First up in our Urban Q & A installment is long-time Urban contestant Brian Wright. Shutter guru during the week, quirky photog on the weekends. We sent a few questions and thought you’d like to see his answers along with a gallery of his top ten shots going all the way back to 2003.
Urban: How long have you been participating in Urban?
Brian: Every year since 2003.
Urban: In past Photo Safaris, how have you spent your time? (were do you go, what do you look for, do you have pre-plans etc.)
Brian: I try to go some places I typically would not go. In ‘06 a firemen stopped me (& John Indellicate) to tell us we were in a rough neighbor’hood’. We must have looked out of place. It was a good time to carry just the pocket camera. I’ve been all over downtown, Wadarusa, garage sales, grocery stores, parks, farmers market, churches, playgrounds, and the list goes on …
Urban: What do you do for inspiration?
Brian: I just start shooting. People may look at you funny, but don’t mind them. The bad thing is by the time the event is over I feel like I am just getting warmed-up.
Urban: What’s your favorite part of Urban?
Brian: It gives you permission to take time out of your schedule an just take pictures. I never take 4 hours to take pictures.
Urban: Any tips or tricks for first time Urban participants?
Brian: I may not get the best pictures, but I have a great time. Talk with strangers. Take a friend, or go solo, I’ve had fun both ways.
