This afternoon I was honored to present “The Photographer as Artist” to about 55 members of the Newport Beach arts community.  The talk was hosted by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation.  The presentation was very well received.  Afterwards people made comments like,

“I expected to see a slide show but was pleasantly surprised to hear your analysis of art and photography.”

“You didn’t give the presentation I expected.  Instead you showed insight into the nature of art and how photography relates to it.”

“I understand better now how photography is an art.”

“Your talk was inspirational.”

I’m always buying photography books and on the lookout for good DVDs.  I like the books because I can read them at my leisure.  And if they contain assignments at the end of each chapter that’s even better.  DVDs, on the other hand, can be even better because you can see the photographer in action.

But not all DVDs live up to this level of expectation.  Sure, you can get see where the photographers are photographing.  And often you can see what they captured.  But all too often you aren’t privy to what is going through their minds.  Well, I found a DVD that sets the standard.

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