Today I went for a walk around the neighborhood to take photos that represented concepts about women & being feminine to post for this whole week. Some images will be beautiful on their own, some will be relatively "basic" images but it is the concept that is of focus. And no, I didn't just pick something and think "how can I make this feminine?" I knew I would be pushing it by giving myself the task of walking around my neighborhood, but I took these photos with a purpose. The concepts came to me when I saw them. But I will say I felt like a STALKER!! I am not good at taking a picture of something on someone's yard without looking awkward. I was constantly afraid someone would walk out and say "Excuse me -- what exactly are you doing?" Not stalking you, I promise.
The photo for today is actually a photo I am very proud of. To be honest, I don't really know what kind of plant/flower this is, but I looked down, and there was one that was sticking out above the rest. And it hit me -- standing out.
Though this idea can be both feminine & masculine, I think it is incredibly empowering to be a strong and very feminine woman. By "very feminine" I'm not referring only to make-up, clothes, and material things. I am referring to containing the strength of any man, yet being as delicate as this plant. Our softness and tenderness is what makes us "stand out" from males. And if you don't agree, would you disagree that you would like to stand out from the rest? Then take it as that.
To stand out, to be individual, and to push above average is my goal for my photography business, for my morals, and my beliefs. And of course, to carry myself strongly without ever losing the tenderness of my femininity.
Like I said, one of my favorites of "still life" (does that count as still life?) and no -- I did not add any textures or any special effects -- it was all my 50 mm lens! (1.8) If you own an SLR, I can't recommend the "thrifty fifty" lens enough. I bought mine used from another photographer for $60! And it makes some beautiful & creamy pictures since you can focus, literally, on pieces of an image.
"Behind every successful man there is a surprised woman." -Maryon Pearson, prickly personality and politician's wife
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To participate in my 100 day challenge, submit your photo representing your interpretation of "feminine" and about a paragraph describing your interpretation to alejandra@imaginaledesign.com -- Read more about it here.
"Behind every successful man there is a surprised woman." -Maryon Pearson, prickly personality and politician's wife
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To participate in my 100 day challenge, submit your photo representing your interpretation of "feminine" and about a paragraph describing your interpretation to alejandra@imaginaledesign.com -- Read more about it here.
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