Photography is a passion of mine, a labor of love. The thought of creating images directly for others has never lingered long in my mind. The reason for this is quite simple, as a control freak, I do not want anybody telling me what or when I should pick up my camera. I like to consider myself as a fine art photographer. I shoot subjects of my own choosing and create images that I find appealing. My images are often created as a means of relieving my tension.
When I do consent to shoot for a client, there are several reasons for it. If I find the task interesting, for instance the images are of an industrial nature (I am always interested in how things are done). When the location is exotic or close enough to a place I have always wanted to go, I will be glad to shoot. Or if the client is somebody I would like to shoot, It is almost impossible to say no to them (unless they want me to shoot a wedding, in which case I would refer them to my wife who is a much better wedding photographer).
Work is a four letter word. I prefer to do a job that I am interested in. Life is way too short to spend long hours doing things you don’t like, just for a pay check.