The Adventures of a Photographer reminds me in sense to always do (and shoot) what you love. In the story, Antonio shows us this by finding Bice as his subject. He searches for the perfect shot from her and then he falls in love with her not as a person, but her as the subject of his photography and photographs. This is something that I feel can be directly important when working on project. I know that Antonio may have been a little obsessed with his work, but sometimes artists become that way. It isn’t unhealthy, but at the same time, it just happens. We must continue to follow our hearts through the lens, but we can not let it take over our lives and important relationships like Antonio and Bice. I could relate to Antonio in a way. I almost wish that I can devote my entire life to photography and just that. But, realistically at this time, I can’t.
And, on that note, I need to experience love and life that will inspire me to photograph, not to just photograph my love and life now. I can do just that, but then, I will run out of subject and inspiration really fast.
It’s a cycle. But without new experiences, you may be shooting the same roll of film over and over. And over.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Art & Fear
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a connection with art. Not just the idea of appreciating art, or making art, but feeling as though I was actually art. My idea of “being” art may actually sound strange to you and I will do my best to explain my point of view. Before I began producing drawings and paintings as a young child, even before I understood what art or crafts were, I have a memory of being told that everyone has a creative side no matter what form or medium was used. Everyone thought in a creative matter in some form. I remember my mom photographing me and saying that I was her subject, I remember my brother recording music and saying that I was his inspiration, even as very young child, I had an idea of what art was. So, for many years, I thought I was art too. Once I started to begin my own projects and likings of certain areas of art, I let the idea that I was art disappear. I believe that this is where I lost some important information that could be valuable in my own art.
I actually read Art and Fear a couple of weeks, and had to take some to think about what I’ve read. I went back and re-read some key points that I had underlined. I realized that I need to dig deeper within myself and re-connect with what is important to me and what I’d like to portray in my art, not just for others, but mainly for myself. I love the idea of critiquing and I wish to always have people around to critique my work. I believe that is very important to get other’s ideas of what they take and understand from the work you have produced. However, I DO NOT believe that it should change the direction you want to travel artistically. Technical aspects of critiquing are always appreciated, but if one doesn’t understand the work, then may be it wasn’t for them to come across. I have to not be feared of this and continue to develop the work I want to produce.
I find that there are things that hold me back. Time is definitely one of them. The other things that may hold me back are issues that I need to be in tune with somehow and discover what they are. I have tons of ideas and feelings and situations and issues that I want to engage upon with my photography. But the fear? I don’t really know. I need to figure out why there may be a hold somewhere in there stopping me. Art and Fear touches on these subjects extremely well. For me, after reading it, I couldn’t even process one single thought about the whole thing, I had to reevaluate a cluster of things.
Part of quitting my full time job last summer was so that I can focus more on school. And by school, I mean my photography. However, I also need money to live. My parents are outrageously supportive and offer to help in every way, but I still find myself not being able to take their financial support while I’m even in school! It’s weird with me and them. I see that they work so hard, and I know that they work so hard for their children, but I feel I owe to them to be responsible and not take advantage of them. I spoke to my mom about this situation of me spending time on my art on the plane to Turkey and she wants me to really work as hard as I can while I have the facilities (darkroom) at PSU. I need to take her advice.
I WANT and NEED so badly to spill my ideas out. I think I just to need to shoot as much as I can without focusing on such quality (like mentioned in the text) and become inspired from there. I believe the more work I do, the more ideas I can come across and the more connected I will be with the camera. I know how much I love photography, and how much I love my OWN photography, I just need to go for it and see where it takes me. The end.
I actually read Art and Fear a couple of weeks, and had to take some to think about what I’ve read. I went back and re-read some key points that I had underlined. I realized that I need to dig deeper within myself and re-connect with what is important to me and what I’d like to portray in my art, not just for others, but mainly for myself. I love the idea of critiquing and I wish to always have people around to critique my work. I believe that is very important to get other’s ideas of what they take and understand from the work you have produced. However, I DO NOT believe that it should change the direction you want to travel artistically. Technical aspects of critiquing are always appreciated, but if one doesn’t understand the work, then may be it wasn’t for them to come across. I have to not be feared of this and continue to develop the work I want to produce.
