Beauty in Poignancy

Some of my favorite images are those which evoke a sense of sadness and regret - the images that live in your mind because they’ve touched something deep within - sometimes a memory, sometimes something more.

This thought just came to my mind recently and somehow I can't seem to articulate it here.

It had something to do with writing about the importance of poignant images. It is as important to feel sad and be reflective as it is to be jovial and carefree.

In photography, I believe that your images reflect the way you feel, because what you feel is what you will exude, whether it be in attitude, or art. I go over my own images after a while and see my changes in mood over time. Photography may be more important than I yet know - I’ve only recently discovered that it’s not only a journal of what’s going on around me, but also what’s going on inside me.

This may be one of the best reasons for being authentic with photography - that is to say - photograph what you want, not what an audience wants. Edit how you want, not how your audience wants. Record and create with passion for yourself. The result will be appreciated by those who need it most.