I decided today (meaning this evening [meaning a couple of hours ago]) that I want to start taking pictures.
Yes, yes, everyone takes pictures, how stunningly original of you, Chase. But seriously. I want to take real pictures. Really cool pictures. Pictures that carry artistic weight. Pictures that don't need italics to set them apart--if said pictures were text, that is.
And yes, I know that it's "not that simple" (I quote that because I'm sure there are a collective group of you out there saying "Well, Chase, it just isn't that simple.") I know this. I'll pay heed to your warning--there's no need to rub it in my face later and collectively say "I told you so!"
If anyone could just run out there and grab an expensive camera and get instant arty photos, well, arty photos wouldn't be very arty. I doubt I even have a knack for photography. But that doesn't stop the stupid allure of it all from sucking me in. Way back in 11th grade, I wanted to take the Creative Photography class my school offered. Of course, the school didn't realize that I was an Important Student (Imagine that! The nerve), and of course they didn't schedule me into that class--instead I got Guitar 1 (which is an entirely different story/post/discussion).
Well, I guess three years has been enough for that photodesire to build up and finally come rapping at the door to my inner-head, insisting (and quite loudly, I might add) that I go get a camera and learn how to take really cool photos.
It's not that simple!
I know, I know.
But it's intriguing. And it's the thing on my mind.
Now I just need a few hundred dollars (or whatever a fancy SLR camera costs) and someone to tell me what SLR means. And how to use one.
2 years ago
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Single Lens Reflex
I spent my whole life as a writer before I snuck my way into the photojournalism program. Aside from the technical aspect of photography, it's a matter of "seeing." Start looking around as you walk to class. Notice how the sun lights up a part of Turlington in the morning. Things like that. As you study photography and shoot, you'll start to notice composition. Try looking at work from well-known photographers to get a sense of what makes a compelling photo, as opposed to just a snapshot.
Thanks, Chantalle :)
Get a camera and we'll hang out over Christmas break. Or, borrow one of my five, haha. But three are film, so there's that.
Seriously though, I need a photography buddy, if you're interested.
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