What do the photos you take tell about yourself?

[Mcary]

Mine tell me that you can suck at something and still enjoy doing it🙂

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

But I will always return to the feeling that I take pictures because I liked what I saw.

Vicky

and that's good enough reason.....ain't it? 😕

 

[Lilserenity]

and that's good enough reason.....ain't it? 😕

Absolutely! That's the entire reason I will always love photography, and I don't have to explain it to anyone, because quite often I can't explain it except to say, I took this picture because I liked it!

Vicky

 

[gho]

I had a similar thought some months ago: http://lightmancer.blogspot.com/2009/06/photo-analysis.html

That is an interesting article that expresses quite some aspects I was thinking about also. A friend of mine sometimes uses the camera to confront herself with her feelings and her past in an active way. I think she is trying to express her inner state in a picture or to have something in herself mirrored in the picture. This is a very personal matter and does not have anything to do with doing professional photography for a living.

I would not say that this process is something like a self-analysis, but it may be a way to get ones thoughts and feelings a bit clearer, maybe a diary would be a good comparison.

Now, today I went out to take some photos in the street with these questions in the back of my head, but I must admit that when I took a picture, than mostly because I found the scene interesting or thoght that this and that could look good in black and white. Rather trivial. Now I am looking forward to develop the films, but I guess the camera could also be applied in a different, more subjective, personal way.

 

[BillP]

...A friend of mine sometimes uses the camera to confront herself with her feelings and her past in an active way. I think she is trying to express her inner state in a picture or to have something in herself mirrored in the picture. This is a very personal matter and does not have anything to do with doing professional photography for a living. ...

Well said. This is the antithesis of professional photography. "Amateur" does not accurately describe it either. Maybe "personal", or "introspective" is closer to the mark. A camera can be used to communicate just as a pen or keyboard can. Sometimes the communication is descriptive, sometimes discursive, sometimes autobiographical.

Regards,

Bill

 

[aad]

I like cars.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

I like cars.

Well - post some pictures....it would be a relief from some of the 'bollocks' coming up on this thread! 😀

 

[WilliamK]

I think it tells me I'm obsessed with mortality and time, in a very morbid way

 

[Damaso]

Chester Higgins Jr. told me that a photograph is a reflection of the photographer, something I think is true. I hope my photographs say that I'm curious about the difference between how we think the world is and the reality each of us encounters on a daily basis...

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Chester Higgins Jr. told me that a photograph is a reflection of the photographer, something I think is true. I hope my photographs say that I'm curious about the difference between how we think the world is and the reality each of us encounters on a daily basis...

Chester Higgins Snr. told me that his boy is full of s8+t.

 

[BearCatCow]

My photos tells me that I love my friends & family, and sometimes, more than they love themselves!

 

[gb hill]

I'm not really sure what my photos say about me because my photos for the most part look like snapshots! I guess to most this speaks of having a lack of talent. I can't disagree with that, but I enjoy what I do & to me that's what matters most. I love looking at different styles of others. That's what's so great about photography everyone is so unique.

 

[BillP]

I think the wife tells me enough - about myself!...I just take pictures to record people and places, while out having fun - or sometimes making a little cash! - sorry 🙂
Dave.

and that's good enough reason.....ain't it? 😕

Well - post some pictures....it would be a relief from some of the 'bollocks' coming up on this thread! 😀

Chester Higgins Snr. told me that his boy is full of s8+t.

...and your contributions to this thread tell us that you attempt to portray yourself as a comedy Yorkshireman. Seriously, if you don't get it, feel free not to interject.

Regards,

Bill

 

[martin s]

Artist Statement: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but my photographs strive for more. I document life--capturing emotions and provoking thought. My pictures serve as a mirror, not only reflecting the truth in existence, but also providing the viewer a glimpse back through my lens, past the viewfinder, and straight into my spirit/soul.

I absolutely have to agree with one of my favorite actors and photographers Ryan Howard. If he's not right, who is?

martin

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

...and your contributions to this thread tell us that you attempt to portray yourself as a comedy Yorkshireman. Seriously, if you don't get it, feel free not to interject.

Regards,

Bill

Once again we are urged not to comment in a thread - unless in total agreement with the majority of posts!. Comedy Yorkshireman...maybe, Yorkshireman who does'nt suffer bulls*#Tt gladly....definitely!

 

[back alley]

Chester Higgins Snr. told me that his boy is full of s8+t.

what a positive point of view you seem to endlessly offer to the membership here.

 

[back alley]

Once again we are urged not to comment in a thread - unless in total agreement with the majority of posts!. Comedy Yorkshireman...maybe, Yorkshireman who does'nt suffer bulls*#Tt gladly....definitely!

there is disagreement and there is rudeness.
you manage both well.

 

[le vrai rdu]

some days they tell me I waste time and film
some days that I enjoyed my day


No example concerning wasted film, it goes to the trash 😀

 

[Damaso]

Chester Higgins Snr. told me that his boy is full of s8+t.

Is this a bad joke or are you just being rude?

 

[Damaso]

there is disagreement and there is rudeness.
you manage both well.

I agree. There are plenty of ways of disagreeing without being rude, this forum does not need another comedian...