I think that what you're doing right now is exploring your photography techniques much like an artist/painter tries out a new brush --he tests it out before he makes a work of art. So you are absolutely on track. You already have a vision, i.e. you go for what is pleasing to you, so whenever you take "photos like everyone else", remember you're just "playing with your brushes" --when you feel confident with your camera technique, you'll get closer to what you want in your photos. You're not a pretender
Good post, Karlyh
Thank you Helene...
I used to paint Native American art.... rather it be on wood or ceramics or canvas.. I mixed my own colors most of the time. Sometimes I would get stuck on a particular detail and I would have to step away from it. The color would come to me in the night... usually around 3am and I would be up painting... I had to, I seen it.. I needed to get it.
That's the best way I can describe how I feel behind a camera. It is like being in a zone and everything around me is tuned out. And I actually call it being in the zone..lol
Now if I can get the technical aspect to follow what is in my mind at the time.. I may at some point be pleased with myself. As far as I'm concerned, personally, for me... with the exception of a few photos.. I've been making 'snapshots'... Am I self critical?... very much so, but as honest as I can be and it is why I'm here, pushing to get that aspect that is missing and trying to learn the things that I need so it will ultimately apply to me and what I want to convey.
I've said all that to realize Helene said the same thing....... with less words..LOL Thanks peeps!