Even though Photography and Art can go
hand in hand, they are sometimes seen as two very separate things.
Being in a position where I come in to contact with several different
types of photographers, this separation has become very apparent to
me. A lot of product and even food photographers I know tend to look
at their work as something that is technically pleasing and
aesthetically composed, but isn't necessarily a work of art. I have
to agree with them, even though they are still using a creative
process to design a shot, it lacks a certain artistry and meaning.
The same can even be said about certain types of portraiture.
This is why I'm always curious to hear
how other photographers see themselves and whether or not they
consider themselves artists. I have great interest in what other
types of art forms photographers dabble in, if they do. All artists
actually. Does the painter write music? Does the musician draw? I
feel truly creative brains tend to explore different mediums.
One of the reasons I fell in love with
photography was because it gave me one more way to express myself
artistically. It was another way I could show others how I see the
world. But, photography wasn't my first love, even though it has
dominated my life. I grew up with a great appreciation for music and
have been drawing before I can remember. It can even be said that
drawing helped me to become the photographer I am today. Even with my
interest in photography taking over, I still find it important to
continue with my drawings and have recently taken to writing music,
as a way to keep from getting burned out by something I love.
Here are a few examples of drawings.
As well as a link to my soundcloud The RueBird
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