On my tiktok feed I have been sharing little out takes from my book and a while back I shared perhaps one that could cause problems but speak a truth. One where the quote is representative of a very difficult time in my life but the song is representative of my soul, of the message I wanted to tell the individual who wronged me but was no longer in a position to do so.
Read MoreA good friend of mine mentioned something about potential doing some blog posts that offer critiques as a learning opportunity for photographers. At first, I was like there is no way I can do that no one would care!— In the back of my head I was like ‘I am not a professional!’ You know that age old imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head. But then I stopped myself and asked why not?
Read MoreWe talk a lot about photography rules, usually those pertaining to when you can shoot, where, and how — ie. composition rules, editing rules, and formatting rules. Yet we rarely if ever discuss the hidden rules of photography that pretty much all photographers follow.
Read MoreIn May I started offering pre-made book covers for sale. These are graphics I have created for authors in an affordable range with a combination of stock photography and digital art.
Read MoreIn a burst of randomness and desire to travel and study abroad I applied for a program called Semester at Sea. One of my high school national honors societies was giving away a scholarship to a student accepted on the program so I was in a frame of why not, I’d get to go abroad and if selected for the scholarship I would have help paying for it.
Read MoreOne of the coolest things as a photographer is befriending other photographers. Especially the vastly more experienced, better established, and more accomplished ones who are kind, mentoring, and willing to sign their books for you.
I am a lucky little bunny. I have meant many such photographers but one who stands out in my mind is Paul Liebhardt who I am a die hard fan of his travel photography and hope one day to reach that level of work.
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