How do you find the time to get out and shoot?
But mostly I've realized that we as a society are way too busy. I think that it even affects our health (the added stress in our lives), and we need to slow down a little. Photography has completely replaced the time that I used to spend in front of the TV, I don't even watch the news, and for the most part I really don't want to go back to hearing about the latest scandal, who killed who, who's cheating on who, etc. As a society, we really need to chill out.
I guess that my point is this, sometimes a person needs to make time. I'm determined to not see my camera become the guitar that has been in my closet for the last decade (I recently gave it to a friend that will probably adorn his closet with it), I've gotta just keep shooting, not because photography is that important, it's because my sanity is that important.
It is what it is.
It's a Zen thing. Right chas?
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
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"Every artist, was once an amateur"
MLKstudios wrote: Well put McBeth. You can also view photography as therapy. It helps clear your head and freeze the world for you. It takes you to the eternal NOW.
It's a Zen thing. Right chas?
It's image stabilization for the soul...
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
A good example is ... take your little one to the park ... there is squirrels, water, trees ... etc and you can add to the baby collection some awesome out door pics of your baby (Families eat that stuff up) lol ... Just make it part of your routine, you will see most of the time - candid photos are the best ... (Posed shots are good, but candid are more spontaneous) ... and you are having quality time with family but still sneaking in what makes you happy
I have more time now - boy are older and have things they like to do (that do not include 'ol mom) ... I use it for "me" time and a stress reliever. I live close to the coast - I LOVE the salt air and fresh air. If I am not photo shooting, I am pier fishing (I even have my camera even then - lol)
You will do great ...
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