It can be our first look at something.
It can be entertaining.
It can evoke deep emotions.
It can be amusing or thrilling or intriguing.
It can be proof of something.
It can jog memories or raise questions.
It can be beautiful.
It can convey authority.
Most often it informs.
It can surprise.
This list of criteria is by John Loengard, a Time-Life photographer for over 40 years. He is an alumni of the same high school as Alexi; it was published in the school newsletter.
18 comments:
Really nice list. I might do that to :). As always, very nice pics :)
i love photography, but have never taken a class or really learned how to use my camera to its full potential, you've inspired me with your beautiful photography to learn more so i can take better pictures!
You just raised my standards and peeked my interest in doing this in an illustrated post and see if it works.
Awe inspiring photos.
Your photos never cease to amaze me Lecia~ outstanding. And those tiny feet...
D~
GREAT post! FThe superman & the baby feet tugged at my heart strings ;-)
Yet another reminder that I really need to work on my pics. I used to be able to produce images that brought forth the type of emotion you did here today - but that went away with our transfer to digital for some reason. (Big sigh.) I'm starting to consider classes at a local camera store - or at the very least a long perusal through the photography section at the library!
PS. I'm going to email you soon with some kids knitting resources. I've been meaning to for days...
I am with KPiep. When I had my old, manual Cannon my pictures were so much better. I've taken a huge amount of photography classes, spent hundreds of hours in the darkroom and these days you would never know it.
I think I have to really study my camera, invest in a few new lens and take a good photoshop class...
Can't burn and dodge anymore!
And, I am such a sucker for little feet and hands or very old hands.
I love the feet pic. So cute!
I'm horrible at taking pictures. I just don't have any natural talent for it at all so I'm always appreciative when I'm around others with skill.
Lovely photos.
Just what I needed to inspire me with improving my photography as per my post today.
Thanks.
By the way beautiful pictures
A great list and even better photos, Lecia!
very nice Lecia!
i love this! oh, i want to try it... what neat purpose to give to a photo. or, in retrospect to find! very cool, thanks for sharing....
you're amazing!
thanks yes word SO true. great images. LOVE your wedding shot, wow so elegant.
~kristin
I loved the tiny feet too--also your wedding picture. You inspire me so much.
Lovely - yes a photo can do all those things and more! Isn't it amazing?
What a lovely post. Your blog is very inspiring =)
Aw thanks everyone! This post was lots of fun to do - it took forever as I got lost in my archives, enjoying the pictures and memories.
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