Member Interview: PaulMullin
- February 5th, 2010
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All of the ViewBug staff and members thank you for such great photos and input shared into our community.
by PaulMullin:
“I found Viewbug through an internet search over 2 years ago. I was relatively new to phototgraphyand I never really thought about posting any images on the net but some friends and family encouraged me to “get my stuff out there” so I took a chance. Over the last 2 years I have learned a great deal about photography and much of what I learned is due to my joining the Viewbug Community. Things like composition, contrast, lines,shapes- simple things that can transform a bland picture into a great image can be learned simply by observing the work of others. I began to experiment with multiple angles, pov’s and began to see everyday things in a different way. When I see an abandoned buliding in a field I make a mental note to visit that place with my camera. Some of the best subject matter can be found in those locations. Be bold. If you see something that would make a good picture, ask permission to take it. I once asked the proprietor of a cyclery if I could shoot a few pic’s of some of the old bikes he had around his store and to my surprise he said yes. Now he has two of the images framed and hanging in his shop! Viewbug affords you the opportunity to share work, comments, critiques and feedback with so many talented photographers (in addition to make new friends) and gain exposure to a wider audience. I remember the first time one of my photos was featured on the VB homepage. It is a great feeling to have your work recognized and it gives motivation to continue improving your work. I am very fortunate & humbled to have so many people encourage me through their kind comments. I really like the new site. The new features are excellent. Adding the photo tips tab was a great idea. Sometimes, I’ll just poke around and find the answer to a question or problem I’ve been experiencing. I have begun to employ some of the portrait tips-keep ‘em coming! I also anticipate entering an essay soon, but the Viewbug store really has me exctited. It’s so convenient to post and sell your work on the same site- definitley a great addition.
I take my nikon d50 everywhere I go.You never know when an opportunity will arise to catch that one moment in time which cannot be reproduced. Life happens quickly so you have to be ready! There is a photograph in everything we see and a story in every photograph, so keep your camera with you.”
