Friday, September 16, 2011

California Wrapup - Dress Rehearsal versus Reality

I can't believe it's been a month since I left for California! This tells me two things:

1) Time flies

2) I need to get back in touch with my creative self

How did I do on this trip? My goals that I'd set were:

1) Avoid the literal shots

2) Look for the details

3) Understand my themes

4) Incorporate my sister

5) Property shots

I didn't do too badly, really. Here are some examples of pictures that met my goals:

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The only goal I didn't meet was incorporate my sister, now that I think about it. There really wasn't an opportunity that made sense. And I'm okay with that. I feel my greatest area of improvement was in avoiding the literal shots, understanding themes, and bringing out the details. These were definitely nicer than beach pictures I'd taken in the past. I'm therefore happy with how I did.

I'd also thought about stock photography options. I need to think about that, too - and make the time - but I need to get out and shoot more, too, and bring more ideas and work to this blog.

I need to start focusing on my creative self again. It has been difficult, given work and my social responsibilities. With fall around the corner, though, I am hoping to be inspired. And that's what I'll cover next time - fall and some of my plans.

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