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Jelousy, Selfish Ambition & Envy
Stanley Leary, Photographer
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Stanley Leary, Photographer
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Roswell | GA | USA | Posted: 7:06 AM on 03.09.11 |
| ->> Which we could go back and correct spelling on a post. Should be Jealousy |
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Alan Herzberg, Photographer
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Elm Grove | WI | USA | Posted: 8:28 AM on 03.09.11 |
->> Good morning, Stanley. Are you looking for feedback on the blog as a whole (appearance, layout, etc) or on what you wrote in "Jealousy, Selfish Ambition & Envy?"
As an aside, your blog has "storytelling" as two words ("story telling"). I believe it is one word. |
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Stanley Leary, Photographer
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Roswell | GA | USA | Posted: 8:54 PM on 03.09.11 |
->> Alan
Looking for comments on the content mainly--but all comments are always welcomed. You might see some changes due to comments ;-) |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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anywhere | IN | | Posted: 9:22 PM on 03.09.11 |
->> I think that was a very interesting post Stanley. I see this in myself at times also. I look at something online or another photog shows me something and I think "man, I could have done that" or "that's a good idea and now it's taken"
but occasionally I show someone something I've done recently and they'll say "you just go and do it, you're not concerned? How did you think of that?" and like you said, we all have talents. I realize then that I can manage to think of something unique or different. I think we all feel like we're the only one who has ever been in that situation. |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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anywhere | IN | | Posted: 9:53 PM on 03.09.11 |
->> One other thing that I've wrestled with as I've been doing this longer.... I come across an idea, or an approach to photography or some aspect of the work, and I say to myself "what the hell is wrong with you, why didn't you see it sooner?"
Kind of meshes with being jealous of someone else. As soon as everything clicks, I see other people who have been using the approach I just discovered... for far longer. And I see the approach in everyday life, in the movies I really like, or some writing I really enjoy. And I think, why couldn't I see that?
It sucks to realize you could have seen it sooner, but I just tell myself that the idea/thought came to me when I was at a place where I could really make use of it. Can't go back and change the past, and rather than worrying about not seeing it sooner, put it into practice now with 100% effort. |
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Stanley Leary, Photographer
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Roswell | GA | USA | Posted: 6:48 AM on 03.10.11 |
->> Erik
This hardest thing for me was not what I could be doing, but learning to celebrate the talents of others. Not just their photos, but all the things about them that made it possible.
Jeremy Cowart for example moves in circles that I do not. He moves in these circles because others in that circle see him as one of them. This is not just due to his photography--but how he carries himself.
If you ever hear Scott Kelby, Zack Arias, Dave Black or Joe McNally speak you will see each of them interjects humor into their presentations. Also you will notice the humor is different to each of them.
I have personally watched Zack, Dave and Joe have people ask questions and they tried to use another metaphor or some new way on the spot to teach the concept. All of them were concerned as to if the person understood the concept and wouldn't just move on if they didn't get it. They were concerned for the person.
I am sure at some point they may have to move on because the concept just might not make sense to someone who struggles with technology for example.
Another thing is all the examples I mentioned care for their subjects. I think they all get to know them and can tell you more about them if you asked. This is a trait of all the great photographers--they really know their subjects.
I believe we all need to learn to acknowledge each others gifts. Learn from each other and remember not to try and be someone other than yourself. |
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Michael Fischer, Photographer
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Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 12:08 PM on 03.11.11 |
->> Stanley wrote: "I believe we all need to learn to acknowledge each others gifts. Learn from each other and remember not to try and be someone other than yourself."
All those people mentioned lack skills you and I possess. It is about acknowledging their gifts and our gifts. To ignore your own gifts is to ignore your core essence. Congrats Stanley, for seeing thru your own emotions and getting the "big picture"... |
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