Light my World

I have been on a temporary slump with photography since I when whale watching a few weeks ago. I haven't really taken the time to really take pictures, and explore photography. Something about that trip, and how unsuccessful i was at getting a descent picture just really got to me. Looking back at it, I honestly wasn't really setup for success. The weather was not the greatest, the whales were always really far away, I was using a crappy lens, and it was just unfortunate that I could not get a good shot! And for some reason, I took it personally.

Yesterday, was something different!

I had been talking with a local group called "A Family for Every Child" and "Lane County Heart Gallery," and yesterday I finally got together with then and got to see first hand what they are going for. It is simply amazing. They find homes for children with out permanent homes. These children are without permanent homes, and are living with foster families around town and document the kids lives enough to provide pictures and video of the kids being them selves, and what they enjoy doing.

This experience has put a whole new light into my world, and I hope I can keep it up. I suggest you find something that makes your day light up, and fire up your passions.

My boss today brought me into his office for a talk, I was terrified at first, since this was a very unexpected and urgent meeting with him. I didn't know what to expect. Not everything he said was something to worry about, besides someone complaining that I don't work hard enough (which is bogus), he had something very comforting and uplifting to say about my photography! He realizes that this work place isn't a passion of mine, and that photography is, and that he recommended that I keep my head up, and continue to seek my passion in photography. He then went on to compliment me on some of my photography.

So, don't let yourself fall into a photographic slump. Even after bad shoots, stand up tall, and don't wait for your next opportunity to bring that passion back!