its exciting to think i could find a seasoned photog to mentor me even at my age.
i think i'm beginning to threaten ppl with my work, its lonely. One person said " my progress is annoying"
i say to all the haters ... pfft aint nothin but a g thang.
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If I lived in NYC I'd hang with you - we could learn from each other...but I don't. When I interviewed Wayne Eastep he told me how he pulled off getting mentored by Burt Glinn (former President of Magnum). Wayne made a list of all the photographers he would love to work with. Whittled down the list and began knocking on doors. Presto - Burt said yes.
So pick somebody - why don't you ask Steve Simon, tell him a Canadian friend of yours recommended him. Steve lives in NYC (but from Canada)(http://www.stevesimonphoto.com/)
Start stalking him :-)
He's a regular on the "This Week in Photography" Podcast.
I think he's brilliant.
Ask him for strategies on finding a mentor - what's the worst thing that can happen.
Your progress is "annoying" because it threatens those who don't have the natural ability, determination or guts to keep moving forward.
Me? I sit here in awe of your constant growth. I admire the way you stand strong against people that want to bring you down. It can't be easy and Im sure it makes you doubt yourself at times. But I know your going place and Im excited to watch your journey unravel :)
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