Wootness | the blog of christine walsh-newton
master photographer | photographic craftsman | certified professional photographer
It’s been awhile. You and I. It’s almost like we’re having an affair, with how little we meet these days. I can give you all kinds of blah blah, but the honest truth is that I’ve been afraid. I’ve come to recognize that my hands are an extension of my heart when they’re poised over …
Continue reading “Be more brave – Photographic competition and personal work”
*of note; go ahead and take this article with a huge grain of salt, if you wish. I am being honored several times myself and have a vested interest in the topic. However, since personal experience is the basis for most of what I write, it is what it is. Something that I’ve noticed about …
Continue reading “IUSA 2016: Please put the ceremonies on your schedule”
Over the years that I’ve been a photographer, I’ve covered a large number of events; from stage shows, to pageants, to weddings, to award banquets. And across them all, there’s some fairly similar issues that plague the hired photographer. Because these events are generally attended by the general public, from guests to ticket-holders, the chance …
Not too long ago I registered my entries for IPC 2015 and pushed that final little button that sent them on to the netherland of waiting until August 3. Two are physical prints, so they still need labeled and shipped off. Two are digital entries and are currently in server-land some where. And I, am …
Dear young ladies of the world: I see a great many of you embracing “modeling opportunities” that are advertised by “professional photographers.” Let’s just have a moment of truth here: You are not a model and you will not become a model through these gigs. Advertising for a model is a fancy way of saying …
Continue reading “Yes, Virginia, you can model with your clothes ON…”
Yet another IPC 2015 delaying tactic… my personal musings & Wootnessy thoughts… So, y’all are turning on the steam and getting it done. If you haven’t gotten your IPC entries finished, you’re in the middle of the end of it. Or maybe not. I’ve resigned myself to the impending, looming truth that I will be …
In our journey in and out of our professional organizations, we take on a number of roles. Members, committee members, chairmen, board members, executive board members. Maybe not all of them, maybe only one of them. And most likely, not in any specific order. At some point in time, you might find yourself in a …
Continue reading “What Kind of Board Member Are You? | My Manifesto”
Take a look at this image. A really good look. Pretend you are a judge. Pick it apart and tell me what’s wrong with it. Take a moment, I’ll wait while you ponder… Does anything jump out at you? Here’s a hint – the finished image: If you’re still struggling – take a closer look …
Continue reading “Shooting for Competition: Let’s Be Realistic”
I’ve come to realize that mentoring has a variety of faces. What may have been a few moments of discussion can prove to have an incredible impact on someone’s future. This is one of those stories… Once upon a time… well, actually, because of the marvel of modern-day technology, I can pin down the date …
Continue reading “Moments in Mentoring: D. Craig Flory, Cr., CPP”
One of the things that I’ve discovered about judging is what an incredible honor it is to be asked to do it. I know that sounds all hoity-toity and prim and proper and what you’d expect a judge to say. Publicly, anyway. But it is the truth. You have trusted me to evaluate your prints. …
