The Journey. (#2)

Last week I had an awesome opportunity to hang out with few really cool people and get to help out on the set of a "fashion film shoot".  My friend Jesse has been turning his Red One digital camera on its side lately and filming stuff in portrait format.  You can read more about it on his website jesserosten.com.  Anyway, Michelle was the make-up artist for the day and I tagged a long to help lug lights around.  It was kind of a date for Michelle and I because we both got to hang out and do things we love! 

I try to jump at every opportunity to be involved with things that interest me.  Lately that interest has been heavy in the photography department.  I'm not really an aspiring cinematographer, but a lot of principles from film-making bleed over to photo-making.  Even when moving light stands around there are little concepts that I pick up and it encourages me to stretch my own creativity. 

Speaking of stretching, our friends the Skinners asked me to take some photos for them and I agreed.  It was a little nerve wracking considering this was my second time doing a photo shoot with someone other than Michelle and Daniel!  They seemed to be happy with the results which is what really counts, but I definitely was not breaking any molds.  

As a novice photographer, I am noticing how it is a journey to find my own style.  It seems that some people pick up a camera and have a distinct view on the world and it shows through their work.  Someday I'll have a signature look.  In the meantime it is a lot of copying and experimenting, which is kind of fun and frustrating. 

I guess the whole purpose of this post is to say that I am on an artistic journey, although it doesn't always feel that way, and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate.  What journey are you on?

-dg