But seriously, I was under the impression that I was an open book of creativity when it came to photography and art, and well, maybe I was, it was just a really short book is all. Actually I don't think this book will ever be finished. With that I mean the world of photography and art is constantly changing and well, there is always something new to learn. This is the essential part of why I love photography! I am one of those people who constantly craves knowledge and thrives on learning new and different ways to view the world around me. Since returning to school I have discovered that I can draw, kind of. It's a process and I'm learning more all the time, just like with my photography. While attending the Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology I absorbed so much knowledge about photography, I was prepared to jump in with both feet and thought it would be simple to find a place in the profession. I was wrong. Yes, I said it, wrong. It's so very difficult to get your foot in the door in the world of photography, and trust me I tried for 2 years before I finally decided that I was done with working for $6 and hour and come hell or high water I was going to have a damn job that pays me what I'm worth!! And yes fellow photographers we are worth more than minimum wage!! Way more.
So here I am, with a ton of homework, a schedule that leaves little time for anything else, and I'm as happy as a pig in sh*t!
I have to add that my first school OIP&T was an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. That school is amazing and the instructors there seriously know their stuff! I miss most of them and try to stay in touch with a a few. Mark, Paula, Dave, Doug and Todd were my go to people. If I needed anything they were always there to answer my questions or show me a new technique with lighting, or photoshop. *sigh...you guys rock! I'm not sure I will be learning anything more than I already learned from you. Seriously, I could never put a price on what I learned at OIP&T.
So far my this new college is cool, I'm learning a ton about art and drawing (Mark was right, they are teaching me how to draw). I have decided that I love drawing, with graphite pencils being my media of choice. I also find myself cruising the art aisle a lot now and actually know what I'm looking at. It's great!
This was shot in my home, lit with daylight. Equipment used...my camera and a reflector. This was an image for one of my photo classes.
I took this while on my first hike of the year and actually printed it out for a friend for a birthday gift.
So on another note I got a new tattoo!! The quote is from the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. Fantastic book!!
