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Comfort Zones

Monday, February 22, 2010 Posted inALL

As an artist I dread the day that I’m stuck in my comfort zone. I think it’s so important to always push boundaries, throw yourself out of your comfort zone in any way that you possibly can. I believe that you grow tremendously when you’re doing things that scare you and excite you all at the same time. Everything is a learning experience, and although you can’t always see it at the time, failure helps you on your journey to success – so it’s a win-win situation :).

Anyways, this post is a promise and a reminder to myself to always push for more. Not just in photography, but in life as well.

See things differently.

Yes, I do realise that I sound like some kind of self help book, but these sorts of posts are more for myself than for anyone else. This is where I’m at right now. These are the things I’m thinking. And I want to remember them.

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  • http://paigeelizabethblog.com Paige Elizabeth

    Aw, you’re such an inspiration to me!!! I LOVE your pots…so keep ‘m comin’ haha! :)

  • http://www.fifteenfiftyone.blogspot.com {15:51} photography

    I’m a self proclaimed self-help junkie…so frankly, you’re my kind of girl ;)

  • Spanky

    i love how u said ”As an artist I dread the day that I’m stuck in my comfort zone. I think it’s so important to always push boundaries, throw yourself out of your comfort zone in any way that you possibly can.” ima quot dat on my fb!! n the photz r jst again stunnin..:)xxxx

  • http://www.evelynlaws.com Evelyn Savage

    Alex,

    Such good thoughts and fun images…..you are on the right path for growth and don’t ever be afraid to push through any fear. We ALL have some doubt about our art and our place in the world but we only have one life that should be lived and shared with those who love us!

  • http://www.marissarodriguez.com/blog Marissa Rodriguez

    Such and inspiring post!

  • Julie

    Alex, this post is wonderful(the narrative as well as the photographs). You are so talented! Keep up the good work. Hope you do some neat photo shop editing on some of the girls’ photos! this is so cool. i love it. :)

  • http://www.andamarie.net Anda

    Alex, I love your “self help” posts the most (although I also adore your beautiful photography). It’s so important to remember and to reflect on the journey. You will be so happy years down the road when you can look back on all of this :) And your words are always inspiring to me!

  • http://seannorman.com Sean

    It’s your blog, you’re entitled. And I love it.

  • http://www.cindee317.blogspot.com cindee bae

    you might sound like a self help book, but I love it!

  • http://whiteforgephotos.blogspot.com Pol

    Very true :) Lovely work on the photos :)

  • http://www.shelby-studios.com/blog Cindy S

    it’s all about how the creative juice flows! And you got it baby! (O:

  • http://photosbybellarose.com/blog/ jessica

    I love this post. Words and photos!!

  • http://rosekate.wordpress.com/ Rose

    It’s not a self book, it’s a thought coming from the heart! That is important. And I thank you for it, because I know what you say. Getting out of the comfort zone, stepping out of the box, or however you want to call it, it is the best thing to do in order to evolve and keep creating. :) Love the colors in the photos!

  • http://ashleightaylorblog.com ashleigh

    great post!!! you are so inspiring alex!!! LOVE these photos!!!

  • http://www.efphotographs.net Ericha

    Thank you for this post, Alex. You definitely speak the truth and I love it. The bottom left photo is awesome! :)

  • http://www.adamloewenphotography.com Adam Loewen

    This is very “Andy Warholesk”, which is sweet, and I like it :)

  • http://samanthaclarkephotography.blogspot.com/ Samantha

    You are beyond talented! these are gorgeous pieces of art Alex!

  • http://michellekanephotography.com/photoblog Michelle Kane

    Perfect philosophy, Alex. The variations are super cool and would be awesome printed all together into one spectacular piece.

  • http://kristinpartinphotography.blogspot.com/ Kristin Partin

    you’re a PS genius.

  • http://www.christinenewhook.blogspot.com Christine

    These are so cool! I am not much of a PS buff so I would have NO clue how to do these. I agree about the comfort zone thing though. I’m trying to stay out of it too.

  • http://www.sherry-lu.com s h e r r y

    Love it! <3 Love how different all these edits look.

  • http://www.jenniferbrotchieblog.com Jennifer Brotchie

    You are Ferocious! I love these!!

  • http://www.kayleent.com Kayleen T.

    So cool! Very vibrant and lovely!

  • Amy

    These are so cool! I am not much of a PS buff so I would have NO clue how to do these. I agree about the comfort zone thing though. I’m trying to stay out of it too.

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