I find that there are things that hold me back. Time is definitely one of them. The other things that may hold me back are issues that I need to be in tune with somehow and discover what they are. I have tons of ideas and feelings and situations and issues that I want to engage upon with my photography. But the fear? I don’t really know. I need to figure out why there may be a hold somewhere in there stopping me. Art and Fear touches on these subjects extremely well. For me, after reading it, I couldn’t even process one single thought about the whole thing, I had to reevaluate a cluster of things.
Part of quitting my full time job last summer was so that I can focus more on school. And by school, I mean my photography. However, I also need money to live. My parents are outrageously supportive and offer to help in every way, but I still find myself not being able to take their financial support while I’m even in school! It’s weird with me and them. I see that they work so hard, and I know that they work so hard for their children, but I feel I owe to them to be responsible and not take advantage of them. I spoke to my mom about this situation of me spending time on my art on the plane to Turkey and she wants me to really work as hard as I can while I have the facilities (darkroom) at PSU. I need to take her advice.
I WANT and NEED so badly to spill my ideas out. I think I just to need to shoot as much as I can without focusing on such quality (like mentioned in the text) and become inspired from there. I believe the more work I do, the more ideas I can come across and the more connected I will be with the camera. I know how much I love photography, and how much I love my OWN photography, I just need to go for it and see where it takes me. The end.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Photographer Interview: David Paul Larson
Did you attend any schooling for photography, or any subject of art? Grad school?
Larson: I double majored in Photography and Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago.
Did you have any internships prior to obtaining a “real” job or career? If so, did the internship help you learn additional information?
Larson: I assisted top photographers for many years before going on my own.
How long have you been into photography? If your work (job) consists of taking photographs, do you ever spend time on your own artwork/projects? If so, how much time?
Larson: I have been a photographer for eight years. I spend at least 25 days a month working on my own art projects.
Was it hard finding a job in the field of photography?
Larson: Everything about this career is challenging. From starting out in assisting to starting out in photography. You must love this job before it ever gives anything back to you.
If you intend to sell your own photography, how would you go about it? What medium would you choose, digital or framed work? Why?
Larson: I sell framed prints all the time. I license digital images for clients all over the world as well.
What would you consider to be the key to success in the field of photography?
Larson: I would tell every student to assist a top photographer and learn everything they can from them. Then after many years of that…go on their own.
Check Out David Paul Larson: www.davidpaullarson.com
Larson: I double majored in Photography and Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago.
Did you have any internships prior to obtaining a “real” job or career? If so, did the internship help you learn additional information?
Larson: I assisted top photographers for many years before going on my own.
How long have you been into photography? If your work (job) consists of taking photographs, do you ever spend time on your own artwork/projects? If so, how much time?
Larson: I have been a photographer for eight years. I spend at least 25 days a month working on my own art projects.
Was it hard finding a job in the field of photography?
Larson: Everything about this career is challenging. From starting out in assisting to starting out in photography. You must love this job before it ever gives anything back to you.
If you intend to sell your own photography, how would you go about it? What medium would you choose, digital or framed work? Why?
Larson: I sell framed prints all the time. I license digital images for clients all over the world as well.
What would you consider to be the key to success in the field of photography?
Larson: I would tell every student to assist a top photographer and learn everything they can from them. Then after many years of that…go on their own.
Check Out David Paul Larson: www.davidpaullarson.com
Monday, October 17, 2011
Final Project Proposal
I am very fond of nostalgic ideas and concepts. Within the last few years, every since I’ve moved to State College for the University, I have been further away from my comfortable and familiar surroundings. I can see the regional difference and change through my photography. Lately, I have been photographing strange and unfamiliar objects and settings in my local area. I want to capture and explore what I feel is close to me here in State College. For my final project, I’d like to capture what I have become familiar with in this town that I’ve lived in for 3 years now. I want to photograph what has become a part of my life here.
