Meet Coreen Simpson: the secretary who became a celebrated photographer without waiting for anyone's permission. At 76, she's still documenting the world, now with her phone. A story about determination, self-assignment, and the courage to just begin.
This is great Wesley! As much as I'd like to make a living on photography or gain wider recognition someday, I'm realizing that one of the greatest gifts of photography is how it can serve one's local community. Recently, I've taken photos at a local rowing competition then shared them afterwards with the organizers. I did the same when I took my kids out for a day fishing with a fishing club. These small clubs or organizations are so thankful and happy to receive a few nice images that they can use on social media or their website. It's small but significant at the same time :)
No permission slips. Just the assignment we give ourselves. No apologies. No second-guessing. GO!
Yessir!
This is great Wesley! As much as I'd like to make a living on photography or gain wider recognition someday, I'm realizing that one of the greatest gifts of photography is how it can serve one's local community. Recently, I've taken photos at a local rowing competition then shared them afterwards with the organizers. I did the same when I took my kids out for a day fishing with a fishing club. These small clubs or organizations are so thankful and happy to receive a few nice images that they can use on social media or their website. It's small but significant at the same time :)
Very significant!!
Wonderful Tribute, I wasn't aware. Amazing story and contemporary talent adapting to what works best for her. Photography is top notch.
Thank you Paul!
We live in a day where there is noting holding back except ourselves.
What a tremendous profile of someone who should mentor us all!
Don't be a boat tied to the dock. You were made to sail!
Sailllll
Thank you for sharing her story! Reading this was a good start for a new week!
Glad to hear that :)
This was really good, Wesley. A fascinating interview and wonderful portraits. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful to hear!
one correction: it seems that aperture has published the monograph and it's in stock.
https://aperture.org/books/coreen-simpson-a-monograph/
oh! that's excellent news! will correct this in the issue, thank you!
great one! Can't wait to see her work.
Thanks Mark!
Golden advice! Thank you for sharing Coreen’s story and your thoughtful portraits.
You're very welcome Mary!
This is a great story and reminder. Thanks for sharing about her!
Thanks for the kind words Anna!
She sounds pretty awesome, and is stylin’ in those shots. Thanks for indroducing us to Coreen and her gumption.
Absolutely my pleasure!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, it is comforting to know that this sort of imagery is still appearing…
Thanks so much John! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know