photography
I’m just back from the darkroom. And during my walk home, I’ve been fantasizing about photography as a career change….
Not big time or anything. Just kind of ‘on the side’ kind of stuff. To supplement my non-existent income!
I really enjoy it. I admit it was a bit tough at first. ALL my photos were crap. But I think I’m getting the hang of it now, you might even say that I’ve started to get some nice pictures! I’ve always wanted to be a portrait photographer, particularly for kids, you know, replace those horrible SEARS photos and take some decent pictures for families at Christmas time. There’s no reason why everyone should be subjected to fake smiles when they open their Christmas cards!
Anyway… I have a long way to go. But with my new membership, and my learning curve on the upswing, who knows!
p.s. Membership has it’s advantages. Apparently there is plenty of free booze at gallery openings… and with a new opening every 2-3 weeks, that should keep us off the streets (or on them, depends how you look at it…)
thanks for the tip Gregor! I should have known. I’m betting that your advise is more apt here in Glasgow where folk are particularly fond of a drink or two!
And JD, as for passion vs dream – i think i’m still in the fantasy stage… B&W photography for me is still a very new discovery
My tip for gallery opening booze consumption would be, turn up early and drink fast. It’s like a plague of locusts.
Very cool that you’re thinking about photography as a career! Is photography one of the things you’re most passionate about, or would it be your “dream job”?