The Rustic Wolf: thoughts

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Why Do I Blog?

For me, it is all about having an outlet.

An outlet to share and release.
To muse and inspire.

To reflect and complain.

To brag and conceit.
Because after all, I am only human.
And us humans like to talk about our lives from time to time...do we not?

I may not share my deepest, darkest secrets on here, but I share more than you think!
I may not have a huge following, or a ton of readers, but oh well.
I write for me. To get these swirling, never-ending thoughts out of my head.

Some of my posts might be boring, or irrelevant to you.
Or they might just hit home, or make you smile!
And while my posts may not be consistent {since I am not a 'professional' blogger}, I write when I can, when something pops into my head!
As I am sure that is how it goes for a lot of you...

But I do have to say that the blogging community is very open and friendly!
If it were not for this, I would not be able to be as open about some subjects as I am.
Granted, there are certain subjects that I just do not touch upon here. For personal reasons. But again, I am sure that you have certain things that you don't feel like sharing, right?!

This blog is my version of an adult journal, for the most part.
I will write posts and not publish them, just for the sake of getting the thoughts out...
Then there are times where I might simply post photos.
You never know with me!

Why do YOU blog?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Rantin' and Ravin'

I have this feeling that people are thinking I consider myself a "Professional".

This is hardly the case! I am so far from that word that I laugh at myself when I say it!

I consider myself to be a Novice Photographer;

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So what's with the watermark, you ask? I have the same simple answer as anyone else - so nobody can imitate MY image! And I don't see how that is so far out there...And I am almost positive that there are individuals out there that think I am a joke. Well so be it.

Just because I am not loaded with all the cash in the world to buy the top-of-the-line equipment {which I know & fully understand that I need}, does not mean that I cannot be PASSIONATE about something!

Who standardizes a Professional? And is it an absolute necessity to do a year of free photos and portfolio building? I suppose so. But at the same time, on the other hand, isn't our time worth something? Even if it is just a mere {and to some laughable} $50.00?

Who made the labels, and what exactly are the standards? Because I have honestly heard a million different things, coming from a million different directions. I know, I know. All I can do is what I want, and go by what I feel. Which is exactly what I am trying to do! But I can't seem to think of more than about 5 people who take me seriously.

I am not trying to step on toes, or take the easy road. Because honestly, I don't even know where Easy Road is located! It's sure as hell not on MY map! I am a hard, honest worker. I have worked for every single thing that I own. I wish I was exaggerating, but I'm not. So I completely understand why some would think I was walking around the mud hole {sort-to-speak}, rather than wading through like everyone else. But guess what? I AM! More so than most would realize! I am not working with what everyone else can afford! I am using what I can, and getting GREAT results! And yes, I am going to toot my own horn, FINALLY! Would you like to know why? Because I never do, and I never have. And when I look at the photographs I have captured, I am PROUD. I like what I have done, and above all, I am proud of MYSELF for finally doing something for ME! All I want to do, is to do what I enjoy! Why is that so hard for people to recognize?

As some others may ask, why the business name? Your answer will be found in this post...

I do not want to come across as a know-it-all, or a professional. Because I am fully aware that I am not. I just want to be taken seriously, and be respected. Just like every human being that I have ever met.