Photographers Who Have Inspired Me

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I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without these individuals— who have inspired me, helped me, or helped me develop in my personal vision.

Why write this list?

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For me, I know that none of my accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible with the love, support, guidance, and encouragement of others. If anything, I take no credit for anything I’ve done. All was possible from the help of society, my teachers, and those who empowered me.

In photography, I learned nothing by myself. Everything I learned from photography were from the masters of photography who came before me, contemporary photographers, or just friends I’ve met in my life journey.

I also like the idea of ‘giving credit where credit is due.’ Also in writing this list of photographers who have inspired or helped me, it helps me build more gratitude in my heart.

Don’t look for your name

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If you’re not in this list, I dearly apologize. You know me, I have a horrible memory. You’re still in my heart.

I couldn’t possibly list all the photographers who influenced me. And if you’re not in this list, and you’re my friend, you will forgive me.

Thank you for inspiring me

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Portrait by Cindy Nguyen

This list is in no particular order, just a stream-of-consciousness of blessings, gratitude, and love:

Blessings keep falling in my lap

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And of course grateful to all the master photographers who helped pave the path for me, and the masters of wisdom who helped me build the courage to put myself out there.

And thank you, my dear reader, for helping support me in my journey of photography. Thank you for sharing my articles, books, and videos.

Thank you to all my past students who have attended my workshops. You helped feed my coffee addiction, pay the bills, and give me the financial freedom to blog freely, to help support the open source photography community.

Thank also to all those who have given me honest feedback and criticism, to help drive me forward, and take my thinking, photography, and art to the next level.

I’ll never forget all of my blessings on blessings on blessings. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Always,

Eric