In my post yesterday, I included an image of an unnamed photographer with the words, “A ‘great’ photographer?” If you didn’t know, that is George Lepp, a highly accomplished and successful nature photographer. If you haven’t heard of Lepp, head to his homepage and check out his bio, and you’ll see why he is considered a great in the field.
In keeping with the spirit of my post yesterday, I thought it appropriate to include Lepp’s image. I came to know Lepp through a in-depth profile piece I wrote about him in 2007 for the premier issue of “Currents” (published by NANPA). Not only was Lepp incredibly generous with his time, but he was downright humble. While clearly an incredibly driven and capable photographer, he was quick to point to his luck and good fortune in shaping his career. He named many photographers he admired deeply and without whose support, he said, he would have never become a success he is.
As I suggested yesterday, I think there is lot to be said for the role that a kind and generous personality plays in the importance of success in professional photography.
Since writing “George Lepp: Making Luck Happen — Naturally,” I have heard Lepp’s name come up over and over again, mainly in the context of praise by photographers who have known him personally, and who credit Lepp’s generosity in helping them succeed.
To learn about Lepp’s fascinating road to success, download my “Currents” article. For a few choice words about regarding how personality plays a big factor in making a photographer great, check out this excerpt, featuring praise from Rob Sheppard and John Norton:
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