Comments on: Suck-Mode.

By: Stuff You’ll Like – Chuqui 3.0

Stuff You’ll Like – Chuqui 3.0 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:56:03 +0000

[...] David duChemin: Sucking is not enough (also Suck-Mode) [...]

By: michael dreves

michael dreves — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:07:21 +0000

Thank’s for the post David. Motivation.

As an add-on to your words, and for readers who still feel they suck, there is also Zack Arias “Transform” on the same subject and more. I watch it at least weekly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZYlQ4Wv8lE

All the best,

-michael

By: A few thoughts in a busy week « Central Illinois Photoblog

A few thoughts in a busy week « Central Illinois Photoblog — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:48:51 +0000

[...] photography. For a little photographic wisdom, I highly recommend David’s take on “Suck-Mode“, followed by a dose of his ideas on “Sucking Is Not Enough“. I’m totally [...]

By: geoff

geoff — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:21:31 +0000

I think the key is to not care. Photography, and art in general, is a release. A way to let go of a little creative energy, not a means to an end. Getting approval is nice, but I take pictures for my own selfish satisfaction…

By: wilsonian

wilsonian — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:42:43 +0000

That might be one of my favourite photos of you.

By: anita

anita — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:19:51 +0000

Where’s the un-suck filter when you need it?

I do hope it’s not one dinner per usage because if it is you may be in BIG trouble, (…let’s see, 15 times plus an additional four-letter word!) Maybe as penance you should buy some supplies for the school in Kenya then beg for dinner!

By: Casper M.

Casper M. — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:56:15 +0000

David, i totally believe you are true here, everyone is in the suck-mode. And yeah we should just continu making pictures because that’s of what we can learn from, practising.

Ps the last part made me laugh:P

By: Tom Kostes

Tom Kostes — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:15:14 +0000

Great picture or yourself, David, proves your not an egotist!

By: Jacob Wighton

Jacob Wighton — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:27:57 +0000

I’m not offended by the word “suck” but it is something I avoid using myself as I know there are some people who would be offended.

By: Cate

Cate — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:48:12 +0000

David,

When is your next seminar at B&H in NYC?