Keeping my eye on what is important. Last night I received word that my good friend won another high honor in the photography world. When we hear of others accomplishments we compare them to our own. Now I'm a pretty confident guy, but it does hit you a little that when someone, who is your contemporary rises to the absolute heights of our profession, that perhaps I'm not really doing what I should be doing. But then I thought about this as I was trying to fall asleep last night.... important work is relative. As I'm designing these I realize how the people I'm designing these for think the person center-pieced here is one of the most important people in the universe. So I really need to keep that my main focus! And I do. My friend's accomplishments are a bragging point for me and I learn from him each time I see his work.... and globally and historically his work will reach and touch far more people... but this work here will reach and touch a family and become a part of their history... so I must take it incredibly serious. I think that has been my approach to community journalism and the approach I've taken right along with the business...we all deserve the best we can give to each other and if we do this....if we pursue that level of excellence everyday...even if we fail occasionally....then maybe we'll do important work...no matter where we are. I'll post a link to my friends portfolio as soon as it is posted...it really is worth looking at, he is brilliant at what he does. This is the latest design for the Saegertown wrestling program. Its my next door neighbor's grandson and I know they feel he is one of the most important people ever to exist on this planet. Thats quite an honor then for me to make a picture of him! SayerMotter Photography design by Richard Sayer.
Hello Richard,
The way Pulitzer Prize- winning photographer Eddie Adams describes great photojournalism is this way: "If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that's a good picture."
Richard, you make people smile, and bring tears of joy to people in your community every day.
I have seen you in action and I know you are a great photographer. Plus, you never know what you are going to see every day when you start the day. You always have your camera with
you so you are always prepared for action and the unexpected!! We hope to see you this summer. the 28th July is the date for our annual Croquet Tournament. Love Jen and John
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Ruth
2/14/2012 10:04:30 am
I bet your buddy never drove a U-haul to Virginia to help a friend start a new life. Your accomplishments go beyond what is captivated by a lens. The result of your focus changes peoples lives. That's pretty remarkable. You're the best, Rich