Minor White

I borrowed a couple of photo magazines, some old, some new, from
my brother who is a hobbyist and had some time to read them
especially during the brownout days of typhoon Milenyo.

Minor White, a contemporary of the more popular Ansel Adams,
is a photographer whose philosophy I admire.

Here is an excerpt from the View Camera, The Journal of
Large-Format Photography Magazine describing his work:

"Minor was known for his deep belief in the sacred and spiritual
quality of photography. What was seen in the image was important,
but the meaning behind the image was even more so.

Minor White's life was a spiritual journey that used photography
as a means to communicate his inner self to the outer world.
He was devoted to the idea of 'Equivalence', a theory of
photography based on the idea that any image, regardless of
technical merit, should function as an experience, as opposed
to a 'thing'. The photograph should act as a springboard for
the viewer to explore feelings and emotions within..."

Am posting his philosphy for inspiration.

His photo above reminds me of Chris & Chie's wedding
in Pennsylvania.