Day One

I met with my sponsor this morning, Jon Teti, at 10 am this morning. Iced tea on the wicker coffee table, we began to outline my desired results for senior project in the next three weeks. They are as follows...

Desired Results:
1. Create an art exhibit with my favorite pictures that fit into the theme "Weighting moments."
2. I plan to become competent in the photo editing software, "Light Room," to the point where I can achieve a direction that I want in a photo.
3. Establish a Flickr account
4. Have a print portfolio to demonstrate my photography capabilities for the future.
5. Create a strong sense of direction for where I want to take photography in my life.

After coming up with my desired results I began to focus on my current reality...

1. I have iPhoto experience
2. I have access to online tutorials for Light Room
3. I'm in the process of setting up a time to meet with a successful photographer named Liz Linder in hopes of shadowing her through photo shoots and the artist process.
4. I have complete access to Jon's extensive library of photography books.
5. I have always been incredibly fascinated by taking pictures, but have never been formerly taught how to work a camera or take "The right picture."
6. I'm so incredibly excited to begin this project!

I feel like I'm at a very ideal place at the moment. I'm willing to mess up, learn, be criticized, make mistakes and carry on. Great first day and looking forward to 27 more!