I've begun to realize that people tend to be the best subjects suited for my photographic abilities. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing a small shortage of...humans. Alas, here is the fruit of my non-human labors. Being a writer as well as a photographer, I take great comfort in words and the power which they can create. Words may sometimes go much deeper than what they seem upon the first read; the same can be said with a photograph. You may look at this photo and see some scrabble tiles on a scrabble board which spell D-R-E-A-M-S. I look at it and see something a bit different. I could take the time to explain what it is I see, but much like writing, the reader/viewer can take something completely different away from the work than the intended. And so, I leave you to dream and see what it is you find within yourself.
Background
I've always been rather intrigued with photographs. Photos could alway's take me places that I could never go; and still today they do. Images hold such a powerful force in society today. Without them, could you possibly imagine a newspaper or magazine?
I began to really grow serious about photography my Junior year in high school. I had recieved my first camera for Christmas the year before, but had not really put much energy into it until then. I attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY during my first year of college where I served as photo editor of the school paper. Starting in the fall semester of 2008 I began attending Kent State University where I am part of their photojournalism program. During the summer and while on breaks, I work as a part-time photographer for The Alliance Review, the local newspaper from my hometown of Alliance, Ohio. I really enjoy my time there and have graciously been given the opportunity to practice and advance my photography skills through my work for them.
The photos below and in the blog archive have been taken for various photo classes, The Alliance Review, The Asbury Collegian, and for my own enjoyment. I hope that you like them!
I began to really grow serious about photography my Junior year in high school. I had recieved my first camera for Christmas the year before, but had not really put much energy into it until then. I attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY during my first year of college where I served as photo editor of the school paper. Starting in the fall semester of 2008 I began attending Kent State University where I am part of their photojournalism program. During the summer and while on breaks, I work as a part-time photographer for The Alliance Review, the local newspaper from my hometown of Alliance, Ohio. I really enjoy my time there and have graciously been given the opportunity to practice and advance my photography skills through my work for them.
The photos below and in the blog archive have been taken for various photo classes, The Alliance Review, The Asbury Collegian, and for my own enjoyment. I hope that you like them!
Friday, March 2, 2007
Say What?
I've begun to realize that people tend to be the best subjects suited for my photographic abilities. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing a small shortage of...humans. Alas, here is the fruit of my non-human labors. Being a writer as well as a photographer, I take great comfort in words and the power which they can create. Words may sometimes go much deeper than what they seem upon the first read; the same can be said with a photograph. You may look at this photo and see some scrabble tiles on a scrabble board which spell D-R-E-A-M-S. I look at it and see something a bit different. I could take the time to explain what it is I see, but much like writing, the reader/viewer can take something completely different away from the work than the intended. And so, I leave you to dream and see what it is you find within yourself.
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