Tiny Dancer

Having fun with editing... it never ends so I might as well have some fun, right?!

More on this shoot later, but I loved them so much I couldn't wait to share.

Yummy

Ever have a meal that looks so beautifully delicious that you just stare at it. You don't just dive into that sort of meal... no. You savor it. I had that type of moment today when preparing my simple lunch of soft boiled egg, Jarlsburg cheese and crusty baguette. And my sparkling water with mint and sweet peach was so refreshing I had to take this picture. I have been on the move, eating without noticing for far too long. Today was my return to paying attention.

Paying attention is delicious.

L.

PJ 101

So I have the most amazing opportunity to take the Photojournalism 1Day Workshop taught by JT Lock (4time Military Photographer of the Year...) at CCforP. At the end of the class we have an assigment and JT so generously set a date that we can come back for a review and critque of our work. So this is it I have my shot to go to another level... to take it to the limit. It's my chance to get out of my comfort zone and take my photography skills out for a spin and see what those puppies can really do....

And what do I choose as my subject?! My obsession. My daily passion. Muddy Waters Coffee Bar!!! Oh, well. Better luck next time.

I did learn a lot by putting myself in the position of documenting things as they happen.

It was interesting to see what happens when you wait. Make no mistake, I am sure Photojournalism has plenty of action and excitement, just not this time. But in my experience it was more like an all night steak out on a quiet rural street. Sitting at the ready for something, anything to happen. Waiting in anticipation of something happening is more the rule then the exception, I dare say.

I think the expectation of many a budding photographer is that they need only work on their photographic skills and then the world will magically unfold all around them and wait for them to photograph it. But life is funny isn't it? So often it's happening at breakneck pace when we can't capture it And of course, it moves along at a snails pace when we are all strapped in and ready.

That was my biggest lesson during this assignment. Moments when I felt unready were the times when the most interesting moments occured. And when my camera was at the ready, the wind stilled and it seemed that all motion stopped. And so, I waited...

Laura