Digital makes it so much easier. No bricks of film, no worrying about airport X-rays, etc.
Peter MenzelWith the Internet, you can get lots of info in advance, but a local person who knows how to work the system is invaluable.
Peter MenzelScientists are usually nice, organized, logical people who are very cooperative. I always learn a lot of science while shooting science stories and it helps to be able to speak intelligently to a subject about his or her field of work, i.e., do your homework before the photography.
Peter MenzelAfter I discovered my degree in photojournalism would only get me a job in a camera store, I taught myself lighting. I read tons of magazines and books and studied the photos trying to figure out how they were done. I bought some flash equipment and played around until I figured out how to make a subject look as I envisioned it should look.
Peter Menzel