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I've always wondered why I'm on DA...I haven't meet any new models here and most of the people commenting on my photos are neither photographers or models. But my model and photographer friends I had before I joined seem to enjoy seeing my new work, so I've been making an effort to post more frequently. Plus its nice to see what they are up to. A good example of this is my renewed interest in infrared film (I developed 4 rolls last night, so stay tuned for new posts) inspired by my friend Nyx Valentine's photo quietchildae.deviantart.com/ar…

I'm thinking about writing more about photography as I've always held the view that creativity is not a conscious act, therefore should not be intellectualized. I've been influenced to alter this view because of Charis Wilson. She was Edward Weston's third wife and perhaps most influential model. She wrote a book called "Through Another Lens-My Years with Edward Weston" that has awakened my thought process of how I approach photography.

I taught for 5 years at UCLA Extension and I've held many seminars mostly dealing with filmmaking. So maybe I can help inspire someone, maybe sharing my years of experience will benefit a photographer or two. Its not like I don't self examine my work, I'm very critical of it in fact.

My approach to photography is summed up by this quote from Edward Weston: "I always work better when I do not reason, when no question of right enters in–when my pulse quickens to the form before me without hesitation or calculation." Those of you who have worked with me will understand this. My agent however does not and is always frustrated with my answer to his question "How'd you think of that shot?" to which I always reply "I didn't."


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Model-Jade's avatar
I for one also love seeing more of your work here on dA! When I come back, we can add to the collection! :D