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Thursday, May 19, 2011
i have felt in a bit of a photographic rut for a few weeks.

i have work that i've done that i could show, but something about having to sort through images feels like too much.  something about having to choose what to show and what to write feels like too many decisions. i know that there is something within the sets of images i've done, i just dont know which path to take.  there are always so many options within one session- whether it be a wedding or a portrait session or a few photos of my lunch.  choosing something out of the mix would also mean clarity, and i feel like i am in a phase of gaining new clarity and direction in my work, so putting anything out in the world feels premature and exposing.  it would be kind of half baked.  although.............................. i do enjoy things like underbaked cookies, and lukewarm coffee, so maybe letting the raw edges show would be good.  who knows. i'm trying not to think about it too much.  i did want to let you know though, that my photography carries many ups and downs, many peaks and many valleys, many moments of extreme vision and others where i wish i knew what i was doing.  its not all slick and easy.  i'm so glad though, for being true to my seasons.  there was the dish season, the white season, the walk season, lots of seasons.  the next season for me feels like it might have to do with 1) people, and 2) with getting out of my box. and that's what i know for today.

there's a high possibility that the season might have something to do with,
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Comments
Janee Lookerse says:

It's ok to not want to expose yourself too soon, just as long as you don't give in to fear :)

(05.20.11 @ 01:00 PM)
Katy says:

Amen Amen Amen.
I ove love love what you wrote.
I'm sure it will resonate with so many more people than you can imagine.
I know it resonated with me.
Thanks for being honest with us always!

(05.20.11 @ 07:52 PM)
Tracey says:

Something in your words I could totally relate to. Learning to travel those moments with an acceptance and peace for what they are, let them
"bake" into perfect timing. God will lead you there. :)

(05.24.11 @ 11:31 AM)