I know that many people see photography as an expensive and
elitist hobby, the kind of that only a few have access, this is an easy statement
due to the large amount of equipment available and the cost of the same, but in
reality, I think that we are all born as photographers, because at some point
everybody have enjoyed an image and thus have a sense of aesthetics, or we have clicked a camera just to take a
moment of your life.
It is true that traditional photographer have a sense of
loss towards technology, which allows a much wider audience access to a camera,
compared to the expensive and heavy equipment employing by a traditional
photographer in his work, but let's be clear, the difference is not only in the
equipment, but about the years of practice and failures between a professional photographer
and someone who likes to take pictures of pets or children to preserve in time
a special moment.
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Photo Alma Dzib Goodin ©
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Personally, I think that the mission of a photo is
perpetuating a moment, whatever this is, with any excuse, but for those who
wish to join to lovers of moments, I want to tell you that is not necessary an
expensive or heavy equipment, but the ability of observation.
I am not a professional photographer and I could never
be, many visitors may find this blog and think: what a simple photos!, but that
is an amazing part about this kind of art, it gives everyone a sense of
aesthetics and the powers of observation.
I take pictures of nature, which is everywhere, to me I
enjoy watching a fly on a flower, or the bunch of flowers behind the grass, I give meaning to my life finding life cycles.
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Photo Celestino Boge © posted with author permission
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A fun thing about photography is that each one is finding
something that fills your eyes. For example, my friend Celestino Boge has found
its way in photograph of food and fashion, and he is able to make a two
dimension image a sweet look so rich our mouth and produce salive in it, just
with his photos, and this is a form of aesthetic expression.
There are those who become photographers of pets and few
of them can specialize so much taking thousands of pictures of dogs shaking as
it is the case of Carli Davidson who has thrilled the world with faces full of
energy, that it is impossible not to look at her models http://carlidavidson.photoshelter.com/.
Of course, no one can resist the face of a bride who
shares a bit of her immense happiness at her wedding day, her white dress and
her smile are the simbol of love, but only a some talents are able to capture
fine details, always ready to perpetuate this moment, thanks to many years of
experience, as my admired friend Mauricio Alfaro https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alfaro-Estudio/178360120327
who is one of the best photographers of weddings and portraits in Mexico.
There are of course some artists who set up creativity
with creatures that are nearby, as is the case Elena Shumilova who takes
photographs of his young son and pet, creating universally beautiful moments,
because the expressions know no cultural barriers, here's an example of her
work: http://500px.com/ElenaShumilova
Another group of artists specialize in landscapes, as my
good friend Doug Lapsey, who knows how
to look beyond his lens and capture that moment when nature speaks almost in a
whisper, making thunderous silence that invites us to look at, as silent
witnesses of his eyes, here you can enjoy his portafolio:
http://www.frozen-light.co.uk/
There are many more kind of expressions from those who
are passionate by the everyday moments, like the Street photographers who
create projects than usually, nobody looks, but to them. seem very interesting,
here an example of a group of photographers who literally take the streets to
make art: http://www.street-photographers.com/category/projects
If you take a moment to view all their photos, will no
doubt you will feel eager to take a camera, either from your cell phone and
start to watch, and that is precisely the idea of this post, beginning to look
at so if you dare, you can discover your passion for looking and hopefully can
share moments.
Being a photographer has many edges, that is true, from
professionals, as there are many courses and many techniques to learn; there is
an economic issue, because equipment is quite
expensive; legal, because there are restrictions about when and how to use a
camera and of course personal situations, for example, I can never be a
professional photographer because I can not carry heavy things, so my cameras must
be very light, but that does not restrict me tosearch the moment!.
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Photo Alma Dzib Goodin ©
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The most important thing is look around and try thousand times, knowing the
camera playing with the possibilities, planning, and above all enjoy the moment
to the fullest, there is always a photo, and is the one that has not been taken
yet, so you have to keep trying and trying and one day, perhaps, see it and it
will have your name.
Younger
you begin, there's greater opportunity to become a celebrity, but only one in a
million achieved it, so let's wait our place on the line!!