i took a couple hours today to surf around and what i thought would be time wasted, ending up being inspirational. when i first started shooting, i did my very best not to seek out inspiration by viewing the work of other photographers. which i think, might be the exact opposite of what most newbies do. if anything i would view hopelessly bad photography as a lesson in what not to do. maybe just to build my confidence. but i also didnt want anyone’s work to “rub off”. its inevatable. as an artist, you absorb all thats around you. whether you like it or not. i remember being bothered with the idea that im bombarded with billboards, television, and random advertisements that i cant help but consume. i didnt want those things to influence my aesthetic. well things change. and although i rarely seek out other’s work, i have come to find inspiration in it, no matter what their level or choice of subject. i find one thing i like about it and attempt to absorb it. im quite a bit more confident these days, knowing that my vision is strong enough to withstand a little outside influence without compromising my aesthetic as a whole. i can take what i want and leave the rest. the way i view the world is unique. ironically, thats the one thing we all have in common, a unique perspective.

i ventured out and viewed several photographers perspectives and became excited to shoot. so many new things to try, to think of. im looking forward to integrating these thoughts into my upcoming shoots.

im hoping to blog a bunch while im on the road, upping snapshots of my progress on the trip. time will tell whether i decide to live in the moment, as is my preferred method, or spend time documenting the event.

oh, and heres some boobs.