Renee Graner's Page

I see you've been trying to open the minds of those photographers here who view their work as "the one true way" and believe their methods are without respite. I am glad to see someone who takes what I believe are fantastic photos full of life and color (even the b&w ones!) has such an open mind and is willing to represent those of us who are just starting out. Indeed, by exploring different methods and doing trying things differently teaches us new perspectives and considerations for what and why we are pointing our cameras towards. Through yours and others photos here, I see a world of images that are very common but make great pictures/images/art because of the uncommon perspectives. If you don't step outside your comfort zone and what you currently have passion for, how will you evolve? I believe these self-professed photography experts do us a disfavor by pigeon holing methods and perspectives as the "one true way for all" that they have experienced successfully. Modern technology has given us new advantages so one may not necessarily have to invest so much to achieve that perfect shot. Why not take advantage of that to see where it leads? I doubt those other photographers will ever appreciate this view. As one philosopher I have read states about the human condition: What works for you, works for you. What's real to you is real to you. These things may not work or be real to others and that doesn't matter as it is no less indicative that one reality is any more factual or real than another's when seeking one's own peace of mind in living in the balance of our lives. Glad to see us amateurs have a voice through someone (you) who's pictures indicate you know what you are doing.