I have learned a lot about myself this semester, personally and as an artist. My imagery has been dark for a long time, and as I mentioned in class it is reflective of where I am as a person. The reasons for this darkness are many, and the details are unimportant in this writing. What is important is I feel a change happening and I am ready to move on from that part of my life, leave the past behind.
The strongest images in my portfolio reflect this stage I am going through, and that has always been the goal of my personal work, to tell what has been my story. I think I have explored myself enough and the time has come for me to also turn my camera outward.
Technically, I have learned that less is more in terms of processing, and I have had the tendency in the past to overdo things in that area. Part of this is the result of ignorance about the real mechanics and effects caused by some of the editing tools, and part is simply curiosity. So my goal moving forward is to begin seeing things differently, which requires personal growth and change. Also I want to get back to making more universal images, telling the story and teaching myself yet again to see. This does not mean I have to abandon the influences, techniques and other inspiration I have had over the years, but rather that I need to expand my vocabulary photographically. In that regard I think that starting anew in these intro classes will help to ground and center me and get me back on the path I want to be on as a photographer. I am excited about these new opportunities and am looking forward to getting my head back in the game completely and totally.
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