Technology

I've always stood by the fact that there are two kinds of people: Photographers and Digital Artists. I accept the fact there is a level of chauvenism in that statement and I will face the consequences. But I feel like there is a purity missing from photography these days, and it makes me wonder if it is the move to the digital age.

I sometimes see photos from people and start to beat down on myself. Then I usually find out the amount of editing that goes into them. Who knows - they could be shooting on Auto. This is frustrating for me, as I have these thoughts where I second guess myself, when I'm not comparing apples to apples.

I don't use photoshop. I do have a program where I may make slight adjustments to exposure, and maybe add a few artistic elements (colors, processes), but in general, I'm a SOOC girl.

But that doesn't stop me from appreciating these other artists. I just have to remind myself that they are artists in their own right - a digital artist.

What I need to do is get back to where photography used to get me: excitement over the image, not the creation of it (outside of technical details, of course).

My favorite artists don't edit their photos on a computer, nor do they manipulate the image with copies, burns, dodging. The only lightroom they use is the one in their basement.

I will still be doing portraits, but I am admitting to you now: if you are looking for airbrushed 3-year olds, you are looking in the wrong place.


***Edited: It happened again, today. Just when I feel like everything is crashing and I just don't want to compete anymore (I need a thicker skin), I realize the amount of post-processing - especially when they show a before (sooc) and after. And suddenly I feel better. To some, it may be appreciated. But I guess I am just different. That may end up working out in my favor. At least, personally.

Baby Beauty

If princesses had baby pictures, this little girl's would be sufficient. She is SO beautiful!

SOOC Fun

You people are down to once-a-month from me. I just get bored easily waiting for blogger to upload, and really who wants to sit down and choose only 10 images to put on the screen?

Enjoy a couple of snaps. (I did not say Schnapps, though feel free to enjoy some of that too, while I sit here and enjoy my spiced Eggnog.)