Southbound33
No longer a newbie, moving up!
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2015
- Messages
- 138
- Reaction score
- 65
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Can others edit my Photos
- Photos OK to edit
Ok, time to spill the beans. Coming here has been a bittersweet experience. Its only been a week and I have already met some of the best CC that one could ask for. I am simply amazed at some of the things I have seen on this site. Everybody seems really nice and helpful. As someone who is new to this art, I have found Pandoras Box, a plethora of endless knowledge that I can only benefit from. For that, I thank you.
Like any art, freedom of expression is the very thing that makes it art. Its the very desire that we all share. We all have our own views about literally everything. A question I face with any form of art is why the masses try and consolidate general ideas. Simply put, photography is an art. We have all felt it, the moment when you realized you could capture the beauty of this world and share it. It really is amazing. We all have that starting point.
My question here is, why do you do it? Do you want to prove yourself as a photographer, as an artist? Do you still love what you do, or has it become a job? Being that this is an art, is there really a right or wrong?
I am heavily tattooed, and I always research my artists before. I think people should do the same with photographers. I hate the idea that there should be a cookie cutter photographer on every other craigslist ad. I for one, would never do a wedding. Because thats just not me. If you asked me to photo your classic Ferrari or a beautiful woman then yes... Im there.
Heres the important part... why are you doing this? What made you realize the beauty in this world and decide "Im gonna share this with everybody". In my mind.. That vivid decision is what makes a great artist. In my case, I was in the mountains of Afghanistan and I wanted to show my family that it wasn't all war and death. Ive been to places that look like a damn Coors light commercial. Thats what did it for me and I can share those photos upon request.
To sum this whole thing up, the question is still, what does it mean to you?
Like any art, freedom of expression is the very thing that makes it art. Its the very desire that we all share. We all have our own views about literally everything. A question I face with any form of art is why the masses try and consolidate general ideas. Simply put, photography is an art. We have all felt it, the moment when you realized you could capture the beauty of this world and share it. It really is amazing. We all have that starting point.
My question here is, why do you do it? Do you want to prove yourself as a photographer, as an artist? Do you still love what you do, or has it become a job? Being that this is an art, is there really a right or wrong?
I am heavily tattooed, and I always research my artists before. I think people should do the same with photographers. I hate the idea that there should be a cookie cutter photographer on every other craigslist ad. I for one, would never do a wedding. Because thats just not me. If you asked me to photo your classic Ferrari or a beautiful woman then yes... Im there.
Heres the important part... why are you doing this? What made you realize the beauty in this world and decide "Im gonna share this with everybody". In my mind.. That vivid decision is what makes a great artist. In my case, I was in the mountains of Afghanistan and I wanted to show my family that it wasn't all war and death. Ive been to places that look like a damn Coors light commercial. Thats what did it for me and I can share those photos upon request.
To sum this whole thing up, the question is still, what does it mean to you?