Paying attention is part of the job. When I'm shooting it's the small details of life that make up the story. It doesn't matter if it's a wedding, newborn, senior or boudoir the little details of the day compounded make life magical. It's my job, as a photographer, to capture these. It's what distinguishes a person who "takes pictures" from an artist. 

Today the sun is shining, which is a near miracle here in Portland in Feb, and I'm making the time to go outside and enjoy. See, the problem with paying attention is actually having time to do so. I know it seems crazy but with all the electronic distractions I have (2 computers, 3 email accounts, 3 facebook pages, 2 twitter accounts, iphone, clients and a life) it's occasionally hard to "pay attention" to my little things. As an artist some of my best creative moments, ideas and drive come from taking a break and clearing my mind. This morning I'm going to take a hour to do so and I can already feel my soul smile. 

Paying attention and being able to see the details is so worth it. This was a happy find in Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland during a bride and groom first look. If I was just "taking pictures" there is no way I would have seen this. Cheers to paying attention to life!
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Let's do this together! Take a moment for yourself today. Take a little breather and treat yourself to coffee at sit down to enjoy it, call a old friend to listen, read an actual paper, stare out the window and dream and don't feel guilty. Come tell me what you discovered via email or comment- I can't wait to see what you come up with! See you back here in a hour, umk?

Paying Attention | A Photographers Job

February 1, 2011

Paying attention is part of the job. When I'm shooting it's the small details of life that make up the story. It doesn't matter if it's a wedding, newborn, senior or boudoir the little details of the day compounded make life magical. It's my job, as a photographer, to capture these. It's what distinguishes a person who "takes pictures" from an artist. 

Today the sun is shining, which is a near miracle here in Portland in Feb, and I'm making the time to go outside and enjoy. See, the problem with paying attention is actually having time to do so. I know it seems crazy but with all the electronic distractions I have (2 computers, 3 email accounts, 3 facebook pages, 2 twitter accounts, iphone, clients and a life) it's occasionally hard to "pay attention" to my little things. As an artist some of my best creative moments, ideas and drive come from taking a break and clearing my mind. This morning I'm going to take a hour to do so and I can already feel my soul smile. 

Paying attention and being able to see the details is so worth it. This was a happy find in Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland during a bride and groom first look. If I was just "taking pictures" there is no way I would have seen this. Cheers to paying attention to life!
ld_wedding-276.jpg

Let's do this together! Take a moment for yourself today. Take a little breather and treat yourself to coffee at sit down to enjoy it, call a old friend to listen, read an actual paper, stare out the window and dream and don't feel guilty. Come tell me what you discovered via email or comment- I can't wait to see what you come up with! See you back here in a hour, umk?


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Danielle says:

Today is really a pretty day!!! Have fun!

 (02.01.11 @ 10:40 AM)
melissa says:

i found a new trail while i was out today. i day dreamed about this year professionally and personally. i feel refreshed!

 (02.01.11 @ 01:25 PM)