Emerson wrote, "that men should break away from reliance on secondhand information, upon the wisdom of the past, upon inherited and institutionalized knowledge."
When making imagery one must let go of preconceived memories of what makes a good subject. We are trained at an early age to fit our perceptions into neat little boxes and let go of the wide infinite universe that is waiting to be discovered. We must open those little boxes and let them free. Let them go and move into the experience of the now. Take chances on your subject choices. Experiment with different lighting and most of all make mistakes. Mistakes lead to knowledge of yourself and your deep purpose. Don't be afraid of failure when creating image. In the film days we were happy to get three or four good images out of a roll of film.
I feel we take images to understand our limited ability to see. By stopping a moment of time we have an opportunity to return to the image and study it. This allows us to learn our technical skills but also gives us an insight into our life story. Family photo albums were that connection to the past through the present image being seen. But we can't get caught up in our life moments by continually snapping pictures and not living those moments full out. First hand experience is the necessity for living a truthful life. Without being present in this world we miss our connections that make us whole, who we are.
Put down the cell phones and move away from the commercial life and begin living your life. When you are aware of your experiences you will be able to translate those emotions and thoughts into imagery with intent and honesty.
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