I’ve spotted these little purple flowers growing in a variety of places across the countryside. They’re usually blossoming humbly beneath the shade of leafy trees, or adorning the nooks and crannies of stone walls. I love them, but I’ve no idea what they’re called – do any of you know?
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Lately the future is on my mind. I’m considering going back to college again. I want to learn more about photography and am beginning to feel like there’s only a certain amount I can learn myself. I’d love a broader knowledge about the whole subject, like history, theory and context. I’d also like to learn a lot more about the technical stuff.
I do fine figuring things out on the camera and Photoshop myself, but I want to be better, you know? Take more considered images, begin to use my camera with greater intent. I’d like to learn what it means to be a professional. And if I ever consider turning professional myself, I’d like to know that I’m creating really good quality work first. I want it to be work that I’d pay for myself, and I’m picky!
Studying again will be time consuming, and expensive. It’s a big decision to make, and I’m really just beginning to consider it. If any of you have studied photography in college I’d appreciate a comment with your thoughts below, or get in touch through email. It’d be helpful to hear from photographers who went down that route. I’m asking as many people as I can, every opinion helps in the decision making process!
Tomorrow I’m heading to the country to be with my family for a couple of days. I have a dawn photowalk planned, so I hope to have some new images to share on here very soon. Have a great weekend!
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It’s Herb Robert http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium_robertianum good for all sorts :)
Thanks Darren, I finally know now! :)
These photographs are so very pretty … such lovely little purple flowers.
I know what you mean about studying photography; I am entirely self-taught as well but am often plagued by the feeling that I should know *more* because there are some situations in which I flounder a little and only get through by trial and error (thank goodness for digital cameras!). Best of luck with your decision and have a beautiful weekend :)
You’ve hit the nail on the head there Natasha, it’s frustrating when you realise you can only shoot well under certain conditions. Really as photographers we should be able to work in any situation, and that’s exactly where I’d like to be. To me it feels like I’m a bit of a fake, that I don’t know my craft well enough. And yes, without digital cameras it would be *so* much more expensive for self taught folks like you and me!
Thanks for your kind words :)
I wish I was better at photoshop too, I should take some classes… but I have no time being in college right now!
Beautiful pictures!
Time is such a big factor these days Sara, we’re all so busy that it’s hard to find time to do everything that you’d like to do! There are so many other things I’d like to learn, as well as photography, I don’t know how I’ll find time in my life to do them all!
I recall these tiny flowers from my English childhood – I loved the countryside and walking through the fields – spent so much time learning names of flora. Your images are beautiful – I think you are already an excellent photographer from what I’ve viewed here on your blog. But, there is always room for improvement in anything we strive to grasp, perfection drives the creative mind and no matter how much we teach ourselves, sometimes we can use help from elsewhere.
I wish you luck in making the right decision for you – you are young so have time on your side!
Hope your country weekend is lovely – will await what you capture on your walks.
Fondly, Mary
Thanks for all your encouragement Mary! It’s a big decision for me, I’m still thinking about it and am not sure at all what I’ll do.
Your photos are so dreamy! I love seeing them here and IG! That last one is my favorite! And I’m in the same boat. Thinking about going to school soon myself! Photography is a never ending study I think. I love learning something new about it too! Wishing you luck! :)
Thanks for stopping by Amy! Good luck with your own decision about school, I hope you find something to study that makes you happy x
Eadaoin, I love your photos. I know what you are saying – would love to have time to learn more about photography but it is so time consuming. There is so much information, tutorials etc., out there sometimes I feel so overwhelmed and then where do you start. Going to college/university is the right way to do at least it would be more structured.
I know just what you mean Trish, I find it overwhelming too, and that’s exactly why I’d like to study – it must be so helpful to have a set course to work through. I hope you find a way through the confusion too! x