I see something that excites my imagination. Sometimes, it’s just a gut attraction without much conscious thought. I take a picture. I come back to it later in Photoshop and decide, do I like it enough to work on it further? If I do, what does it need? I go through different evaluation steps, each image has its inherent strengths and weaknesses before I apply a single edit. Some, require so little modification they are almost perfect children. It happens but it’s rare. Some, on the other end of the spectrum are diamonds in the rough, emphasis on the later. They demand more work but those can feel (to me) the most rewarding in the end.
A determined landscape photographer likely sets up a picture: carefully adjusts the framing and choice of lens to use, takes exposure readings along with a host of other time consuming considerations. Maybe even, comes back at a different time of day or different season to capture the picture under just the right set of circumstances.
I work differently. I always have my camera ready when needed! With my iPhone, all my lenses fit neatly into my pocket as one camera. I often choose my subjects instinctively, quickly frame and shoot. Later during the editing process, I create or augment my own light and shadow and apply other modifications, as needed.
I’m serious about my work which is one big reason all my materials are archival, intended to last 100+ years with moderate care. The pigment inks and fine art papers that I use are exquisite and can hold a candle to any of the analog photographic papers of the 20th century that I have used myself.
My photographs are looking for a good home where they can be seen daily and shared with others. Over time, maybe even a lifetime, they will become not just your friends but come to feel like family too!