Let's do discuss the essay. I'd certainly be willing, have lots of time to put at your disposal, and I've been published many times in a variety of fields.
Okay, here's the thing: Along the lines of "how well have you thought out this project" comes the notion of what the "essay" is supposed to be about? The notion of what the essay is supposed to be about addresses the larger question of what is the book supposed to be about?
If the book is simply a collection of images of places that no longer exist, that's one thing. If it's a collection of images about a particular place in time that no longer exists, that's another. If it's about the temporal nature of time in our lives and how we're all a part of a moving continum that you're expressing as singular captured moments of that time, that's entirely another.
My uneducated take on it is that you're showing images of a time and place that means something to you. As such, the accompanying essay needs to be written by someone who has an appreciation for the subject matter -- someone who knew those places (or similar places from the area) and has a similar connection to them AND who holds a similar point of view to yours within the
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I am thinking as I assemble the images. At some point, I believe, the true theme will make itself more clearly known. The images are, however, of a place and a time that no longer exists and of course, they mean something to me--I photographed them. I need to think about whether or not the writer needs to have known and lived these images. My brother, for example, is a prof and historian and he certainly writes about things he has not experienced first hand. Regardless, as always, you give me alot to ponder. And, btw, I quoted you to a couple who interviewed me the other day to photograph their wedding; I mentioned how you said God gave me a gift; they hired me. Deposit check is coming this week :)
"I am thinking as I assemble the images. At some point, I believe, the true theme will make itself more clearly known. The images are, however, of a place and a time that no longer exists and of course, they mean something to me--I photographed them"
Which is why I question the need for a photographic editor. It sounds like you're doing the editing just fine on your own. (I could see, however, a trusted person or two (or three) to help you with some of the more "difficult" cuts. It's always easier for someone without the emotional attachment to the images to decide such things)
With that having been said, my offer still stands.
"btw, I quoted you to a couple who interviewed me the other day to photograph their wedding; I mentioned how you said God gave me a gift; "
You're quite welcome.
Of course, recognizing and acknowledging the gift is just the start. The next step is to find out why He gave you this gift.
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If the book is simply a collection of images of places that no longer exist, that's one thing. If it's a collection of images about a particular place in time that no longer exists, that's another. If it's about the temporal nature of time in our lives and how we're all a part of a moving continum that you're expressing as singular captured moments of that time, that's entirely another.
My uneducated take on it is that you're showing images of a time and place that means something to you. As such, the accompanying essay needs to be written by someone who has an appreciation for the subject matter -- someone who knew those places (or similar places from the area) and has a similar connection to them AND who holds a similar point of view to yours within the ( ... )
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Thank You.
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Which is why I question the need for a photographic editor. It sounds like you're doing the editing just fine on your own. (I could see, however, a trusted person or two (or three) to help you with some of the more "difficult" cuts. It's always easier for someone without the emotional attachment to the images to decide such things)
With that having been said, my offer still stands.
"btw, I quoted you to a couple who interviewed me the other day to photograph their wedding; I mentioned how you said God gave me a gift; "
You're quite welcome.
Of course, recognizing and acknowledging the gift is just the start. The next step is to find out why He gave you this gift.
And then, of course, act upon it. :-)
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you dont like the black frames around them?
LOL!!!
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