just observe, enjoying the moment.