Don't Be Like Me
May 29, 2023 issue #55 – Too often an imitator. Rarely an innovator.
Contrary to popular belief, becoming a professional photographer does not often lead to the uncorking of creativity. Professionals are more often imitators and, less often, if at all, innovators.
I should refine this statement a bit. Some types of professional photography can be more creative than others. Fashion immediately comes to mind, but even with…