I want to explore this concept here in State College because every visit that I make “home” to New Jersey, every single thing reminds me of something and I feel whole. Even something simple such as making right turn at a traffic light, a pizzeria, a railroad track, and bump on the street, remind me that I am home. Every piece of the area is a part of me. I feel comfortable and linked to the area. I want to find my mark here in State College. I want to research where I belong here and what makes me a part of this town.
I began to feel this way when I returned back from Turkey. When I got off the plane into New York, I felt like I was home. Then when we drove to my parent’s house, which is also my house too, I surely felt like I arrived home. After leaving NJ to return back to school here in PA, I realized that I began to feel like I was also “home” again. I want to figure out why and what landmarks make me feel this way. I want to document and photograph my established life here in State College though the lens. It seems like it would be a fun journey and I feel I have a lot to learn about myself. I believe my camera will help me decide how and why I am a part of this town now.
I want to explore this concept here in State College because every visit that I make “home” to New Jersey, every single thing reminds me of something and I feel whole. Even something simple such as making right turn at a traffic light, a pizzeria, a railroad track, and bump on the street, remind me that I am home. Every piece of the area is a part of me. I feel comfortable and linked to the area. I want to find my mark here in State College. I want to research where I belong here and what makes me a part of this town.
I began to feel this way when I returned back from Turkey. When I got off the plane into New York, I felt like I was home. Then when we drove to my parent’s house, which is also my house too, I surely felt like I arrived home. After leaving NJ to return back to school here in PA, I realized that I began to feel like I was also “home” again. I want to figure out why and what landmarks make me feel this way. I want to document and photograph my established life here in State College though the lens. It seems like it would be a fun journey and I feel I have a lot to learn about myself. I believe my camera will help me decide how and why I am a part of this town now.
Some Internship Links
http://www.internships.com/
http://www.internshipprograms.com/
http://www.summerinternships.com/
http://www.summerinternships.com/photography-internships/
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/about-us/photo-intern/
http://www.ed2010.com/ed-campus/internships/list
http://www.cpw.org/Internships/pages/interns.html
http://www.internshipprograms.com/
http://www.summerinternships.com/
http://www.summerinternships.com/photography-internships/
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/about-us/photo-intern/
http://www.ed2010.com/ed-campus/internships/list
http://www.cpw.org/Internships/pages/interns.html
Vikram Pathak Interview
Vikram Pathak Interview
[“Let’s create together,” is fashion photographer Vikram Pathak’s mantra. He lives it, he breathes it, he shoots it, he captures it. A Bombay native, Pathak spend the last decade shooting fashion in the landscapes in Hollywood.]
Did you attend any schooling for photography, or any subject of art? Grad
school?
Vikram Pathak: No i have not attended any Photography school ever. I have experience in theater, acting etc and have a Masters in macro Economics From Bombay
University,India.
Did you have any internships prior to obtaining a “real” job or
career? If so, did the internship help you learn additional information?
Vikram Pathak: Yes i have assisted 2 photographer in Bombay and that what really help you to understand all about it .
How long have you been into photography? If your work (job) consists of
taking photographs, do you ever spend time on your own artwork/projects? If so,
how much time?
Vikram Pathak: I have been shooting digital for 4 years and in photography for 12 years and yes I shoot a lot for myself.
Was it hard finding a job in the field of photography?
Vikram Pathak: Well i have never had a job in this field as in always a freelancer.
If you intend to sell your own photography, how would you go about it?
What medium would you choose, digital or framed work? Why?
Vikram Pathak: Would consider all the mediums if I decide to do so.
What would you consider to be the key to success in the field of
photography?
Vikram Pathak: Consistency , Discipline , Hardworking , Networking , the right balance of Art and commerce.
Vikram Pathak currently lives and works in New York City.
Visit his website and check out his work: http://www.vikrampathak.com/about/
[“Let’s create together,” is fashion photographer Vikram Pathak’s mantra. He lives it, he breathes it, he shoots it, he captures it. A Bombay native, Pathak spend the last decade shooting fashion in the landscapes in Hollywood.]
Did you attend any schooling for photography, or any subject of art? Grad
school?
