How do you achieve a timeless quality and a sense of elegance and still make creative images. Many of those photographers we call our greatest artist used the most traditional methods. There appeared to be no following of the latest trends, or making use of new techniques for the sake of the technique. I have noticed that most of these photographers relied on a unique vision, a way of working, or concepts. There are three photographers that have had a profound effect in my personal development as a photographer. Of course there is Ansel Adams, then Eugene Smith and Richard Avedon. They all worked in different areas of photography, but had common threads. They all had a unique and consistent vision, ways of working, and concepts. They were also all masters of their craft. These factors resulted in a sense of style that made their work instantly recognizable.
Over the last forty years I have attempted to develop a unique vision. I have concentrated on the black and white still life silver gelatin print. I have worked to master craft. The pictures I made thirty five years ago retain the same since of style as my current work. I have worked to achieve a unique timeless elegance using simple subjects.
The Calla Lillie was shot thirty five years ago. the Bubbles and Weed were shot last week. The Photos are from four different portfolios. The still life pictures number in the hundreds.
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