People don't understand that we spent more time actually taking pictures when we were amateurs. When we turned full-time pro, we spent most of our time on the computer. All I can say is that it is kind of nice to be retired.
Totally correct, Gordon! It always looks so easy and glamorous, this life we've lived, and by all accounts I would not give it up for anything else, but it sure is work. I remember when using film, even when I was a pro by that point, I'd still have time to photograph more. The computer and editing has sucked a lot of time up in the schedule! I am going to try out Lewis Kemper's 15 minute rule. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to edit the image, it's not worth it! Well maybe not 15...mine might have to stretch to 30 or so, as I may not be as proficient as Lewis at editing, ha ha.
You can sure do a lot more with digital, but film was so much faster to edit--10 minutes tops for a roll of film. Of course, you had to mail everything to editors, and that was a pain.
I hear you. Self-employment is a double-edged sword. When I was a full-time freelancer (editing on a computer), I went YEARS without taking a full day off. When you work in a home office (yes, it's lovely), it is too easy to do some work every day, even if only for an hour or two. I could afford a vacation (and some avocational photography!), yet the prospect was terrifying. Leaving the comfy, convenient confines behind for parts unknown. And all the planning and prep and letting clients know, etc. Terrifying! I finally began visualizing, imagining being on the road, camping or lodging, to get comfortable with the coming reality. Then when we finally headed out there, WOW! Absolutely loved it.
Thanks for your comment, Kristi. Yes, it is all too easy to put in a few hours even on a day you should have off, or working 12 hour days...which is what I had succumbed to before moving onto the road and into the van...I am so glad you have headed 'out there' and are enjoying your travels and explorations whenever you get them. Very nice!!
Thank you, Doctor - er, I mean Greg!! just teasing. It IS true, though, and ironically we can know this stuff intellectually, but putting it into practice isn't always as easy for everyone. That said, I went out this morning before we left our camp spot and made two images I really like! Left Jed to do the vacuuming, sweeping, and putting away the internet, etc. it felt great!
People don't understand that we spent more time actually taking pictures when we were amateurs. When we turned full-time pro, we spent most of our time on the computer. All I can say is that it is kind of nice to be retired.
Totally correct, Gordon! It always looks so easy and glamorous, this life we've lived, and by all accounts I would not give it up for anything else, but it sure is work. I remember when using film, even when I was a pro by that point, I'd still have time to photograph more. The computer and editing has sucked a lot of time up in the schedule! I am going to try out Lewis Kemper's 15 minute rule. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to edit the image, it's not worth it! Well maybe not 15...mine might have to stretch to 30 or so, as I may not be as proficient as Lewis at editing, ha ha.
You can sure do a lot more with digital, but film was so much faster to edit--10 minutes tops for a roll of film. Of course, you had to mail everything to editors, and that was a pain.
I hear you. Self-employment is a double-edged sword. When I was a full-time freelancer (editing on a computer), I went YEARS without taking a full day off. When you work in a home office (yes, it's lovely), it is too easy to do some work every day, even if only for an hour or two. I could afford a vacation (and some avocational photography!), yet the prospect was terrifying. Leaving the comfy, convenient confines behind for parts unknown. And all the planning and prep and letting clients know, etc. Terrifying! I finally began visualizing, imagining being on the road, camping or lodging, to get comfortable with the coming reality. Then when we finally headed out there, WOW! Absolutely loved it.
Thanks for your comment, Kristi. Yes, it is all too easy to put in a few hours even on a day you should have off, or working 12 hour days...which is what I had succumbed to before moving onto the road and into the van...I am so glad you have headed 'out there' and are enjoying your travels and explorations whenever you get them. Very nice!!
“Play is the highest form of research.” - Albert Einstein.
Thank you, Doctor - er, I mean Greg!! just teasing. It IS true, though, and ironically we can know this stuff intellectually, but putting it into practice isn't always as easy for everyone. That said, I went out this morning before we left our camp spot and made two images I really like! Left Jed to do the vacuuming, sweeping, and putting away the internet, etc. it felt great!