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Why I love photography
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I can't say I'm the best writer, but this is something that I want to share. I hope my words can be found relatable, or at least inspire someone. So here it goes:
People think that modern day photography is as simple as clicking a button, but it's far beyond that. Photography has helped me to see the world in a different way.
When I go on walks, I take the time to notice the little things in nature, weeds, small flowers, insects, frost patterns, that most wouldn't take notice of. In a world focused on technology, photography has allowed me to slow down, pause, and just appreciate the natural world for an extra moment. It allowed me to appreciate the true beauty of the world we live in. Sometimes, I'll point to a beautiful sunset to a non-photographer friend, and they'll look at it and say, "Oh, okay, cool." and go on about their life. This is not to say that all non-photographers are careless about their surroundings and I'm sure that many do appreciate it, but it saddens me that there are some who just don't notice or appreciate the little things in nature that bring a smile to my face. I can be certain that if I had not bought a camera 6 years ago, I would be less appreciative of such things. I mean, dandelions... Who would've seen the beauty in those annoying weeds?
However, I can say that one downside of seeing a beautiful sunset is that it takes my eyes off the road when driving. And then I have to remind myself to keep my eyes on the road! :wink:
Photography lets people see the details of common household items that nobody would have thought would make a good photo subject. It streches one's creativity. Take the example of a toothbrush below:
Photography has deepened my passion for worldwide travel. I often look at pictures across the globe, and think to myself, "I would love to visit there, experience the culture and take lots of pictures!". (Now unfortunately, I'm still a student so I cannot travel too often). And by travel worldwide, I do not just mean the luxurious vacation destinations. Photography has inspired me to want to travel to ALL places, rich and poor communities, cold and warm places, calm rural and busy urban places. Not just stay at a comfy resort, but to go out and EXPLORE. Also, as an aspiring engineer, I hope to join an organization in the future to assist in infrastructure development in the poor communities in the world. To approach new cultures open-mindedly, to learn about their lifestyle, and of course to eat new foods! 
My biggest regret from my recent family trip to the Cayman Islands is that I didn't capture the lifestyle of the people there. Such a small island and small population, but there is such a rich culture. The friendliness and smiles of the people were captivating. Street photography is something that I want to try for my next trip, whenever that will be.
My biggest regret from my recent family trip to the Cayman Islands is that I didn't capture the lifestyle of the people there. Such a small island and small population, but there is such a rich culture. The friendliness and smiles of the people were captivating. Street photography is something that I want to try for my next trip, whenever that will be. 
Photography has helped me see the beauty of people. Facial expressions, features, smiles, freckles, laugh lines. I noticed these things much more as a photographer. People are beautiful, young and old. When a new baby was born, I even took note of their facial features to see which parent the baby resembled more!
And of course, don't forget about those funny spontaneous portraits! Hilarious expressions you can secretly capture at family and friend gatherings!
Photography has let me see the positives in this world. Despite ups and downs in life, overall, it has made me a happier person.
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I am looking for advice from professional photographers on sharing, ownership and copyright of wedding photos.
I was asked to take photos by a close family friend for her wedding a couple weeks ago. I guess from this point on, she'll be referred to as my "client" even though we have a much closer relationship in real life.
One of my client's friends, another attendee of the wedding, has asked me to give her all my photos. And by that, I mean she wants digital files of all several-hundred and some.
There are several issues with this:
1. My gut instinct tells me that I am not obligated to give them to her. After all, she wasn't the one who hired me, it wasn't even her own wedding, and most of the photos don't even have her in them. I don't think she has the right to keep all the digital files. I felt a bit sketchy about this situation.
2. I spoke to my client about this request that her friend approached me about. My client immediately said, "No, please do NOT give any photos to her!"
My client is a person who only wants the photos for her personal use, and typically stays away from sharing her entire life on social media, whereas her friend is constantly sharing things on various social media sites, so I can totally understand why my client does not want the photos to be given to her friend.
Are there any regulations on the ownership, copyright and sharing rights for the photos? I'm in Canada (I know regulations can differ from country to country).
It is obvious that I don't want to share them with her, and neither does my client. If there are any good links, please share them! I want to tell this woman, no, but also want to have some resources to back me up in case she persists. She has asked for the photos 3 times within 8 days.
I was asked to take photos by a close family friend for her wedding a couple weeks ago. I guess from this point on, she'll be referred to as my "client" even though we have a much closer relationship in real life.
One of my client's friends, another attendee of the wedding, has asked me to give her all my photos. And by that, I mean she wants digital files of all several-hundred and some.
There are several issues with this:
1. My gut instinct tells me that I am not obligated to give them to her. After all, she wasn't the one who hired me, it wasn't even her own wedding, and most of the photos don't even have her in them. I don't think she has the right to keep all the digital files. I felt a bit sketchy about this situation.
2. I spoke to my client about this request that her friend approached me about. My client immediately said, "No, please do NOT give any photos to her!"
My client is a person who only wants the photos for her personal use, and typically stays away from sharing her entire life on social media, whereas her friend is constantly sharing things on various social media sites, so I can totally understand why my client does not want the photos to be given to her friend.
Are there any regulations on the ownership, copyright and sharing rights for the photos? I'm in Canada (I know regulations can differ from country to country).
It is obvious that I don't want to share them with her, and neither does my client. If there are any good links, please share them! I want to tell this woman, no, but also want to have some resources to back me up in case she persists. She has asked for the photos 3 times within 8 days.
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A couple of days ago, I got my second Daily Deviation!
I'd like to thank JenFruzz for suggesting it and MarcosRodriguez for featuring it!
As an appreciation, here is a feature of some of their works below:
And... On with the feature!
Hope you all enjoyed the feature are having a wonderful new year. I'm trying to catch up on all my dA messages!
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I'm alive! :D
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Sorry for being inactive the past few months. As some of you may know, I'm a university student studying civil engineering, so when I am at school, I hardly have any free time 
This past school term has been a roller coaster, to say the least. Both in my academic life and personal life. I won't bore you with details, but I'm glad to say that I am back!
So, after my last exams I went on a family vacation to the Caribbean. More photos to come!
Hope you all have a great day. Thanks to the favourites, comments and watches while I was away!
This past school term has been a roller coaster, to say the least. Both in my academic life and personal life. I won't bore you with details, but I'm glad to say that I am back!
So, after my last exams I went on a family vacation to the Caribbean. More photos to come!
Hope you all have a great day. Thanks to the favourites, comments and watches while I was away!
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