I was having a discussion with my mom about all the things I was involving myself in during my final semesters of college, in particular about this photography mission and trying to explain why it is I am doing so much. Sometimes it is difficult to fully explain the importance of this experience. Sometimes it is easy to think that once we graduate college it will be "then I will have this great job that I am using my degree in."
In all actuality that isn't the case. I know so many who get their degrees and end up in jobs that has very little or nothing to do with their degree. Sure, there are many factors as too why and I am not saying that is necessarily a bad thing. Having security is a good thing.
However, me personally in my life, I have learned that if I am going to do what I love to do then I have to seek it out and take charge of it. I wanted to be a photographer/filmmaker when I graduated high school. It took me 10 years going through many jobs and life experiences to end up back to where I originally started but more with a full conviction that is what I want to do.
So, when Heather was talking to me about what she wanted to do for Washington State I cheered her on and hoped the best for her. I was still unsure what photography pathway to take but then when I saw the Central Cascades I saw what Heather saw for the first time and realized we had to take charge of our careers and this photography excursion was the way to do it.
This is the beginning of our futures.
-Ali
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Hey Everyone,
Heather here. I am a nature and wildlife photographer, who is still stuck in school at the moment. When August comes, I will have a BFA in Photography and Graphic Design. I want a career in photography, as said earlier my goal is to one day work for National Geographic. Having my photos seen all around the world, by many people, is the main goal of my career.
Heather here. I am a nature and wildlife photographer, who is still stuck in school at the moment. When August comes, I will have a BFA in Photography and Graphic Design. I want a career in photography, as said earlier my goal is to one day work for National Geographic. Having my photos seen all around the world, by many people, is the main goal of my career.
What better way to start this off by exhibiting the land and creatures, that are dear to my heart. I grew up reading and looking at National Geographic. When it comes to talking about National Parks, you hear of Yellow Stone, Glacier, Denali, Yosemite. As I have gotten older and have the chance to explore this beautiful state of Washington more and more, I wonder. I wonder why we are left out. Now Washington is not the place in the United States that has beautiful land never talked about. One day I hope to get to show those places but for now I am happy to show off my backyard. I want others to see and feel the wild beauty that is still out there, one these places may not be here but I can at least preserve them if that day does come.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
The journey begins.
Welcome to our blog. We are photographers Heather Wallace and Ali Lockwood.
We are underway in the planning stages of our mission. How did this idea come to be? Heather has a goal to become a photographer for National Geographic. A pretty great goal! In fact, such a goal has inspired this project. Heather talked about how she would like the Cascades and other national parks in Washington State be more widely acknowledged. During a trip to Utah, I traveled through the Central Cascades, known as Snoqualmie Pass. It was then that I understood the importance of Heather's mission and immediately sent a text message telling her that I understood her desires.
A trip was planned. Just a small trip to just see the place. However, that tiny idea expanded when we learned of a site called kickstarter.com. Where you can post a project or idea and hope that others will like the idea or project and make a donation. There are incentives or rewards depending on how much you donate. We decided that was an opportunity to take this small trip and really go for it. This is a chance to take what was a leisure trip to a real mission, to help Heather bring awareness to the national parks in Washington State.
It was decided, that our first trip would be the Central Cascades. Our end goal is to produce a beautiful photo essay book and have a gallery showing event. So, keep coming back and watch out for updates and progression of our mission. Website will be up soon and check us out at Facebook "Two Women, One Mission."
See ya around!
-Ali
We are underway in the planning stages of our mission. How did this idea come to be? Heather has a goal to become a photographer for National Geographic. A pretty great goal! In fact, such a goal has inspired this project. Heather talked about how she would like the Cascades and other national parks in Washington State be more widely acknowledged. During a trip to Utah, I traveled through the Central Cascades, known as Snoqualmie Pass. It was then that I understood the importance of Heather's mission and immediately sent a text message telling her that I understood her desires.
A trip was planned. Just a small trip to just see the place. However, that tiny idea expanded when we learned of a site called kickstarter.com. Where you can post a project or idea and hope that others will like the idea or project and make a donation. There are incentives or rewards depending on how much you donate. We decided that was an opportunity to take this small trip and really go for it. This is a chance to take what was a leisure trip to a real mission, to help Heather bring awareness to the national parks in Washington State.
It was decided, that our first trip would be the Central Cascades. Our end goal is to produce a beautiful photo essay book and have a gallery showing event. So, keep coming back and watch out for updates and progression of our mission. Website will be up soon and check us out at Facebook "Two Women, One Mission."
See ya around!
-Ali
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