Hey. Obviously I’ve been neglecting the blog lately. The sad thing is I looked for a way to hide the posting dates. No luck… How’s that for authenticity? heheheh.
Just wanted to give you a quick glimpse into one our creative inspirations. It’s a way of taking pictures that results in breathtaking images, compositions, and what I like to think of as “moments of truth”. Lomography seems very “zen” to me. I don’t mean that in an overtly spiritual way, but I’ve always been fascinated by the way zen archers approach a target. They – don’t – aim.
How many of you have posed for a picture and stared at the camera for an uncomfortable amount of time until it finally flashes. The results? Predictable.
Do you shoot pictures that way? Holding the camera eye level with the subject, making sure you don’t cut off anything, everyone is looking right at you and smiling. *click* booorrriiinnnggg. But don’t feel bad, most of the camera carrying public takes pictures like that.
Chances are you have a digital camera, so the expense of film should be a non-issue. If you’re at all interested in taking more real, dynamic, or just more interesting photos, give this stuff a shot. (lame pun semi-intended. )
In my opinion, lomography is to photography what zen is to archery. Simply put yourself in the right place, time, frame of mind and boom – you can get awesome shots. Success has less to do with how hard you’re trying, and everything to do with how flexible you’re willing to be with your photography.
Now please excuse me while I keep not-aiming at this blog. (self deprecating jab very intended)
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