"I jumped out of a plane once, while wearing a perfectly good parachute. The most difficult task in that endeavor was trusting the instructor and taking that step out the door...onto the ledge and letting go. Trusting the instructor and letting go...after that, the free-fall was an adrenaline rush. That is the best analogy I can use to describe my experience in the workshop.
I trusted Andy’s input, his suggestions...and I let go of many preconceptions, habits and photographic comforts. His observations and assessments of my work in progress were always constructive, informative and purposeful. I relished every moment our group talked about our work, other people’s work, Andy’s work...anything photography related. The entire week was an adrenaline rush.
Each of us in the workshop brought different sensibilities to the group project. We had a wonderful chemistry. We worked hard. We made the most of our time, much of it unstructured but focused on a tangible goal. We pushed each other to new limits, out of our comfort zones. We learned from Andy, and we learned from each other. The intensity of our documentary project, its subject matter and its import...matched the intensity and experience of collaborating with other talented photographers...and noticing changes in our style, in how we see through the lens and how we see ourselves while holding the camera. This was a once in a lifetime experience" Kenneth Marty
