I Shot a Lot is both a statement and a projecting wish to encourage me to continue documenting the visuals of life. As the demands of existing increase, a parade of excuses marches forth to provide cover from creative desires. As jobs and houses and family become more important, the simple act of snapping a photo becomes less and less logically relevant. As communication methods become more saturated, we connect less.
Here I hope that when my time finally comes, I might be able to look back at a life full of moments big and small and say, “I shot a lot.”
I am James. I am 32 33 years old. I have a wife and two dogs. I live just outside of Washington DC and my day job has me providing services for an agency of the federal government on a contractual basis.
Photo by Josh Hurburt
Current Photo Equipment:
- Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D)
- Tamron 28-75 Aspherical XR Di Low Dispersion f/2.8
- Zenitar 16mm rectilinear Fish-Eye lens
- Manfroto carbon fiber tripod
Retired Photo Equipment:
- Nikon FE SLR
- Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI prime
- Voigstlander Perkeo II
- Rolleiflex 120mm TLR
- Lensbaby 1.0 EF mount
Electronic Darkroom:
- Mac Pro Intel dual quad core 2.8gHz
- Epson R2400 printer
- Photoshop CS
- Apple Aperture 2.1.2 3.0.1 3.0.2
- Wacom Intuos2 tablet
- Epson Perfection V600 scanner