This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What is the past and present state of photography? Is it dead, or just waking up? How can past technologies inform us about ourselves, and even help us predict the future?

I am a full time commercial and event photographer. It was a strong interest that turned into a money-making thing that turned into how I make almost all my money.

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