Comments on: Back To School http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/ The Blog of Photographer David duChemin // Gear is Good. Vision is Better. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:12:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Seanhttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2341 Sean Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:28:13 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2341 Three weeks ago I became an assistant to an architectural photographer as well as finding a mentor as I mentioned above. I now go to the studio nearly every day, learn new techniques - including about the photography business in Japan - and she's planning ways to make me her business partner. Life is sweet and and some of it is a direct result of me getting off my arse and becoming more motivated thanks to your post.I keep saying thanks but I mean it.So thanks. Three weeks ago I became an assistant to an architectural photographer as well as finding a mentor as I mentioned above. I now go to the studio nearly every day, learn new techniques – including about the photography business in Japan – and she’s planning ways to make me her business partner. Life is sweet and and some of it is a direct result of me getting off my arse and becoming more motivated thanks to your post.

I keep saying thanks but I mean it.

So thanks.

]]> By: Cyberward.net » Blog Archive » Think about your Educationhttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2123 Cyberward.net » Blog Archive » Think about your Education Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:21:31 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2123 [...] duChemin had two posts today on learning, at his blog, and as a guest on Scott Kelby’s blog. Two things struck me, one he said to get to a [...] [...] duChemin had two posts today on learning, at his blog, and as a guest on Scott Kelby’s blog. Two things struck me, one he said to get to a [...]

]]> By: Chris Wardhttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2094 Chris Ward Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:27:58 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2094 I was just watching Revenge of the Sith yesterday, and my daughter starts school for the first time Tuesday, today you bring up both in a post. Hmmm... coincidence? I think not! It is time I went to school. Now, where to go... I was just watching Revenge of the Sith yesterday, and my daughter starts school for the first time Tuesday, today you bring up both in a post. Hmmm… coincidence? I think not! It is time I went to school. Now, where to go…

]]> By: Seanhttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Sean Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:25:54 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2088 Here's a short story if you don't mind...Last night I was feeling frustrated and a little depressed about my photography. But as usual I checked out your blog and thought that this post in particular stood out from the rest. Especially number four - Find a mentor, an Obi Wan to your Skywalker.Well, it got me motivated and last night I decided to begin my search for a mentor as you suggested. But of course I just went to sleep as usual.Anyway, I started my day this morning by meeting a friend. We sit down, chat as usual, but before long my friend pulls out an article in the local newspaper about a fairly famous photographer here in Japan called Norio Yamaguchi that she thought I may be interested in. He's famous for his portraits of artists and politicians among other things. The article was about his first exhibition for 15 years in his home town (where I live) and as the exhibition was on my way home I decided to pop in and take a look straight away. I'm glad I did. Mr. Yamaguchi was there so we had a good chat about the usual before he asked me to point out the photographs that I particularly liked. I did so and he stood back looking slightly shocked. It turns out that the two photographs I chose were his favourites too. To cut a long story short, he invited me to join his photography club in which he critiques photographs that you bring to show him. And as we both like to take shots of elderly Japanese men (at the moment), and with 50 years of photography experience behind him (he's 80 years old) he's the perfect mentor.Some days you get lucky and things are handed to you on a plate. Today was one of those days. Here’s a short story if you don’t mind…

Last night I was feeling frustrated and a little depressed about my photography. But as usual I checked out your blog and thought that this post in particular stood out from the rest. Especially number four – Find a mentor, an Obi Wan to your Skywalker.

Well, it got me motivated and last night I decided to begin my search for a mentor as you suggested. But of course I just went to sleep as usual.

Anyway, I started my day this morning by meeting a friend. We sit down, chat as usual, but before long my friend pulls out an article in the local newspaper about a fairly famous photographer here in Japan called Norio Yamaguchi that she thought I may be interested in. He’s famous for his portraits of artists and politicians among other things. The article was about his first exhibition for 15 years in his home town (where I live) and as the exhibition was on my way home I decided to pop in and take a look straight away. I’m glad I did. Mr. Yamaguchi was there so we had a good chat about the usual before he asked me to point out the photographs that I particularly liked. I did so and he stood back looking slightly shocked. It turns out that the two photographs I chose were his favourites too. To cut a long story short, he invited me to join his photography club in which he critiques photographs that you bring to show him. And as we both like to take shots of elderly Japanese men (at the moment), and with 50 years of photography experience behind him (he’s 80 years old) he’s the perfect mentor.

Some days you get lucky and things are handed to you on a plate. Today was one of those days.

]]> By: timfythetoohttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2083 timfythetoo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:55:00 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2083 Funny - we joined Aidan today for his first day of kindergarten. There was one kid there who pretty much broke down the whole 2 hours because his mom couldnt be there with him. Compare that to my kid who asked "do you have to come with me?" Not sure how to take that one.But to your post - I am with you here. I have never taken a class or been to a convention or anything but would love to. Now I just need to find one of interest and worth in my area. And throw out some more book suggestions. Funny – we joined Aidan today for his first day of kindergarten. There was one kid there who pretty much broke down the whole 2 hours because his mom couldnt be there with him. Compare that to my kid who asked “do you have to come with me?” Not sure how to take that one.

But to your post – I am with you here. I have never taken a class or been to a convention or anything but would love to. Now I just need to find one of interest and worth in my area. And throw out some more book suggestions.

]]> By: Kimhttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2081 Kim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:49:55 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2081 Wow, you do remember what school was like! I'm going to take you up on that challenge! Wow, you do remember what school was like! I’m going to take you up on that challenge!

]]> By: Jarrethttp://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2008/08/back-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2080 Jarret Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:42:10 +0000 http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/?p=1042#comment-2080 Love the idea David. I read your blog everyday.I linked the image to it from my Tumblr site: http://sinkorswim.tumblr.com/ Love the idea David. I read your blog everyday.

I linked the image to it from my Tumblr site:
http://sinkorswim.tumblr.com/

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