"Inspired by Nichole Van and her group {Elevate}, several photographers and I have decided to take some time each month to explore the fine art side of photography. Each month, we will post a photo or series of images focused on art and photography. There are no rules. Just post what comes from the heart [. . .], allowing the inner artist a chance to explore and fly." ~Nicole Lubin
This month I was at a standstill, not really understanding what fine art was and feeling overwhelmed by my newness in photography. I felt inadequate to participate in this project & thought about giving up before I had even tried. But then I realized that I had to start somewhere. I had to stop comparing myself to others & their work. This wasn't about anyone else. It was about me & what I hoped to learn & achieve. I am working to perfect photographic techniques and learn what it is that really captures and motivates me as an artist. I want to move beyond the ordinary shots and capture something raw and beautiful. I want more thought and purpose to be behind each click of the shutter. I am hoping this project will help me achieve that throughout the year.
My inspiration for this month came from my sister, Sarah. Her birthday was earlier in the month, & for some reason, I struggled terribly this year when it came. She died 18 years ago. She was 17, & I was 9. I feel like I lost a wonderful friend & feel frustration & guilt because my memories of her are slipping away. I wanted a way to reconnect with her, so I used this month as a way to do that.
To me, Sarah was:
a dancer.
my big sister.
the one I looked up to & wanted to be like.
beautiful.
full of love, life, kindness & sunshine.
