I stumbled across an internet discussion a few days back. It was very long-winded, so I won’t bother you with all the gory details. Sufficed to say it dealt with the differences between Travel Writers, Travel Photographers, and Travel Writers who are asked to supply photos with articles they write.
Most pro photographers aren’t awesome righters. In the same vein, most pro writers are usually pretty lousy photographers.
One photographer has penned an article to help all those writers know a little bit more about our craft. It’s called, A Dozen Truths Every Writer Needs to Know About Photography. It’s a tad bit dated as you’ll notice some references to film, but otherwise a good tidbit to pass on to any writer-wannabeephotographers you might know.
It’s a coincidence to read this post, as I just finished reading Galen Rowell: A Retrospective. I’m continually amazed at how great of a writer he was.