Sometimes it's hard for people to express themselves. That's one of the reasons why I like photography. It allows people to express themselves. Hell, even I can do it. A picture is worth a thousand words and I don't think people should be afraid to express themselves. Use those thousand and then some. Tell us how you really feel. In all seriousness, I commend those who are brave enough to put themselves out to the public through pictures. Whether taken by themselves, a family member or semi-pro like myself, stepping in front of the camera's lens to try and express yourself is tough.
Through my short time playing around in the studio, I've learned how difficult it can be to get a model to convey the vision you have for them. Ya, sometimes I have a vision, but, truthfully, I usually just leave that up to the model. It's just more fun to sit back and watch them create something. Sure, snapping a great picture is sometimes about luck, but, like anything, most of the time it's about trying really hard. The photographer has to try, the model has to try, and the lighting and backdrop have to be just right in order to get that one in a million moment.
I'm friends with almost 3 thousand people on Facebook, and lots of them are really great photographers, so I get to view a lot of pictures. I must admit that some days it keeps me entertained for hours. Not every photo calls out to me, but I commend those of you who continually express yourselves through photography. The few, the proud, the Marines. Oh wait, that's not what I meant to say...:) I guess I just want to say it's great to have a community of "friends" so willing to express themselves. And if you pick up the camera and get stuck, feel free to call on me. I'm more than happy to point mine at you and watch you create...:)
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