That title is meant to be a hint! It's been quiet - because there have been some big changes! Three things to update you all on:
ONE. Time for photography. Most people know that I'm now an attorney, and undoubtedly, the practice of law has meant that photography has taken a backseat to my "real job." I love lawyering. The work is intellectually stimulating and a true challenge. You take in new information, everyday, for the rest of your life. For me, it serves a greater purpose in that you're actually helping people who need it, and whose lives might change thanks to your knowledge and advocacy, and doing something that not just anyone can do. You're taking on someone else's problems as your own, and every once in awhile, these are matters of life or death. Heavy? You bet. Some days, it's unreal. But oh so worth it.
I adore photography as well, but for very different reasons. It's a way to set your creative spirit apart from everyone else's without using words. You can make something that's completely unique and different - something that has never been done before, visually - if you're fortunate enough to have these types of concepts materialize in your mind in the first place. And you can let another person see themselves through your eyes - my interpretation of who they are and their personality.
As you can see, I still selectively take on new projects, but only when I can give my all. And the reason is easily understood if you ask any honest photographer. They'll tell you, making quality images takes time - you typically can't turn out a quality finished product in less than a week's time - unless you hire help, but that kind of defeats the purpose of someone coming to you specifically for the work, doesn't it? And if the project calls for something special, you need time to conjure up the details of the theme, and maybe even time for a test shoot. You have to hit the nail on the head unless you want to risk your work looking as though it's been poorly planned, or worse - just like everyone else's. Quality before quantity is the rule of professionalism, and it goes without saying that my clients tend to emphatically agree.
TWO.
Aspirations. Taking equipment to extremes can be fun - and a bit scary. I do 95% of my shooting with either my 5DMKII or my 7D, and sometimes I have both of them on, one around my neck, one over my shoulder. So, ideas have been kicked around for an underwater shoot. If it's a go, that's great, but which one do I take underwater? And which waterproof housing is wisest (read: safest!)? Secondly, I've been thinking about their oft-neglected video capabilities and want to try them out more thoroughly. 7D shoots 24p natively but no matter what, 5DMKII still has a much better picture. It's going to be an interesting experiment when I finally get around to it.
THREE.
Brave new world. Starting in May, I'll be in France! Je suis au-delà excité et je ne peux pas attendre de rencontrer tant de nouvelles personnes!
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