What does it really mean to be a Generalist?

I don't know if Kurt Markus would call himself a generalist, but I think of the term as a compliment when it comes to him and his work.

There are some shooters who shoot a niche, or a couple of niches. And they have a style, or at least can mimic a style well enough to become fairly busy. They shoot what style is "hot" at the time and they work hard to look like what is currently "hot" in certain magazines.

What I love about Kurt Markus' work is that he has a style that is all his own. And he shoots images all over the spectrum of niches. And whether he is shooting fashion, horses, cowboys or sports, it has a style that is all his own. Quiet, well mannered imagery that stops the viewer and makes the image a statement of fact.