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Who in the heck is Terry Day? Well at the risk of boring you, I'll tell you a little about myself.
Trust me, some people actually want to know this stuff, but I'll try to keep this brief.
I have been a Professional Photographer for over 30 years. I originally became interested in photography as a hobby when I was about 25 and instantly fell in love with the creative process. Within six months I was fortunate enough to catch the attention of a San Francisco art promoter who booked me into a series of traveling art and craft shows. The rest, as they say, is history. Within 2 years I had established myself, on the West Coast, as a well known Fine Art Photographer. Burnt out on the demanding road schedule I decided to open a Photography Studio in my home town in Southern Oregon.
I soon joined The Professional Photographers of Oregon and The Professional Photographers of America. It was at this time I began entering State and National print competitions. Within a 7 year period I had earned the title of Photographer of the Year 6 times. My print titled, Storm Warning scored a perfect 100 points at the annual Professional Photographers of America's print competition and paved the way to my induction into The Professional Photographers of America's International Hall of Fame. ( See Portfolio.)
I share this information with you, not to toot my own horn but hopefully, to motivate and inspire you pursue your dreams and to become a better photographer. I personally believe the most compelling reason to be a photographer is, photography is a constant learning process. You will never completely master photography. If you want to experience the true rewards of being a photographer, stay current, educate yourself, and experiment. There will always be new developments in technology. We will always have the opportunity to experience new life and new seasons...Sun rises and sun sets! We as photographers are fortunate enough to have unlimited opportunities to create and capture new images.... That excites me!
No two people see color or tones exactly the same. There is no right or wrong way of seeing. A photograph is unique to its maker. It is an expression or reflection of their individual personality. So go out and express yourself... I have just one piece of advice, that I hope you use,when critiquing your work... Most Importantly...Make sure your images stir an emotion within the viewer...It is not enough to have pretty colors or sharp pictures. Modern cameras do this automatically. You need to go beyond sharp, clear, pretty pictures.Your photographs should make a strong statement with good or dramatic lighting and composition. GREAT photographs will always tell a story and stir an emotion...The stronger the emotion within the viewer, the better job the image maker has done!
To your success, Terry Day
Trust me, some people actually want to know this stuff, but I'll try to keep this brief.
I have been a Professional Photographer for over 30 years. I originally became interested in photography as a hobby when I was about 25 and instantly fell in love with the creative process. Within six months I was fortunate enough to catch the attention of a San Francisco art promoter who booked me into a series of traveling art and craft shows. The rest, as they say, is history. Within 2 years I had established myself, on the West Coast, as a well known Fine Art Photographer. Burnt out on the demanding road schedule I decided to open a Photography Studio in my home town in Southern Oregon.
I soon joined The Professional Photographers of Oregon and The Professional Photographers of America. It was at this time I began entering State and National print competitions. Within a 7 year period I had earned the title of Photographer of the Year 6 times. My print titled, Storm Warning scored a perfect 100 points at the annual Professional Photographers of America's print competition and paved the way to my induction into The Professional Photographers of America's International Hall of Fame. ( See Portfolio.)
I share this information with you, not to toot my own horn but hopefully, to motivate and inspire you pursue your dreams and to become a better photographer. I personally believe the most compelling reason to be a photographer is, photography is a constant learning process. You will never completely master photography. If you want to experience the true rewards of being a photographer, stay current, educate yourself, and experiment. There will always be new developments in technology. We will always have the opportunity to experience new life and new seasons...Sun rises and sun sets! We as photographers are fortunate enough to have unlimited opportunities to create and capture new images.... That excites me!
No two people see color or tones exactly the same. There is no right or wrong way of seeing. A photograph is unique to its maker. It is an expression or reflection of their individual personality. So go out and express yourself... I have just one piece of advice, that I hope you use,when critiquing your work... Most Importantly...Make sure your images stir an emotion within the viewer...It is not enough to have pretty colors or sharp pictures. Modern cameras do this automatically. You need to go beyond sharp, clear, pretty pictures.Your photographs should make a strong statement with good or dramatic lighting and composition. GREAT photographs will always tell a story and stir an emotion...The stronger the emotion within the viewer, the better job the image maker has done!
To your success, Terry Day
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