10/11/2018
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams // I don’t want to know what Mr. Adams would think of my photograph. He’ll probably think I still haven’t finished taking my “first 10,000” ☺️. However, I do try to have a before each I take and, within my limits, I try my best to get to my vision, to make it. Whether it is with lighting, lighting technique, choice of lens, angle, software, etc, I sculpt the photo to get it closest to my vision. Ultimately, that is what separates any artist from the rest: their artistic vision. And that’s why I love , it grows and evolves with you, and as we learn more techniques and more about ourselves our art evolves as well. I can’t wait to continue expanding my knowledge and vision with he next shoot. // I’m proud of this pictures because I was able to satisfy my vision, get to it, and because loved it, most importantly. As an artist, the main is not to create something for people to respond positively to it, but as a photographer that is hired to accomplish a specific task and for a specific purpose, having a satisfied client it is the main goal. When you are able to accomplish precisely that while satisfying your vision, not only the work is complete but your work has fulfilled you with a sense of . That’s why I like to shoot all kinds of subjects and projects, they all resort different purposes. // Photographing something you love or something you believe in I think is also important as a photographer. Mr. Adams loved nature and landscapes; I love athletics, motion, and people engaged in it. Specifically today, I feel proud of photographing strong women, proud, independent, and confident women who pursue goals and embrace their freedom, inspiring us all and making this world such a better place. Mandi definitely has the strength both inside and out to accomplish her goals and helping others accomplish their fitness goals. Ultimately, like photography, you don’t get fit, you make yourself fit, and as you grow and learn more techniques and drills, your fitness improves and evolves with you. Keep working!! //