The end
Well, fifty days later, I can finally put my camera down. Although I don’t think I will. This blog has been a great exercise in always having my ‘photography eyes’ on. In a way, it has both a blessing and a curse: to always be on the lookout for the perfect composition, to not always give people my full attention, to lag behind to take a picture.
It is difficult to be present in the moment as a photographer because I am always outside looking in. Even if I leave my camera at home, I inevitably end up cursing myself when something catches my eye. But being a photographer also gives me purpose and reason to be an outsider. I often feel most comfortable on my own, and with a camera in my hands, I can (usually) avoid small talk while still belonging at, participating in and experiencing an event.
I love nothing more than being able to create art from what already exists, because in my opinion, life can be more beautiful, intense and/or horrible than our wildest dreams. Might as well embrace it, immortalize the moments and share them. Gotta snap ‘em all.