On Friday October 17th, I had the opportunity to have my portfolio reviewed. This event was sponsored by ASMPNE. (American Society of Media Photographers of New England) This is a professional photography organization that I am heavily involved with as a member of the board of directors. (I am the web guru/social media director)
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My submission to Black and White Magazine
This is the first of the year I submitted some of my photos to Black and White Magazine for their annual Portfolio Contest. I submitted two different portfolios. The first one was from my railroad series and the last one was from my dead bird series.
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The reason why I love photography is hard to explain. I do have a day job/grownup job and I am using my left brain all day. All numbers; there is not much room to be creative.
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would have to say that the one of the biggest thing that inspires me to be a better photographer is a scene from the movie "Walk the Line." It is the scene when Johnny Cash and his band are attempting to get Sam Phillips to give them a record deal. Sam was not at all impress with what they where playing and said this,
Read MoreShawshank Redemption
This is one of my favorite movies Shawshank Redemption, There is a line here in the movie that most people miss. When Andy says that he is going to get out of the prison Red tells him that it is nothing but a sh*tty pipe dream. Does anyone remember how Andy escaped? Remember to get busy living or get busy dying.
Thanks for visiting and happy shooting.
John O. Roy
I have updated my artist profile
Every now and then I update my artist profile. It give me a new focus on my work. Here is is.
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