Thursday, January 24, 2013

Secret Things: Dance

I am not 100% sure I want to share secret things about me because than they won't be secret anymore.  :)  And I'm not really one for killing people.
My Secret thing #1 is: I am a closet dancer.  I actually love to dance.  I also just watched Step Up 3 and it revolved around the concept of being "Born from a Beatbox".  Being born from a beatbox refers to someone who is a natural dancer, someone who feels the music.  I don't know if that's me but when I dance my heart sings.  To me its freedom.  There is no wrong or right or mistakes.  I can just move the way the music moves me.  At home I can turn up the music as loud as I want and just let go.  No one is watching so I can dance however I like.  On the other hand if I am dancing in a crowd I can feel awkward (depending on the crowd and who's there).  I have felt completely uncomfortable making eye contact with anyone and I tend to do the same step over and over.
As I was writing this I thought, 'Maybe that's what some people feel like in front of a camera, at least's someone else's camera'.  In front of their own camera they are not afraid to smile a genuine smile, to feel free to show their true selves.  But in front of someone else's camera it can feel awkward and uncomfortable; not knowing where to look or what to do, as if mistakes could be made.
In truth there is no wrong or right or mistakes, not in front of my camera.  Be comfortable, be genuine, just let go and dance.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Best Photos of 2012 Top Photographers by JuneBug Weddings

Ever since I read an article in American Photo magazine about the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World, I have been intrigued with how they do what they do.  I, of course, made it a goal of mine to someday be on that list.  Whether I am just out of my mind dreaming or maybe just maybe I will be able to get good enough to make the list that is my carrot.  :)  If you enjoy crazy amazing wedding photos you must look at these.  Enjoy!

http://junebugweddings.com/fashion-report/wedding-gallery-best-photos-of-2012-top-photographers.aspx