Looking at the pinhole photos in class last night I realized that I may be taking my 'business' senses into the darkroom. I saw how nice it was to think more freely and unencumbered. I wished I had gone with one of my initial ideas, which were very simple, but instead went after the still life idea. I like my photos, don't get me wrong, and they depict an activity I do every chance I get (hike) but they lacked a natural creativity, an edginess that makes for a good photograph. I'm sure this natural creativity was there when I was younger, I just need to go back and find it.
I've been told I over-think things sometimes, and this is good when you are in a tough retail environment like I'm a part of everyday, but with photography (or any of the fine arts) you have to let that go some. So I think when I work on these next 3 projects, my goal will be to let things come more naturally, let go of the analysis and the black and white (no pun intended) of the business world and try to unleash the creativity I saw pinned to the wall in class. I may go too far the other way but I figure before the end of the semester, I'll find the right balance.
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Maybe you should take your camera with you on a hike and let yourself respond intuitively to what you see?
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