just imagine

If you photograph, you’ve heard it and read it multiple times.  If you want to improve your photography take your camera everywhere you go and shoot as often as possible.

While doing a little spring cleaning in my huge library of photos accumulated since moving to New York City four years ago, I now have first hand knowledge of how much truth there is in that piece of advice.   My first year in the city was capture, capture, capture.  Capture events, places, experiences.  Keep in mind that my goal was to live only a year here, so it was a way to document and share with my friends and family that this city isn’t the scary hell hole that many may think.  Becoming a “photographer” never entered my mind. Well my one year turned into two.  Photography became my soul mate which made the daily connection between my camera and my eye even more meaningful.  Well, the rest is history…

The review of hundreds of thousands of photographs (I’m far from finishing!) proved to me that my captures had changed over time.  I’ve slowed down.  My composition has improved.  Some have said that I have an “eye” for photography.  But I think the photographic eye is really just opening our eyes a little wider and paying attention to the details around us.  It’s recognizing situations where various elements come together in a frame and becomes art.  But it’s also priceless to have others provide encouragement along the way as well.  (You all know who you are!  Thank you!)  There’s still so much to learn, but my eyes continue to be wide open.  Amazing how that one little bit of spring cleaning provided me such a clear picture on how one can improve with practice.  So much so that I’m ready to share some changes in the blogging world.

Moving forward Gotham Girl Chronicles will showcase just New York City.  There’s so much happening here and it thrills me to share bits and pieces of this city that I uncover on a daily basis.   Just like thousands of other bloggers, blogging has not only given me a creative outlet, but a place to capture my personal thoughts as well.  Four years from now I want to look back and see how far I’ve traveled on this new creative journey.   My new blog (coming soon!) will showcase my experiences in learning more about photography, dipping my toe in collage and mixed media…projects…a personal journal of sorts.  Who knows where it will all lead?  Just imagine!

P.S. I took this photo in a little boutique here in the city back in September 2011…not knowing how much meaning it would have today.

P.S.S.  It means so much to me to share my images and words and then to hear your thoughts.  Thank you to all my faithful followers for all the support and even if you drop in only once to look around…thank you too!  xo