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“No matter how much crap you gotta plow through to stay alive as a photographer, no matter how many bad assignments, bad days, bad clients, snotty subjects, obnoxious handlers, wigged-out art directors, technical disasters, failures of the mind, body, and will, all the shouldas, couldas, and wouldas that befuddle our brains and creep into our dreams, always remember to make room to shoot what you love. It's the only way to keep your heart beating as a photographer.”

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Joe McNally
Joe McNally

Joe McNally, born on July 27, 1952, is a renowned photographer known for his work in various fields such as news photography, advertising photography, and commercial photography. His unique perspective and exquisite skills have earned him a high reputation in the industry. more

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