Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Following good advice: my best twelve

Honestly, I more often feel moved to give advice than take it, but recently a photographer (the incomparably nice and talented Kyle Cassidy) I admire wrote an excellent list of suggestions for those aiming to become serious/professional about their photographic work. While my aims do not ever include making a living through photography, I do want to constantly and consistently improve.

One piece of advice struck me as really interesting.

"4) Make a portfolio of your 12 best photos. these can be 4x6 1 hour prints. Every month try and replace at least one of these with a better photo. Do this for the rest of your life."*

So, I'm now sharing my first portfolio of my twelve best.

























The goal is to be able to replace one of these with a photo I like more by July 16th.


*for those that are interested. Here's a link to the rest of his good advice.
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6 comments:

  1. JedRootyJune 21, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Wiggy!!!

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  2. EmilyJune 21, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Love the idea and the concept behind it of continuing to challenge oneself. Particularly love the photo of Sarah Noe.

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  3. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    I am curious what your thinking was about including #6.

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  4. Meredith June 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    @Ninniane- I really like where the sharpest focus falls, and the hyperspecificity of it. The warm colors and non square shapes also please me. I hope you make a 12 best, I think you could do a great one.

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    These are all wonderful. The picture of Rebecca prompted a delighted and surprised sound.

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  6. BeaJune 23, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    They are absolutely wonderful!

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