I’ve put myself forward as a candidate for the council of the Irish Professional Photographers Association (IPPA).
I’d love to be elected. There are three seats and six candidates, so I cannot leave it to chance. What follows is a political broadcast to IPPA members.
As professional photographers, we tend to concentrate too much on defending ground that is no longer central to our profession. Meanwhile, the real challenges facing professional photography are being fought elsewhere and often by non-photographers with whom we are not engaging properly.
As professional photographers, we need to realize that we are responsible for the state of our profession. The only reason the business of professional photography is struggling at present is because of things we as professional photographers have done, or have neglected to do.
Accepting that gives us the ability and opportunity to face these challenges positively and constructively.
Blaming others for our predicament, or pointing the finger at external factors, only undermines our ability to do anything about our situation.
By placing the blame elsewhere, we become victims.
By accepting responsibility, we gain control.
We have a wonderful profession. We should be connecting with each other and with our marketplace to enhance professional photography.
I would like to bring a sense of positive engagement to the IPPA council.
Please vote for me.
