Last night I was shooting a wedding with 4 flower girls and a ring bearer. They were the coolest ones at the party. I of course would have preferred to jump around in the St. Regis Hotel flower beds instead of photograph... Something about kids and me connect. Kids treat me like one of their own... I treat kids with respect... sometimes I give them more attention then their parents, which can get weird for the parents sometimes when I introduce myself to their kid first.
My credentials weren't my camera, it wasn't my funky hair or charismatic smile... my connection with these 5 untamed wedding monkeys is what people would say to eachother about me.
It feels great. This blog post started out kinda vague and maybe it is still lacking a direction or voice... but I guess I'm just really encouraged when the father of the bride comes up and says "your heart is good... I was watching you interact with those kids, you're definitely studying the right thing."
Through all this academic and meta-academic teaching of future teachers, I still believe that without the ability to engage students a teacher will fail.
Monday, April 26, 2010
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Gabriel I love your idea and the incorporation of the smart board. It is just as important to learn the technology as it is to get the right shot. The tools that you mentioned are cutting edge and sure to be entertaining. Good luck!
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Gabriel-
ReplyDeleteYou really do bring out the good in people. You are sincere, loving and a bowl of laughs. Children are able to cut through to the chase and see you for who and what you are. If you are a phony, they will be the first to call you out. Especially kids in urban settings. They are up front with it and do not mince words. If you offer them a connection in the classroom, they will latch onto you and soak up your teachings like little sponges. Teaching is your calling, with photograpy running a fast second. Keep that "Art Connect" fresh!
Terry