This is an email I received. I'm happy that my style inspires and influences other photographers. I feel blessed to be in a career that I truly love.
Here is the email...
Hi There Tony,
I just wanted to say that you inspired me years and years ago. I was practically a nobody in this area of Louisiana then. I was such a little newbie in photography back then and your work had evoked the passion in me wayyyy before the trendy southern Cali photogs came into the industry. I hadn't looked at your site in a couple of years. Even tho I don't really know you, I just thought I'd let you know how I felt. You, without knowing it, challenged me to become something greater within myself when I hit rock bottom in my life. I could see/feel the passion in your work. You have no idea how your work held my hand. How your images brightened my darkest days. And now, without art I don't make sense.
Just thought I'd let you know what a wonderful person you are...
Thank you
Katherine T