Garrett Ross Photography
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We’re hoping to succeed; we’re okay with failure. We just don’t want to land in between.
David Chang -
It only took a year but I forgive you Joe. The images and stories alone make this one worth the wait.
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Carve out some time to create and separate yourself from your normal routine. You will be rewarded.
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Simply said, by trying to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one, especially not yourself.
1. Shoot what you love.
2. Pimp that work.
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Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance.
Steven Pressfield -
There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.
(Now I know why my photography is so limited… thanks Ernst.)Ernst Haas -
A child has no trouble believing the unbelievable, nor does the genius or the madman. It’s only you and I, with our big brains and our tiny hearts, who doubt and overthink and hesitate.
Don’t think. Act.
We can always revise and revisit once we’ve acted. But we can accomplish nothing until we act.
Steven Pressfield -
Favorite Photographers - current
I get asked ever so often who my favorite photographers are or who inspires me the most with photography. Most of my influences are more from the digital age of photography and some are younger than I am. They also all tend to have a strong ability to build a community, not just for themselves, but for many others. This isn’t the full list by any means, but it is my “A” list that I turn to very regularly.
Zach Arias - Atlanta based photographer - great one light series and one of the most down-to-earth professionals out there. If you want to shoot on white… look no farther than here. More than that, if you want to better understand the mental struggles of an artist, take a look here and you’ll quickly become inspired.
Joe McNally - Has been the most entertaining presenter of all photographers I have seen (Jay Maisel is a pretty close second). I could listen to his stories all day. With over 30 years of commercial experience ranging from presidents, astronauts to gymnasts, his work will continually amaze you.
Chase Jarvis - Need an idea or some motivation to get up and get something done, check out Chase. His style, ability to build a community, and his understanding of social media is amazing.
Joey Lawrence - Probably the most accomplished photographer at a young age that I know. Very focused with an ability to really connect you to the subject, he will blow you away.
Scott Kelby - Need to learn… look no farther than here. Scott has managed to educate more people than most schools put together in relation to photography and design. He’s been the number one educator for easily the last decade. And he continually pushes the envelope for himself.
Seth Godin - Not a photographer. But he will inspire you nonetheless. Don’t let the lizard brain get you…
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“I never set out to become anything in particular, only to live creatively and push the scope of my experience through adventure and through passion.”
“I never want to take this for granted, so I try to keep motivation simple, real and positive.”
“I may never be a rich man but if I live long enough I’ll certainly have a tale or two for the nephews, and I dig the thought of that.”
I’m a little late to the table on rebroadcasting this one, but definitely one of those to keep on hand for inspiration and to gain a little bit more appreciation of the efforts and sacrifices made by artists.
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TEDxTokyo Jake Shimabukuro - 05/15/10 (English) (via TEDxTalks)
Came across this today and was blown away. Best quote and song is at 17:30 :
“One of the things I love about being a ukulele player is that no matter where I go in the world to play, the audience has such low expectations. [This is] a huge plus for sure.”
Key takeaway… be great at what you do.
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Helen Thayer - inspiration for my older days ahead…
“She solo walked to the north pole at age 50. She has walked thousands of miles across numerous deserts, most notably the Gobi Desert in China, when she was 60 . She has walked across Antarctica. She has lived with wolves in the Yukon for a year. She was a national champion in track & field and luge. She has represented 3 countries in international competition. It came up rather casually that she’s summitted Mt. Rainier more than 20 times. And she most recently celebrated her 70th birthday by kayaking the Amazon River. Oh, and she’s really coming into her own now as a National Geographic photographer. She’s 72 now and she’s showing no signs of any real slowing down.” - Chase Jarvis
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