About the exhibition:
When Christiaan contacted me in November and after meeting him in person, I couldn't believe that he wanted to exhibit my work. Generally speaking, I think my photographs are okay. I mean, this is the lawfirm that defended KaZaa and won. Why would they be interested in me?
Then along came our move, the holidays, and I had doubts as to whether or not I should get in touch with Christiaan again. After all, there are far better Dutch photographers who shoot beautiful impressions of Dutch life. Christiaan was, however, still enthusiastically interessed.
Jump ahead to last Thursday ? the opening was an informal affair. Champagne and snacks. It was a great kick seeing my photographs blown up 90x70cm (35"x27.5"). And not only that, I had a few thought provoking conversations. Something I've really missed since moving here. People who I can communicate with on an intellectual level. It was wonderful.
This whole experience has really stimulated me and boosted my confidence tenfold. It's time to stop being so timid and so critical of myself. You guys don't even see a 10th of the photographs I shoot. I find faults in everything.
I also fear taking photography too seriously. Web design was a hobby that turned into a career. I really hate being a web designer at times. And if I ever felt that way about photography, I don't know what I'd do.
I'm slowly (very slowly, in fact) beginning to realize that I can take it seriously, without it turning into something I hate. As experience has shown, the times I've done so, good things have happened (the photo shoot with Wouter Bos for example).
