Writing Is Photography in Reverse: How a 40-Year Photographer Became a Novelist

<p>A picture is worth a thousand words, so what happens when you reverse the equation? After four decades as a professional photographer, Kirk Voclain found that writing a novel runs the same craft in mirror image: arrange a thousand words well enough and a picture plants itself in the reader&#39;s mind. From a spy thriller born of an airport-security scare to a G-rated ranch romance written on a dare, his books are built from real observation — down to the real photography gear and unchallenged gate access his characters exploit. His advice to photographers is the same as his advice to writers: learn the craft before you lean on the tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Have an idea worth a conversation? Apply to be a guest through the KAJ Gateway: <a href="https://www.kajmasterclass.com/work-with-kaj" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kajmasterclass.com/work-with-kaj</a><br><br>ABOUT KAJ MASTERCLASS MEDIA<br>KAJ Masterclass Media is an independent media business whose ecosystem hashosted 2,500+ conversations with founders, leaders, authors and thinkers. Itsshows include The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally,and The Author&#39;s Voice with KAJ, in the top 5%.<br>Explore: <a href="https://www.kajmasterclass.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kajmasterclass.com </a><br><br>HOST<br>Khudania Ajay (KAJ) is an independent journalist with 20+ years of experienceacross CNBC India, Reuters and Press Trust of India.<br>About: <a href="https://www.kajmasterclass.com/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kajmasterclass.com/about</a><br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykhudania/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykhudania/</a><br><br>FROM OUR WORLD<br>Ethnics Land: premium Indian handloom sarees. Use code KAJ10 for 10% off: <a href="https://www.ethnicsland.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ethnicsland.com</a>  <br><br>Music Credit: &quot;Misfits (Instrumental)&quot; by RYYZN</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>