Tuesday, November 04, 2008

The Joy of Photography


Somehow, more than a decade ago I lost the joy of photography. By shooting everyday, all day long I and my coworkers built our skills and our passion for telling stories — but we lost the joy.

I Remember when I use to go out and shoot stupid things just for the sake of shooting them. How many sticks were photographed that were stuck in the middle of nowhere? And now how many pictures aren't taken because, well, you don’t know what you are going to do with them.

Do you really need to “do” anything? I’ve found that my blog is a great place to show off fun pictures. At the end of a year I might actually end up with something that I wouldn’t have otherwise shot. And so now I take a camera to a lot of places and shoot pictures of my dog — and other stupid stuff. Only because it’s fun and I think that once again I am rediscovering the joy of photography.

1 comment:

Social Action Ministry said...

We never lose a joy rather we simply choose not to recognize it. However, our joys are like old friends they show up unexpectedly when we need them most.
Peace my old friend,
TOC