What I learned from Lennon was something that did stay with me my whole career, which is to be very straightforward. I actually love talking about taking pictures, and I think that helps everyone.
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Nationality: American Type: Photographer Born: October 1, 1949 |
That's really my goal now. I'm trying to be a positive role model to my kids and to just enjoy this ride, because it's hard. It's hard to enjoy it when you're in it.
I've always felt that if one was going to take seriously this vocation as an artist, you have to get beyond that decorative facade.

