Tuesday, October 23, 2012

photograph what you love

photograph what you love . cosmos . .

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about where I want to go with my photography.
For years it's been just a hobby with a few etsy sales and portrait sessions for friends/family. I think I'm ready to do more. I would love to make it my full time job. So, that's left me thinking about what I want to offer and what to photograph. Today I was home sick and decided to watch my What Remains: The Life and Work of Sally Mann dvd and I was struck deep by her philosophy on art.
 
"...the things that are close to you, are the things you can photograph the best..."
 
"and unless you photograph what you love, you are not going to make good art."
 
~ sally mann
 
It's that simple. I love to photograph nature and animals. I have some ideas brewing about how to bring those two loves together. It's going to happen.
 
xo laney


12 comments:

  1. You are extremely talented, Laney and I know you'd do beautifully in this profession. Good luck and congratulations on your decision. Sometimes deciding is the hardest part!

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    1. Sara - Thank you! I've been thinking about this for a long time, but fear has held me back. xo

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  2. I know that whatever you photograph becomes art, because you can see the beauty & love in all your pictures! Love you sweet daughter!

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  3. I'm excited to see where you go with this Laney! Your photos are beautiful, I always enjoy coming here to see what you've been up to lately.

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    1. Sarah - Thank you so much! I love your blog too! xo

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  4. You definitely have the talent to make photography a full-time job! Good luck on your new adventures!!! I can't wait to see it all!! :)

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  5. All that I know is you really are talented Laney, it's easy to see trough your photograph that you love what you do.
    Follow your heart, and you'll succeed! I love your photos!

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    1. Celine - You're so sweet! Thank you for all of your love and encouragement! xo

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  6. that's what I'm working on....figuring out what I really LOVE to photograph and only doing that. LOVE the Cosmos shot!!! I can't do it right now but I will probably buy a print from you of that some time in the future! :)

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  7. and yay for you... gosh I wish we could go grab a beer and chat!

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