Photography – Orange County
In mid-2013, I decided to break loose from the bonds of the automatic camera mode as to allow me the freedom to control what I create from what I viewed of the world through the lens of my camera - the creative freedom to fully express my artistic visions and to "speak" through my images.
And so, equipped with my "eye" for what I felt was visually pleasing, thought-provoking, and/or "moving", I set forth into the exciting new world of photography, beginning with purchasing an entry level professional camera; prior to that I used basically "point & shoot" cameras, which was only the first of many more equipment purchases I come to learn is a photographer's vice.
With the proper equipment in hand, I began attending workshops, participating in photo shoots with talented photographers & models, reading and watching whatever tutorials I could get my hands on in the art and technique of a variety of different styles of photography - both artistically and foundationally - I was and am like a sieve absorbing whatever I can to strive and journey towards achieving the level of photographic artistry, creativity, and beauty I so much hope and desire to reach.
Simply, I am a photographer on a journey from one that began as one who took mediocre images to what I believe will be awe-striking, stand-apart, and breath-taking imagery: portrait, landscape, fashion, wildlife, and whatever else I can capture the essence and beauty of - the type of images to strike one's heart, soul, and mind!
And yes, I may seem a tad bit confident in my future as a photographer but how else is one to be when one seeks and strives to capture perfection? But I am and will always be humbled and thankful for the freedom and opportunity I have now. If I don't ever achieve the level of photography I so much desire from within, it will not be from a lack of trying or vision and either way, the journey will be filled with so much beauty, experience, and adventure!