Where Do I Begin?
This isn’t exactly the start of my journey. But it is the start of my blog.
Before I go too far into who I am, let me explain what this is all about and why I’ve chosen to start writing a blog.
I created Bink Visual Studio last year, with the intention of starting to get some of my photos “out there”. It gave my photography some purpose, which it was lacking at that point (read: I was over it). Over the past year, I’ve put out a good number of photos, released some merchandise, found out what I like and don’t like and started figuring it out for myself. It’s been fun, kinda stressful… fun though. It’s helped get my creative side flowing and allowed for an artistic outlet that i don’t get in my 9-5 job.
Now, a year into this, I can start to see my vision. I’d like to say it’s to take everyone along this great ride to see my vision develop and blossom into a fulfilling career and life. To be honest, it’s more like it’s going to keep me accountable. Call it a diary of sorts where people have the ability to watch me screw up. But, hey, if you stumble upon this and like what you see, maybe you’ll enjoy the ride.
A bit about me:
As stated before, my name is Becky (aka Bink). I’ve had a camera by my side for as long as I remember. I was introduced to a darkroom when I was in middle school and fell in love straight away. I still shoot film (#filmisnotdead) about 50% of the time with my trusty Pentax K1000 that I’ve had since high school. I will never not shoot with that camera,,, don’t @ me.
I don’t do photography full time. People have a real hard time buying “art”, especially if they’re not getting it from Target or Pier One. I wouldn’t call myself a portrait photographer, so work gets a little hard to come by. Plus, I was never into taking fake smiling people or stressed out brides. I go where the work takes me. If someone needs a photographer, I’m happy to fill that void. Trust me, I’d rather be selling my photos to hang on walls. Right now, that doesn’t pay the bills.
I’m a bit of a branding nightmare by social media standards. I love the city and street photography. Nothing makes me happier than checking out old buildings. Seeing people interacting on the streets makes me feel completely inspired. BUT… I am drawn into the great outdoors. I love all things in the wild. I’m an avid backpacker. Anytime I get to unplug and spend some time in the outdoors, I feel rejuvenated and free. So, that explains why there is such a wide variety in my photos. I take what I love. I happen to love 2 things that are polar opposite.
I always have some kind of project in the works, halfway done or bouncing around in my brain. I’d love in the future to throw down some of those ideas, connect with others that feel the same as I do and be inspired. I don’t presume that my life is so interesting that everyone will be riveted to all the words I have to say. And I’m definitely not a wordsmith by any means. But maybe someone will see this and it may trigger some inspiration or, at the very least, a laugh. So, let’s have some fun.
-Bink