First Published Photograph
Well, the results are in on the latest JPG magazine and the editors (with the help of the community) selected my photograph Disconnect to be published in Issue 11. I must admit that this comes as quite a surprise. But I’m thankful for the honor and I appreciate everyone who chipped in (and signed up) to cast a vote. I’m even being paid a small stipend for my efforts! I’m really not sure that I qualify as professional just yet, but perhaps on the technicality.
Recently, there has been some turmoil at JPG. It’s a long story and I won’t outline it here. But as a result of this, I feel a bit torn now. One one hand, I’m stoked that I have a photograph published in a popular photo-centric journal. On the other, I hate the sound of the stories that have emerged about JPG’s new leader and the unethical way he is purported to have assumed that role. And the response from the community has been incredible. No matter what the truth of it is, the matter is delicate.
In the end, I’ve decided to allow my photo to be published. And I pray that better days are ahead for JPG and Derek and Heather. (Derek has already alluded to something nifty.)
Special thanks to Sean Sperte for encouraging me to submit the image to JPG.
Sean S
2007-07-05 2058hrs
That’s awesome, David! Congratulations—the photo deserves to be published, so I’m glad you’ve decided to let JPG do it.
Keep shooting.
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Taylor Smith
2007-07-05 2147hrs
David! That’s great! Now you’re in the big time haha
nathan.
2007-07-05 2302hrs
Congrats! Don’t forget the little people like me when you’re famous.
David
2007-07-06 1128hrs
Sean: Thanks. You know I will keep shooting. :)
Taylor: Yeah, right. :)
nathan.: I keep trying to tell you that height doesn’t matter, but you keep bringing it up.
Dolan
2007-07-06 1205hrs
Congrats and well deserved. The composition of photo is worthy a prize. Oh, yeah, speaking of the White House, don’t forget to report the new income! ;)
.amanda.
2007-07-07 0032hrs
Nice Job DRuss...I’m glad I taught you how to work your camera.
dan ohlerking
2007-07-07 0036hrs
oh yeah. you definitely qualify as a true professional. never let anyone say otherwise. frame that check and don’t cash it.
fat chance, huh?
Scott
2007-07-09 1135hrs
Great photo, David. I was in D.C. for the first time for the Buzz conference and couldn’t help but wonder how a politician feels as he steps over a homeless person on his way in to the office. Your photo captures that idea beautifully.
David
2007-07-18 1118hrs
Dolan: I’ll report it. :) When you live this close to the IRS, there is the constant concern of a physical altercation for not appropriately filing.
.amanda.: I’m glad you bought a D40 after I did to show me what’s up.
dan o: It will be cashed to buy the frame for the next check. :)
Scott: I think we may have met at Buzz. Thanks for visiting and for the kind words.
Dad
2007-07-25 1252hrs
I saw your photo in JPG today. Congrats on a great photo and getting published. I am sure there are more to come. Go and find them!