Getting into creativity, for me, started with my first class in Photography back in 10th grade. You know those times when you're coming out of a "phase" in your life, especially in your high school years? That was one of them. I guess you could say that for a period of about six months, I would've probably been classified as one of those "emo" kids, although I didn't do any of that cutting stuff. However, upon discovering how fun photography was, I noticed a big change in the subject matter of my photography: I went from rather bleak-ish pictures to more bright, colorful images that evoke positive emotions.
It was a turning point for me. From that point on I knew that I wanted to do something in the creative field, and needless to say, my outlook on life became infinitely more positive.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
About Me
What to say, what to say?
Well, I'll start out with basic stuff:
I was born in San Francisco, California, but moved to St. Louis when I was 2, and lived there ever since. Despite that, I always felt more connected to California even though I don't remember the time when I lived there. In fact, if I can, I plan on moving there sometime in the future.
I'm kind of the "straightedge" person, but not strictly so. I've drank and done hookah a few times (but very infrequently) but that's about it.
I help run and contribute to a small podcast called the Sourcecast in which I and a few friends of mine talk about the world of animation, including but not limited to animated movies and TV shows. I primarily review the latest animated movies, talk about news on the studio level (such as MGM's recent declaration of bankruptcy), and talk anticipation of the latest trailers. I always liked movies, and since my mother was a film major, she made sure that I saw and appreciated all the great movies, especially Alfred Hitchcock movies like Psycho, North By Northwest, and Rear Window.
Anyway, I'm also into artistic photography. I especially like photographing things like abandoned buildings, old ruins, and things like that. Granted, most of those things are off-limits and carry the risk of being prosecuted if caught, which saddens me. I know they're trying to protect people's safety and prevent vandalism and arsonists, but seriously, if they could just have a cop or two go with me to make sure that I didn't do any of that, there wouldn't be any problems. Especially for people like me who go by the phrase "Take only pictures, leave only footprints."
Lastly, in my spare time, I sometimes write stories. I tend to prefer subject matter like action and espionage thriller when I write, (Hence the word "spy" in the title of this blog) and hopefully I can get some of my stories published.
Oh yeah, and Shepherd refers to my favorite breed of dog, the German Shepherd.
Well, I'll start out with basic stuff:
I was born in San Francisco, California, but moved to St. Louis when I was 2, and lived there ever since. Despite that, I always felt more connected to California even though I don't remember the time when I lived there. In fact, if I can, I plan on moving there sometime in the future.
I'm kind of the "straightedge" person, but not strictly so. I've drank and done hookah a few times (but very infrequently) but that's about it.
I help run and contribute to a small podcast called the Sourcecast in which I and a few friends of mine talk about the world of animation, including but not limited to animated movies and TV shows. I primarily review the latest animated movies, talk about news on the studio level (such as MGM's recent declaration of bankruptcy), and talk anticipation of the latest trailers. I always liked movies, and since my mother was a film major, she made sure that I saw and appreciated all the great movies, especially Alfred Hitchcock movies like Psycho, North By Northwest, and Rear Window.
Anyway, I'm also into artistic photography. I especially like photographing things like abandoned buildings, old ruins, and things like that. Granted, most of those things are off-limits and carry the risk of being prosecuted if caught, which saddens me. I know they're trying to protect people's safety and prevent vandalism and arsonists, but seriously, if they could just have a cop or two go with me to make sure that I didn't do any of that, there wouldn't be any problems. Especially for people like me who go by the phrase "Take only pictures, leave only footprints."
Lastly, in my spare time, I sometimes write stories. I tend to prefer subject matter like action and espionage thriller when I write, (Hence the word "spy" in the title of this blog) and hopefully I can get some of my stories published.
Oh yeah, and Shepherd refers to my favorite breed of dog, the German Shepherd.
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