Some Photographic myth

Overall, I really enjoyed this reading. I felt it was a fun light hearted read. I found the first myth greatly useful, in relation to trying to pick photos for finals. I never really thought of how the photographer could be a bad editor because "the photographers are the only ones who have the insight and ability to select the best images of their own work". Now, that I look back at my photography from the past few years, a few of the choices were based on my emotions towards the subject matter. The second myth is especially true, I always find some difficulty when trying to talk about my own work. When talking about others work i don't usually have a problem, yet with mine I cant find the words to show what I was truly thinking as I was shooting. Another myth I liked was the 5th myth, saying that photography is about talent. I think that talent is key to keeping the motivation, but no one is instantly a great photographer, like anything it takes practice (why else would be in college for photography).

-Amanda Murley