Day 3 – And the fun keeps rolling…….

Today we really started to get it in gear, with great early morning locations that yielded great shooting opportunities.  The fellowship has been even better than the photography and that is a saying a lot.  This group is made up of some of my dearest previous workshop friends, and some great new friendships that are being formed each day.  For me photography is and always has been about the people.  I’ve been blessed to work with great shooters and people, teach alongside gifted photographers and educators, and work with and share with talented and wonderful folks.  As much as I enjoy sharing photography with others, I equally am blessed with seeing what they are learning from each other and what they are teaching me.  You’re never finished learning, and that’s a good thing.  I would have no interest in doing anything at which I could master completely.  What would you do if you couldn’t learn anymore?  I don’t ever want to find that out, and trust me, there is little chance of that happening.

The greatest joy of teaching is seeing the excitement and enthusiasm rise up in those you share with.  It’s an amazing thing to see someone else’s life enriched from something you’re gotten to be a part of.  These people at this workshop are of all skill levels, but everyone wants to get better, and everyone is working to those ends!

Father, thank you for the joy of learning, the desire to make ourselves better, and the happiness it brings when we see even a little progress.  I ask that even more than photography, you help each of us to grow in our knowledge, love, and devotion to you.  Amen

the pilgrim