There are many aspects about what and why we photograph: visual pleasure, personal empathy, intellectual stimulation, technical excellence, etc. Serious photographers and artists will try to create works that are original. Over a career period they may develop a singular identity in their images.
Michael KennaInstant 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 KennaI often think of my work as visual haiku. It is an attempt to evoke and suggest through as few elements as possible rather than to describe with tremendous detail.
Michael KennaParks and gardens are the quintessential intimate landscapes. People use them all the time, leaving their energy and memories behind. It's what's left behind that I like to photograph.
Michael KennaNothing is ever the same twice because everything is always gone forever, and yet each moment has infinite photographic possibilities.
Michael Kenna