So,
We went to the Professional Photographers of South Carolina convention this past month, and man let me tell you... it was an amazing experience. One of things I started to realize through this experience was that photography isn't about cameras or lenses. It is about the photographers ability to "see" something and catch it. We are hired for our ability to study the light, the people, the surroundings and bring magic to it by catching it in time. I have always wondered to myself what seperates the pro from the amateur. It is magic. Of all of the artists that I admire locally and internationally, that is what unites them all. Amazement and a dose of magic in every shot. Every picture we make is stopping time, distilling an age. As a videographer I do that as well with moving images and sound. Imagine being able to see your grandparents wedding video, how they looked and moved when they were younger. The dances they did at the reception. It would be amazing. It's easy to get caught up in those thigns you do to prepare for a wedding and lose sight of what we are doing. I know it's easy for us to lose sight of the magic and get caught up in the task. I am so excited about the wedding season we have coming up and the chance we have to preserve that magic for all of these families. It's an amazing gift.
Bill
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Re-Connect with people
You know,
I try to pay attention to what's happening around us as a collective. I have noticed a few trends with people lately that I find fascinating, and I thought I would share my observations. We did an interview with a young man a few weeks ago for Grant Digital Media . Part of the interview was a question of how he uses technology to connect with friends and colleagues. His answer really surprised me. He said he's trying to get away from technology and start re-connecting with people. This seemed out of place for a young man of 21. So, I started thinking about the implications of this generation getting away from technology and getting more face to face.
It seems that in our current world with all of the social networking options like facebook, myspace, twitter, etc. we start to live in this virtual society where people don't talk to each other as much as exist around each other. I have started to hear this from major players in several industries, and I find it very interesting (not to mention ironic that I'm writing this on a blog) So, next time someone sends you a text, facebook wall post, or an e-mail. Try giving them a call. Set up a meeting. Get out and talk to people. It may really make a difference in the quality of your connections, not just the number of "friends" you have...
Bill
I try to pay attention to what's happening around us as a collective. I have noticed a few trends with people lately that I find fascinating, and I thought I would share my observations. We did an interview with a young man a few weeks ago for Grant Digital Media . Part of the interview was a question of how he uses technology to connect with friends and colleagues. His answer really surprised me. He said he's trying to get away from technology and start re-connecting with people. This seemed out of place for a young man of 21. So, I started thinking about the implications of this generation getting away from technology and getting more face to face.
It seems that in our current world with all of the social networking options like facebook, myspace, twitter, etc. we start to live in this virtual society where people don't talk to each other as much as exist around each other. I have started to hear this from major players in several industries, and I find it very interesting (not to mention ironic that I'm writing this on a blog) So, next time someone sends you a text, facebook wall post, or an e-mail. Try giving them a call. Set up a meeting. Get out and talk to people. It may really make a difference in the quality of your connections, not just the number of "friends" you have...
Bill
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