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Mike McCarty · 08-12-2002, 10:37 AM

In this day and age, there seems to be a natural tendency for portrait photography and portrait painting to merge. I deal with this all the time. I have tried to develop myself as a portrait photographer for the reasons that I have stated before. The problem that I encounter is that the general public is not keenly aware of my goals and my purposes. They see, and they interpret for their own agenda. And so situations arise which blur and confound.

What I do is try and keep a keen eye on my purpose. I then make a judgement on whether some activity will ultimately support my purpose.

I doubt that Tom Hanks would say yes to doing a cheesy sitcom these days. But there was a time when it seemed like the right thing to do. The more successful one becomes, the more rules you are able to adhere to. Until then you have to think on your feet.

08-12-2002, 10:37 AM	#8
Mike McCarty PHOTOGRAPHY MODERATOR SOG Member '03 Finalist Taos SOPA '03 HonMen SoCal ASOPA '03 Finalist SoCal ASOPA '04 Finalist Taos SOPA Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,674	Slippery slope In this day and age, there seems to be a natural tendency for portrait photography and portrait painting to merge. I deal with this all the time. I have tried to develop myself as a portrait photographer for the reasons that I have stated before. The problem that I encounter is that the general public is not keenly aware of my goals and my purposes. They see, and they interpret for their own agenda. And so situations arise which blur and confound. What I do is try and keep a keen eye on my purpose. I then make a judgement on whether some activity will ultimately support my purpose. I doubt that Tom Hanks would say yes to doing a cheesy sitcom these days. But there was a time when it seemed like the right thing to do. The more successful one becomes, the more rules you are able to adhere to. Until then you have to think on your feet. __________________ Mike McCarty