Work I Aspire To - John Delaney On Elizabeth Avedon

 

From JOHN DELANEY: Hoboken Passing

Image Source: http://elizabethavedon.blogspot.com/2012/08/john-delaney-hoboken-passing.html

 
I have written about my desire to get more personal connection in my photographs. This project by John Delaney inspires me.
 
(Click Here) to see more on Elizabeth Avedon's site.
 
I did a one-day Digital Photo Academy (DPA) photo workshop in Hoboken, New Jersey with Rick Gerrity.
 
(Click Here) to get to know Rick, a great photographer and instructor.
 
(Click Here) to find out about DPA. They have workshops in most major US cities, are easy to work with, and can really add to a brief trip to a new city.
 
Anyway, my real point is that while I had a great time walking Hoboken and shooting with Rick, I didn't get much human connection with my subjects. Here are some examples:
 
 

 

 

 

While I happen to like these images, you can tell that I didn't meet any of the people in them. They're perhaps fine, maybe even interesting. But look back to the John Delaney image above. Not in the same league.
 
Now, to be fair to myself, I'm sure John didn't get these on his first afternoon walk through Hoboken.
 
So, I'm not putting down my own work; in fact I did much better connecting on a subsequent trip into Harlem. But, I am inspired to get more connection. More connection. More connection.
 
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Digital Photo Academy (DPA) Instructor Rick Gerrity Gives Tips on Photographing Strangers

 

Photo by Rick Gerrity

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DPA instructor Rick Gerrity recently shared a brief narrative on how to photograph strangers.
 
(Click Here) to read it.
 
If you don't know DPA, you owe it to yourself to check it out. I have attended DPA workshops in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and New York City. In fact, when I'm traveling to a new city in the US, or don't already have a photographic plan, I always look to see what DPA workshops are available.
 
In fact, I met Mr. Gerrity when I attended one of his workshops in Hoboken, NJ. He led us on a tour around Hoboken, centered on the old train station, and the awesome view across the river to the New York City skyline. Rick is a Panasonic Lumix enthusiast, just like me.
 

That's Rick, Second from Left

Photo by Reed A. George

Waiting by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4 at 85mm

iso400, f5.6, 1/500 sec

 

Waiting, 2, by Reed A. George

Nikon D700, Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4 at 70mm

iso 1600, f5, 1/60 sec

 
By the way, DPA is run by Mr. Richard Rabinowitz, another really great guy. We've met via telephone only, but I hope to rectify that one day. He's in the NYC area, as well.
 
So, if you ever want to get out with a professional photographer in an unfamiliar city (or even a familiar one), look up DPA and see what they've got going.
 
(Click Here) to go to DPA's website.
 
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