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May 17th, 2010

Every now and then there are days my life that trigger significant chains of events. I don’t believe in consequences. Things happen for a reason. I have spent the past 16 years of my life being guided on a meandering path to happiness and fulfillment. The journey has been tough at times and is by no means over. An underlying drive to make things happen has given me the vision needed to succeed. Where does this energy and drive come from? It’s not Weetabix that’s for sure. I possibly have a condition. Strange word – condition, it somehow implies an unfortunate situation that requires treatment. But I can’t believe how happy I am to have it. To be labeled with the same brush as these remarkable people has me feeling quite blessed. The one constant in my life over the past 16 years has been Julie and wow, what a constant, steady as a rock – my rock.

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1. Daren | May 17th, 2010 at 11:10 pm

Damien, after listening to you talk, and see you project images onto a screen, you truly are an inspiring person, I have never seen images like it. Seeing that Ansel Adams, also produced amazing images, and after visiting his country and seeing his photos, I feel very lucky, to have seen 2 great photographers, with totally different photo styles, but both equally inspiring..
2. Larry | May 17th, 2010 at 11:17 pm

Nicely said damien. Larry
3. Markus MacGill | May 17th, 2010 at 11:57 pm

That sounds like a brilliant attitude to me. I’m inspired to say ‘well done’.
4. Lee Tuckett | May 18th, 2010 at 6:37 am

Great Blog Damien, insightful and filled with emotion, long may you continue on your path to happiness and fulfillment with your rock at your side.
5. Andrew Frost | May 18th, 2010 at 6:42 am

So true Damien. It’s what life really is about. To have this, and to appreciate it, now that’s true wealth.
6. Paul Meldrum | May 18th, 2010 at 7:43 am

You have been and still are an inspiration to a generation of photographers, myself included.

I think I speak for many of us who admire your inspiration, drive, infectious energy and passion, no matter what its root cause is. We all need a rock and like you my wife is mine, who can both keep me grounded and lift me up when required.
7. Will Pateman Photography | May 18th, 2010 at 2:37 pm

Its nice to be a little different its what sets the winners from the losers
8. Keith | May 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm

Hi Damien

Hmmmm – interesting ‘condition’ Always knew you were a smarties addict.
Think I’m halfway there myself – definitely got the AD bit : )

Hope you’re all good
9. Julie Lovegrove | May 18th, 2010 at 3:52 pm

Ah, I’m touched. I’ll have to send Damien away for a week more often if it provokes a declaration like that x
10. Martin Gammon | May 18th, 2010 at 7:42 pm

I have always felt you are unusually self-aware and sensitive and this only reinforces my view.

The link is to a reading we had at our wedding that completely speaks to me and might to you both as well.

Best wishes
Martin
11. karl Bratby | May 20th, 2010 at 11:24 am

you old Romantic, or maybe not that old.
12. CoventryBob | May 24th, 2010 at 9:10 am

After being taught by you at the Lovegrove seminars, listened to you at various events and read the Photonut blog regularly all I can say to you Damien is stay on whatever path you are on because it works damn fine for all us lesser mortals.
The proof is in the images which always serve to inspire us – my clients are benefitting hugely from your creative and innovative approach to all things portraiture !
11 out of 10 for all things from the Lovegrove camp..
13. damien | May 25th, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Thanks everyone for your support. Life’s great and so are you!
14. damien | May 29th, 2010 at 8:44 am

Here’s another link I was sent:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8496955.stm