Last week we took a trip to see a working studio, Jim Lennon allowed our class to take a tour of the studio he works out of and it was an interesting experience. We started out with a basic discussion about what types of photography you could do in the business, and how much you need to price yourself at to make a living on your passion. Jim showed us that photography isn't always a one-man job, having the right assistant and crew can make or break your business so having a good team is essential to a good workflow. Another thing he expanded upon is the different variety of clients he works with, ranging from corporations who need headshots for new employees to retail product shoots to food photography. Jim also expanded on the importance of attention to detail in his print work, he has his images specially sized and paired with custom frames which can turn a good print into a masterful work of art when paired correctly, those little details will set you above the rest. We walked into the studio and saw all the equipment lining the walls of the massive facility and top of the line cameras display the seriousness of the work that is produced by Jim. He explained more about what his work days consist of and what it takes to make this a reality for ourselves and to get repeat clients and it brought to light just how vasts and interesting a career in photography can be, the possibilities are endless if you don't give up and are willing to dedicate yourself and put in the work.
A few weeks ago I took a trip to Salem Massachusetts on Friday the 13th weekend and it was a trip to remember. it's a beautiful town but it still looming with its dark history, as it is well documented, this is where the Salem witch trials of 1692 took place. Memorial stones have been made of the 19 hanged accusers and Giles Corey who was crushed to death on accusations of witchcraft. It seems that especially in the month of October the whole town gets involved and has turned this tragedy into a tourist attraction with merch and museums as far as the eye can see, townfolk and tourist alike get dressed up and run around the town and it makes for a truly memorable and worthwhile trip. This town is also the scene of a cult classic movie Hocus Pocus as a lot of the scenes were shot in Salem and you can visit your favorite spots from the movie and they are all walking distance from each other and feel the nostalgia seeping out of these buildings...
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