Taking a Leap

November 3, 2009

2:33 PM

Well I did it. I finally decided to create an online photography portfolio , which will be fully online this December. As you may know, though I have been into photography for years I have only gotten my first DSLR camera this past summer. I always figured the photographer mattered more than the equipment. Well, getting the DSLR turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made. While it's true the photographer is the most critical element to taking good photographs, having the more powerful lenses have really broadened my range and let me grow as an artist. Working with better equipment has also fueled my interest in photography. I've been studying up on techniques and, yes, purchasing more equipment. It's a vicious cycle.

I'm sure every first time DSLR user thinks "Hey, I could do this professionally some day!" In my (admittedly biased) opinion, I think I am somewhere in the middle of the crazed hobbyist realm. I think my dabbling in other creative fields (art, fiction, etc) has given me a bit of a leg up, despite my late start. But at the same time I recognize I have a lot of room to grow. For every ten photographers I think I can outshoot, there are ten more who put me to shame. So I study what they do, learn how they play with light and how to invoke feelings in each shot. In the spirit of personal growth, I thought it would be worthwhile to put my photography online. That way I can always look back at where I've come from, and hopefully get feedback and advice on how to grow.

I guess the proof is in the pudding, or, in this case, photos speak louder than words. So be sure to come back to SKTyler Photography and please let me know what you think.

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