i'm a woman with a camera who parachuted into the field of photography. i didn't get here the way many photographers did. i don't have the educational background, and i don't have many biases or know what to expect. for me, every scrap of knowledge or experience is a mouthful of ambrosia.
i just watched some videos of annie leibovitz shooting. what i saw that i related to? the certainty of what you want. the confidence to direct a room and subject to get what you want. the experience and focus to create your art--to know what that is.
why do i say that i recognize it? because this may be photography, but i've had that knowledge, certainty, and ability to direct in other career fields. experience gives you incredible power.
i've grown to admire her work above others and call her an influence. watching the videos has reminded me that i have been nervous and afraid before. but, i've met challenges and this is something i can master.
what i saw? i saw a person that i'd like to emulate and that is something i've not seen in a long, long time.
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