Sunday, January 19, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014
Coming Up...
In just a couple weeks, I will begin teaching my first photography class. The semester begins January 27th, and I am very excited to be teaching Digital Photography at the Sitar Arts Center in Washington, D.C.
The Sitar Arts Center is a community center offering after-school programming for under-served youth in the arts. Classes include photography (digital and traditional dark-room), dance, theater, various painting/drawing classes, musical instrument instruction and more! More information can be found at the Sitar website regarding their history, programs and much much more!
I am also ramping up the courage to begin a 365 project. I know this is a somewhat tired concept, but I really think it will re-invigorate me creatively, provide me a new challenge, as well as be something just a little different and quirky.
Mine will actually be a "Dino-a-Day" project, where I showcase the little toy dinosaur that came included with my order from photojojo (thanks guys!) in various locales and situations. The folks over at photojojo have a knack for keeping things interesting and fun, so now it's my turn to re-gift some of their quirkiness with you.
Some days I might just post the photo, others I might provide details and a story. Others might have both a dino post and a completely unrelated post on the same day. I really just don't know yet, as I have never attempted a daily project before.
Other than that, nothing too big here. I am hoping to get my studio space finished up soon, and begin work on a couple pieces I have in mind, as well as re-visiting my website and its design as I feel like my website needs a new and fresh look. I have a couple ideas...
Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by!
The Sitar Arts Center is a community center offering after-school programming for under-served youth in the arts. Classes include photography (digital and traditional dark-room), dance, theater, various painting/drawing classes, musical instrument instruction and more! More information can be found at the Sitar website regarding their history, programs and much much more!
I am also ramping up the courage to begin a 365 project. I know this is a somewhat tired concept, but I really think it will re-invigorate me creatively, provide me a new challenge, as well as be something just a little different and quirky.
Mine will actually be a "Dino-a-Day" project, where I showcase the little toy dinosaur that came included with my order from photojojo (thanks guys!) in various locales and situations. The folks over at photojojo have a knack for keeping things interesting and fun, so now it's my turn to re-gift some of their quirkiness with you.
Some days I might just post the photo, others I might provide details and a story. Others might have both a dino post and a completely unrelated post on the same day. I really just don't know yet, as I have never attempted a daily project before.
Other than that, nothing too big here. I am hoping to get my studio space finished up soon, and begin work on a couple pieces I have in mind, as well as re-visiting my website and its design as I feel like my website needs a new and fresh look. I have a couple ideas...
Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy Holidays!
Another year has passed by, full of surprises, adventures, ups and downs. The good news however, is we survived, and have many fantastic memories to reflect upon, as well as some lessons learned. I know I am also grateful for the many opportunities life has afforded me, and for the vast support from those in my life. I am also very proud to say I earned my BS in Sociology from Boise State University, graduating December 20.
Looking ahead to the new year, I cannot wait to begin new adventures, see more of the world, and enjoy the time with family and friends that is so precious. One of my first adventures will be teaching digital photography at the Sitar Arts Center in Washington, D.C. What other adventures I embark upon will remain to be seen, but I am also putting a renewed focus on my photography as well as my art. Look for some new projects and pieces throughout the year.
To all of you, I wish you all the best. Happy New Year and here's to making 2014 the best year yet!
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Is This the End?
I often wondered what this would feel like. As I am now within a week of graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, it makes me wonder, and has others asking me "What now?" Rather than it being the end, I am choosing to view it as a new beginning. I have worked hard for the past 4 years, and found a great deal of academic success. I have made Dean's List with Highest Honors for the past four semesters, High Honors before that. The way I see it, that success will open a few doors that have remained closed for many years. Having a degree is more necessary now than ever, especially living in the Washington, DC area.
There are many opportunities that lay ahead. One of the first opportunities I have seized is beginning in January, I will be teaching a semester of Digital Photography classes at the Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC. I have never taught before, but am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience over the next semester (and hopefully beyond). In addition, it is my hope that other doors may open, with other opportunities to do meaningful work within the community. Time will tell, but I believe Sitar is going to be a great beginning!
Over the next few weeks, things will get pretty hectic around here. My wife and I both in the midst of finals, we will be putting our daughter on a plane to fly to Idaho for a few weeks, and we will be preparing for one of our sons to visit from college. All that on top of taking my first trip to New Orleans! Can things get any crazier? Probably, but it is this kind of "feast or famine" of activity we seem to thrive on.
To close, I heard an interview with the late Henri Cartier-Bresson, and he said something that resonated within me. He was describing making a portrait of "an old lady" who was concerned about her wrinkles. He said he set her at ease about it, and then explained to his interviewer that he believed "After a certain age, you get the face you deserve, I think." Profound.
There are many opportunities that lay ahead. One of the first opportunities I have seized is beginning in January, I will be teaching a semester of Digital Photography classes at the Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC. I have never taught before, but am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience over the next semester (and hopefully beyond). In addition, it is my hope that other doors may open, with other opportunities to do meaningful work within the community. Time will tell, but I believe Sitar is going to be a great beginning!
Over the next few weeks, things will get pretty hectic around here. My wife and I both in the midst of finals, we will be putting our daughter on a plane to fly to Idaho for a few weeks, and we will be preparing for one of our sons to visit from college. All that on top of taking my first trip to New Orleans! Can things get any crazier? Probably, but it is this kind of "feast or famine" of activity we seem to thrive on.
To close, I heard an interview with the late Henri Cartier-Bresson, and he said something that resonated within me. He was describing making a portrait of "an old lady" who was concerned about her wrinkles. He said he set her at ease about it, and then explained to his interviewer that he believed "After a certain age, you get the face you deserve, I think." Profound.
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