My husband has always begged me to print out one of my favorite photographs to display at the house but I've never been confident enough. Each time I receive prints for a client, I know they're report cards of my own work. Even if I've been moderately happy with my prints, I have never been EXCITED to display them much to the chagrin of my husband and friends that have supported me along the way.
Last week, I finally bit the bullet and ordered prints of shots I felt were my best. They arrived today!
I carried the package back into my home, sat on the couch and stared at the box. I wasn't sure if I would see the photographs as soon as I opened it, so I carefully sliced the tape and reached in. I felt a very thick folder, I pulled it out and stared at the graphite-colored obstacle between my pride and anxiety. After ripping the tape off of the folder, my eyes fell upon pamphlets, a booklet and then a semi-transparent envelope that contained my prints.
With a steady wave of my hand, all the obstacles fell to the ground. I could partially see my work. Not too bad through the smoke-like envelope. I pulled the photographs out and gasped...It was a photographer's equivalent to love at first sight that flooded into me. I couldn't help but start grinning ear to ear. I was finally 110% satisfied with my print work. Each image took awhile in editing to provoke the emotions I wanted them to, but those hours were so worth it seeing my precious little prints!
This feeling of satisfaction and excitement with my work has brought my photography to a whole new level. I feel more confident, I know what I want from every shot and I know what to do to get it. I am overjoyed with my own work!!
For my fellow shutterbugs that are also feeling a tad hesitant to print out your work...Print away! You are your own worst critic. The worst that will happen is a learning experience! :)
Happy shooting, everyone!
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