The three hour workshop to kick off the day was a laid back and informal discussion about the virtues of film photography, general techniques and practices as well as a more discussion of the creative process in general and how a photographer can establish their voice and push the evolution of their work. It was also filled with tidbits of Johnny's philosophical genius delivered in a until then unknown incredibly entertaining (to me) accent. German born with a long stint in Ireland makes for a fantastic linguistic style and all the more reason to meet this man in person. His commitment to sharing the breadth of knowledge he has accumulated about photography and life with others is an incredible asset to the global photo community, and the impact of those efforts could be found throughout the entire NYCWLK day. The instant camaraderie, humility and the genuine interest in each other shared amongst the attendees was easily my favorite aspect of the walk. It just goes to show that building a solid community around your core values and interests will attract likeminded souls no matter where you go.
