Evolution of Photography

From Gray Photo Studio Blog, Nov. 2018

Evolution of Photography
Photography used to be a real craft, a skill, something you had to work at to get right. I spent years perfecting my skills with film and darkroom techniques, and then went to four years of college to learn even more.

Then digital came out and everyone was a photographer, or so they thought. A few simple lessons and off they went. I fought it for years, finally gave in and began to learn the new technology. It wasn't that easy but the rewards were still the same.
Post production was the new darkroom, so the effects were still available, through clicks and screens instead of enlargers and papers.

But when the iPhone photographers came on the scene I was really annoyed. Seriously? No need for ISO, aperture, f-stops? That's the real work.
Today I changed my mind, I have been seeing new creators taking the medium to new heights, they're telling a story with their iPhone, creating content beyond the images. They're not just clicking and selling, they're offering advice, inspiring others.
There are many ways to follow them, YouTube has been a great platform for their sharing, and now they're even getting together with other entrepreneurs and collaborating with them on topics that will assist others, uplift them and support their dream.

Yes, I also finally joined Instagram as well ( @jenigrayphoto ). I finally saw the benefits of promoting myself there, with a bit of nudging from others, I might add. Here again, is a platform to give beyond the image sharing, tell a story, share the love, make people feel good.

So OK, I guess I'm onboard for the future of creativity.

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