I've been away most of the summer on assignment so have done little blogging. But today, I looked at the blog and read what my step-daughter Teresa had recently posted. I was inspired to say the least. If you remember, Teresa and I started this blog to share our learning experiences as we both tried to become more creative and better photographers.
I know that since I started writing my Newsletters three years ago, verbalizing about my visual creations, I have become a far better photographer. I think more clearly about both the technical and the 'feelings' side of my work. When I read what Teresa had written, I can clearly see that she too is learning in leaps & bounds. I can also tell that she learns by 'doing' and is not afraid to make mistakes or totally screw up. That to me is inspiring.
Even though I am supposed to be the pro and she the beginner, I feel I am learning from her. It may not be that I am learning something entirely new, but I am re-learning from a totally new perspective. This, of
course, means that I really AM learning something totally new!
I really believe that verbalizing about our visual experiences and image creations is a most valuable process. As for myself, I know I have a better understanding of the work I have done, the work I am doing and the work I am about to do. This in turn gives me confidence to move ahead in my ever new creative journey.
Good work Teresa!