Journal Assignment #1

We are in to week #3 of A&D. The first assignment for we first timers is "Point". A point in which the eye is grabbed and "restrained" by it's arresting visual, possibly intellectual interest.

I've taken one picture that will possibly qualify as point. While my eye seems to seek out possible 'points' - my production has been close to nil as I was sick for about 2 weeks AND I have a new camera that while is fantastic is also a bit intimidating.

But I am getting ahead of myself. As assigned I should begin with my own starting "point".

The question to ponder is: What is it I think I'll get out of this course? Who am I as a photographer now and who may I be at the end?

Even now after reviewing the assignments, my driven, analytical and slightly arrogant side is saying "I could totally do all these assignments and quickly". I am aware of this drive to do, to complete and it has become one of my personal goals to do the opposite.

That is to invite a slower, less driven, open-to-what I can't see on the surface - at first glance MO. I want to grow not just in quality and quantity but in approach. I already feel a delightful and child-like glee about taking pictures. It just plain gives me a kick.

I love that it is "mine" -- it is a selfish impulse. But after doing years of theater and training as a singer and dancer and finding it difficult to secure roles which let me perform and share my passion -- photography is so freeing. I create for myself and love to share what I do with others - but it is on my timetable (sort of, aside from due dates in class), my vision, my interest.

I am a bit trepidatious about fulfilling assignments and warring with the comparison gremlin. But I am also inspired by classmates' work already and only hope that I find something that inspires others as well.

That's it for now.....