‘if I had to choose images that represent who I am as a photographer,
then which ones should I choose?’

The simple process of deciding which images of your own work to offer as prints, can be a form of curation, or at the very least, invite one to consider their own body of work. Especially to ask oneself ‘if I had to choose images that represent who I am as a photographer, then which ones should I choose?’

A recent print order. For some unexplainable reason, print sales this past few months have been very active for me.

Just this week friends were asking me if I planned to do another exhibition. I did one eight years ago when I turned 50, and I think doing another when I am 60 is something I should certainly be looking into. I think everyone should exhibit their work. Firstly, the curation process will allow you to learn more about your own photography and perhaps to see themes in your work that you were not aware of.

I have found over the years of offering prints, that the ones I feel represent me the most (the more graphical abstract ones), tend to be the least popular. I mention this only to illustrate that one should never try to second guess their own audience, or what will sell well. My advice, would be to follow your own heart in what you love about your own work, and choose the images based on that alone. Doing so not only tells everyone who you are as a photographer, but more importantly, you’ll tend to attract the right people, namely those that get and dig what you’re doing. Stay true to yourself. Always.