I had a great week in Kansas City, and enjoyed all the new people I met. I definitely need to live in a place like KC if I plan on being serious about photography and art. Friday night, I actually slept in my car in the Crossroads District. I woke up when the sun came up, walked down the street to YJ’s coffee, enjoyed a plate of spicy biscuits and gravy, and met a few of the regulars at the place. It was great!

My shoot with Sarah was probably the most prolific that I’ve had since I’ve been pursuing wet-plate photography, and more specifically moving toward an emphasis in photographing fashion.
Sarah is great! Very multi-talented. She made all of the clothing seen in the photos, and that was only a small portion of the things she had in her closet. She’s also a graphic designer, working with the largest ad agency in Kansas City. I have no doubt in my mind that she will be a successful clothing designer one day. I’m no expert, but I know talent when I see it. She’s got it. These photos are in my opinion, the best work I’ve done yet, and I owe everyone who has helped me along the way (you know who you are).
I learned a lot of things about myself on this trip, and I feel closer to being able to set some real goals for myself very soon. I have always been the kind of person who obsessed about making plans for everything, and always knowing in advance what I would be doing from one minute to the next. I have found out through traveling and going on little excursions like the one this past week, that I am most successful when I set no expectations and throw myself to the whims of chance.
Andy :: Aug.31.2008 ::
Wet-Plate ::
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