Yes I guess many would say people who take photos miss the small moments, cos they're too obsessed with whats happening behind the lens, well I agree and I don't agree.
I would just have disagreed but a while ago while travelling with my wife she alluded to the fact that I shouldn't just focus on the photos, but also need to take things in, adsorb, experience, etc. and she's right, very much so...
Its important (for me) to get the photos, but my motivation is now different, I know only take photos if there is something that will allow me to express my art, to capture something special, odd, unexpected etc. but I don't wander around taking photos for the hell of it. I've realised that I've grown as a photographer, so when I enter a place or context I very quickly identify photos to take if any, if there is nothing I put my camera away and take in the scenes, the life, and absorb whats going on around me. I prioritise the experience, when the scene or context changes I assess and take a photo or two, then the camera goes away again.
So its about balance, but its about identifying the need for the balance, how to structure the balance and allowing one's self the opportunity to grow, and not do the same constrictive process ad naseum... and wonder why your results stagnate, or look much the same but with a different timestamp...
I would just have disagreed but a while ago while travelling with my wife she alluded to the fact that I shouldn't just focus on the photos, but also need to take things in, adsorb, experience, etc. and she's right, very much so...
Its important (for me) to get the photos, but my motivation is now different, I know only take photos if there is something that will allow me to express my art, to capture something special, odd, unexpected etc. but I don't wander around taking photos for the hell of it. I've realised that I've grown as a photographer, so when I enter a place or context I very quickly identify photos to take if any, if there is nothing I put my camera away and take in the scenes, the life, and absorb whats going on around me. I prioritise the experience, when the scene or context changes I assess and take a photo or two, then the camera goes away again.
So its about balance, but its about identifying the need for the balance, how to structure the balance and allowing one's self the opportunity to grow, and not do the same constrictive process ad naseum... and wonder why your results stagnate, or look much the same but with a different timestamp...
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