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Response to I want to spend the next year of my life emulating this guy's work. Does that make me lame?

from alan dale (adale66@excite.com)
I don't get it John -- are you just being contrary or what? Reading over the thread, I can't decide what you want to say -- first you say making portfolio pieces under less-than-ideal situations or with less- than-million-dollar talent is a waste of time, then you seem to be suggesting that all of us work on our portfolios. Then you say working as an assistant is a waste of your life, then you almost seem to be endorsing it. I think success in fashion photography is like success in anything else...work hard, make yourself known and if you are talented AND lucky AND in the right time AND in the right place then perhaps you will enjoy some success. If you are a no one at ground zero, then you have to start off with what materials you have at hand - - in Eolo's portfolio he transforms a wooden railing into a very graphic set for his picture...he didn't sit at home whining that he didn't have a studio! The first step to success is ACTION.
(posted 8426 days ago)

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