It has been a thrill to be a part of Kelly's lovely group of creative girls this week. I am so happy to have met her (online), and to have met others that have emailed and stopped by here, or on my flicker. Thank you~
At 40, I am finally learning to live my life with open & unclenched hands. I think part of creative growth is in keeping those hands/hearts open? I want to live my life with a "Yes" on my lips and "adventure" scribbled on the top of my daily list. Sound fun?
Too much time is wasted in this life by being so
{Photo taken by my shooting buddy~ Mitz. I have serious-fun in my work!}
I am a photojournalist. I have been all my life.
I love the way it is stated in this definition:
A journalist tells stories. A photographer takes pictures of nouns (people, places, and things). A photojournalist takes the best of both and locks it into the most powerful medium available - frozen images...
...Photojournalists capture "verbs." -Mark M. Hancock
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So, I am working on my Monday "verbs" this morning. Like every morning I have a bit of a warm up, you too?I first get outside. Today it was so chilly, it gave me a chattering smile. I have been so hot this summer.
I write my lists. I have to - too many details to keep inside my little head. I have a Monday list for my boys (four sons getting ready for four different schools) and a Monday list for me. I also have a wildly-brave-creative list with loads of smiley faces on it.
I am my own boss so I give myself creative assignments and a focus on something new to learn. Today it is organizing photos for two portfolios. I think I like smug-mug, any other recommendations?
If you haven't before, take a minute to document your Mondays, your daily practical lists, or your wildly-brave-creative ideas. Do it today. You will love looking back on your crazy life later~
Today's adventures are here...
be ready!
jj