But photography is more than simply understanding the technical side of things. Anyone can take a pretty picture but to create images that truly resonate, you first need know and understand your eye, and that is where this journey begins.
To become great at anything you have to take the time to build a solid foundation. Action, commitment and time my friends, is what is needed to be successful at anything. Easier said then done I know, but just between you and me, I've bitched about wanting to be a better photographer for long enough. I think it's time to actually do something about it rather than pretend that one day I'll be granted magical powers that make me awesome at anything I touch....
Until then though let's start at the beginning shall we? What does photography mean to me? For me photography is about capturing a moment, a time, a place or a mood. Like a glimpse behind a drawn curtain, photography is a way to freeze a stolen glance of a world hidden from daily life. It is seeing the tiny, unnoticed details that form the essence of a moment and can tell a story.
Over the next two weeks, I'll be using this space as my photo journel as I dive into this e-course, expanding upon the above and further developing my eye. Get excited.
You describe this so eloquently -> Like a glimpse behind a drawn curtain, photography is a way to freeze a stolen glance of a world hidden from daily life. It is seeing the tiny, unnoticed details that form the essence of a moment and can tell a story <- just love that.
ReplyDeleteI wrestle with the magical powers thinking - wishing doesn't get it done the way DOING it does! I do forget that recently discovered and uber important rule of the universe from time to time!
Off to check out the rest of what looks like a very interesting blog here.
Glad you're in the class and thanks for sharing.
I am SOOO excited Carissa! Both to have you in the class with me and to read your wonderful words. I love the idea of the "stolen glance of a world hidden" - so much of life passes us by without notice. I think by doing this you are being granted magical powers, you just have to recognize it as such. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteLove how you put it:
ReplyDelete"To become great at anything you have to take the time to build a solid foundation. Action, commitment and time my friends, is what is needed to be successful at anything."
This year I stopped saying, "I want..." I was frustrated by ALL that I wanted to do and yet never did.
Now, what matters to me gets done...if it's not important enough to move me to action than it really shouldn't be on my list.
Love your post!! Beautiful! And, especially this...
ReplyDelete"To become great at anything you have to take the time to build a solid foundation. Action, commitment and time my friends, is what is needed to be successful at anything." Love what you said, and how you said it!
Aimee and Cheryl - thanks for your kind words! Remembering that ACTION is what makes things happen is a constant reminder for me (like today for instance!) ha!
ReplyDeleteKat - I'm so excited to see all of your fabulousness up close! Not too close though...I'm afraid my poor computer may implode from the sheer brilliance of it all ;)
Juli - Aw, shucks, thanks! Every so often I have these gems of insight quickly covered up by gems of idiocracy. I walk a fine line I tell ya