Talk to High School Photo Students

Last week the photo class from Burns High School traveled to Cheyenne on a blustery and stormy afternoon to meet with me at Deselms Fine Art Gallery. Their teacher, Carol Sacco had asked me to share with them something of my background telling them how I got started in photography, some of my career experiences, and talk about some of my current work.

Not being one to pass on any chance to talk to folks about my passions, I welcomed the opportunity. As many of these young people were getting their feet wet in photography, I shared with them about when I got my first camera, something of my early mentors and how things were in days long since passed. In this image you can see me showing them the 'press camera' I was taught on. Boy, looking at this picture really makes me feel old. I was starting my career in photography more than 24 years before these young people were even born.

Even flashbulbs were out of fashion before their day had come. Does the mention of those things bring back any memories for some of you? Though we only had an hour together, we did get around to looking at the large panoramas and talking about how they were made. Technology continues to change and it is no easy thing to keep up with, but I've been privileged to live in a time when many huge changes have taken place and getting to share some of those things was a lot of fun for us all.

After our time together, they went to the main gallery to see the artwork or other folks and get to talk to one of the painter's whose work adorns Deselms Main Gallery. Thanks Carol, for bringing your kids to Cheyenne. It was fun for me and I hope for you all. These images are used courtesy of Carol.