coreyweekley
023.365 : Support
You must have a network of people around you that support your work. Your talent as an artist is only a small part of the equation when it comes to the growth of your work.
What you don't see in this photo, is my dad, freezing his ass off as I make him remotely fire the shutter over and over again. My exposures for this shot ranged from 3 seconds to 20 seconds so when you do this several times, it adds up quick in low 40 degree weather. I'm up in Port Townsend, Washington visiting my dad this weekend. He always supports what I do and he is part of a network of people I choose to surround myself for critiques, input and inspiration. This is one of the most important aspects of art. Period. You cannot grow as an artist, or a writer, or a photographer, or any other talent-based profession in a closed environment. You need to show people your work, take feedback constructively and most of all surround yourself with a support group who will not hesitate to tell you is straight.
If you do this, you will flourish faster than you will with any amount of closed door practice. Find people you respect, find feedback you can act on, and you'll find yourself a support group you can always count on.
twitter: @coreyweekley
023.365 : Support
You must have a network of people around you that support your work. Your talent as an artist is only a small part of the equation when it comes to the growth of your work.
What you don't see in this photo, is my dad, freezing his ass off as I make him remotely fire the shutter over and over again. My exposures for this shot ranged from 3 seconds to 20 seconds so when you do this several times, it adds up quick in low 40 degree weather. I'm up in Port Townsend, Washington visiting my dad this weekend. He always supports what I do and he is part of a network of people I choose to surround myself for critiques, input and inspiration. This is one of the most important aspects of art. Period. You cannot grow as an artist, or a writer, or a photographer, or any other talent-based profession in a closed environment. You need to show people your work, take feedback constructively and most of all surround yourself with a support group who will not hesitate to tell you is straight.
If you do this, you will flourish faster than you will with any amount of closed door practice. Find people you respect, find feedback you can act on, and you'll find yourself a support group you can always count on.
twitter: @coreyweekley