I attended a wonderful workshop over the weekend, put on by Shelley Paulson. Shelley is an amazing person. She is an extremely talented photographer and such a kind and loving person. I feel honored to have met her, and I hope to take part in her future workshops. I also met seven other fantastic photographers. I love talking photography, so to spend an entire day in a room full of people that share the same passion as me, well, you can't beat that.
It was a long day, full of so much great information. Shelley had arranged for nine models to come. There were three kids...a super cute 6 year old boy with a mohawk, that I never got around to photographing, a stunning pregnant woman and five beautiful young adults. The models were so fun and easy to work with.
The beautiful models I was able to photograph at the workshop
In the last seven months, I have learned so much. I also am the first one to admit that I have much, much more to learn. On my drive home, after the workshop, I had many mixed emotions. I was really doubting myself and my talent. With the thoughts that "I can't do this, I'm not good enough, what if someone doesn't like my work, I should have my business organized before I continue"...I almost came to the conclusion that I'm done with photography. Thank goodness, that was short lived. I love photography. I'm going to stay true to myself. I will continue doing what I love, photographing those that want me to photograph them, and remembering that not everyone will appreciate my art, and that's ok. I will continue pushing myself and continue educating myself to be the best that I can, and as long as there are people that enjoy looking at my work, I will continue to share it. Photography is my hobby, so I will always have a camera in my hand. If I'm so blessed to be able to do what I love, and earn a living, well, that would be a bonus.
Thank you (you know who you are) for your love and support and belief in me.
Me, Crystal Lee, Photographer
(photo taken by classmate, Heidi)
Shelley took photos too, very excited to see what she got.
I am truly inspired by Shelley's work
visit her website, blog and facebook
she really does capture
the beauty and the emotions of life
Thank You Shelley!
3 comments:
Crystal, I so enjoyed what you put down in words. I am surprised to read that you had some of the same feelings as I have about my own photography. I know that with passion and following God's path that it will work out the way I hope it to. I hope to see you again at other classes. Deborah
Crystal, many times in life we get those moments that make us second guess ourselves. I can see your passion in what you do, that is what counts. I have had them "not so good moments" and then I tell myself, change the station. I am excited seeing your pictures you take and see Crystal's sparkle through them. Keep them coming! Thank you so much for sharing your passion & hobby!
I am with you on that one. Even though I am still so amateur, I sometimes feel like giving up as I look at other photographers and wonder how they do it. And wonder if I will ever be able to capture as well as they have! Practice is the key, I am guessing. And I am still young, and I still have so much time! So Don't Give Up!! I love looking at your pictures, and am so looking forward to working with you in June! You love what you are doing, and THAT is what counts! Keep at it!
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