“The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion.” – Nadia Boulanger
It’s easy to put the wrong thing on repeat. Too often, we allow a failure to be what sticks out in our minds as opposed to our success. This happens to me in photography all the time. Out of 100 shots, there are sometimes 2 that didn’t turn out. From getting the settings wrong, to having it be out of focus. This really bothers me when I take a shot of family. It also bothers me when it’s a place I might never see again. Instead of thinking about the hundreds of great photos, I let the one stick out in my mind. I teach 5th grade. Among all my students, there’s always one I wish I could have reached. I have to remember the success I have had in teaching. I have helped many students over the last few years. In photography, I look back at the thousands of great photos I have captured over the years. I look at those on repeat and see some of the great shots I have taken.
Even when I am at home, I practice my photography. One of my favorite ways to practice is by walking around my neighborhood in the evenings. My last neighborhood had many walkable places. That was not always the case. There had been a lot of development in my area. Believe it or not, Charlotte has some pretty awesome sunsets. I captured this last summer while taking a walk near the Phat Burrito. Even when I’m in the city, I can still catch a great view.
