When I started this blog all time ago, I intended it to be reflections on the music that I was listening to. Before I knew it, I was commenting on movies, sitcoms and other forms of ‘art.’ Now I add a new dimension; photography. Well. not photography really. More like stories-about-what-happens-when-you-give-a-guy-a-camera-who-doesn’t-really-know-what-he’s-doing. And stuff like that.
I have a camera, but I’m not sure that photographer is the right label. I describe myself as a photographer by accident.
As a kid, I was totally into photography. I had a simple point and shoot camera – a major investment in the days of film. I just took lot’s of picture to capture the moment. I really wasn’t into art or technique or anything.
In university, the student council was desperate for a yearbook editor so they asked me to do it. With no real experience and little potential I said ‘sure!’ This began my adventure with a digital SLR.
After a few months of snapping photos for the yearbook, some students asked me to photograph their wedding. Yikes. I did it, and I hope they still like the pictures.
A few weddings and a trip to Arizona later, I landed a job doing school photos. Everyday is Picture Day for me now!
None of these gigs have been intentional. They just sort of keep happening. Picture Day photos have been a wild ride, and I’m only on week three. I want to share a few stories in the weeks to come. You never know what will happen on Picture Day.
This song takes me back! It’s ‘Scattered’ by Green Day
