These days when I go to photographer talks, I like hearing stories and Dan Winters really likes to tell stories. You can tell he's passionate about his work and his interest are so varied - from woodwork to entomology. The place was packed and I believe all the stand-bys got in. The lecture holds about 140 folks. Afterwards he signed books for a line of admirers.
His final words of advice to the audience : "Shoot for your portfolio", "You're only as good as your last photo" and "Always swing for the fence" then he joked how his analogies were all about baseball. lol !
Next week is Michael Robinson Chávez, a photographer for the LA Times and previously for the Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Associated Press. The lecture is already fully booked but don't worry, there'll be extra tickets. I have a conflict of schedules next Thursday so I'll be releasing my tickets.
Agree. Dan Winters' talk was great, and a funny guy with all those stories. He told the audiance that he says "sort of" a lot and then proceeded to say that a few more times, but within context. His interactions with Aperture for his latest book was insightful.
ReplyDeleteFor those who has not seen the POYi exhibit, it would be time well spent.