Aug 5

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8/5/2010 10:06 PM 

An enthusiast is "One who is filled with enthusiasm; one who is ardently absorbed in an interest or pursuit;" (Answer's.com). I consider myself a photography enthusiast.  I have been involved in photography for many years. From working in our family owned photo processing lab, to shooting pictures of events, to selling micro stock photography.  I've worked hard to learn and understand much of the technical and artistic fundamentals of photography.  I'm not a professional photographer because I don't get paid for my work or do I consider my photography that good.  I consider myself a photography enthusiast because my friends tell me I'm passionate about my photography.  This may be because I strive for perfection and always seem to have the camera wrapped around my wrist and backpack over my shoulder.

I am going to try and chronicle my successes and failures in trying to succeed in this field of photography.  I am going to write about the emotions of applying to micro stock photography sites, what it felt like when I sold my first image, and the disappointment of having images rejected when I thought I shot a picture that would be sold.  I am going to write about my photo assignments, usually volunteer assignments, and the process of putting up my own photography website.  Most importantly, I am going to write about the joy I get from photography.  The exhilaration from positive comments on my work.  The enjoyment from attending events and meeting new people.  And the experience of finding new objects, people, and nature to photograph.  How frustration and rejection becomes totally null and void when I start shooting again or someone tells me "I really like that shot."

These are my chronicles.  My current and past adventures documented from a "grassroots" perspective. From a self proclaimed photography enthusiast.  It's my hope that I'll be able to connect to more people like myself that are are not only interested in learning photography but have a true passion for photography.

This is an exciting ride for me, because "Moments in time are lived once. Images of those moments live forever."

EJH

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