During that afternoon Adams made his decision to pursue photography, not music, full-time. The reason for this seems to me to lie beyond the lure of the picturesque scenery and the outward charm of Indian pueblos and dancers, also thoroughly recorded in past decades. To the creative artist Santa Fe is a place where life can be both pleasant and stimulating and where the spirit can be renewed. One of the mistakes newcomers often make is to walk into a gallery, look at what's on the wall, and then walk out. They think they've seen everything.
Chances are that drawers of photographer's work are available to anyone interested in seeing more.
By familiarizing yourself with each person whose work you collect, you'll be better able to monitor their development over the years. And through this level of immersion will come a more discerning and appreciative eye. Specialization Collectors of photography increasingly follow the pattern found in other fields, namely, concentrating on one area or one school. If you are interested in photography purely as an investment, vintage images and works by well-established artists will be a primary focus. But if potential financial rewards aren't of paramount importance, the work of young artists should be sought, although steady nerves and a strong conviction of one's aesthetic judgment are needed.