Reflections

As I look back through this, my MA journey with Falmouth, I am pretty amazed at the experiences I have had and the progress I have made personally and professionally.

Even though I have been doing photography for over 20 years, prior to this program I admit I did not have much of an audience base, and certainly not a varied one. I had never had mention in a magazine, or on anyones blog or website past my own.  Even when I 'googled' my own name- the results were sparse.

Since beginning this program, the MA with Falmouth Flexible, I have now been:

Featured in two magazines

Been featured on several blogs and online magazines

My work was featured in two Youtube videos (one with over 100k views!)

And I participated in several art shows, digital and physical.  I also won an Honorable Mention, and a 3rd Place (with $500 cash prize!).

But more importantly is the obvious arch of my own progression from beginning to end. 

Previous to this program I had never officially 'studied' photography; including the theories, the methodologies, the historical, economical, political, etc. effects in society. I was unfamiliar with the concept of Tableau, the index and the icon, as well as many other concepts that inform my work currently.  I was less informed in what my contemporaries were doing.

Also, my photography itself has had major growth as I have attempted a variety of methodologies and studies that branched from my previous experiences and stretched my skills.

Also a significant increase in my NETWORKING has been accomplished.  'Who you know' really is everything in the industry and throughout the program I have been pleased to make acquaintances and form relationships with other professionals in the industry throughout the world.  

This program has pushed me in every direction.  It has made me, in turns, pull my hair out and jump with excitement I have (must admit) complained and dragged my feet as well as pushed forward with new enthusiasm and energy.  I came into this program knowing there was a 'next level' to my photography and I desired it.  I feel I discovered not just one but several and varied levels that I am excited to continue to explore.  

Above is the very first image I shared as part of my first module: An image through a window containing the essence of an introduction- and I feel it is as accurate today as a conclusion. Today I feel like the world is wide open to me, with increased potential for further growth and advancement, of discoverable beauty and light through photography.  

IDAHO Magazine is here!

It's here!!! 

Nothing is better than seeing your artwork being consumed, either in a show, online, or- like today when I received my copy of IDAHO Magazine in the mail!

Pro's- it's a 6 page spread!  6 Pages!

Con's - they mislabeled a couple image titles and edited out credit to the Ballet Art's studio in part of the text. 

But I'll take it!