Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Assignment
I'm hired to do an assignment in the Galapagos Islands and Easter Island, my task: tour these historic and mysterious Islands and photograph my journey.
Okay, well, I wasn't technically hired...and I'm not really on an assignment...and I had to pay for this adventure myself...but I can pretend, can't I? And that's what I'm going to do :) I'm going to go on assignment and take the best pictures of my life during this trip, because where else can I take pictures of the great creatures of Galapagos or the mysterious Moai? I'm really going to focus on capturing the best pictures I can to describe my trip to everyone when we get back. Through my pictures, I'll want everyone to feel as if they were there with us and see what we saw.
It's been busy preparing for this trip and packing, but I know it will be all worth it and it's safe to say it's a once in a lifetime type of trip (unless National Geographic hires me to actually go on assignment to take pictures)...but until then, I will take full advantage of this opportunity.
Sorry for all my blogger fans (all of three) for not uploading lately, but when I get back, I will have lots to blog about!
Talk soon!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Patience
I'm far from labelling myself as a "professional photographer"; really far. Although some people like my pictures, it doesn't mean I'm a professional, obviously. I've really only been taking photography seriously for about 6 months now. To be called a professional, in my opinion, I think you'd have to be doing it full-time.
I've read lots of stories here and there about established photographers, and most of them have a long history of how they became a photographer. Others, don't. Others have just started out the past couple of years and looks to be going on a great path.
Only after 6 months of picture taking, I want a new (nicer) camera, more/better lenses, and more gear. I should be patient about this and wait for the time to come along when I have those thousands of dollars to spend on the gear. One can say it's an investment; just drop a few thousand on some gear and go for it. But others, like me, can't really take that plunge and do that.
For the time being, I will try to perfect photography with what I have (as a smart person once told me). I've read many different articles stating just that; because you have the most expensive camera and gear, it doesn't mean you'll produce the best pictures. Hopefully one day, I will get recognized and things will just fall into place, and instead of me looking at what I want to buy, I'll be looking at what I should buy next!
In the meantime, if you happen to have any of the below equipment and would like to donate it to me, feel free :)
I've read lots of stories here and there about established photographers, and most of them have a long history of how they became a photographer. Others, don't. Others have just started out the past couple of years and looks to be going on a great path.
Only after 6 months of picture taking, I want a new (nicer) camera, more/better lenses, and more gear. I should be patient about this and wait for the time to come along when I have those thousands of dollars to spend on the gear. One can say it's an investment; just drop a few thousand on some gear and go for it. But others, like me, can't really take that plunge and do that.
For the time being, I will try to perfect photography with what I have (as a smart person once told me). I've read many different articles stating just that; because you have the most expensive camera and gear, it doesn't mean you'll produce the best pictures. Hopefully one day, I will get recognized and things will just fall into place, and instead of me looking at what I want to buy, I'll be looking at what I should buy next!
In the meantime, if you happen to have any of the below equipment and would like to donate it to me, feel free :)
EOS 60D
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
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