I have been a photographer now for 30 years. I'd say that it wasn't until I began working for The Meadville Tribune in 1997 that i was truly a photographer. I made some pictures before that and a few I would but in my 'book' if I ever put one out, but its working everyday documenting a community that really has helped me get better. For the paper I've probably had 10.000 published pictures give or take a few. I've probably taken a million or more. Each year I feel I become a better overall observer of my community and therefore a better photographer. Early on it was about catching the 'big' moments, but now its seeing when a small moment is more important to the story. I love what i do and love looking back on some older photographs to learn from them and inspire myself to keep improving every day. This picture was taken 10 years ago right here in Meadville. Meadville Tribune photograph by Richard Sayer. A few more of my newspaper images from 2004 can be viewed here. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.779044978786920.1073741862.519407448084009&type=1