Vikram Pathak: No i have not attended any Photography school ever. I have experience in theater, acting etc and have a Masters in macro Economics From Bombay
University,India.
Did you have any internships prior to obtaining a “real” job or
career? If so, did the internship help you learn additional information?
Vikram Pathak: Yes i have assisted 2 photographer in Bombay and that what really help you to understand all about it .
How long have you been into photography? If your work (job) consists of
taking photographs, do you ever spend time on your own artwork/projects? If so,
how much time?
Vikram Pathak: I have been shooting digital for 4 years and in photography for 12 years and yes I shoot a lot for myself.
Was it hard finding a job in the field of photography?
Vikram Pathak: Well i have never had a job in this field as in always a freelancer.
If you intend to sell your own photography, how would you go about it?
What medium would you choose, digital or framed work? Why?
Vikram Pathak: Would consider all the mediums if I decide to do so.
What would you consider to be the key to success in the field of
photography?
Vikram Pathak: Consistency , Discipline , Hardworking , Networking , the right balance of Art and commerce.
Vikram Pathak currently lives and works in New York City.
Visit his website and check out his work: http://www.vikrampathak.com/about/
THE BIO! & The Goal of Life
Esen Yildirim Biography
Quietly storming from Northern/Central New Jersey, Esen Y. is a female artist who has devoted her time and her education to the field of photography. Esen has been interested in the Arts since her teenage years. Studying Clothing and Textiles in high school, then obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Photography and Film, she has continued to apply her passion for photography into further schooling. Esen is currently finishing up a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts at The Pennsylvania State University and has further plans to attend graduate school for Fine Art Photography.
Esen Y. comes from a family of four and is 1st generation Turkish American. Her parents decided to come to The United States in the early 70’s to pursue the “American Dream.“ Her Turkish heritage and culture is one of the main sources of her inspiration. After finishing her last semester at Penn State, Esen Y. has plans to begin a project, starting in Istanbul and moving west of Turkey, documenting the social and religious changes the country is currently facing.
Esen Y. is currently living in State College, Pennsylvania and intends to move back to her home of New Jersey after college and continue to study and live in her own world of photography.
Goals
Within 1 year: To get an internship, graduate from Penn State University, move back to NJ/NYC, and find a job related to photography or design. Decide which graduate school to go to, then, actually get into graduate school. And, be close enough to go to my parent's house every night for dinner.
Within 5 years: Living and working in NYC (or Philadelphia, but mainly on the East Coast) with a Master's Degree in Photography! (That would be awesome!) Having an established portfolio.
Within 10 years: Still working on my own photography, and hopefully teaching at a college somewhere.
Within my entire time of existence: To be happy.
Quietly storming from Northern/Central New Jersey, Esen Y. is a female artist who has devoted her time and her education to the field of photography. Esen has been interested in the Arts since her teenage years. Studying Clothing and Textiles in high school, then obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Photography and Film, she has continued to apply her passion for photography into further schooling. Esen is currently finishing up a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts at The Pennsylvania State University and has further plans to attend graduate school for Fine Art Photography.
Esen Y. comes from a family of four and is 1st generation Turkish American. Her parents decided to come to The United States in the early 70’s to pursue the “American Dream.“ Her Turkish heritage and culture is one of the main sources of her inspiration. After finishing her last semester at Penn State, Esen Y. has plans to begin a project, starting in Istanbul and moving west of Turkey, documenting the social and religious changes the country is currently facing.
Esen Y. is currently living in State College, Pennsylvania and intends to move back to her home of New Jersey after college and continue to study and live in her own world of photography.
Goals
Within 1 year: To get an internship, graduate from Penn State University, move back to NJ/NYC, and find a job related to photography or design. Decide which graduate school to go to, then, actually get into graduate school. And, be close enough to go to my parent's house every night for dinner.
Within 5 years: Living and working in NYC (or Philadelphia, but mainly on the East Coast) with a Master's Degree in Photography! (That would be awesome!) Having an established portfolio.
Within 10 years: Still working on my own photography, and hopefully teaching at a college somewhere.
Within my entire time of existence: To be happy.
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