John Wick, Super-Assassins, And Photography f/91

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I have a confession - I really enjoy assassin movies. You know those movies where the protagonist is a highly-skilled, ultra-focused, near infallible villain. Maybe it’s a guilty pleasure - or an excuse to eat popcorn.

On my return flights from the Oregon Coast, I rewatched some of the John Wick films. I also saw one of my favorites, The Hitman, again recently. That got me wondering… why do I like these movies so much?

Well… as you might guess, the answer has an intersection with my photography. Four connections, actually.

  • Disciple and rigor

  • Knowing your gear

  • Improvising in the field

  • Revealing the unseen world

Intrigued? Have a listen to this episode of The Stop Down Photography Podcast and see how much these connections ring true for you.