Stoics believe in acting for the process... the essential essence of an act. Not for the results. Not for the gains. But good and wise actions based on broader conceptual beliefs. Can photography be practiced this way? Is there an argument that most hobby and passion photography is already in this sphere? Or is there a line between "pure" processes and "actual" expressions that, in my opinion, gets blurrier each generation. I want to agree with Curtis - that if I can't practice photography separate from what I want others to think of me, of money, of fame... then I shouldn't photograph. It's too damaging.
This process is just starting. It'll be a goal of mine to return to this idea after more conversations and perspectives.
Thanks to Curtis for his time. Check out his great body of work at www.curtisdez.com and on instagram @curtisdez .