In my freshmen year of high school I made the easiest decision of my life. I decided that I would pursue photography. I mean really, pursue photography. I had a burning urge to learn as much as I could about photography as fast as I could. Photography teachers, books, and most importantly, the internet, were my amazing resources. I also made a promise to myself. I promised that if somehow one day I did not want to continue to pursue photography, I still would. Even when I wasn't physically doing anything photography related, I was thinking about it. Every aspect of photography fascinated and intrigued me. I have always had a deep appreciation for photography equipment. In my hands lie art, craftsmanship, and science. I always wanted to put it to good use.
Now what seems to be many years later I have continued my endeavor in photography. Only recently was I introduced to a topic that will continue to make me think about for years to come, the topic of visual weight. Tony Northrup first introduced me to the topic in his book, Stunning Digital Photography. Only a small section was dedicated to visual weight which left me unsatisfied. I began investigating this topic on my own in order to answer my endless questions. Visual weight opened up a whole new portion of my mind I did not even know existed. I am fascinated that you can dissect an art that many people think is intuitive and create reasoning behind every single object in an image. I certainly hope this concept will get the recognition it deserves in order to be developed further and maybe one day be taught in classes.