My thought:

We should strive as photographer-artists to make pictures which are beautiful! We optimize our camera, equipment, processing style, composition and form to reflect this.

When we are selecting our photos, we should select photos which we consider beautiful.

When we are shooting photos, we should only select subject-matter which we consider beautiful. Only shoot what is beautiful in your eyes (beautiful strangers, beautiful loved ones, beautiful scenes and objects, and beautiful nature and landscapes (either man made or natural).

Photography as an artist of affirmation — of what we deem beautiful.

ERIC