classic is always "in"

If you're familiar with us, you know we're not, nor do we strive to be, your traditional photographer. In fact, I've always looked at us as conceptual photographers, leaning more towards the stylized-illustrious philosophy. You could call us "painters with a camera" rather than a brush, but painters nonetheless; you get the idea.

I belabor the point because today's post, "classic is always in", appears to contrast with what I just said; when in fact I believe it compliments. To me, "classic" is not synonymous with traditional. Traditional is safe, conservative; the antithesis of progressive. It's a style well equipped for certain situations though not one we practice. However, classic is something more. Classic levitates above genre, style, and personal preference. It stands on it's own, unassuming.

I believe classic can compliment any style, and is necessary for any photographer. Both the latest trend can be as much a death wish as staying safe and traditional can be. It is said in any field you're in, "you must know the rules in order to break them".

Today's post reminds me of a classic "gap ad". A timeless black and white that will stay in style far longer than my experimental pieces.