Graphics Everywhere!

Who ever said that work couldn’t be fun, was lying to me. I have finally found my niche in the work atmosphere working here at First Baptist Church of Eugene. For those who haven’t heard, I am working at the church doing graphic design, photography, tech, media, sound engineering, and team building. I keep my creative juices flowing all week long.

What about my photography?

No. I haven’t put my photography on the back burner. I have just been redefining who I am as a photographer. Before: I was taking on all sorts of jobs, from weddings, senior photos, and more. I was sacrificing creativity for money. Is that really a good idea? After much thought, and a new job, I decided that I am going to focus more on what I enjoy as a photographer. I needed boundaries for me to continue to enjoy photography. I am now focusing on what I enjoy doing as a photographer, and only accepting jobs that I enjoy. It has been better, but most definitely slower. I am not in it for the money anymore.

Slower isn’t a problem, it’s a blessing!

Since I work full time in a creative atmosphere, my photography isn’t slacking at all. I am always digging around in the usual Adobe applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere and eventually Illustrator (Mostly Photoshop, messing around with typography and textures). I have really been able to take my photography to a unique new level, because of my better understanding of these great Adobe applications!

So, how does this apply to you?

Well, you are sitting here reading this now. So, apparently this might have SOME value to you. I am hoping that you see the value behind my focus in photography. I also am realizing that I need to update my blog more often, and try to figure out how to get a more updated (and more professional) web page up to display my artwork. I am also hoping that if you are a photographer that you’ll see the value in focusing on what you enjoy, instead of the money.

Art (music especially) has been directed in the direction of “what makes money” instead of “What makes you happy.” Don’t do it for the money, do it for the LOVE of what you are passionate about!

(Unless, you need to pay rent or something)

New Car & Job

I got a new car a few weeks ago, because I finally got tired of the trouble my Volvo was giving me. The smoke, the oil leaks, broken turn signals, the leaking sun roof, and the works was finally enough to make me get a new car. So, as I was driving to my dad's work to look at some options, I was pulled over by a cop because of the smoke causing drivers to slow down, or evade me. I knew at that moment, as I laughed with the kind police officer, that it was definitely time for me to get a new car. My dad showed me this brand new black 2009 VW Jetta, and I knew it was perfect. I didn't even take it for a test drive before signing the lease. It's beautiful, it drives great, doesn't leak oil, doesn't smoke up the road behind me, and everything works! It's also VERY photogenic, and i love it's attitude!

Also, if you haven't heard, I am now currently employed at First Baptist Church of Eugene as part time assistant to the Director of Media and tech. I basically go around the church, and help manage tech and media stuff. It's a lot of fun, and I get to spend a lot of my time thinking creatively, and artistically. It's a good match for me, and I enjoy it! Right now, it is Christmas season, so I have been keeping myself very busy, but our Christmas programs are this weekend.

As part of my job, i designed this card to help advertise the Christmas Program. The green part was the front, and the red is the back of the card. It also shows the time of the show, if you are interested in checking it out! You are invited by me, how cool is that?

So, i should have more time to run around with my camera after this Christmas season!