Instant gratification in photography is not something that I need or desire. I find that the long, slow journey to the final print captivates me far more.
Michael KennaMost of my work involves slowing down rather than speeding up. I prefer to look at prints than scans, and I prefer to look at original silver prints rather than digital prints. I prefer to look at fewer images, but spend time with those individual images.
Michael KennaThere is no one way of photographing anything. I don't believe there is even one best way of photographing any given subject.
Michael KennaApproaching subject matter to photograph is like meeting a person and beginning a conversation. How does one know ahead of time where that will lead, what the subject matter will be, how intimate it will become, how long the potential relationship will last? Certainly, a sense of curiosity and a willingness to be patient to allow the subject matter to reveal itself are important elements in this process.
Michael Kenna