Not every photograph has to be an orgasmagraph

There is often the train of thought that every photograph a photographer takes has to be an award-winning orgasm causing awe-inspiring image. Well, it doesn’t. Not every photograph has to be innovative, inspiring, or breath taking. To believe that everything has to be awe-inspiring, award winning, and innovative would be overwhelming even for the best photographer.

Certainly, we as artists, strive to bring our emotions and feelings to life in our work for the viewer to enjoy but why can’t that viewer just be yourself? If others enjoy your work, it is even better. I believe far too many photographers believe that photographs have to inspire others rather than themselves. Take photographs you enjoy as the artist while pushing yourself to higher goals. Don’t do it to please others, do it to please yourself.

I also believe that there are times when we should just sit back and take in the view. Sit the camera down and just enjoy a scene with our own eyes.