Today in my “Storytelling and Photography” class, we were watching a short film about Duane Michals. As the movie was finishing, the door opened and suddenly DUANE MICHALS WAS WALKING INTO MY CLASS. Needless to say, my class freaked out a bit. He simply sat down and said, “ask me questions.” Then he talked, and I listened, in disbelief of who was sitting across from me.

As I’m still a bit emotional over the whole thing right now, I’ll refrain from writing a novel about the experience. Recently I’ve discovered a change in myself as a photographer, which is something I was always apprehensive about. Listening to Duane speak, not only about his artwork but about his outlook on life, was not only an inspiring experience but also made me more secure in the transformation in my work. I’m truly honored to have met him.

ps. When I introduced myself to him, he said “Cassidy… I bet you’re quite the sassy one.”