What a New Photographer Can Learn from Lynsey Addario

"You'll face skepticism, indifference, and rejection, with the added bonus of making as much money as I did in the 1990s as a waitress in Papalini's (sp) in the Village," photographer Lynsey Addario told SVA's class of 2023 in a commencement speach. "But I stand here today as proof that this difficult path is worth it. And I hope I can impart a little wisdom that might serve you well as you embark on your journey." We often speak on this website about the idea of creating art and not content. Bu...