Broaden Your Horizons

As I opened to chapter one and saw Tracey Clark's photo, I immediately thought of a picture in my archives. A photo that I had never edited or posted because it didn't really look interesting to me. As I read through the chapter, a couple of statements moved me. Tracey states, "There is an intangible quality that comes with expansive space and breathing room. A view itself is not emotional on its own - it's our mind's eye that translates a landscape into something that can stir our soul." I began to look at my photo a little differently and think about why I had not deleted it. It was the emotional factor. I took it during a time of great change and uncertainty in my life. I was going off on my own, trying new things, and reconnecting with old friends. Not sure of my place in the world or where my path would lead me.....I  was broadening my horizons.


When you look at pictures in your archives with your heart and not just your eyes are there any that speak to you??

Welcome!!

Welcome to my first photography book club!  


I bought this book not long after it came out and spent several days just looking at the pictures before I started reading it. I have yet to venture out and try the recommended assignments. I was thinking how fun it would be to go through each chapter with a group and came up with the idea to start a photography book club on my blog. So....here we begin!


I am hoping this will be a fun place to gather, get inspired, and share ideas and photos while reviewing each chapter of "Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sister's Guide to Shooting from the Heart."  If you have not had a chance to get the book don't worry, there is still plenty of time. Since the Shutter Sisters have filled each chapter with loads of information and assignments, I am going to spend a month on each chapter! I'll be back tomorrow to start on Chapter One. Hope to see you there!