Often in my life I've done exercises where I tried to work out my biggest dream or a 'vision' for my life. Photography was always included because I love it.
I've always had a passion for photography. I've always been moved by it. I think photography as an art has the perfect combo for me. Nostalgia, story telling, memory hoarding or making others happy. It not only helps me to collect my memories of life, but also gives me the satisfaction of others' joy from my shots. When I take and look at photos, it's like I'm looking into life in its purest form. Into experiences, into people, into beauty; into all sorts of emotions.
More recently since I fell in love with my husband and had a heartfelt whirlwind life change, my photography and feelings about it have changed. At last I have a person to support and inspire me. Someone who believes in me so much that there's no room to doubt any possibility in life.
Amidst this loved-up newness whilst honeymooning about Europe, I discovered a way to take photos that seems special. A way that kinda also captures me. It incorporates movement (dance) and colourful light within spiritual sanctuaries. Although I've always loved photography I've never been trained or learnt from anyone. At times I've had pals that helped me with some techy stuff, but otherwise I just picked up bits and pieces along the way. I never thought I'd ever be good enough. I certainly never imagined myself taking a photo that would be unique and really appreciated by others.
I am here to tell the tale of how my photographic CAREER is taking off. I want to share the series of events that has led to this progression towards me 'living my dream'. Yes I've achieved the 'perfect love' dream, already an astonishing accomplishment in my life (and couldn't make me happier). I believe that true love has led me to feeling inspired. I think that it allowed me to create from a place of inspiration (where in my opinion it ought to come from). And developed a new confidence that's able to comment positively about my creations. And a belief that they are worthwhile. There's not too many things in life I'd be happy to say that about. And it's undeniable when people view my images that their response is humbling.
So this blog is gonna be an exploration and tale-telling about what's happened so far. What I've been doing. Where I'm going. How it feels. I hope that I humanise the experience we all have in some way or another; the lack of self worth that prevents us from going for it. The fear. And I also hope that I will be able to inspire others. The greatest gift of all.
Laura Myles
