An amazing story of a dedicated photographer
Sep 1, 2013 19:13:13 #
Photographer Joe Blum - now 72 - has been documenting the construction of a big bridge in California for 15 years.
This week the new San Francisco Bay Bridge will open. Here is his story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57600474/photography-thats-a-labor-of-love/
How much was he paid? Nothing ...
"It's about these guys," Blum said of the exhibit's subjects. "You have no idea how hard and dedicated it is to do that work, no matter what the conditions. There were days they worked 12, 14, 16 hours a day. And it was an honor to be able to shoot them."
For years Blum simply collected the photos and sorted out his favorites. It was truly a labor of love. Nobody paid him to do the work. His only income was Social Security and a small pension from his days as a boilermaker.
Now he is selling his photos, sometimes for little more than the cost of printing them.
This week the new San Francisco Bay Bridge will open. Here is his story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57600474/photography-thats-a-labor-of-love/
How much was he paid? Nothing ...
"It's about these guys," Blum said of the exhibit's subjects. "You have no idea how hard and dedicated it is to do that work, no matter what the conditions. There were days they worked 12, 14, 16 hours a day. And it was an honor to be able to shoot them."
For years Blum simply collected the photos and sorted out his favorites. It was truly a labor of love. Nobody paid him to do the work. His only income was Social Security and a small pension from his days as a boilermaker.
Now he is selling his photos, sometimes for little more than the cost of printing them.
Sep 1, 2013 19:16:40 #
Sep 1, 2013 20:54:07 #
A great way to inspire photographers. Very nice work and tremendous dedication.
Sep 2, 2013 08:48:01 #
Sep 2, 2013 20:53:24 #
MisterWilson wrote:
Photographer Joe Blum - now 72 - has been document... (show quote)
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