Announcing my new Website named Shoshin Guitarist
As I type this I am in my basement office surrounded by the things I have enjoyed in my lifetime: cameras, Lincoln books, fishing equipment, and guitars. I am retired and I have no shortage of hobbies and pastimes for my new retired life.
Since many of you visit my WhatIsAFilmCamera website I wanted to encourage you to visit my new website at Shoshin Guitarist. It’s a chronicle of two years of learning acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar (as of 10.23.2025). Essentially, my Shoshin Guitarist website is a journal of guitar learning.
Have I Given Up on Photography?
No, I have not.
But my attitude towards photography is changing. I think I am transforming from a collector of 100+ cameras to a simpler man. Owning many cameras doesn’t make you a better photographer. Using cameras wisely makes you a better photographer.
What Guitars are Teaching Me about Cameras
My learning guitar gives me guidance on learning photography better:
- Practice photography each day (practice guitar each day).
- That’s pretty simple, take a camera with you each day; not simply the thoughtless snapping of pics on an Android or iPhone.
- Take an online photography course (I study guitar every day online with Justin Guitar online training).
- Perhaps Udemy will have a good online course for me.
- Join a photography club or meetup (I joined the Old Town School of Folk Music school for classes in Chicago, IL).
- I am looking for one in Chicago that doesn’t cost much. If you can refer me to a Chicago photo club please leave a comment.
- Use photography for cultural journeys (I now attend guitar music in bars or elsewhere).
- Chicago is full of photography and/or art exhibitions. I need to get out there, enjoy photography with others, and build photography/people relationships.
Shoshin Photographer meets Shoshin Guitarist
Shoshin is a Japanese term that means learning with a “beginner’s mind”. I approach most things with a “beginner’s mind” even when I have experience with cameras, or guitars.
Please Visit Shoshin Guitarist
If you enjoy this camera blog, please join me and visit my blog on learning guitar with a “beginner’s mind”: Shoshin Guitarist.