Photography, Inspiration, and Passion...

What does it mean to be a PHOTOGRAPHER? 

Marry Jordan Photography

The Dictionary says this: 1. A person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally. 2. A person who takes photographs, either as a hobby or a profession. Can you truly be considered a photographer if you do not do it professionally? Can anyone with a camera be a photographer? Is it the same to say then, is any person with a paint brush an artist? In my opinion photography is a beautiful art. Each person brings to the table the world from their point of view. It's as if the Lens itself is an extension of the Eye. Everyone sees through their own unique Eye Lens. I may look in the mirror and see myself one way while you look at me and see me a completely different way, and yet when someone sees a photograph of me their perception is different still. Who's perception is right? Who's lens tells the REAL Truth? That is what makes it art...a glimpse into the Eye Lens of another person. Some people are gifted and others may not want to make photography a profession. I throw all perception aside though when passion rushes in. If you are passionate about something, go for it. Like me for example, I don't snap photos with my iPad because I'm so great...I just found this hidden passion to capture an image and tweek it. I love to play with the different editing options. I want to take the ordinary and make it fun and different. It might not be what you would have chosen it to look like, but it's what I liked and chose. It's MY Art...My Eye Lens. One of my favorite Lifestyle Photographers is Mary Jordan www.marryjordan.com It was because of her that I have beautiful family portraits to cherish forever. It has now been 3 years and it is WAY PAST DUE for more, but the lovely economy has put a hold on some things...other focuses...but oh you better believe I am going to get some more taken soon. I never considered myself to be photogenic. I don't think I am ugly, I just don't look super awesome in all photos. Mary changed that for me and I think maybe even unlocked the hidden passion within me.  Another new up and coming photographer I have been enjoying is Ashley Jane www.ashleyhanephoto.com She snapped some very cool pics of me and some of my band. We were helping her build her portfolio and now she is remaining busier than ever booking sessions, all while raising her 3 beautiful kiddos. Super Mom for sure! As for me, although I wear many hats in my life, right now I'm just a girl with an iPad and a Passion...I snap photos, edit them, and realize how much more I want to learn. I am finding inspirations around every corner! :) What INSPIRES You? Until the Next Pic, ~ChristinaMichele~ "In the Eye of the iPad Holder"