My Muse

Well it has been almost a month since my last post and I haven't really had much of an inkling as to why the block. The one thing I do know more admittedly is that my passion is really stirred with two main subjects.

The first would be of course nature. More specifically in our national park system. Who wouldn't be inspired with all those water falls and Mountains? This area gives me real time to take in even the smallest component of my surroundings. Take this latest picture I did while at a family reunion north of Revelstoke while picking berries with my niece. In the city one tends to over look small things like wild strawberries because we are too busy with the every day things of life; like getting to work, putting that all important smile on for others to see, getting home and getting some of those things done that weren't done yesterday and still need to be done like laundry or maybe even getting dinner on the table.

Another element of nature I find inspirational and don't get to enjoy too much in the city is those magnificent water falls. Mind you I seem to have an attraction to water in general, but with water falls I find myself mesmerized at how it moves around and through things. Not to mention I get to play with timed exposures to give it a different look too. So I guess you could say it encourages me to be creative and not just take things a face value. Something else I find I need consistent reminders on in the big city of hustle and bustle. For example here is one of my latest favorites of water falls in the Revelstoke area. In this I see what could look like almost a bridal veil. Well I like it and I'm finding that this is what is important right now. It would be great if others liked it as well, but it isn't the end of my creative outlet/career prospects if they don't. It just delays those plans for a short time until I make something that truly WOW's someone in the right time and place.

So I've talked quite a bit about this particular muse. I guess it's because it's the one I can see in myself as what really brings me to life. The second one is what others have noticed that lights me up with energy and fun.

This second muse is in my job actually. I primarily photograph children. I'm told that when I interact with them I become quite radiant. Now I'm not able to share my work from the studio here online as I not only do not have the parents permission to do so, but these photos are also copyrighted by the company I work for. This being said I do have a few children's pictures that I've done while interacting with my nieces and nephews that I can share.
In this photo I have one of my 6 nieces. We had some fun taking this photo. In fact she had quite a bit to say about what was acceptable in her portrait. I look forward to when I get to do some more with her in the studio where I work.

This next one is with her brother. I find it quite natural to take portraits outside of the studio as well now. In some ways I find it quite hard not to keep up that quality that I strive for in the studio for my customers when I am out and about.

You see I would have to have anyone that knows me sworn to secrecy if they watch me work in a photo session. This is for at least a couple of reasons. The first being that if they told others that know me what they saw - no one would believe them anyways. The second is that it is totally amazing at what an adult would do to see a smile on a child and I really wouldn't want that to get out -- I after all do have a rep to protect.

So for now I find myself again content with where I am and if I some time down the road forget. I know that my muses will eventually remind me even if they end up having to smack me right between the eyes.