The Resource March 2014 Volume 1 Issue 003 | Page 12

that is not status quo. I like new ideas and bold ideas. I also like to see creativity with minimalist aesthetics. Photography of people is what I like most. Some examples of Native American photographers doing such are Sam Minkler, Larry Price, Blaire Russell, Thosh Collins, Nadya Kwandibens, James Jay, Albert Sloan, and Eugene Franklin. I know I am forgetting many. continued from page 11 you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it? My goal is to create intrigue, allure or reaction through the photographs I take. I know I’ve reached it when I show my photography to people and they either like it or don’t. Either reaction is good for me because I know it has elicited a response in the viewer. More recently, I’m liking more adverse reactions to my photography where people aren’t sure, at first, if they like it or not. It makes them think about what they’re viewing and that makes me happy. I do like to shoot images that are obviously aesthetically pleasing as well like nice portraits. But I have also taken to shooting more street photography in Navajo border towns of what we consider ‘glaanies’. I do try to portray them with integrity but sometimes people just see the negative react accordingly. 12 march 2014 issue 003 THE RESOURCE - One of todday’s main discussion points amongst photographers is about the use of digital photography; do you use digital cameras? You can’t avoid this nowadays. You have to be skilled with the latest cameras and computer editing software. THE RESOURCE - Which photographer(s) do you look up to and why? Anyone who is making images THE RESOURCE - What advice do you have for the folks who want to get into photography? Keep shooting, man. Shoot some film before it fades into obscurity. As long as you know that what you’re doing is important and you’re treating your work as such, ultimately an appreciation of your work will surface to viewers. For More Information: [email protected] “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”-Ronald Reagan