“The more I see, the less I know for sure.”
― John Lennon
When I think about or hear the word photography, a sense of passion is felt. This is due in part to my upbringing and profession. I am a product photographer for a jewelry store and e-sales rep as a current profession. It pays the bills, but deep down inside I am a fresh off the runway fashion photographin freak! Yup I am sure that is not a word. But I have been on the other side of the camera also in my successful but short lived career as a glamor model. The carrier would have been longer & was taking off , but a freak car accident ended the fun and ability. The job was tough enough without the red light runner helping matters. To be a decently paid model, you secretly must break through a wall of constant advances, creeps that tell you they know it all, and everyone they have worked with is famous now. Well just when you thought it was safe... substandard photographers that are expensive or horny seem your only destiny. But if you can drag yourself through that and still put on smile... You will get large jobs as I was lucky enough too. On the other hand I have heard on several occasions, from other models... well lets just say its a mans world for sure. I was lucky enough to work with a large magazine and did not have such burdens. The only way to see a clear picture is on the inside and some light of wisdom leading your perception. I felt it necessary to explain myself so other young models are aware. Aspiring models should always keep this with them.
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"Your only as good
as your worst photo"
I love this for its truth in several meanings. The lesson we can learn about this is multifaceted. On one hand we have a need to project an image and in that image we have a meaning. The photographers job it seems is to make a beautiful picture from everyday objects and humans. If you have a bad image... that is what you will be remembered by! The same can be applied in life and in the images of people and objects we see on a daily.
Our children are also subject to this reality. Just look at the mags and marketing shoved into those sponge like minds.
We must always keep this to draw from. Every situation we see today from politics, to news stations, top stories, big business, advertising, marketing, our facebook, proposed laws and social pages... Everyone is trying to portray an idea a special interest. They can be catchy and sometimes dangerous to us and others. If you can train yourself to stop for one minute and think is this for the greater good of me and my fellow earth dwellers? Who benefits from this idea? Would they lie to me to separate me from my rational realm of thinking or acting? If everyone asked these questions before swallowing the information hook line and sinker... we would be a better off world. A little research please everyone!
Everyone else does it so why not me? Yep that's right I am not the 1st to discover this veil that was thrown over my eyes at birth. There are many. And more of a surprise? The vast majority that have discovered this, have in fact played the illusion for gain card. And that's OK I guess... Or is it? That would depend on who you are, what side of the fence you come from. If your the consumer that is blinded by all the hype, then maybe you should stop to think. Questions like... Who made this, why? Where all the people that took part in its fabrication treated like a human? Payed fairly, treated kindly?. Is this idea or product good for me and every living thing. Does it support my local environment and its people. Could I use another less harmful approach or alternative that would be a better choice? These applications can be used in every situation that comes forth in your life.
To prove my point I would like to share a link from a really useful website... www.Socialnomics.net
This link has 13 Marketing Translations Gone Wrong! They are killer!
| March 29, 2011
Most important of this portrayed propaganda would be the ill effects on children, health, environment & our own general well being. We should try each day try to recognize just one falsehood we perhaps could live without. I am sure you will find many as I do each passing day. Maybe... tie a ribbon to your rear view mirror as a reminder to keep your mind open as it works in conjunction with your eyes & ears in this self serving world.
I would like to hear what you have to say!
Maybe what you are thinking of or need to get off your shoulders, connecting is what the world wide web is all about... Right? |
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Great blog! Thanks for stopping by. I would have never ever believed this is your first time blogging. You seem like a pro. Keep it up and you will be doing this full time. Now I think I need to take some pointers from you. LOL
ReplyDeleteThat makes me feel very very good! I appreciate your comment. I would love to blog full time! Do you have a blog? I would love a link that way I can follow it!
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