Today, I finally decided to go the whole hog and re-purpose this blog to pretty much be a diary of my journey of certification through a professional, well-respected organization.
It has been quite a journey even up to now. I have met and worked with some fabulous people such as my model friends Jo-Ann Carrington, Anna Sengthavongsa, the ever so young but lovely Laurel Mcintosh, most recently a new local actress named Jessica Masse and a whole bunch of other models and creative people that I have networked with on Model Mayhem, Facebook and through my Internationally reaching Facebook group SouthWestern Ontario Photographers, Models and Creatives!.
SouthWestern Ontario Photographers, Models and Creatives! welcomes photographers, models and industry professionals from around the world who appreciate our region and what we have to offer the world. It is a closed group but a simple membership request on the Facebook group should get you in.
Today, Slices in Time becomes a diary of progress; somewhat of an educational blog, to show others what can be done to maintain a professional attitude and to constantly improve one’s self and his craft. A new look, a new philosophy and should things progress as I intend .. a slew of impressive fine art images!
To the people who have found my work or have otherwise become friends or acquaintances of mine (and my lovely wife Sharon’s), I thank you ever so much for allowing me to place my work, this baring of my soul before your eyes. I am very fortunate to have such amazing people in my life to help reveal the beauty that I see in this sometimes very ugly world.
To those who stick around and continue to read this blog as I take you on a piggyback ride down this photographic trail of personal, artistic expression, I appreciate your constancy. I’m sure there will be technical mistakes, errors and flaws that I will need to overcome. All of that and a lifelong fear of public speaking being the paramount. I thank you for any advice, comments or encouragement you can toss my way. But most of all, I am thankful that you appreciate the images I post.
I recently posted on my Facebook status, “The Path to..” and got replies such as
“freedom”
“artistic greatness”
In a way, both of those are correct.
Welcome to my Path to Freedom, my Path to Artistic Greatness… My Path To Certification!
P.S. I am bound by professional respect and doctrine to not share answers to any tests. Please do not ask me for these if you are practicing for or taking any certification tests. Even if I knew the answer you desire, I don’t believe in cheating as the only one you are cheating is yourself!
The image that accompanies this post features the lovely 17 year old (soon to be 18) Laurel. Ray Akey Photography helped Laurel get signed with Orange Model Management by supplying her with professional images for her portfolio.
